May Photo Purge

Here are the photos from May I haven't shared yet. :)

A little after school play time.

 

First trip to Worlds of Fun for the season.

Memorial Day Remembrance

The norm...

Ice cream for dinner, what's not to love?

Mother's Day 2015

Today was an extra special day for me. There were more surprises than I can recall of recent. This morning we started off early for my third annual Mother's Day 5k in Kansas. I chose to take both kids with me in the jogger instead of finding someone to watch them, as Adam was working. They both did great. We played "dodge the people" the whole time, and Evan requested "go faster" anytime we had to walk because of the human blockades. I was actually pretty tickled with our time given the crowded aspect of the course and the fact that I was shoving two children in a jogger in front of me.

Pre Race

Me & My Girls

Best Running Buddy Ever!

As we were about 3/4 of a mile from the finish Evan let us know he needed to use the restroom so we stepped it up a notch. About a half mile from the finish I get a text from Adam. SURPRISE! He is waiting for us at the finish line. We had discussed it the night prior that he would just go home after work but he decided that he would surprise me instead. He made me so happy.

Finish Photo Courtesy of Adam

Finish Photo Courtesy of Adam

After the race I took Marisa home and Adam headed to meet his Mother. Little did I know that he had stopped and picked up flowers for me for Mother's Day. Surprise number two! While we waited for him to arrive home, Evan used my "big girl camera" and snapped some photos of me. I'd say he's got the knack, and I even had it set on Manual.

Evan took this for me...not too shabby for a 5 year old.

My running bling

 

To finish off my wonderful Mother's Day morning Adam ran out and grabbed Chipotle for me while I was showering. Surprise number three! Oh but he didn't stop there. Later he ran out for Sheridan's for dessert. Guess you could say he spoiled me well today. :) I am truly lucky. Great friends, wonderful kids, and an amazing husband. I cannot be happier.

Flower Children & Self Portrait

As some may know I participate in a 365 day challenge. My goal was to get back to my love, my camera, and capture more family memories. In order to do this effectively I need to practice, hence the photo a day challenge. Today's prompt is "With Flowers." It is meant as a self portrait challenge and to force the photographer out in front of the camera as we tend to shy away and hide behind the lens.

I set up shop with my two very eager helpers and we went to work. I fumbled around until I figured out a few poses and I had Arabella helping me by looking through the view finder with my camera on the tripod, and she made sure I was in frame, to the best of her abilities. Then I used my remote to snap off more than enough rounds. In the end I wound up with several photos I really liked. We of course had to get the helpers in on the photos too. ;)

Day 123 | 365 With Flowers

XOXO

Muffins With Mom & Grandmama

This morning Grandmama and myself were invited to enjoy "Muffins With Mom." As usual Mrs. Gann was a gracious host. The kiddos were adorable as were the gifts they made the Mommy's.

Before School...the cool guy.

Absolutely beautiful!

April Photo Purge

Here are a few photos from April I have yet to blog about. ;)

Easter with the cousins

Below was a macro day and we wanted to compare our iris colors...do you know who is who?

Mustache Monday

His faces say it all...