documenting

metal stamping for the women of my ward and a few lines to remind them of just how special they really are.

around her neck

around her neck, a child's arms.

she is the keeper of the love he thrives on.

his arms wrap her tight.

around her neck, apron strings.

her daily tasks beat the rythmn of the home.

they all move to the sound.

around her neck, a tear stained blouse.

one drop for the aches of her life.

a dozen more for the pains of others.

around her neck, the sweetest scent.

a perfume of good works and true compassion.

it lingers long after she has left the room.

around her neck a tiny reminder.

that she is of worth. His creation. His daughter.

this reminder, her fingers find often.

today is

Complete with a bit of Shel Silverstein (my beard grows to my toes... love it. always have.), some Billy Joel (love him. always have.), and the sounds of my little guy laughing himself to tears watching Tom and Jerry.

Yep...it's a good day.

documenting

So my husband says, "We should take the kids to go feed the ducks."

We ran out of bread before we ran out of ducks, geese, seagulls, and pigeons who were willing to eat it. I remember my Mom taking us to many a park to feed the ducks. This day reminded me of those days.

*as a side note: "here ducky, ducky." actually works as a duck call. Or at least Miss Em thinks it does.

so i don't forget

"photography remembers the little things, long after you have forgotten everything."

aaron siskind

littlest C. age 3. likes playdough and kung fu

I was reading a photography book this weekend and came across this quote. Within minutes I had my camera in my hands. I don't want to forget. I have already forgotten a lot.

documenting

a playground moment with a motivational message.

sort of like the one with the the kitten hanging from a tree limb that says, hang in there.

only better... because it's sans any kind of cat!

happy friday.

his

A little creative inspiration from the things that fill my days. No shortage of legos in this house.

(from this)

(to this)

Complete with candy Legos that actually stack! Not going to lie, I'm as excited about these as my boys are.

hers

This is fast becoming one of my most favorite creative projects...the Valentine.

Totally orginally and uniquely her own. We brainstormed this one out together and she helped me to assemble and paint.

(from this)

(to this)

Please know I have nothing against a good ole' store bought Valentine. We've passed out our fair share. However, this year her classmates will get a little of her and one less Justin Beber Be Mine Baby Valentine. We're thinking the world will be a better place for it. You?