spring!

we're definitely ready for it... spring!

60 degrees - we're outside. sunnn - we're outside.

this particular Saturday, Dave was working so after a long morning, the kids and I took a walk to the back woods. they love it down there and could probably spend all day down there!

before we walked, Austyn played with my camera. best thing ever. proof that I'm a real person, not just someone behind the camera all the time. thanks Austyn ;)

almost all the big ones have mastered tight rope walking this log :)

infamous log

while the air was warm. the water was still pretty frigid.

Nash hasn't quite mastered walking the log ;)

the walk back home was a bit of a challenge. the front tire on the stroller was flat and Meg sitting on the front only made it more flat. at one point I was carrying Drew on my shoulders and pushing the cart. goodness. but her face. perfection.

and then they all had bathes :)

17/52 anddd 18/52

17/52

"a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2015"

Peyton: not caring too much about mom taking photos.
Lia: playing on my computer, taking photos with Will.
Austyn: slightly creepy.
Tayt: blowing up water balloons.
Nash: happy boy.
Drew: still waking up.
Meg: crazy girl.
Will: not impressed with the headband.

playing a little catch up this week and posting two of my weekly photos. trying to do better, BUT the weather is warming up and really... I have no excuse. as usual! ;) enjoy!

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18/52

"a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2015"

Peyton: he doesn't get to play often, but we were there to see this time!
Lia: drawing.
Austyn: crazy hair, don't care.
Tayt: played hard. passed out by 6:47pm ;)
Nash: bed head and homework.
Drew: in complete awe. 
Meg: she got a bath that night. ;)
Will: lookin all old and stuff.

16/52

"a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2015"

Peyton: me - hey, Peyton! 
Lia: she wants nothing to do with the camera. so I'll sit directly in front of her and snap away. violation of her youth? maybe. do I care? not so much. I made her and feed her and clothe her and don't charge her rent. ;)
Austyn: she has no problem with the camera.
Tayt: me - hey, Tayt! note the difference between Peyton and Tayt... 
Nash: the way he wears his hat kittywampus kills me!
Drew: she asked for paper. and proceeded in sitting and drawing rainbows for everyone in her family. best ever.
Meg: she taste tests everything without asking. I kinda love it.
Will: ham.bone.

I had this entire post done on Friday and forgot to hit 'publish!' so it's late. as usual ;)

15/52

"a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2015"

Peyton: I hope he is always up for hugs.
Lia: my biggest helper with the little ones.
Austyn: my strangest photo taker lately.
Tayt: yes, he's on the electronics. failing at that.
Nash: xbox trance.
Drew: xbox trance.
Meg: xbox... okay, this is a problem.
Will: I love, love, LOVE when he gives me this look. it's the funniest ever!