Isaac is really getting into playing soccer. It’s so fun to watch him! This week my all time favorite moment of his game was when he knocked down a little boy and then bent down next to him. Geoff and I were beaming with pride thinking he was going to help him up. Instead he proceeded to start tickling him.
We have a tongue concentrator on our hands.
Number one fan.
With Chloe, his soccer buddy.
That’s it, I’m moving to Europe.
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At least they were yesterday. Now they are cold and don’t feel like singing.
On a side note, I had the rare opportunity of being BEHIND the lens today. The uber talented Justin Hackworth shot Lucy and I. Click here to see some of the shots from today. And don’t be alarmed, I am not as serious as I appear in these images. I actually laugh from time to time.
A trip to the library, a picnic at the park, running shirtless and free (only those under the age of 4), warm sunshine, and time with best friends. THIS was the day I’ve been waiting for for months now.
The Workshop
I was extremely flattered by the amount of interest that was generated for the photography workshop I held this Friday. I sincerely hope it was beneficial to those attending, and that they enjoyed it. It was a new venue for me and I thoroughly enjoyed it, even though I was feeling achy and yucky. My good friend Kiera, documented some of the day for me:
Those of you who skipped out on this picture are in trouble!
The Half Marathon
Miraculously, despite feeling badly the day before and sleeping horribly, I woke up feeling good. Then I looked out side and saw the snow. Ugh! My old roommate Sara was in town (an amazing runner!) and agreed to do it with me some weeks ago. It was so fun to have her by my side for all 13 miles as we laughed and reminisced the whole time. I’m so lucky to have such great friends! It was a huge accomplishment for me, one that I never dreamed of doing.
Pre-race
Post-race
1 piece of white cardstock + 1 chair + 2 loving siblings = A whole lot of pictures
Last Saturday I ran my first race in 10 years. I ran it with two of my childhood friends, Anna and her older sister Lisa. Anna has two little boys (her oldest born just days after Isaac), both born with clef palates so this race was extra meaningful. While I did not appreciate the bitter cold that morning, or the switchbacks up the mountain (what the!), it was actually pretty fun and I was honored to be able to participate in such a good cause.
Please send good thoughts my way this weekend. Between my Photography Workshop, and the half marathon I’m running this weekend, I’m going to need them!
*images courtesy of Lisa’s husband
…having this cute of a mini around who never lets me take a decent picture of her. Torture I tell you!!
***I talked to Isaac this morning and he is in absolute heaven. Doesn’t get much better for a four year old then having a sleepover between his cousins in a teepee!
Isaac’s thoughtful and SUPER fun Aunt planned a sleepover at her house for Isaac and her girls. When I told Isaac last week, he said “But mom, you said I wasn’t old enough for sleepovers!” I told him we’d make an exception for cousins.
I don’t think I really need to explain to you how excited Isaac was when 5pm rolled around tonight, the pictures say it all. He was cramming all sorts of stuff into his bag. The tenderest of all was that he went and got a picture of Geoff and I and put it in his bag “in case he missed us”.
He was very loving with Lucy before he left also and told her, “Woocy, I’m going to miss you a lot…but you can’t come.” Ahh, big brothers.
Discovery #1
Call beforehand to see if A. all of the surrounding SLC schools just happened to be out, and B. if about 20 preschools have arranged to come on that same day.
Discovery #2
If A and B are in place, NEVER, I mean, NEVER go, unless you want to lose your children, AND the adult you came with every 30 seconds.
Discovery #3
While vans are spacious, getting food to four children in one requires the flexibility of a contortionist.
Discovery #4
I would rather pull my own hair out piece by piece then put myself in this situation again.
That being said, I did get some pictures when we apparently were having a good time:
Isaac’s favorite part is the construction section.
Flying the helicopter.
Lucy Lu
And if you ask me to go here again Amy, the answer is no. Unless of course it’s been a year and I’ve forgotten this fiasco.
