To The Moon, Mama!

My kids love to swing, doesn't matter on what...a rope, a tire, or on one of the swing sets out back
They squeal with delight, "Push me HIGHER, Mama, I want to fly to the MOON!"
I always ask them to get me some cheese while they're there...
That *is* what the moon's made of, right?


I risked life and limb, by laying under the swing, for this shot!

Come Sail Away....

You can lead a boy to water, but you can't make him bathe!
This is my youngest, sailing a little wooden boat in a trough. Simple things bring such joy and hours of amusement...you just can't buy the smile that a puddle of water can bring...or a steep grassy hill to roll down!
It wasn't all that long ago, that laying in the grass, and watching the clouds float by seemed like a perfect afternoon activity...try it sometime, whether you're 10, or 110, you won't be disappointed!

The Boys of Summer

The smell of leather from a well oiled glove, the dust from the ground, used as hand powder, the crack of the bat, the thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat...it's baseball season and my oldest son is the picture of Americana.
When not on the field, he can often be found practicing catching pop flies in the back yard, batting into the tree line, or running the bases...you can see it on his face, he can even here the roar of the imaginary crowd in his ears...Ahh, his first love...baseball (or is it hockey? Stay tuned!!)

Suiting up to be Catcher




Put 'er There!



STEE-RIKE!



Awwww, Shucks!



Rally Caps

Baseball players are VERY superstitious, and in the last inning, when they are behind, can often be found wearing their hats inside out, for "luck" :)

A Little Bit of Heaven

The air is just a little greener, there...the water, more clear, and if you listen very carefully, you may hear Angels singing......
What *is* it about a little stream in the woods? Do Faeries live there? How about Frog Princes? Are there magical creatures to discover in this mystical place? Let's find out!

A Cheap Date

Looking for cheap/free fun for kids and kids-at-heart this Summer? Look no further than your local dairy farm! Many farms invite the public to feed the calves once or twice per day, and then maybe enjoy some homemade ice cream! YUM! If you can get past the aroma, many happy memories await you!

Come Out, Come Out, Where Ever You Are!

We recently "rescued" a painted turtle from certain death on the highway... thus far, he's none too grateful...he he he. He'll live out the summer in a 55 gallon aquarium in our barn, then we'll release him in the swamp when it's time to hibernate.
My daughter has big plans of turning that aquarium into a home for a Ball Python!

Let Your Inner Child Run Free

Since I have decided to take a semi-break from seamstress work this Summer, I will devote the next few posts to my children, and their passion for life. Isn't that what Summer is all about? Running barefoot through the wet grass, mudpies, fishing, and catching fireflies? I'll be doing lots of that, this year! I'm going to dust off my camera, and try to capture some of the magic of childhood...stay tuned!