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133/365: Strong Dandelion
Isaac gave me the time to grab 2 quick shots before he said "It's wet!" and dropped the dandelion due to it's leaking moisture.
His brother likes to roll in mud puddles.
2 different kids :)
132/365: More Friends
Today we got to meet up with Kristen, another ClickinMom, whom I have taken several workshops with, and her two adorable little girls. Isaac dives right into friendships and immediately accosted the girls with attempts at handholding and intimate (meaning, in your face! hehe) conversation. They made him work for their affection :)
This was the first time I've ever taken pictures of little girls! Crazy. Thanks for coming out to meet us, girls!
An Extra
He was pulling out all of his cute tricks to try to convince me to put the camera down and pick him up. It worked... eventually...
130/365: Friends
We got to spend the afternoon with one of my wonderful friends from Clickinmoms, Lacey, and her adorable boys. All of our kiddos got along so well and we had a great time.
Unfortunately the littlest guys were overdue for a nap by the time we got around to the group picture. Had to take what we could get :)
Isaac loved their swings and slide!
129/365: Macro Monday
Doesn't it look like I found this plant outside on a nice sunny day? Actually, I took this picture, inside, on the couch, on another rainy day.
128/365: Pedicure
Mother's Day pedicure :) The aesthetician kept questioning my color choice:
"It's really light. Do you like?"
"Are you sure?"
Mmhmm, yep. I'm a crazy neutral loving kind of girl :)
127/365: Birthday Party
I kind of took a break from the camera this weekend.
We attended a birthday party for a special 7 year old today. Grayden was thrilled with all of the new toys and would have thought the day was perfect if I had let him play outside a bit more. But it is freezing cold here in Pacific NW!!
126/365: The Basement
Working on an assignment for a workshop on Clickinmoms. Isaac was such a cooperative little model this evening :)
123/365: Looking at the Fishies
The boys and I took a trip up to a recreation area this afternoon. It started out well, Grayden happily toddled along the path and the boys both enjoyed looking at the sparkling bubbling water in the underwater viewing area. We saw one tiny fish and then Grayden noticed the mud puddles. It was all downhill from there. He was absolutely convinced that every puddle had his name on it. Should I try to tell him otherwise, watch out.
I'm pretty sure he's gonna be a stroller baby for awhile longer....
122/365: Exploring
I couldn't decide which image to use today. While we're battling through this cold we're kind of stuck at home. So the boys and I took advantage of a break in the rain and went on a walk around the property. Grayden is pretty enthralled with the horses... he calls them "daws" or... dogs :) More than once I had to grab him as he tried to crawl through the fence to get to the daws.
121/365: Toys
We went out to purchase some more toddler-appropriate toys today. Little guy had been feeling rather bored. Hopefully that new toy joy won't wear off too soon!
120/365: Trading
Today he traded his healed black eye for a newly bloody and swollen lip, with a side of sneezing, snot-filled, fussy virus.
Oh, little man.
118/365: The Walk that Almost Wasn't
Rounding up 2 kiddos, getting them into their shoes and coats, and then gathering up everything Mama needs is kind of an ordeal. (I know- those with more than 2 are thinking "she has no clue what tough is!") We had just stepped out the door and were pulling the stroller out of the van when the rain started up again. Drat. Those kiddos needed some time out of the house! After 10 minutes or so talking to the horses in the barn the rain had stopped and we took off on our walk. Our used-to-the-Californian-heat bodies could only handle about 5 minutes before we had to head on in. What happened to spring, Oregon???
117/365: Mt. Hood
Can you see it? Back there at the end of the valley under the clouds is Mt. Hood. The mountain wasn't "out" today as the locals say. However, OR is beautiful even when it's soggy :)
116/365: Crazy Weather
Rain, sun, who knows! I do love how sun shining through raindrops looks, though.
His black eye is recovering nicely. Fear has no meaning to this one.
114/365: Easter
Because who doesn't wear their Christmas pajamas on Easter morning?
