Photo Story Friday and Smoothie Remnants

Hosted by Cecily and MamaGeek

Like most mothers of school age children, I recently endured the return of the school year. In an effort to cram the most bang into our summer possible, we ran in "full speed ahead" mode the complete week before the return of the school year. We managed to cram some last minute summer enjoyment in with fall preparations, soccer games, shopping trips, and a wildberry smoothie from Cariboo Coffee. By Saturday evening, when we were ready to sit down and watch a movie as a family, the overabundance of activity caught up with Smoochie. He was done. Right down to the smoothie remnants on his forehead. So I snapped yet another picture of him, and gave my heart a little reminder of the reason why I nicknamed him Smoochie in the first place.

Photo Story Friday and The Shaping of Firsts

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About a year and a half ago, my husband and son packed up their bags and went on vacation without me. I wanted to go desperately, but I had to work and did not have the vacation time available. I stayed home instead with our loyal German Shepherd, and some of the loneliest moments I have ever spent in our home. Upon their return, I poured over their photos, enjoying their vacation with them the only way I could. The trip was full of firsts for my son.

First Plane Ride.

First Time Meeting Cousins From Sweden.

First Time In a Geodesic Dome House

And my personal favorite, First Bovine Staring Contest.


As a mother of course I only want the best for my first born son. I find I occasionally stumble through my job as a parent, making mistakes and struggling with how much freedom and leniency to give him. I always love him immeasurably and I have watched him change from the squeezable little boy he was in these pictures to the more knobby version of him now. Every new experience he has in his life shapes who he is. I might have been left behind for this collection of firsts, but I get to experience the little boy they have shaped him to be. Full of humor, wit, sweetness, and bovine skills.

Photo Story Friday

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Critter has recently discovered his feet. They're the greatest toy ever made. It's three toys in one- in the air, in the hand, in the mouth. I've tried, and I honestly can't pay for better baby entertainment. Although, I'm not really sure who's more entertained- Critter, or me.