Some times they play so well together. Tonight both boys seem pretty much recovered from their sicknesses. Papa seems to have the bug now. Single parenting two great little boys.
This project which originally started out a my journey to become a better photographer, has morphed into a walk through my everyday life. It's my chance to capture the beauty in my ever hectic, sometimes crazy daily life as a working mama of two beautiful kids, a devoted though at times crazy wife, and a amateur photographer.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
7/29/2013 - Sharing is caring
Except when you are sharing your illnesses. Kid number 2 out sick. But his bro is giving him lots of support. They look so somber.
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Saturday, July 27, 2013
7/26/2013 - Working mommydom
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Friday, July 26, 2013
7/25/2013 - Swimming Lesson Graduates
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
7/24/2013 - Warm summer evening
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013
7/23/2013 - Little Swimmers
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Sunday, July 21, 2013
7/21/2013 - Pirates Ahoy!
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7/20/2013 - Don't hate, appreciate
I have no photo today. It didn't seem like a day to take a photo. I attended the mass of one of my coworker's husband. He died after a 6 month bout with cancer. A lifelong healthy gregarious man, who contracted liver cancer that spread to his lungs. He fought a hard fight for 6 straight months, using every ounce of strength through chemo, radiation, applying for every possible clinical trial to survive another day. It was the most lovely service. I'd never met the man, but I cried my eyes out having witnessed a lifetime of love and happiness in an hour and half long service.
It was a reminder of how precious life really is. I had been in a petty fight with my sister all week over something we won't even remember in a few years. We were fighting because I felt wounded and attacked and judged and couldn't just accept her heartfelt apology and move on. My pride and my ego made me suddenly deaf to her words.
We made up yesterday because she is braver than I. She offered the first apology and I was relieved of the burden of making the first move.
I have made a resolution to stop dwelling on the stuff that doesn't matter. Appreciate the life that I lead today because you never really know what couldn't happen.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
7/19/2013 - Friday Night dinners resume
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Thursday, July 18, 2013
7/18/2013 - Super Papa
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7/17/2013 - Goggles
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Wednesday, July 17, 2013
7/16/2013 - Swim Tots
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Tuesday, July 16, 2013
7/15/2013 - First Swimming Lesson
Tonight both of the boys had their very first swimming lesson ever. They both were total rockstars despite the chilly windy evening. We didn't get a picture of either of them because it seemed inhumane to make them pose in the cold outdoor pool. But here is a pic of the minion that was in their Happy meal. With his hair standing straight up, he is a depiction of our shivering but happy swimmer boys!
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7/14/2013 - Busy Sunday
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Sunday, July 14, 2013
7/13/2013 - Birthday Celebration
We celebrated Mom and Auntie Gerry's birthdays at Koji's, a favorite Japanese restaurant near my parents' home. My old Japanese School teacher co-owns it. So it is always nice to see her. We had delicious food. The kids ate well. Liam consumed 4 huge pieces of watermelon there to everyone's amusement. Nice little gettogether with the fam.
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7/12/2013 - Cooking Date Night
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7/12/2013 - Reunited and it feels so good
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Thursday, July 11, 2013
7/10/2013 - Papa Day
Jesse was the smart one and took a day off after vaca. With the flight delays and some stressful travel, that would have been a brilliant idea for both of us. But alas, I headed in to work for a crazy day of catch up and keep up. The good news is that there is one 2 more workdays after this and we get another weekend to relax.
Jesse took the kids to Fairyland and had some more good fun. He aptly named this pic Double Trouble.
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7/9/2013 - Busy Final Day in IA
Had a packed final day. Did an impromptu photo session with my boys this morning. Got some cute pics.
Then we headed over to the Iowa Children's Museum for some fun. It was an amazing place. Just a whole world of play and imagination for the kids.
Then we went back to eat lunch and get ready to head home.
As we walked through the airport I saw this license plate and had to grab a pic of it.
The first flight was pretty easy, but I have to admit that the 2nd flight kind of drained me. So instead of actually recounting it, I will leave you with this cute pic of our boys during our Ohare layover.
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Wednesday, July 10, 2013
7/8/2013 - Kelsey Reunion
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7/7/2013 - Pierce Family Reunion
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7/6/2013 - Another day another adventure
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7/5/2013 - Family time and Jazz Fest
We had a nice visit from Aunt Mary, Uncle Jim and the grandkids. Then the kids headed to the nearby waterpark for some sunny summer fun. Finally, we headed out to the Iowa City Jazz Festival. The kids had a good time. We had good eats and listened to some good music.
Finally, we ended the warm evening with Fro Yo. Jesse and I managed to slip away for a small date night. Such a relaxing day.
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7/4/2013 - Flying on a jetplane
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7/3/2013 - Vacation Faces
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Wednesday, July 3, 2013
7/2/2013 - Papa Phase
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Tuesday, July 2, 2013
7/1/2013 - The aftermath
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6/30/2013 - Graduation Party
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