Later in the day Grayden finally got his chance at an egg hunt. He wasn't quite sure what was going on, but ever since then if we bring out the eggs and basket he'll shake out all the eggs and then go around picking them up one by one and put them in his basket.
113/365: Egg Hunt
The boys got to go to an Easter Egg Hunt this morning. The 1-2 year olds had just finished their hunt as Grayden got to the field, but Isaac's basket was really small so we let him gather a couple extra from the 3-4 year old field to share with his little brother :) Grayden was thrilled with the eggs which he insisted were "baaas." (balls)
112/365: A Good Distraction
What do you to with a fussy 1 year old who can't be calmed indoors? Take him outside for a mini photoshoot in the pretty afternoon light, of course! He wouldn't look at me, but he did stop crying!
109/365: Mr. Moon
Mr. Moon has become a fast friend. He is a nightlight that Isaac can hold in bed with him. When we first moved to this house Isaac was waking up almost nightly, usually coinciding with the train passing by a mile or so away. When Mr. Moon arrived we told him that whenever he was scared he could turn Mr. Moon on and he would help him feel better. Now, we only deal with night wakings once or twice a month. Yay!
If you're not a grandparent, or otherwise interested in seeing a snapshot of my kiddo, just skip this one :)
106/365: So Dejected
Little guy was just having a tough afternoon. Big guy wasn't putting up with all of the TV button pushing. We made it through the evening and now they are asleep. Yay! :)
105/365: Back in the Weeds
On our walk today Grayden got to get out of the stroller and take a turn posing in the weeds. The loud hum of buzzing bees (and yellow-jackets, I saw them... yikes!) made me wonder- what kind of precautions do the pros take when they take a client out into a field or forest? I guess there are common sense things you can do to avoid insects and snakes... but I would still be super nervous! We snapped a couple shots and headed back out of the weeds :)
I did a little split toning on this image, playing with the colors in the highlights and shadows. Pretty fun :)
104/365: Thursday.... Taxidermy?
I found this little guy out on the workbench in the garage this morning. I wish he had passed with his head in a more flattering position. I thought about moving it... but I'm not all that well versed in bug taxidermy.
Kind of a morbid post, huh?
103/365: Cars Kid
Blocks (of any kind) and Cars are a favorite in this house. These were "tower cars."
102/365: Tessy and Tab and Chapped Cheeks
Isaac got a new Tessy and Tab book in the mail today. It was definitely a high point of the day.
Sweet little Grayden has been dealing with some dry skin lately. I'm not sure if the peeling is due to a sensitivity to something he is eating or if I just need to break out some heavy duty moisturizer. I hope I figure it out soon. Poor little guy.
101/365: Non-Macro Monday
We spent the day with some wonderful friends today. The boys had a blast and Grayden got to eat twice in a booster seat pushed right up to the table. He was quite proud of his big boy status.
I brought my macro lens along, but forgot to pull it out :)
100/365: Self-Portrait Sunday
Not too happy, not too sad... just about right :)
Congratulations on 100 days, everyone!!
99/365: Gerbera Daisy
This week TJ's had some pretty Gerbera Daisy bunches. I decided to step out of my white flower box and go with pink. I almost grabbed some gorgeous vibrant red ones... but that was just a little too much color. (Plus I probably would have had those pesky gamut issues again.)
Karren- I was using the 105 2.8 Macro :)
98/365: He's Sweet Too
Today I told him he could have an M&M, so off he went to get one. A couple minutes later he was back, with an M&M for me. I love how he's starting to do thoughtful little things like that.
97/365: Sweet Boy
Grayden really enjoys the time in the afternoon when he is sometimes up and Isaac is still in bed. Most of the time, Isaac just has some great idea for how he and Grayden can play, or he's trying to hug him or wrestle... but it is sure nice to have a little time when I don't have to decipher if a crying episode is because of annoyance or actual need.
96/365: Sprinklers
Our sprinklers have gone crazy and are totally off their schedule. I think I fixed it this afternoon. We'll see...
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