Tuesday, October 20, 2026

late summer (distant) memory

 a simple, fun evening late summer.  actually it was the evening before school started.  what a great way to cap off the summer break and soak up gorgeous weather under the bridge.  the bridge fries were great too! :) 





sometimes i forget how pretty it can be right here in our own city :)

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

lions game

 this was sooo fun.  a Detroit Lions pre-season game in August, with all the hype and atmosphere and take away memories we hoped for!








good times!  grateful :)

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

grade one

 this boy of mine.  we adore him.  his insights, thoughts and reflections make us smile every single day.  somehow he is six and he's taken the significant leap to grade one.  he's crushing it.  working more, bemoaning the loss of his preschool and kindergarten days still, but moving ahead with a good attitude even as he processes the differences this new school year brings.  he loves his teacher, Mme Rosalie.  he loves the new friendships he's forming in his new class.  he loves playing soccer at recess.  he's practicing reading and he's picking up French so quickly.  a literal sponge. 




and for the first year ever he stepped onto the bus with no obvious nerves or hesitancy.  thankfully i still get the pre-board kiss and wave from the bus window.  i'm holding it close while it lasts.  

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

the French tooth fairy

 who knew?!  we had a French tooth fairy visit recently.  Cree was delighted.  


the child's teeth are moving "up and out" fast these days.  he is sure he'll catch her one day soon.  so far, some very close calls but no clear visual obtained yet :)

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

alrighty then


Cree, with one of our decently sharp (rare find) steak knives, announcing one Saturday morning that he was helping me out.  "i decided to feed Jessie for you!"
he actually nailed it.  as per the grin, he's guarded, yet proud and hoping he's not in trouble for taking the task upon himself.  dear boy is growing up.  

 

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Layla's shower

 it was special and pretty.  generous and sweet.  










so grateful to celebrate Jack and Lay and their love and exciting future!

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

summer kid






Cree is at such a fun and cute age and stage, i kind of want to freeze time.  ❤