Project Life: July 18 - 24

All my pictures this week are from one day, Saturday, but I love these pictures we got at my Aunt Ruthie's house. We stopped in to see her on our way back to Maryland, and yes, I got an Aunt Ruthie breakfast that day. If you want to see more Project Life posts, check out The Mom Creative.

Collin is showing Aunt Ruthie his raspberries.


Brandon wanted to take some pictures for me. I love this one of my mom and I.

This is another Brandon picture that I love!

"The Photographer" said "Funny faces," so we had to comply. Collin is saying, "Hey dude! Why are you cutting me out?"

Project Life: June 27 - July 3

It's been several weeks since I have had a Project Life Post. My camera is big right now, and not as mobile as my last camera. I have missed capturing the daily pieces of our lives. However, I'm back in the saddle again, and snappin' like crazy. If you'd like to see more Project Life posts just head over to The Mom Creative.

Tuesday, June 28- Collin started pulling up this week. The coffee table is his new favorite spot.

Tuesday, June 28 - Where's Brandon?

Tuesday, June 28 - There he is!

Wednesday, June 29- Brandon fell and busted his tooth and mouth during VBS. At the same time, his teacher was taking pictures of the kids for a project. This is the picture she got of B. I love it. It is all boy, busted lip, sweaty, rumpled hair, camo shirt, and hat turned to the side.

Saturday, July 2 - Tractors and dirt still make this boy happiest.

Sunday, July 3 - Brandon felt like he needed some lotion because his skin was dry. His skin must have been very dry.

Blessing #57 - 29th Birthday Adventure

Instead of doing a normal Project Life post today, I decided to post pictures of my birthday adventure to Baltimore. About five years ago, Shad and I started doing birthday adventures. My first one was supposed to be to a go-cart track, but I got sick. His first one was a day on 4 wheelers, but he got hurt in the first ten minutes.

For some reason, we kept at it, and have had nothing but wonderful birthday adventures since then. For this birthday adventure, we decided to explore Baltimore. We had driven through the city on several occasions, but we had never really explored it. the day did not go as we planned, but I think we ended up having more fun. We will definitely be going back, there is so much more to see.


Shad's sister gave us tickets to the aquarium for Christmas (Thank you very much Shannon). We decided to use those on my birthday adventure! I love this picture of Brandon looking at the dolphin tank.







You have to check in your stroller at the aquarium, but they give you a baby carrier to use. Collin enjoyed it, and even fell asleep in it.


We were riding on the bus headed to our car, but then we saw this "Goodwill Boutique" out of the window. We had to get off and check it out.




We were going to pose for a picture on the balcony of Barnes and Noble, but both Brandon and I got caught up in Collin. It was a really sweet moment that Shad captured.


This was not a posed picture. Shad checked to see what was inside this children's museum that was closed, and his little shadow had to follow him. My camera is always ready, so I snapped a picture of this sweet moment.


1 fountain + a little wind = lots of fun


After we gave this street performer some money, he asked if I had any requests. I requested one of my favorite songs, "Fly me to the Moon." It was beautiful, and my favorite moment of the day. Dancing on the street...or dancing at all is not Shad's thing (he can't clap on beat), Brandon refused to dance with me, and Collin was sleeping. I had three boys and no one to dance with. So I tapped my toes and sung along. When we walked away, he started playing "Happy Birthday" for me.


Poor wittle Cowwin was so sweepy. The boys were such troopers. We were out the whole day. Collin never cried and Brandon never whined.


On our way out of Baltimore, we took our time, and passed by CAFE EINSTEIN! I wanted to yell, "It's a birthday miracle!" Unfortunately, it wasn't open, but I did get a picture with the sign.

The day went nothing like Shad planned, but we had so much fun. It truly was an adventure.

Project Life: May 9 - 22

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Monday, May 9- For some reason Brandon felt the need to hold my mother's day card up for cars that went by.



Saturday, May 14- Because "going to a concert" is on my 30 before 30 list, I went to see Franscesca Batistelli at a local church. (for free!) She was great! I love singing "I lost my keys!!!!" with the crowd.


Tuesday, May 17- I was working on a few projects that involved paint. I put some paint in an old baby food container and a cut out diaper box. Brandon didn't move from that spot for 45 minutes!!! He got a couple of dots of paint on the floor, but it was acrylic so it came right up. We will definitely be doing that again.


Wednesday, May 18- Collin learned how to sit up on this day! I took this picture, and right as I went to snap it, Collin started to fall over. I love the moment it got.


Wednesday, May 18- Collin sits up. He's getting so big, so fast.



Friday, May 20- Brandon cleaned his room without being asked. I decided to treat him to strawberry picking. He'd been asking ever since they put the strawberry flag out to show they were ready. He loOoOoves to pick strawberries. I gave him a small basket, and I told him once he had filled it up, he was done. He took off, and did a great job. He picked really good strawberries! Now, "picking strawberries" is my new good behavior bribe.


Friday, May 20- He's was helping me cooking, and by "helping" I mean happily drinking a bottle and distracting me with his cuteness.


Saturday, May 20- We went to a bbq festival in town. (Yes, it was awesome.) I saw this sign, and I knew I recognized it. I saw the guys that ran the booth, and I knew I was right. I asked, "Ya'll were on the show Shark Tank weren't you?" They were, and I had to get a picture.



Saturday, May 21- Last year, the house down the road had a live mariachi band for a birthday party. It was wonderful! Saturday, I was sitting in the house and I heard the trumpet warming up. I just looked at Shad and squealed, they're back!!! Last year I did not get to see them. This year we drove by, and I had to get a picture, and they were just as awesome as I imagined them to be...although they were a little more pink.



Saturday, May 21- In celebration of a live mariachi band, we were dancing in the yard. After a while, Brandon felt the need to breakdance, and utter cuteness followed.


Sunday, May 22 - A few months ago, I saw a pair of ducks at the church. Sunday, we saw the momma duck with all here ducklings following her. It was beautiful. For some reason, I get teary eyed now every time I see a momma and baby animal.

Project Life: May 2 - May 8

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Monday, May 2- Shad's parents got a trampoline for the grandkids. Shad, his dad, and his brother put it together and did a great job. Notice: They are reading the directions in this pic.

Monday, May 2- Why is it that I see this beautiful picture and only think, "Allergies!"


Wednesday, May 4- Brandon gave an alligator to Collin when he first was born. Brandon has been "babysitting" the alligator in his room since then, but this week I felt like Collin was big enough to have it, and he needed something to chew on because he's teething. In case you can't tell, Collin loves the alligator.


Sunday, May 8- Shad and the boys made me a wonderful Mother's Day card. So I had to take some pictures of it.

Project Life: April 25 - May 1

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Last week it was a broken camera, this week I had a full memory card most of the week. Now, I've got a camera and an empty memory card. We are back in business!!! All these pictures were taken last Tuesday, April 26.

Cargo pockets seemed like a good idea. Brandon was just excited he could carry more stuff. The hat is Collin's Christmas hat.


Brandon wanted to play the ipod touch, so I used the double seater at Kohl's. Part of me wanted to tell B to sit down right, but a bigger part of me liked that he wanted to help his brother.


My boys!!!


He will be six months on May 4. I just can't believe it.

Project LIfe: April 18 - 24

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My camera broke this week!!! Actually, it broke when I was trespassing...taking pictures in this field of goldenrod, with the boys dressed in their Easter best. It acted crazy and then stopped working. I did get just a few pictures before it stopped working. But never fear! An oh so thoughtful friend is letting me borrow a camera while we find us one.

Here's the last pictures, my camera took. I just love these boys. They have me wrapped around their fingers.