I've done a day in the life post before. Okay, it was 2 1/2 years ago, but still. Tonight, because I had much less time and much less energy, I decided to try a minute in the life. One spontaneous minute -- snapping pictures of what's going on around here. In just one room. I think the pictures pretty much speak for themselves. And I think they depict clearly why, come bedtime, I am one tired mama. If you're ready to play along this week, visit here for the full scoop. To link up this week with your Sunday … [Read more...]

Despite a freak rain/hail shower, and over an hour spent stuck in traffic due to a downed power line, we actually made it to our family photos session. Barely. So grateful we were working with a photographer - through Red Thread Sessions - that was refreshingly easy-going. The rain actually worked to our advantage because it caused the temperature to drop from 99 to 74. Thank You, Lord. But the extra hour we spent stuck in traffic caused the kids to be one hour hungrier. And the littlest were one hour crabbier. Oh well. I dragged my camera along for fun … [Read more...]

and one of the many reasons why is that it's the one day a year that you can get everyone within arm's reach together for a Mother's Day picture. Everyone looking at the camera and not looking pained is optional. … [Read more...]