{17/52} and an interview

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015."

Everdeen Kate: Stuck inside all day because of the rain brings out your sassy side... 

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I can't believe that Everdeen will be three in just three short months! I decided to do a little two year old interview to capture what her personality is like at this moment in time.  I had to bribe her with dried pineapple chunks from the trail mix bag to get her to cooperate...you gotta do what you gotta do :)   

Linking up with Jodi :)

Alexa's video inspiration!

hello spring {again}

Last night we finally got to go on our evening walk.  The sun was out and it felt so good to feel the warmth on our faces...it was still a little cool out, but compared to last week we weren't complaining! Winter showed herself for hopefully the last time this spring. It was snowy and rainy most of last week and my mood was starting to match the weather.  We crave our outside time, especially with a toddler who needs to move and run freely. All last week Everdeen would peek out the window and say, "Sun! Come back!"

Last night we could hardly get Everdeen back home because she was screeching and running wildly around the middle school yard, hiding amongst the big pine trees and smelling the white blossoms.  There's something magical about sunshine and warm air hitting your skin. It makes your spirit feel free and is oh so good for the soul.  

As we walked home the air was thick with the scent of blossoms.  I had an extra skip in my step as I realized that we are in the home stretch for the school year.  All of these stressful weeks and days and days of testing will soon be over.  I seriously get giddy when I realize that in 26 short days I get to be a stay at home mom and enjoy every moment of summer with Everdeen and Martin.  For now though, we are enjoying having spring back, waking up to the peaceful echos of bird song in the morning, and knowing that the change we feel in the air is filled with promise and new beginnings. 

{16/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015."

Everdeen Kate: You have become obsessed with band-aids and suddenly have the case of the imaginary owie. Part of me wants to go and hide all of the band-aids in the house, but then I think that this is what toddlerhood is about.  Sometimes I have to learn to let go and let you just explore and learn on your own...even if you look a little silly doing it. The best part is that you don't care what you look like and that really makes my heart sing. And if a bright polka-dotted band-aid can make you feel grown up and special at the same time then bring on the band-aids! 

 Linking up with Jodi :)

{15/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015."

Everdeen Kate: That sweet little smile you have on your face when I wake you up every morning makes my heart sing.  

 Linking up with Jodi :)

{14/52}

"a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015."

Everdeen Kate: Easter morning brought many surprises! 

 Linking up with Jodi :)

An Egg Hunt {in pictures}