This is how we float.........

its about ALL we have been doing these days

and water-logged......it's an understatment

what a difference 3 months makes

First wasp bite

Thank goodness Dad-O was here when the wasp decided to see if E tasted as sweet as she looked

Who better to kiss it away!

Mud Pies

on a hot day, when the dirt is crackled and steam is rising off the wet patio

and your children are water-logged from days upon days of swimming

wet down that dirt, throw in some sand and dollar store sprinklers

and "cook" up some mud pies in the blazing sun

remember to eat them in pretend land, because they look good enough to eat

{for real}

Swimming

SOMETIMES............

The pictures say it ALL....

swimming

more to come........

DUDES

One definition for nostalgic is.....a wistful desire to return in thought or in fact to a formertime in one's life. This is true for me in reference to my kids. I love creating traditions for our family. Simple traditions that do not overwhelm me at the thought of upholding them. Traditions that help them to see that a simple life is a BEAUTIFUL one.....

When I look back at my life, before and after my parents divorcing, much of it I see in small snapshots, quick memories, that for some reason, I have held tight to and filed away in my head to ensure its return in my journey of parenthood.

Dudes Donuts is one of those memories. It might be attributed to this place being trapped in time....

quite literally.......

From the use of this register, with the pull down handle and cha-ching with every purchase.....

to the CASH only sign and white paper napkin hats the donut makers wear......

I remember walking to this place with my Dad, the smell when you enter, and all the writing on the wall. The rows of donuts behind the glass, and picking out the perfect donut for my growling tummy. 

It's a great place to carry on a tradition....

to pass along a simple pleasure......

to create in them a wistful desire......

and pass it on to their children.....

Is it possible?????

TO

EAT

TOO 

MANY

"POKSIBLES"??

3 Weeks into summer..........

Summer Lovin'

It is hard not to love this time of year

Dad-O home for a spell

cool pool on a hot day

brown tan lines rested on sweet cherub bums

popsicles for no reason

impromptu bathes 

afternoon drives for a cold drink

carpet picnics

grilling

tightened skin from the sun and chlorine

checking off the summer to-do's

answering 800 questions a day {2 toddlers at an average of 400 a day}

listening to them love each other with the love of my life

wearing swimsuits more than sundresses and bermuda shorts

just being our family of four

happy

healthy 

and loving our life together

Happy Father's Day

 my two favorite men 

you both move me

you love me

you make me a better me

in your own way

you take care of me

I thank you

I adore you

I love you

ALWAYS