Lovely

These were taken in January and I can't believe the change I see in the kids in such a short time.  This was a perfect afternoon.  In some part due to the all expense paid trip to McDonald's that hung in the balance for those smiles.  

I couldn't be more grateful for these photos and especially for the people in them.  Love.

Thank you Xan for such an amazing experience and such beautiful photos.

Everything

I love everything about this picture.  Liesl's a dedicated finger sucker who apparently likes big bears.  I can work with that.  

I love it when I find moments like this one

So much better than potty training moments.

Joseph Smith Hair!

Oh, this girl

Nico go goolo?

I used to ask my mom if my sister, Jana, was at school each day by saying, "Jana go goolo?".  Here's my Nicholas ready to "go goolo" as it were.  I love this Nicholas.  He is spunky, sweet, and thoughtful. Oh my dear man, your sweetness is a gift.

Nicholas and Ben waiting at the window for his "goolo" carpool.

Because of my dad's sudden passing we are living with my mom until the summer.  It's been a special and important time for us to help each other in meaningful ways. And I have to say, there's something sweet (and definitely surreal) about sending my boysies out the same front door I marched out of each day as a child.  A bizarro full circle that somehow works.

Beautiful Morning

Sometimes a sweet baby, her big brother, the lighting and cleanliness of the room, and the blanket and outfit all come together.  And sometimes I remember to pick up my camera and document it all.

Ben is a wonderful camera man and singer and Liesl is a wonderful subject and audience.  Baby girl has softened her big brothers.  If only that softening would work brother to brother, too.