In June, I sent out a Facebook ‘Bat Call’ for Pokemon cards. A few weeks ago, we got this package in the mail. Ryan… 1) was thrilled to get a box in the mail 2) couldn’t believe it was for him 3) has no idea how to open a taped box 4) was amazed at... Read More →

We have been to Michael’s twice in the last 4 days (birthday presents), and will go again tonight or tomorrow for a science project. (Bad planning.) Seeing the pumpkin display, observant Isabel asked me, “What is in the orange paint that’s so special?” We HAD to Instagram that, of course. So we took a few... Read More →

Ryan is my candid subject. He doesn’t notice the camera. He doesn’t pose. I get my most natural shots when shooting him. Well, I used to. Seriously? That is NOT how you were raised. It took a “That’s okay. I’ll go take pictures of Isabel,” to get him to ignore me. Okay, not TOTALLY ignore... Read More →

This week, I’ve woken up to find an extra body in my bed more times than not. He blames the two weeks he spent with his grandparents, but that was three weeks ago. I’m not buying it. On a Saturday morning, I can’t say I mind waking up to this face… But when there’s a... Read More →

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 →

Rene busted his butt last month fixing up our playground set. It was lopsided, and the kids barely used it, so we had to decide between demolishing it or fixing it. I was glad to be able to convince Rene it was worth saving. But MAN did fixing it up take a ton of work... Read More →

Too lazy to edit… and too lazy to write (much). I’ll let the photos speak for themselves. Presenting, Thanksgiving at my parents’ house. Also known as, ‘the house where I grew up which has since been remodeled.’ Not waiting for the chess game to end… Side note: I gave that chess set to my grandfather... Read More →

This was the third weekend in a row where Ryan had a birthday party to attend. Usually the social events fall under the ‘Isabel’ category. You won’t see Ryan complaining, though. Then again, who would complain about glow-in-the-dark soccer? Ryan had a blast. Isabel had a blast. (She’s screaming on the inside.) ALL the kids... Read More →

It feels like most weekends I have an activity to take Isabel to… whether for Girl Scouts or just a party with friends. It was nice for Ryan to get a day out for a change. Man, he’s a chatterbox when he gets some one-on-one time. He can talk your ear off! And he really... Read More →

This was the first party they took themselves to – it was across the street. I saw Ryan standing here. Waiting for Isabel to get ready. And a vision hit me of his 15 year old self, waiting for his 18 year old sister. And I knew I had to take a picture. Of course,... Read More →

When girl bonding meets exercise. That’s a good thing. After seeing pictures of Patience at a Color Me Rad 5K in VA, I’d been wanting to do one here. So I signed Isabel and myself up for Color Me Rad – Miami. The Thursday before, I made sure Isabel was up for it by taking... Read More →

As posted on Soul Parenting… Many nights, I am hurrying my kids to bed, ready to relish the last hours of the night. To finally get something done or sit in front of a favorite TV show. Or just to get to bed myself at the end of a long day. But some nights, I... Read More →