Yesterday I packed up the kiddos and we headed out to a local park… and I actually brought my camera for my own kids!  I feel like I haven’t photographed my own kids doing what they love without any rules and (or bribery!!) in a long time.  So yesterday I decided that’s what I was going to do.  I took off my ‘photographers’ hat and put on my ‘mom’ hat and took photographs so I remember. Imperfect. Average outfits. Bright sunshine. Happy.

I want to remember their giggles. Their silly sunglasses. The way Molly’s pigtails dance in the wind when she’s on the swing. The way Jackson climbs through tunnels and forts. The way Molly loves to play peek-a-boo anywhere. The way Jackson is venturing into things that previously had scared him. The way they cling on to me when I asked them to sit with me. I just want to remember.

So these? These are for me. Me the Mom; not me the photographer.

Climbing through tunnels.

Peek-a-boo, Molly!

Those sunglasses just kill me!

Jumping bean!

My greatest blessings

I love you both to the moon and back. Thanks for picking me to be your mom.

You are the very best thing I’ve ever done in my life,

I love you forever.

Mom

Look at the cuteness here:

Isn’t he just so perfect!  I know his parents think so and I definitely agree

Saturday morning I started the day catching up with this sweet family, and it made me feel like time is flying by!  When I was 6 years old, Merry, this adorable little man’s Mommy, was my babysitter!  My Mom put an add in the local newspaper for a babysitter and Merry answered it!  After countless hours of babysitting, and even a bit of guidance through high school and college, we have maintained a special bond over the years.  I can’t believe we are now Mom’s ourselves – but so grateful we get to share this journey together, now!

I could say so much but I’ll let the images speak for themselves. Check out this precious little blessing…

Merry and Chuck, it was so fantastic to catch up with you – It’s been too long! Congratulations on your amazing little blessed boy – he is wonderful!  Don’t blink – It goes so fast!

I can’t wait to see you again soon!
Much Love,