garden brothers

We've been getting so much done in the garden. The boys are content to play out there for so long while we plant and weed. Or mostly content. Only mild interventions needed.

Happy Wednesday!

happy garden

Picture from my mom's community garden project. I love those smiling carrots.

more weekend

We went to a party this weekend at one of the most beautiful spots I know. The kids had lots of fun. There was lovely adult conversation. Everyone looked beautiful in that light.

We stayed up late and we all slept in the next morning. Ah. I love summer.

weekending

I saw such a lovely show last night. Miss Emily Brown and Corwin Fox playing as MorLove. Thought I'd post a video- I can't find one of them playing together, but miss Emily played this one and it is such a pretty video. Enjoy!

music baby

As soon as his brother leaves the house, he goes straight for the coveted guitars. This baby loves music.

mmmangoes

at the beach

We've been sick over here, with a nasty flu that has been working its way through usall . Today was day two of the post-sick-grumps (do you know those? ) and I knew I had to get the boys out of the house straight away. We headed to our favorite lake and though it was still cool and a bit wet out, our spirits lifted considerably. I even got to read a little while the boys played happily in the sand.
I have been feeling quiet lately, not wanting to say much in this space, or anywhere really. So I think I will do another round of the small wonders project- focusing in on what is beautiful and blessed in my days, trying to capture some of the moments with the camera, posting here with few words. I have a new lens to play with (a 50mm 1:1.8. Thanks for the camera discussions that led to this purchase Annie!) which is so much fun and a big learning curve for me right now, so there will be lots of pictures as I figure out this new gadget.

Hope you'll all come along for the ride!

there and back

Sorry to disappear for a bit. My grandfather passed away last week and the boys and I travelled to spend time with family and attend the service. We felt very lucky to have had such a lovely visit with grandpa Frank such a short time ago and are thankful to have these last memories of him. There was time for looking through photos and sharing stories, and celebrating grandpa's life. It was a long trip and we are tired (it took 3 days of 6-7 hours on the road each day to get back home,) and the boys and I missed Perry lots, but we are very glad we went. My babes were such terrific travellers and did really well. Now today is a day for recovery and laundry. Back soon.

a little more birthday

A few more photos of Ari's day. His requested strawberry cake with raspberries on top. He didn't really eat it, but he was excited about it anyway.

His birthday table.The birthday boy, thrilled by his gifts.So busy playing with all the new toys!
A pretend nap in his new tent and a real nap in his new tent.
(I'm not sure he ever napped at three, maybe he is starting some healthy new habits at four?)
And a birthday story before bed. A lovely birthday for my sweet boy. Happy Birthday baby.

my baby is four!

How can it be? Four! My sweet baby is growing up so fast, I can hardly believe how quickly these years have gone. I was holding this this tiny little munchkin in my arms such a short time ago, yet now he is this great big kid!

But he will always be my baby. And I love that there is still have some time left of snuggling and babying this boy a bit, before he begins to think he is too old for such things. I am enjoying every moment I have, because I know that if these 4 years passed this quickly, in no time he will be 8, 12, 16. Oh my. can't we just slow things down a little?

Happy Birthday my precious boy. I am so lucky to be your mama.