“There is something magical that happens to the light after sunset, when the sky becomes a giant sheet of soft, directional illumination, when the shadows soften and the colors deepen and the temperatures begin to slide into a cooler, kinder place . . . when one’s pupils begin to widen their aperture, and thus giveContinue reading “fancy light, sweet nancy.”
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sisterly.
Addie was meant to be a big sister the same way Julie Andrews was meant to sing and Monet was meant to paint. Vivi was meant to be Addie’s little sister. There is a love between them that I have never, ever seen before. If anyone ever needed proof that babies are sent to theContinue reading “sisterly.”
the one where i compare my babies.
Addie-5 months Vivi-4 months Addie-7 Months Vivi-4 months Addie-6 months Vivi-3 Months Addie-4 months Vivi-4 months Addie-6 months Vivi-3 months But let’s just be honest who she really looks like, shall we?
of parenting and platypi.
I gave Vivi some sage advice on surviving the next few months. You know, stuff like “Don’t whack yourself in the face!” and “TAKE NAPS!” But she’s a horrible listener so I doubt she paid attention to any of it. Ears on baby clothes? Only kittens are cuter. (Sometimes puppies. Or baby Platypi.) SPEAKING OFContinue reading “of parenting and platypi.”
the one about inspiration in strangers.
I like taking pictures. Sometimes I like to call myself a photographer the same way Addie likes to call herself a grownup. Sure she’s more grownup than she was four years ago but she still has a very long way to go. I’m better at taking pictures now than I was four years ago butContinue reading “the one about inspiration in strangers.”
parking with hard won babies.
I wrote these words about hard won babies. Hard won babies are the best. ******
the one about addie as a big sister.
Dearest Addie, By the time most people read this you will already be settling into your first day of first grade. It will be the first day you take the bus to and from school. The first day you eat lunch by yourself in a cafeteria. The first day you are gone all day atContinue reading “the one about addie as a big sister.”
blessed.
Cody blessed Vivi in the living room of the home where he grew up. She wore tiny gold ballet slippers, a handmade flower, a tiny crystal bracelet and a dress crocheted by a grandmother in Arizona. It was all perfection. She is perfection.
when your friends get married.
Most amazing wedding ever. Congratulations Parker and Brooke. xoxo-us.
because there’s nothing I can say that these photos don’t show.
To say I have anything less than a lovely existence would be an absolute lie. Happy Father’s Day hunka, I’m glad you’re my ladies’ daddy. And to my daddy? I’m glad you’re my ladies’ grandpa and my poppa.
making unbreakable - formerly moosh in indy. 