Next Stop...the Beach

I love bringing the girls to the beach because up to a few years ago they only got to go when they came here. More recently they have been to the Gulf Coast which is quite warmer...but they still love the cold water beach :)

Ashley and Joshua were trying to ride the waves.

 Jacob was trying to jump them.

 And well Jeanne....it apparently scared the shit out of her...how else would you explain the hair :) I love capturing excitement and enjoyment in photos. Have I mentioned that lately?

 It's a good thing Jeanne knows her girl good because if she didn't drag her in whining and kicking like this....

 She wouldn't be able to enjoy it like this....just two minutes after entering :)

 Mr. Coolio

 See Jenna...it's as much fun as you remembered...even though you forgot at first.

 And this girl...I think she oughta been in pictures...she is gorge!

 When we first arrived it was the highest of tide, which is a little scary. But after a little swim, some scallops and calamari, the tide went back out and we went in search of crabs by the rocks at the end of the beach. Jacob found this little treasure for the girls to enjoy.

We arrived around 3:30 to avoid the crowd and hot sun and stayed for the fireworks at 9:30. It was a late night after driving home in the traffic, but well worth it for the memories.

Thanks for visiting ♥ Michelle

TN Girls are in the House!!!

First stop...the park. After driving 24 hours in the minivan, the girls needed to stretch their legs. With out yard looking like a dirt pit we were off to the 'castle park' as I call it.

Jamie is taking after her mom in the posing department...always prepared for the camera.

 And well, he's just plain handsome. I love his hair short like this.

 Jamie asked her mama to catch her at the bottom and Jeanne was more than happy to oblige.

 I am not a fan of crocs what so ever...but I have never seen these before. I was worried about her going out in the yard with them on thinking they were canvas tennis shoes and they told me they were crocs...couldn't even believe it.

 They are currently 9, 8, 7 and 6.

 Jamie wasn't quite sure of the funny faces. I guess she needed some time to warm up.

Thanks for visiting ♥ Michelle

Park Play

After enduring my hour and a half nail appointment (It had been three weeks) I figured it only fair to bring the boys to a near by park. One thing I love about taking pictures is trying to capture their enjoyment.

 Mr. Muscular Monkey Man is a monkey bar pro. I can barely get across the things when my feet are touching the sand. If you ever get a chance to watch his gun show you will know why he can do it.

 Poor Joshua can barely hold his weight. It's tough being tall....ya, that's my story and I'm sticking to it! I'm tall...that's why I can't hold my weight!

 I sure have two great looking kids!

 Jim is always joking that Joshua is my favorite...but for the record, I asked Jacob to take a picture with me first but he said no. Booger!

 Of course he wanted me to take his picture doing this....

 ....and this.

I think I captured it today.

                                          

Thanks for visiting ♥ Michelle

4th of July

We got back from the holiday weekend without a single picture. This old picture of my Gramma is why.

A post or so ago I wrote about missing moments while trying to capture them, an oximoron in my opinion, however true. You see, Gramma Cil as we refer to her is 94 this year. We are very fortunate to have had her for as long as we have. She takes many pills, but only one of them is necessary (blood pressure) and that only started in her later 80's. Every time I get to see her (which isn't very often) could be my last. Even though I try to be in denial about it, I am well aware of it. I do not think she will be able to visit NH again next year so I really wanted to enjoy the weekend and live in the moment. And I did ♥
Thanks for visiting ♥ Michelle