So you know how they say, that when your family is complete (ie. you've had enough kids), you'll just know it? Like somewhere deep down inside, you'll feel this sense of completion and satisfaction? The funny thing is (and trust me when I say, I realize how ridiculous this sounds), I didn't get that feeling until after we got our cat. Somehow, in some strange way, he completed our family. I don't pretend to understand it, but I relish the feeling of wholeness each and every day. And it makes my heart burst when I see our kids draw our family with our cute little cat next to us.
I just wanted to record that, so I'll never forget.
March 2011
Somehow, I totally missed February. Actually, I know how. It's because I rarely take my camera to record us anymore. Sad isn't it? But over the last year I've had this great desire to live {IN} the moment rather than just capturing it as a spectator. So often times I find myself leaving the camera behind and just relishing the moments. I want to believe that my memory is strong enough to hold it all inside, the beauty and wonder and smells and laughter. But sadly, I know it's not. But I believe that the feelings and relationships that I am building by being {IN} the moment will last for a lifetime.
"Be here now. Be someplace else later. Is that so complicated?"
-David Bader
So, what have we been up to?
I have officially started taking pictures of HS Seniors (I had to put the HS there, because every time I talk about my "Senior Shoots" my husband asks me why I'm taking pictures of old people! lol!). I spent a lot of time in February coordinating, and cancelling due to rain, and coordinating and cancelling. But, we finally had a break in the weather and I was able to meet up with all of my senior reps. Needless to say, this constant rain is making my job more complicated than usual.
And, Little League has officially started. WHEW! It is keeping me on the run. With 2-3 practices/games a week, I feel like baseball consumes a big chunk of our lives right now. The great thing is, Keith is having fun (although at times he is loathe to admit it). And I love that he is outside playing so much! We have yet to have our first game due to rain cancellations, but I suspect they'll be starting anytime now.
Keith has also been busy earning money for an ipod touch (which just arrived yesterday!). He spent so much time and did so much work around the house, that I've almost forgotten what it means to do laundry (we only had 1 pink shirt incident!) and morning dishes (LOVE having the dishwasher unloaded before the kids leave for school!).
Jordan had a birthday in February and turned 8. She is still my biggest handful. Her emotions run very deep. So when something goes her way, she is SO happy that the whole house can't help but smile. But when things don't go her way (ie. she can't find school pants or you ask her to pick up her things), she turns to tears almost immediately. She makes me laugh the hardest, but she tries my patience the hardest too. Funny little paradox that she is.
We were so excited in March to have Jordan's baptism. I took a risk a few months before baptism, because she is my child who pushes the limits, and told her that being baptized was completely her choice. That she could choose not to be baptized and that would be just fine. We would still love her and support her. And she contemplated it, what it would mean to not be baptized and what it would mean to be baptized. And in the end, she decided that yes, she wanted to be baptized. So we went forward with plans. Both sets of grandparents came out, and two of Daniel's siblings and their families were here. It was a beautiful day and we felt so grateful for all of the love and friendship shown to us on that day.
I had Jordan draw a picture of our family to put on the thank you cards that we put together and this is what she came up with. I just love it.
Until next time.
:)
--r
I just wanted to record that, so I'll never forget.
March 2011
Somehow, I totally missed February. Actually, I know how. It's because I rarely take my camera to record us anymore. Sad isn't it? But over the last year I've had this great desire to live {IN} the moment rather than just capturing it as a spectator. So often times I find myself leaving the camera behind and just relishing the moments. I want to believe that my memory is strong enough to hold it all inside, the beauty and wonder and smells and laughter. But sadly, I know it's not. But I believe that the feelings and relationships that I am building by being {IN} the moment will last for a lifetime.
"Be here now. Be someplace else later. Is that so complicated?"
-David Bader
So, what have we been up to?
I have officially started taking pictures of HS Seniors (I had to put the HS there, because every time I talk about my "Senior Shoots" my husband asks me why I'm taking pictures of old people! lol!). I spent a lot of time in February coordinating, and cancelling due to rain, and coordinating and cancelling. But, we finally had a break in the weather and I was able to meet up with all of my senior reps. Needless to say, this constant rain is making my job more complicated than usual.
And, Little League has officially started. WHEW! It is keeping me on the run. With 2-3 practices/games a week, I feel like baseball consumes a big chunk of our lives right now. The great thing is, Keith is having fun (although at times he is loathe to admit it). And I love that he is outside playing so much! We have yet to have our first game due to rain cancellations, but I suspect they'll be starting anytime now.
Keith has also been busy earning money for an ipod touch (which just arrived yesterday!). He spent so much time and did so much work around the house, that I've almost forgotten what it means to do laundry (we only had 1 pink shirt incident!) and morning dishes (LOVE having the dishwasher unloaded before the kids leave for school!).
Jordan had a birthday in February and turned 8. She is still my biggest handful. Her emotions run very deep. So when something goes her way, she is SO happy that the whole house can't help but smile. But when things don't go her way (ie. she can't find school pants or you ask her to pick up her things), she turns to tears almost immediately. She makes me laugh the hardest, but she tries my patience the hardest too. Funny little paradox that she is.
We were so excited in March to have Jordan's baptism. I took a risk a few months before baptism, because she is my child who pushes the limits, and told her that being baptized was completely her choice. That she could choose not to be baptized and that would be just fine. We would still love her and support her. And she contemplated it, what it would mean to not be baptized and what it would mean to be baptized. And in the end, she decided that yes, she wanted to be baptized. So we went forward with plans. Both sets of grandparents came out, and two of Daniel's siblings and their families were here. It was a beautiful day and we felt so grateful for all of the love and friendship shown to us on that day.
I had Jordan draw a picture of our family to put on the thank you cards that we put together and this is what she came up with. I just love it.
Until next time.
:)
--r
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