Memorial Weekend Part II

This was on Sunday, which was leisurely.  Again, an overcast evening and beautiful day lilies, two kids still in their nicer outfits from church.  Got a little camera happy.  This time Dad took some pictures of me.  It was fun.  I don't know how I look half the time.  I think that's why I have some many mirrors around.  Just to make sure I'm presentable when someone shows up at the door or I run an errand.  So it was my lucky day.  Presentable.  My kids, well, they might have a different opinion someday, but they are too cute not to be presentable all the time.

Never let a dress stand in her way of climbing.

Pokes my lens when it gets in her way while playing.

Little man is always so accommodating to my requests for hugs

Drama with a capital D.

Memorial Day Weekend Part I

 Memorial Day weekend marked the beginning of .....SWIMSUIT SEASON.  This is the reason I man the camera.   Though it is always handy to have a pale child attached to you because in our adultness, it always makes you look like you're sporting a tan.  At least, if you have my children who have a LOT of northern European decent in their genetics.  We got to break in Grandma B's pool with Aunts Michelle and Rachael making the trek in too.  It was a laid back Saturday before Memorial day but the kids had fun seeing their aunts and we have the pictures to show it.  ***Aunts*** I did pick what I believe to be flattering pictures of you in your swimsuits.  I know I am paparazzi at our family events and thank you for your tolerance of my telephoto lens and the incessant sound of clicking in the background. 

 

 

 

 

 

Aunt Rachael giving Hayden some swimming lessons.  They have a special bond and he'll let her do that...not so much with mom and dad.

If this had been me, there would not have smiles.

Aunt Michelle taking Hayden prepped and ready for the water war.  Didn't want to waste any extra energy in the 10 feet of walking I guess.  Had to save it for battle.

Has his game face on.  Prepared for being shot himself or falling into the water.  A soldier is always prepared.  Or is that just the boy scouts?

Operation Inner tube.  Aunt Rachael takes the helm, Hayden mans the water gun.

Rosy the riveter or Susie Sunshine. Your choice.

Working it.  Do you think I can convince them to hold hands and for him to walk her protectively around the pool when she is 16?  I'll try.

Aunt Rachael, swim lessons part II.

In the heat of the battle.

Baby down.  Daddy to the Rescue.  Too cold for baby girls in this war.

So cold.  Must...Lay....Out....

All better.  Now where are my animal crackers.  I'm famished from hypothermia.

Children's Farm Photos

 There's not much to say for these shots except we were making a visit to the Children's farm this day and there was the lethal combination of an overcast day, beautiful scenery, energetic kiddos, grandparental back up for whoever wasn't in my lens, and my camera in hand.  So I got to play with my toy.  I just loved some of these shots because they captured my kids doing what they do naturally and therefore freezing in my camera who these little people were at this moment in time.  I love taking pictures of them.  They make it easy for me. 

If There Isn't Dirt in the Tub, You Didn't Play Hard Enough

 I cannot resist a good mood shoot at bathtime.  When they aren't super tired and playful bathtime can be a lot of fun.  I found some sensitive skin bubble bath that we'll give a spin sometime soon.  That should be fun for them!

Always lining things up.  I'm sure this means he's a genius.  Just kidding.

She loves to "dip" and float on her back.

 We love discovering all the new (and free things that are around us).  The other day we went to a new 139 acre park that I completely overlooked that is less than a mile and half away from our new house.  We played and enjoyed the scenery there and took a picnic dinner. 

So picturesque!

 

Amazingly, he never fell.

Pure joy playing!  I love it.