another adorable addison... she was such a smiley girl 

for an early monday morning!

i have always loved this chinese proverb... it is so true. 

when i was searching for a quote for this post, i asked 

hayden what he thought the definition of mother is. 

he immediately said "love."and left it at that. 

he's so smart.

i am so grateful to have two beautiful, sweet, 

funny, happy & healthy kids who call me mom.

i am so grateful to be surrounded by other 

moms who inspire, support, & amuse me.

i am so grateful.

every day.

happy, happy mother's day.

xoxo, t

I adore this shot of hayden... I don't even think he knew I had my camera out. it shows exactly who he is right now... packers jersey, wristwatch (he can actually tell time!), basketball, big blue eyes (why, OH WHY did I not nail the focus??!!), & his brand new two front teeth. I love the age of almost eight.

three year olds are pretty great, too.... the simple joy of picking every last dandelion, singing along to every Weepies song in the car, declaring that lunch was "super delicious!", screaming "MOM! THERE'S KIDS AT THE PARK!" every morning at 10:30, and licking all of the blue frosting off the cookies. (just to name a few)

(whew!)

what a week! I had the pleasure of photographing a family we've been friends with forever and ever, a wedding, AND a sweet one year old with his mama...

we're all enjoying the gorgeous sunshine & greenery.  many a dandelion has been picked and gifted... I think spring may be my new favorite season.