I tried to get pictures of the kids, but the sun was just so bright.

What a beautiful place to be...

I think we named this one Fred, but who knows we saw thousands while we were there...

Maddison had a soccer tournament last weekend, it was a hot one.

Summer soccer stinks...it gets really hot!!

This is rare, so I thought I'd better capture it. Moments later there was fighting, but while it lasted....

Maddison had a friend over the other night. They're just getting too old, too fast.

Ben riding a trike...

Silly face!!

We went swimming for the first time this year, it was a great time, the weather was perfect.

Ready, set, go!! My son the diver...

My son seems to think that the pool is a giant watering bowl:)

A little too sunny to get pics, but we had fun playing in the flowers.

Yeah!! A picture of my son smiling!!!

My son graduated from preshcool this week, I couldn't help think that this was a glimpse into the future.

Fun with wine...

Benjamin

Ben had fun playing at Jack's pre-school picnic.

Happy mothers day!

I cropped this one a little differently and like it even better.

Maddison and I went on a little photoshoot today.

My favorite flowers...

Benjamin

purple

Yellow...

bed of wildflowers...

Flowers...

Wildflowers....

Soccer season is finally over, here is a team picture!!

Ben on the big slide.

I did this one and black and white, like them both.

The baby birds are getting to big for the nest, I think they'll be taking off soon!!

Maddison had to dress up as Laura Ingalls Wilder for a school event, isn't she cute?

Jack's preschool class went on a train trip. It was lots of fun.

Reflections.....

Pink flower...

Purple Iris...

Ben's blowing out his candles!!

Here is Ben's birthday cake that I made.

Our baby birds have all hatched, they are so cute!!

This is the best I could do Easter morning. It is becoming a tradition of my children to not cooperate for holiday pictures.

Birds have made a nest in the wreath on our door. I can't seem to get a good picture because of the glare, but I thought I'd share.

Enter at your own risk, every kid for himself!!

Jack is taking his turn at the Pinata, it's almost broken!

Ben's taking a turn at the pinata!

Ben and Maddison are hunting for Easter eggs.

I really love this tree, I need to get one.

Maddison is standing under our neighbors weeping cherry tree and I like the shadows.

Maddison is holding her own against a bunch of fifth graders. She is doing great for being the only fourth grader on the team.

Soccer kick not karate kick!!

Maddison had a soccer tournament this weekend. She's in the big leagues now...playing on a competitve team. It was fun and we all learned a lot, most important, wear sunscreen.:)