Monday, June 21, 2010

Summertime


According to the calendar it is the first official day of summer   We've been at it for a few weeks in this household!  There are two sides to the lazy days of summer coin.  I find the lack of structure can be both relaxing and stressful!  My childhood memories of summer were full of days at the pool and trying new things at camp and I love to see my kids enjoy the new activities and experiences of the season.

The Gratitude List goes on ...

011
Melting ice cream cones.

012
Kit's first swim team meet ... ever.

013
The angst surrounding said meet being overcome by the joy of achievement.

014
Water slides.

015
Cannonball joy jumps into the pool.

016
Breakfast for dinner.

017
The longest day of the year.

018
Sun kissed faces.

019
The fun of newfound summer friendships and the faithfulness of the long held ones.

020
Watching the pollywogs grow legs in our kitchen.

021
Little Swift ditching the swimmies for the very first time.

022
Lemonade and ice tea ... every day.

023
Tutus, roses and curtsies to end a year of Ballet




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Monday, June 14, 2010

All about babies ...


The only baby shoot I've ever done was for a friend and what a SWEET little guy he is.  He's bigger now but the baby shots of his are some of my favorites.  It's baby week at I Heart Faces.


Grateful ...

I started this weeks ago (#s 1-6) but got too ... busy (the "b" word -sigh!).  I am here striking out again and will actually push "publish" whether I feel "done" or not.

Life has felt a bit insane of late and being too busy is not something I cherish.  So in light of that I want to bask in the light that is Gratitude.  Thankful hearts beget so many good things.  I have been intending to join the Gratitude Community for-simply-ever.  I love the idea of intentionally celebrating those things we are grateful for.  It breeds contentment.  And what else?  I'll let you know when I reach 1000.

So here goes ...

001
A weekend with dear friends full of laughter and good conversation.

002
Glorious weather at the beach.

003
Little hands to hold.

004
Sand castles.

005
Enthusiastic theatrical performances by our little thespians.

006
History with old friends.

007
The proud/embarrassed visage of our little pianist at her recital.
 
008
Grandparents who love on their grandchildren.
 
009
Bare feet and summertime.
 
010
Playgrounds.
 


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