Family Life & Kids
Biologist Cowboy - Cleanliness Optional
May 7, 2008
My youngest two decided to be cowboys today. But even cowboys need to take a break from the open range now and then to investigate microscopic pond life. In this photo Laurent is using a pipette to "suck up" minute wiggling animals from the water. He can stare at last ...
Spring Beauties
May 6, 2008
Two of my favorite photo subjects - my beautiful kiddos and my garden. Correction, these are Laurent's pansies.
More GIMP and Sparkly Eyes
April 27, 2008
I've been really enjoying the tutorials over at Pioneer Woman Photography. This afternoon I GIMPed around with this photo of Brienne - so much fun.
Hungry Planet Supper Night
April 15, 2008
Recently a friend loaned us a copy of Hungry Planet: What the World Eats. An essay and photo journal featuring a breakdown of what 30 families around the world eat in a week. The kids and I used the book as a world study curriculum for a couple weeks. Then ...
Doubts and Reassurances
April 14, 2008
Spring arrives suddenly the same way each year. The weather warms and everybody wants to be outside. The garden and yard are wanting attention NOW, the camping trips need to be planned, the garage cleaned out in time for yearly curbside pick up, laundry is being hung and indoor cleaning ...
Today spring looks like
April 11, 2008
bikes, a scooter and a yellow ducky helmet. Blue sky and birds chirping. A plan rescheduled because the day was just too plain wonderful to rush home. Taking off jackets, sweaters and socks. Purple flowers blooming(!) in the lawn. More snow melting and muddy boots.
Brienne's pierced ears
April 6, 2008
The conversation started innocently enough. With a sly smile on her face, "Daddy, will you buzz my hair?" Brienne asked Damien after he finished cutting his hair this afternoon. "Sure." was Daddy's quick and joking reply. "Ok, I want my hair buzzed." Brienne fired back. Mommy tuned in to the ...
