Juli & Co.

Luke constantly says things that make us laugh. He's been doing this since he was a tiny little guy. The other day we were driving in the car to Nana's house. It had taken forever because of traffic and when we finally turned onto her street I told the kids I had to go to the bathroom "so bad" but didn't want to tell them, afraid that they would also have to go. We had been in stand still traffic with no way to stop and go potty so it could have been a disaster. Anyway, Olivia then tells me that actually she did have to go potty but she was holding it and didn't say anything because she knew we couldn't stop. I told her thank you and told her that was very mature of her.

Luke then says... "I'm mature too...but in a bad way, like Halo." It took me a second to understand what he was trying to say. Mature like "rated mature"...haha...such a funny little guy. I love the way his mind works. :)

One from July that I am just getting around to printing...love her!

there are so many things wrong with this image (technically speaking) that it may have very well been lost on my computer forever. but, when i gave it a second look today and saw that sweet little expression on her face, all the things "wrong" with it suddenly spoke to me. that's what this moment was all about...capturing that sweet little smile in the midst of all the chaos. seeing something perfect among the "imperfect". this perfect little moment of two year old silliness, captured by mommy but not really seen. this "imperfect" and "wrong" little image just taught me so much about myself and how I see the world.