Embrace The Camera-Strawberry Picking

It is Thursday! Time to Embrace the Camera.

Last fall Eli was in at work with me and another mom and her son came in. They began playing so well together and we talked about getting together for a playdate. The craziness of winter and holidays and then spring came about. We finally got together in April I think....I can't remember. Regardless we had so much fun with them. Holden and Eli are a lot alike. They both like superheros and to "fight/wrestle." I struggle  many days with how much he should do as most parents don't enjoy his roughness. I also realize he is a BOY and that is completely normal to turn everything into a weapon. Thankfully she feels the same so to see them wrestling and playing and us both being just fine with it it was a relief.

We had been trying to get together again but between work schedules, flat tires, sick kids etc. it took a while. Finally on Monday we were able to meet again. We went strawberry picking. I have wanted to go for 3 years but with a newborn or being pregnant it just never happened. 

Eli and Lilliana had so much fun as did Heather, Holden, and I. Ari on the other hand well I think pictures will tell it all.

 

This pretty much describes Ari the entire morning. I have no idea why except for the fact that maybe I wouldn't let him play in the bucket of strawberries. 

The Strawberry Juice Running down her face just makes me laugh.

 

I have to give Heather credit as she picked strawberries and held Ari. I am not the most talented when it comes to those things. I don't like holding him and doing things. It bothers me. She took it in stride and was so helpful. 

 

We had such a great time. I ended up bringing home quit the collection of unripe white strawberries thanks to Lilliana. 

 

They are ripening so that is good. I must have worn them out that day too because they crashed together on their bed. 

  

I am off to get ready to go on a bike ride that I promised them this morning. Have a wonderful Thursday and don't forget to Embrace the Camera. 

2 and 4 year Photos

Time got away from me and the weather would never cooperate so I never really did what I want to for the kids photos this year. Regardless I took one morning and just went and did them. We won't talk about how long it took me to edit them. I had a vision and it never really happened so I could not get past that and was frustrated. Regardless they are done. 

 Every year I want to do Lilliana's photos in the purple flowers and it never happens but this year it did. They are at the age where they try too hard when I do their photos, but that is ok. I didn't leave enough time for me to really work and then Lilliana had to go to the bathroom and we were far from one so time was cut short. Regardless it is who they are now and there are some keepers! I can't believe they are 2 and 4!!!

 

Oh look I rotated this photo a bit and never cropped.....LOVELY. It is  good thing these are not client photos.

 

Summer Enjoying Part 2

Part 2 to the summer things we are enjoying..........

Our first swim of the year. Lilliana grabbed the swim goggles as soon as she saw them and insisted she wear them. Eli is doing so well and even is starting to swim on his back with his floaties. They all love the water. Ari is a fish and would rather be on his own and kick to move where he wanted to go. We had so much fun and are thankful for Aunt Toni's pool!

 

Birthday Parties at the bounce house. We were able to go to a birthday party where they have a lot of bounce toys. Lilliana was very unsure. Ari loved walking everywhere and Eli loved running, sliding, and playing with all the kids. 

 

 Slurrpies........

 

Eli pulling his brother and sister around outside.......

I can't believe it is almost July! Stay tuned I still have at least two more blog posts for this week!