The kids were pretending to do karate so we dug out Daddy's old uniforms and did it up right.
Morgan opted out of that activity. She is not allowed to bring her blankie downstairs. I'm trying to limit its use and its chances of getting lost. She's compromised by bringing it to the bottom steps and hanging out with it there.
This was just something I had to capture. Every morning when the bus pulls up and Charlie makes his way towards it he yells back "wave to you on the bus!" And that's exactly what he does.
I attended a pep rally at the school. Taylor's volleyball team was honored.
Morgan came with me and made her rotations. Here she is with Charlie.
Then she found her big cousin, Grace.
One morning I confided in Mark that I needed to start reading with Morgan more. It was precisely that day that she decided to systematically read every single book in her room. Great minds certainly do think alike.
My Granny Yates (Grandma from Kentucky's mom, aka Oma) turned 90 this month. We celebrated with a surprise party for her.
I'd say she was very surprised.
And I think she felt extremely loved.
Isn't it amazing how sometimes just your presence can make all the difference? That's what I love about our family, both my side and Mark's. When it comes to family, we show up.
Here's our Brady Bunch photo. My dad with his three daughters and my step mom with her three sons. And I guess that makes Oma our Alice!
Oma was not the only person to have a birthday this month. My mom celebrated one as well. I was so happy that my cousin was able to spend the whole day with her. First I met them for breakfast.
Then they went to her favorite store (the thrift store) and met me at the school for Charlie's prayer service.
Again, his grandmother's mere presence that day made Charlie feel loved and supported.
Later that night, we had a birthday dinner at my house.
Julie was finally able to give my mom her wedding album.
I love this photo I snapped while we were all sining to my mom.
We also spent some nice time with Grandmama this month. We went to a local rec center where Taylor's artwork was on display.
Then we enjoyed lunch at a hibachi grill.
Finally, we came home to work on pinewood derby cars.
Grandmama thoughtfully let Morgan pick out a craft to paint so she wouldn't be left out.
I started a workshop this month by the extremely talented Summer Murdock called "The Magic of Light". It was so amazing and I know I will be chewing on some of these concepts for months to come. Here are some shots that resulted from the workshop.
We finally got to go outside and play this month! The kids worked on their softball/baseball skills in preparation for the upcoming season.
And Morgan made sure the swing still works.
This was Charlie's leprechaun trap he made at school.
And here's Morgan celebrating St Patrick's Day at school:
I took these shots after a dance class to work on some of the concepts I'm learning in my workshop.
The kids performed a talent show for me after dinner one night and I snapped a few photos in between my applause.
Again, noticing light and shadow one morning before school.
We had fun at the pinewood derby this year. Here's Charlie's car.
Taylor's is the orange, pink and yellow one.
Charlie was quite happy with his third place finish. (see him holding up three fingers for me?)
More fun outdoors.
And another shooting assignment for my workshop.
Grace spent the night one night while Charlie went to sleepover with her brother, Jacob. The girls camped out in the basement.
Just some macro fun:
Morgan's easter party at school.
I took this photo because I was struck by the difference in height between Morgan and some girls who have already turned 5.
I noticed this light when dropping Morgan off at her grandpa's house.
And just some simple moments around the house:
Finally, cousin Jacob had a birthday this month as well. He had a video game truck come to his house.
It was a big hit.
I leave you with two photos of Morgan and her daddy at the dad's night at preschool.
And there you have it! We've survived another winter and I discovered the magic of light just in time for spring.
Happy Spring, everyone!!!
