Violet & Gray

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Kindergarten

New beginnings seem to be the theme around here, and this gal is managing the change like a champ. Bursting at the seam, she was so happy, confident, eager, and excited to begin school.

It didn't matter that her brown shoes didn't match her black pants, they were new and she wanted to wear them. We pick our battles, right? What mattered is that she came home talking nonstop about what they did on the first day, and that she got to try tray lunch for the first time, and that Mrs. Swan showed off her artwork to the class, which made her feel so very special.

These new beginnings have been a tad bumpy, but we are clinging on to the fun moments, and this day was fun.

Friday, September 6, 2013

Perfection

Happy 1st Birthday, Lee

(Color photos courtesy of Four Handz Farm, Black and White courtesy of his Mama)

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Sweet little moments I'd forgotten about

It's amazing what you forget you've taken with your camera when you are unable to access the memory card, which was left behind in Virginia. Thank goodness for VCU staff willing to mail it 3,000 miles.

These were a treat to find - pictures taken 8 weeks ago on a memory card that I thought was lost to me.

I'm so grateful to have the pictures back in my hands again.

The kids have already changed so much since then.

Sunday, June 30, 2013

My boys

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Mom, what is on top of the world?

With Ada out of school and big questions coming at a fast pace, we are having fun finding ways to answer those big questions.

We have been learning about the solar system with the aid of printable coloring pages and heading to the library. I love Peep and Big Wide World -- Joan Cusak as the narrator couldn't be more perfect -- and this episode on the moon is fun.

We will sadly miss astronomer's night at the Science Museum of Virginia (they are setting up their gigantic telescopes), but for a good reason -- Ada's ballet recital is tomorrow night!