A simple afternoon

Sometimes you just need to play. My family and I hit the back yard. They swung on the swings. She tried to pedal her tricycle. And I pulled out the camera.

TERRIBLE 2's

WHAT A FACE! This is not a photo to frame and hang on the wall. But it is one of those that you will look back on and say, "I remember when..." I used to think that the terrible two's were a myth. My son had a small and muted case of the treacherous three's. But my daughter is a whole nether story. But look at her eyes. Even with the screaming and the sad eyes, she's beautiful. Of course not at that moment! But looking at the photo now, I can say, "I remember when..."

My Mother's Day

Mother's Day was great. I got breakfast in bed (scrambled eggs with hot dogs and hot sauce with tortillas), a beautiful mug and colorful platter. The mug said "Being queen is good. Being mom is great." I agree. The platter said, "Mom is a three lettered word for love". Also for patience... don't you agree? I also received one of those musical cards that my daughter has hidden after hours of playing it. We had family over and barbecued. It was a wonderful day and I realized just how lucky I am. Chase and Maddie - I love you with all my heart. Scott - thank you for making me your wife and mother of your children.

Sam I Am

Meet Sam. This blue-eyed is one handsome guy and has personality to boot. We had a blast shooting this session Thursday. He's sitting up, a rollin' and has two bottom teeth already.

The heat is on...

It's warming up in Lodi, and the only — and perhaps the cheapest way — to keep cool for now is in the sprinklers.

Cool Dude

He's at the age, where that little smirk is all he'll give you unless you are tickling him and he just has to laugh.

Big Trees Part II

This year we did go to Big Trees. And it poured. And poured. It eventually snowed as we were leaving. And my darling look so cute bundled up.