Today was full of cooperation, science “projects” about buoyancy, an easygoing trip to Target, treats at Starbucks, good naps and homemade pizza cooked on the grill. A good day for sure.

He was helping me with an assignment.

He really loves that pool.

Isaac had a blast in the kiddie pool today. I was able to encourage him to float on his back and “put his eyes” in the water. Hopefully he’ll end up as a little swimming fish. While we were out in the yard (in the 104 degree heat, ick) 5 pigeons randomly flew in and

Mmm… green onion and lime. We had a yummy dinner tonight! All of my sleeping kid pictures look the same…. but that doesn’t mean he’s any less sweet. :)

I made cheddar bacon scones for breakfast and all of the boys approved. Grayden has been starting to read books without tasting them too.

[portfolio_slideshow, thumbs: true] There has continually been some excuse (illness, injury, weather, etc.) as to why I couldn’t shoot Grayden’s 1 year pictures. This morning, the light in his room inspired me and I finally got the job done. Love you, little guy.

I think I wiped noses a few less times today… so that’s a step in the right direction.   I do have another kid, I promise. He just doesn’t like to hold still for me.

I’ve been struck down with a cold and both of the boys have it as well.     We’re drowning in snot in this household.

[portfolio_slideshow; thumbs: true] He loves this bubble gun.

He tried. He really tried. But in the end, we had to move to another area to grab an open eye shot.

We went on a hike today. Isaac had gymnastics, so we weren’t able to head out until about 1pm… and the afternoon ended up with a high around 90 degrees. After about 4 miles… the kiddo had had it (Grayden was super happy in his pack) and we couldn’t get out of the sun soon

We attended a birthday party for a sweet one year old little girl today. All of her party guests were boys. There is an abundance of boys around here!

Those chubby legs are slimming down much too quickly.

[portfolio_slideshow, thumbs:true] Little guy wants to be a big guy.

My friend, Laurie, posted about her goal of capturing a bee in flight. It sounded like a good thing to try! I’m going to have to keep trying for that perfect flying insect shot.

We walked to the neighborhood elementary school before lunch today. The last day of school was last Friday, so I knew that we’d be ok to use the playground. What I didn’t expect was that the school had put up a chain “gate” across the access point to the playground. Thankfully, it was low enough

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It has been awhile, I need to get back into the self portrait groove. I would love a studio space to play with… there is only so much empty wall space in my house and so much space to back up into. If my garage didn’t face right out onto the neighborhood, I’d put up

We have our chef back!   He was trying to sneak a snack into the cart. It didn’t take much effort, his Dada was only too happy to treat his little buddy :)

I didn’t publicize it, but we have been without a Dada for the past 2 months. He spent some time in the desert and just came home today. We’re so happy to have him back!