thoughts for the day

Just thought I'd jot down a few thoughts today.

Addie amazed me the other day when she "RAN" up the steps... I'm talking, RAN. Like a kid does... not a little girl that I think she is! She is really growing up so fast and on one hand it is great and on the other it makes me sad!

Jack can TOTALLY turn on the "I AM TWO" tantrums... today at the Y he did his full-force throw himself on the floor and make as much noise as possible tantrum. I actually had a couple of people stop and say, "is he ok??!!!!!!!!" I quickly explained that I was ignoring his little antics and he would be fine. I also overheard a mother tell her three older children that she remembered tantrums from them just like the one Jack was throwing. After a couple of minutes I picked him up and off to the playroom we went (and I had a good workout as a result!!!!). His tantrum was all about having to put away the "b-ball" - basketball. I hope he makes it to the NBA.

In need of something to keep the kids at bay for 5 minutes while I took a shower the other day, I turned on an episode of Lassie on Kids On Demand. They had never seen Lassie and let me tell you, Addie's eyes were GLUED to the TV to watch this old-time black/white TV show. Addie asked, "is Lassie a good dog?" I said, "yes, she's a very good dog!" Addie then asked, "is she going to be the Queen's dog??" I have no idea where that came from, but it was pretty cute. Oh, by the way... we have since watched the same episode of Lassie about 10 times since then!!

I guess that's it for now. We've survived the past couple of HoT, hOt days... Addie gets a special treat... she is sleeping in our room with the window air conditioner in her SLEEPING BAG - which she thinks is the coolest thing. Her room is the hottest of the house - she has great windows, but it creates a sauna in her room and she INSISTS on sleeping with her down covers on. She has been up a couple of times the past few nights (I think because of the heat)... so we'll see if my solution of letting her sleep where it's cooler helps.

Ok... here's one picture... Jack, animated as ever...

a wedding today.

My friend, mentor and excellent photographer, Genevieve, asked me to help her with a wedding today. A nice young couple - small wedding in the bride's parent's backyard - GORGEOUS blue sky day. Here are a few images from the day.
One for you, Genevieve!! I don't know too many photographers who sport parasols, too!! Thanks for the invite today and have a happy and safe summer... see you soon!

more friends

the cuties, again.

Finally, we're getting rain! Problem is --- someone (a certain 3.5 year old) is afraid of the thunder and wont go to sleep.

farm

I had so much fun on the farm this past weekend, but it was a bit challenging. I got some images that I really like... maybe more to share later.

#2 Birthday!!!

AH, how sweet it is to be two!
A new basketball set, a new lawnmower, a new truck and many other goodies... how much better can it get???
How about a Bob the Builder cake with a Muck on it.
addie and her friend.
cake is GOOD!

Can't believe two years have gone by. I remember the day you were born, Jack. Actually... you were almost born on the 18th, but you came so fast that you made it on the 17th. You were without a name for the first day or two, since Dada and I couldn't decide on your name. You were possibly going to be a Max, Lawson or Benjamin. Then, you became a "Jack" and Dada called you "JB" for the first few weeks... that wore off, though. You were so teeny-tiny... and so, so sweet!!!! love, love LOVE you!! Happy Birthday little guy!
You are definitely my little boy with curls that I have always wanted!

Cutie

Little Miss Cutie looking grown up!
Busy weekend - working a bit this afternoon, doing the farm session after that and then getting ready for a little boy to turn TWO tomorrow!!!!!!!

more

I'm sure she'll break many a heart when she gets older. Sweet little girl.

and one more of Basil...

gosh, isn't he cute!

cool,HOT...

A couple of days ago the high was 63. Today it reached about 93 or so. Crazy weather.

Aside from my kids, of course, I met some of the cutest kids ever today... meet Gus, Mae and their baby brother, Basil. Adorable.

mirror surprise

Almost finished with this week... hard to believe it's already June.
Here's cutie Taylor looking in a mirror at her mommy.

classic childhood

believe it or not, my friend gave me permission to use this CLASSIC picture of her daughter on my blog! This is Addie's best friend... and I mean best friend. They give each other a HUGE bear hug each time they see each other. Addie will sometimes go into convulsions when I say we're having lunch with them or something like that! Interesting, though... they are rather different. Addie has always had a huge personality and Payton has tended to be on the shy/cautious side.

Hopefully this photo will surface at Payton's high school graduation --- I love how she's smiling for me, too! Great!

two weeks until two years

Got this cute shot of Jack yesterday - two weeks before his #2 b-day... hard to believe... where does time go?

Here's a pic of our new friend, Emerson and her beautiful mommy at the beach.

Garden Delights

Pomp and Circumstance...

Addie graduated from her first year of nursery school this week. We had such fun seeing her learn and grow. I have a stack of "projects" that we'll save and from this year. One of the most notable differences I have seen from the beginning of the year to now is how she "reads" her books. Now she loves to look at every page and tell the story, either from memory if it's a well-loved book, or from what she sees in the pictures. The inflection (is that the right word??) in her voice as she reads is so cute, and she usually holds the book outwards as if she's reading to a class! She also loves to play "show and tell," which is something they did at school each day.

Oh, we'll miss school this summer for sure... and we'll be waiting for Sept to come. Oh yea... we also will need to buy a new bookbag as the squirrels ate a hole in hers a few weeks ago. The left-over snack was too tempting for them!

Here she is on her big day, receiving her "diploma" and hanging out with her best friend. Anyone notice anything funny about her in these pictures???