Oswald West State park, where, after almost twelve years here, I JUST discovered agate hunting!
Sea Lions in Astoria, just returned from California: obnoxious and fun to watch.
Sunset at the Kroner house.
Short hike to the beach.
Friday, September 2, 2011
It's always ourselves we find at the sea
Just got back from a week at the Kroner house. The weather was beautiful. Honestly, it was a bit cool windy on our beach. But I'm including these shots so it will be clear I didn't have anything to complain about.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Five months!
Well, I guess it's time for my monthly blog post/baby progress report. I'm coping better with the relentless schedule we're living with, but it's still relentless. One hobby that's completely on hold is photography. I know I'll get back into it, hopefully soon.
It's been a fine summer. Not optimal, but lovely in many ways. There are moments I sit on the porch at that time where the breeze starts to blow as the day changes to night when I feel like I'm in heaven. I took the kids to Arkansas and took very few photos (see above). But I had such a nice time with each and every family member I saw, and Anneke had an absolute blast with her cousins. She also went to Vacation Bible School and came home with all sorts of crazy questions about God. She'll be talking about one thing excitedly, and then come out with, "Mommy, how did God make the world?" The other day she started to ask if God was made in China--this after she asked Dave if God made her Mardi Gras beads, to which he replied they were probably made in China.
I'm savoring this ripe peach of a baby boy, that's for sure.
It's been a fine summer. Not optimal, but lovely in many ways. There are moments I sit on the porch at that time where the breeze starts to blow as the day changes to night when I feel like I'm in heaven. I took the kids to Arkansas and took very few photos (see above). But I had such a nice time with each and every family member I saw, and Anneke had an absolute blast with her cousins. She also went to Vacation Bible School and came home with all sorts of crazy questions about God. She'll be talking about one thing excitedly, and then come out with, "Mommy, how did God make the world?" The other day she started to ask if God was made in China--this after she asked Dave if God made her Mardi Gras beads, to which he replied they were probably made in China.
I'm savoring this ripe peach of a baby boy, that's for sure.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Big sister
Little Tiny Little Head, untouched: 4 months!
Ask Anneke what we call her little brother, and she will reply, "Little Tiny Little Head." And indeed, we do. I'm not sure how long he will let us get away with it. At four months, he continues to be sweet and easy even as he rolls over and grabs things. He's just a happy, mellow little guy.
These unedited photos are quite indicative of my skill level working a fancy camera, especially when photographing wiggly kids. They're just slightly, annoyingly out-of-focus. Some that I didn't include seem to depict a glowing pole sticking out of Ben's head because of the way the light hit said (flag) pole and my amateur composition skills. Someday I will learn photo shop, but, honestly, I have barely picked up the camera these past couple of months--too busy picking up the baby!
Also, we took these in a hurry the day before Dave had gall bladder surgery! Family life is busy with two under four!
I do think these capture how beautiful these two, are--don't you?
Don't go toward the light, Little Tiny Little Head!
Mom, please get this pole out of my head now.
These unedited photos are quite indicative of my skill level working a fancy camera, especially when photographing wiggly kids. They're just slightly, annoyingly out-of-focus. Some that I didn't include seem to depict a glowing pole sticking out of Ben's head because of the way the light hit said (flag) pole and my amateur composition skills. Someday I will learn photo shop, but, honestly, I have barely picked up the camera these past couple of months--too busy picking up the baby!
Also, we took these in a hurry the day before Dave had gall bladder surgery! Family life is busy with two under four!
I do think these capture how beautiful these two, are--don't you?
Don't go toward the light, Little Tiny Little Head!
Mom, please get this pole out of my head now.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
The Little Guy
Yeah, this blog has become pretty boring, but cute! Here is our little three-month old. He's rolling over now, and generally clearly delighted by his family's presence. He's as sweet and easy as they come.
Outfit courtesy of a family friend back in Camden, AR, where they know how to dress a baby boy.
Photo editing courtesy of Dave, who is learning all about Photoshop. I would love to learn Photoshop, but, strangely, have not had time. But that was not a dig! No sirree. That man of mine pulls his weight around here for sure. Thanks, Dave, for bringin' home the bacon and comin' home to do bath and bedtime while I finally get around to those bon bons we SAHMs are notorious for eating.
Outfit courtesy of a family friend back in Camden, AR, where they know how to dress a baby boy.
Photo editing courtesy of Dave, who is learning all about Photoshop. I would love to learn Photoshop, but, strangely, have not had time. But that was not a dig! No sirree. That man of mine pulls his weight around here for sure. Thanks, Dave, for bringin' home the bacon and comin' home to do bath and bedtime while I finally get around to those bon bons we SAHMs are notorious for eating.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Mother's Day
Today was perfect: alone time with the New York Times in the morning and a flat full of annuals in the afternoon interrupted only by Eggs Benedict with the family and lots of Anneke and Ben being extra cute throughout the day. And seriously: I realized the other day I am the mother of the two most beautiful creatures on Earth.
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