Graham's nine year old party--still a nature lover

Ritchie Woods!

at Ritchie Woods

S'mores

His cake!

His favorite things, 9 of them...

Pocket Knives/carving
Snakes
Turtles
Skulls
Bakugan
Star Wars
Bike Riding
bb guns
Being Nine

guessing his favorite things

make a wish

N-I-N-E!

on the hike

really, they liked it.

skulls and furs--his favorite!

Graham's on the bottom of the pile

my ella

Graham's birthday present....a new mountain bike!

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Kitty drawings have always been at the top of the pile around here. Ella just can't get enough of ink and paper and kitty shapes. And, I have to admit many are beyond cute and adorable. And, well the other one...it is *her* favorite, and Graham's...and Claires. I guess I'll have to put it in the stash to save along with some of the more cute and cuddly ones. I'm sure someday she'll be extra proud.

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Meet "FARTICUS Cat"!

morning hike at Daubenspeck Community Nature Park

Went for a morning hike with Graham. He had to gear it up with his compass, bug cage, climbing hooks, binoculars, polaroid and film, water bottle, feild guide, trail map...

I snuck my point and shoot along in my pocket. I knew my hands would be full of his stuff by the end so no room for anything else.

directed by Graham

snapping away on the polaroid

Claire at 2 years 9 months

first day of school for Claire

at school

chalk wishes per request

Claire at our house

miss libby

Claire and her friend S from her preschool

it's bandaides, not kisses, that make everything better

Claire needed a bandaide. What for I ask, as I hand her the box.

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my sleeping "baby"

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fumble recovery

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