A big snowball

Photo booth

Too bad Dads don't get snow days.

Yesterday and today

 

It snowed, a lot.  I think the kids may be going to school until July to make up for the snow days.

A portrait of a person

I turned 33 and spent a weekend away with these two amazing women.  We shopped, ate delicious food, talked, I slept in, ran and had a nice little get away from the hustle and bustle of life as a Mom.  I took photos of Evie and her home since she will be moving away to the East Coast soon.  Bonnie and Evie were both good sports to let me practice with my new lens.  I love my 50mm f1.4!

A portrait of a home

Evie's home is always inspiring and I leave it with so many ideas for my own home.  A unique treasure can be found in every corner inside and out. 

A forest is always green

Garrett is the only one in our family who remembered it is March 17th today, all by accident of course.  His full name is Garrett Forest and lately he is living up to his name.  He was not happy today when I left to run in the forest with Sierra and Mase and he was not coming along.  When I returned I took him to the forest and he was so happy.  He could run where he wanted, splash in the puddles, go into the forbidden tree house and touch the moss. 

Happy green day from Garrett Forest. 

And don't worry, it's just mud. 

Soon

Soon I will see Chris Martin in person, with my love Eric Martin. 

The young photographer

Allie took this picture.  I think she needs her own camera.

The Sock Hop

The school has a Sock Hop and Silent Auction once a year for a fundraiser.  I took Sierra and some friends and they danced the night away.  I feel like the teen years are tapping ever so slightly on our door.  Since it is a tapping I can't ignore it but I am not ready to open the door yet, it's not full fledged knocking fortunately.  Sierra has some great years ahead of her and it's fun to imagine who she will become.  Only time will tell.

Races

Mase had an early birthday party.  Remote control car racing, an obstacle course, paint your own car, pizza, cupcakes, ice cream and boys.  Need I say more? 

Sleep

 

Garrett was obviously really tired to have fallen asleep like this.  He was out cold.

Kindred Spirits

Sierra and Sofia, kindred and creative spirits.  I turned over all of my old beading supplies to these two and they always come up with something magical.  Tiny dolls and fairies made from wire and beads and most recently Indian Princess earrings and crowns.  I love their creativity and the fact that they still know how to play.  They like to dig up worms, make forts out of tree branches at recess and make all sorts of messes with glitter.  It will be fun to see where life takes these two Indian Princesses.