I love it when… it’s finally pool season! (And not JUST for the pictures.) I could not be more excited that the weather is finally warm enough for me to throw the kids outside for some swimming. Something about the pool puts them in a good mood (and wears them out for bedtime). When I... Read More →

I love it when… my kid pushes through frustration, keeps trying, and hits the bulls eye. (@ the super cool Everglades Archery Range) Way to go, Isabel! Lookin’ pretty good yourself, there, Rye Pie. Read More →

I love it when morning time is stay in bed time. I love morning snuggles and play. And geography lessons. And still-tired eyes. And sibling love. And, sometimes, I even love the ‘attitude.’ As long as it’s quickly forgotten. And we are back to geography lessons. (These shots were taken on August 11, 2012 and... Read More →

I love it when… I walk into the living room and find my kids playing together. Even though they had to shove clutter out of their way to do so. Especially when what they are playing is something I’ve tried to get them to play countless times. Especially when they are doing it because they... Read More →

I LOVE it when Rene teaches the kids how to make stuff. This was a new bed we bought way back in August (built the 11th, to be exact). I’m catching up on some old stories. I remember “helping” my dad build things as a kid. There is something empowering about it. I think Isabel... Read More →

I just love it when I pick the kids up from after care and they are huddled beside each other, forgetting all the other kids around them. It doesn’t happen EVERY day, but I love when it does. It tells me they really love each other. Read More →

Lovin’ my kids these days. Lovin’ the age they are at. Lovin’ their independence and their dependence, and how it fluctuates each the minute of the day. Lovin’ their evolving talents and personalities. Lovin’ that there is a month left until school ends and a month left until both of them turn a year older.... Read More →