on our way

this past week our family went up the north shore of lake superior to a lovely little retreat to spend a few days with dear friends of ours and their kiddos...

we had a delightful time...more on that later....

of course, on our way up the north shore we made a stop in my hometown (also where the hubby and i met...) right on the shores of lake superior....

spending time in my hometown always makes me miss it a bit.....but, i really don't miss the cruel winters....

made my heart happy to share, with the boys, places from my childhood that will always be near and dear to my heart...

they had a grand old time....

a little trip to the malt shop, a stroll in the rose garden, a walk down to the lake to throw rocks (something our boys could literally do for hours....), dinner at one tasty place, and finally settling in to our little cabin in the woods....

of course i snapped a few photos... :)

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living a life

“Instructions for living a life.

Pay attention.

Be astonished.

Tell about it.”

 ― Mary Oliver

It is time for another installment of "living a life" with my photographer friends.

I haven't had the camera out a whole lot on a day to day basis but I did manage to snap a few shots of owen's last baseball game of the season (before the big jamboree)...

It is so awesome watching these boys from year to year...how they grow and improve over time.  How this year a game resembled an actual baseball game. 

Owen adores baseball. The passion is there and I truly enjoyed watching him play. (when i wasn't chasing the other two!) Tom was also one of the coaches and i think Owen was so happy to have his dad there.  Makes me happy to see the bond they have over their shared love of the game.

Looking forward to the years to come....

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lake memories

we spent the 4th of july weekend at the lake....

the boys were in their element...

we had a very nice time....

many memories made...

gus had lots of hugs for grandpa...

lots (and lots) of fishing off the dock....

max learned to cast...

gus was right out there fishing with them... (his pole had no hook)

recently discovering a new friend from here in town has grown up on the same lake as your husband their whole life....hanging out with them and letting the kids play....owen now has a new fishing buddy...

cruising on the lake in the boat...a first for gus--he loved it...just sat there and took it all in....

fireworks and campfires....

visiting kitty at the barn....

playing in the playhouse...

watching the boat parade....

ice cream at granny's pantry....

swimming, paddle-boating, and water balloon fights with cousins.....

chasing minnows....

a hazy morning....

lake life is good....

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grandma and grandpa's

summer is quite a whirlwind this year....

posting pics from june when we spent a weekend at my parent's house....

the boys sure adore their grandma and grandpa...

fun was had by all--strawberry picking (gus liked picking the green ones), making an elf house, running around the yard, and playing in their woods....

it is always a treat to to go to grandma and grandpa's house...

we love you lots!

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a beautiful summer's eve

i had the honor in capturing three beautiful kiddos the other night...

(i did sneak some pics of their mama though....)

the evening couldn't have been more picture perfect.....

you are so blessed, my friend....

thank you for the honor...

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one year old

just wanted to post a few photos of a photo session i had last week....

this little man is the big 1 year old.....

he is adored by all....

too cute for words...

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