Let the birthday weekend celebration commence. Pawpaw, Nena and Kiki are here for the celebration on Sunday but for the next two days it's time for family. Pawpaw is teaching { big boy little } how to play war. There is an incredible connection there. Canon 5D II | Sigma 35 ART
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It's an ordinary evening. And that's exactly what I like about it. Nothing special, just smiles and giggles and family. Canon 5D II | Sigma 50 ART
There was a break in the rain and a hop in his step as he begged to take it for a spin...there was no way I would say no. As he sped down the street, daddy's car pulled up. I don't know who was more proud. Truth be told, this is one of those things that daddy has been waiting for since the moment { big boy little } took his first steps or maybe even before. Canon 5D II | Canon 35 ART
In the blink of an eye, he is five. The last tiny bits of littleness are melting away. I have watched him grow from this shy, seriously little baby into a giggly, goofy little man. He is a creator. He builds. He tells stories. He makes me laugh. He is loving, oh so very loving. He tells me multiple times a day how he loves me and his daddy and his baby brother. He is sensitive and a little people pleaser. He loves movies and super heroes and star wars. He likes costumes and pretend and paling around with his "baby". I could list a hundred different things that make up this beautiful boy who calls me mama, but I won't. Right now, in this moment in time, I feel so very fortunate to be the person who knows him best so I'll keep some of that to myself. Thank you for the happiness you bring into our lives, for all the ways you have helped me grow and for letting me and daddy be the ones to guide you on this journey. Happy birthday, baby. Canon 5D II | Sigma 35 ART, Sigma 50 ART
It was just a typical day, nothing unique. But then here he is standing there for a minute, toy phone in hand, looking out the window. Sometimes I can't quite put my finger on what I love about an image...only the feeling that I have about it. It's quiet and I like to capture the quiet. Canon 5D Mark II | Sigma 50 ART
Easter egg hunts and baskets from the bunny himself. It was a simple family day, nothing could have been better than that. Canon 5D II | Sigma 35 ART Cleveland, Ohio Photographer
This was the first year, as far as I can remember, that there were no tears during the egg dying process. Inevitably someone wouldn't be listening, mom and dad would get stressed about the egg dye and tears would ensue. I took a step back this year, prepped myself psychologically for the fact that food coloring could (and would) get on something, someone or somewhere. Life goes on. Messes are a part of it. This photo, the one of the 4 of us, is not going to win some prize for composition, lighting or technique. It won't be featured in the lovely Click Magazine or pinned on Pinterest. But this is our family, the 4 of us. The boys aren't looking, there is an array of distractions on the counter and a yellow chic stuck to the frig. No, it is not a work of art but it's us together and that's why I chose it. In fact, it is the first with all of us on the blog. I need to do this more often. Document all of us. Canon 5D II | Sigma 35 ART
Our sons are best buddies, all on their own. They enjoy each other. Not because their mamas are besties but because their personalities match. { Big boy little } is always excited for a chance to spend time with his friend. Today we took the kiddos to the zoo. The big boys adventured from animal to animal while we wrangled the little kids. I always enjoy the time together and watching our babies grow up together. Canon 5D II | Sigma 35 ART
I'm not entirely sure he would appreciate this image, but it is real. A little time for reflection over some small little spat with his brother. They get along so well, but don't believe for a moment that they don't have their moments. He takes a time-out very seriously, very personally. If he is ever in time-out over something with his brother, he feels such remorse. He is my sensitive guy. Once the time-out is over, hugs all around and everything is forgiven, as it should be. Canon 5D II | Sigma 35 ART
It always makes me smile. The way he crosses his feet as he sits at the table or on the couch...like he's this little old man. This is the reason I take the thousands of photos that I do...to remember the beautiful little things, the everyday things that change so quickly. Canon 5D II | Sigma 35 ART
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What now?It truly is a labor of love each day to search for just the right image(s)...the ones that represent our daily lives...edit them, organize them, write about them. What a wonderful experience and an amazing amount of growth this year for me. It has been a great journey but one I am not jumping into again just yet. I am going to take a breather, let the dust settle and let inspiration find me and lead me to my next project. For now, I will continue to post about our lives but only when I feel it.
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