Showing posts with label spruce house. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spruce house. Show all posts

Thursday, February 20, 2014

eight of 52




Axel River and Autumn Rain- in deep concentration while painting
Ari Indigo- that hair!

photo of each of my kids once a week through 2014
inspired by Jodi  

seven of 52






Axel River- decided his job for the afternoon was to vacuum the driveway
Autumn Rain- resting in Mommy and Daddy's bed, reading about nutrition
Ari Indigo- post nap 

photo of each of my kids once a week through 2014
inspired by Jodi   






six of 52






Axel River- holding his baby brother, waiting for his turn to wear the coveted green goggles
Autumn Rain- always happy to eat a pear
Ari Indigo- the favorite perch for all three of the kids

photo of each of my kids once a week through 2014
inspired by Jodi  

Friday, January 31, 2014

five of 52




Axel River- still one of his favorite spots to play
Autumn Rain- another favorite place to play
Ari Indigo- would play outside all day if he could

 photo of each of my kids once a week through 2014
inspired by Jodi  


four of 52




Axel River-  getting bigger, learning new things
Autumn Rain- recovering from bumps and bruises
Ari Indigo- my popcorn eating partner

photo of each of my kids once a week through 2014
inspired by Jodi  


Monday, January 20, 2014

three of 52




Axel River- so proud of his artwork- our family in puff balls
Autumn Rain- thought she was shutting me out, but I caught that beautiful eye
Ari Indigo- Mommy is in love with this series of photos!

photo of each of my kids once a week through 2014
inspired by Jodi  

Sunday, January 12, 2014

two of 52



Axel River- whenever he smiles like this, it lights up my day
Autumn Rain- NARS in Schiap!
Ari Indigo- his cuteness has stolen my heart this week

photo of each of my kids once a week through 2014
inspired by Jodi  

Friday, January 10, 2014

one of 52





Axel River- as close to a smile as the camera gets lately
Autumn Rain- just as reluctant to pose
Ari Indigo-  through the eyes of his big sister

photo of each of my kids once a week through 2014
inspired by Jodi  


Saturday, December 28, 2013

52/52


What a great month of family time it has been.  Mostly the beginning of the month was family time holed up because almost everyone was sick with a yucky cough and covered in snot, but it was sweet in it's own special way.  Ari felt like such a big boy watching 2 minutes of a video with Axel and Autumn.  I have enjoyed the holiday this year primarily because of the focus I have had on being present with the kids and making the time special for them.  It has been rewarding, though I am ready for a break.  A date possibly?  I hope so.  I have taken many photos with our new camera and hardly any with my iphone.  Too many photos to go through them all to find individual portraits of each of the kids by themselves.  But I think this one is fitting, since we have spent time doing things together this month and had more of a determined focus to do so.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

photo of each of my kids once a week through 2013,
inspired by Jodi  

Saturday, December 14, 2013

50/52




Axel River- lego mastermind
Autumn Rain- makes a mean lego vehicle, but really loves the lego phone mommy made
Ari indigo-  aka busy bee- wore that costume a good portion of the morning, following the big ones around 

photo of each of my kids once a week through 2013,
inspired by Jodi  

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

45/52





Axel River- quiet time
Autumn Rain- quiet at the same time
Ari Indigo- that made three of them for a whole 30 minutes

photo of each of my kids once a week through 2013,
inspired by Jodi  

Sunday, November 3, 2013

44/52





Axel River-  has been talking about a robot costume for nearly a year.  
                    the coolest robot boy I have ever seen
Autumn Rain- delighted to dress in her own robot girl costume
Ari Indigo- ran down the sidewalk after his big robot siblings, knowing that he fit right in with them

photo of each of my kids once a week through 2013,
inspired by Jodi  



Saturday, October 26, 2013

43/52





Axel River- stopped his riding to pose with mommy and actually offer a smile
Autumn Rain- her beauty takes my breath away
Ari Indigo- loves playing in the sand by himself

photo of each of my kids once a week through 2013,
inspired by Jodi  


My favorite from this week: mybrandnewlifeasmom
One of my favorite ways to look at my children when we play in the back yard is up in the air, framed by the sky..

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Ari turns 1





















It was a great time with most of our family as we celebrated Ari's first birthday.  It has been such a beautiful year with him as he has grown into a walking one year old.  He is a smiling, sweet and loving little boy.  I can see him watching Axel and Autumn, studying their playing, getting ready to join them in everything they do.  He does so well playing in the back yard.  He crawls down the back steps himself and finds his siblings and runs around after them.  He is also independent out there.  I often find him playing by himself in the sand or gravel- seeming so satisfied to sit and pour it from cup to bucket and back. 

My sweet baby!  I love you.  You complete our family and you bring such joy to my heart.  I love to cuddle you in the night and hold you during the day.  I feel so much joy when I consider that you are my little boy.  I look forward to being your mom as you grow.

 Thank you, Ben, for the beautiful photos!