Tonight was the all-school campout at the kid's school, Big Bro was so disappointed that we didn't actually stay to camp the night.  I had thought it might be too cold, and Lil Bro would be too young, and now

Beware cottonwoods, apple, cherry, and pear trees! You've been invaded.  One little caterpillar is cute

I don't even care about the probability that these dandelions will proliferate due to our antics

Big Bro lost his first tooth! He looks freaking adorable!

          As the boys are getting older, I am realizing that I am going to be one of those elderly ladies that has a small lap dog after the  children fly the coop.  I see it all the time in the

Big Bro cut this out of the yard for me.  Made my heart warm up by several degrees!  I hit the white balance right on (I think) first shot.  I had heard in a workshop once that the auto white

Gotta keep these little cuties toasty warm until they grow in their grown up feathers.  It was a great white balance challenge, since the redish light was unlike anything it was preset for.  I still couldn't get it how my

Today was supposed to be a mommy moment.  I have been neglecting my hair and makeup the past while, so I was not in the mood to be in a picture.  We went as a family to the park on

I probably could have spent an hour taking pictures of my kids and the koi in the Mauna Lani's pond

A little bit of palm tree bokeh for y'all!

And she's back!  I was in my sweater and long pants today and already missing the warmth and sunshine of the Big Island.  Nothing feels as free as being on the water.  I finally was able to actualize my dreams