I haven't been hiding....

just on vacation in Hawaii for my brother's wedding.
No internet, no TV....just sun, sand, reading, family and relaxation.
But, I'm back. Pics to follow....eventually. I need to ease back into the real world.

iheartfaces: a touch of whimsey

It's Monday....and it's iheartfaces. I'm on a roll!
Here is my touch of whimsey.
This kid's imagination blows my mind. Two years on this earth and
his conversations with sticks, monkey dolls and trucks
is beyond the conversations I have with my own people.
They are passionate.
They are emotional.
They are full of love.
And at times they are full of frusturation.

His words are still few at this stage....but, his intent is strong.

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iheartfaces: let's hear it for the boys

Another two for one.
It's iheartfaces Monday and it's Monday.
The theme this week is let's hear it for the boys.
Seriously.
I love my boys. Passionately. All three of them.
And when I need a break from stinky feet and wrestling matches....I head off
to meet some girls for girls supper club.

I took this pic the same day as below. It was a photo session for my own husband in disguise. I made a photo book for Father's day for him. Plus a sleep in. Plus breakfast in bed. Plus a massage and a movie night out for him. It was a perfect Father's Day for a well deserved Father.

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iheartfaces: from a distance

It's Monday. It's iheartfaces.com. I'm combining things today. It's a two for one.
The theme is from a distance. I didn't even know that was the theme until today yet oddly enough that was what I was working on this weekend with my pictures. I love up close...and I do that all day, every day. But, I forced myself to take a step back this weekend. And try to see what I see from a far. It was actually really fun.

And then a blimp flew right by us on this overcast day....and my boys were ecstatic.

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It's Monday....what do I see?

Pancakes for breakfast!







I promise the nukie will be gone before the end of summer.

It's Monday....what do I see?

I know it's Tuesday, but in my mind it's Monday.
This is not an advertisement for Burt's Bees (although I love them), but
bath time is a favorite in my household.
At bath time my boys become
pilots
scientists
basketball players
scuba divers
volcano specialists
race car drivers
surfers
yellow submarines
and birds in the clouds
I love it when they almost forget I'm there....and I just listen to their chatter while they play.




CHEESE!


His way of "hiding" from the camera.

iheartfaces: motherhood

It's Monday--so post day, but I am also combining it with the submission for iheartfaces.
This week's theme is motherhood--a day I celebrate for myself. (A massage and movie all.by.myself.) But, more importantly I celebrate who brought me to where I am at now. My mother. My mom. My mommy. Everyday I try to measure up to what my mom did for me and everyday I think....damn it. How did she do it!?
She's a gardener, a reader, a golfer and a crossword puzzle lover. A listener, a talker, a wine and cheese cracker snacker. A loud laughter, solitaire player, a night owl and a worrier. She is soft and hard and opinionated and kind.
And she made me.



Pretty cool to have her hang with my youngest one here.

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