Notebook
The more she added color to the drawings in her notebook, the more the pages curled.
View ArticleA small change
Today, I am fortunate to be able to sit in my favorite bakery, sip my favorite tea, and have some time to myself. I know that I need to capture my photo of the day, but, since it has been my experience...
View ArticleAmerican Flag
Today was a rushed, hectic day, full of too much activity. I got my daughter to gymnastics, just on time, and sat down to catch my breath. When I looked up, I noticed the American Flag hanging in the...
View ArticleNot what I had planned…
With a great photo idea in mind, I arrived at school early for pick-up, found the perfect parking spot, set my camera, and waited for the girls to walk into my viewfinder. I was ready to capture the...
View ArticleBench in the morning light
School is officially out for the summer; now it is time to relax!
View ArticleSprinklers in the morning light
With just a little bit of sunlight and a slow shutter speed, the drops of water from the sprinkler look like fireworks in the night sky!
View ArticleThree at the window
For me, quiet, relaxing mornings are one of the joys of summer break. I am thankful that there is no need to get sleepy kids out of bed, no need to find backpacks and pack lunches, and no need to rush...
View ArticleCounting down the days
The excitement builds; a special day is almost here! A paper chain helps count down the days.
View ArticleGirl Power
WIth their cousin’s Superman-themed birthday party coming up tomorrow, the girls and I have had a lot of conversations about Superman’s story, his strength, and powers. While it has been great to...
View ArticleThe Golden Gate Bridge at sunset
On the scenic way home, I caught the sun setting behind the Golden Gate Bridge.
View ArticleFrom an evening walk
On an evening walk, I turned the corner to find these daisies in gorgeous evening light.
View ArticleRedwood Sorrell
A patch of bright light illuminated the redwood sorrell during our morning walk through Armstrong Woods (Guerneville, California).
View ArticleWorking on pull-ups in the hallway
Both girls are working on getting stronger; pull-ups have now been added to the mix. (More girl power!)
View ArticleThe writer
While the girls were both involved in a quiet activity, I took the opportunity to tiptoe down the hallway and peek into their bedroom. There, I discovered our oldest, deep in thought, letting her ideas...
View ArticleFender Stratocaster
During a visit with family, my brother’s amazing music filled the house.
View ArticleStorytelling: a girl, a camera, and her dog
With our younger daughter off playing at a friend’s house, I had some time one-on-one time with our oldest. We decided to have some photo time together, which is always fun for both of us. She has long...
View ArticleA Favorite Poem
After a day full of riding bikes, zooming on scooters, and running around in the yard, our daughter decided to take a break. She reached up high on the book shelf and pulled down an old favorite: Where...
View ArticleMemories of the playground
This image brings back memories of playing in the playground next to my childhood home with the kids in the neighborhood. So many wonderful memories of playing together for hours, jumping, swinging,...
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