Little boys-our Ethan, Dan's son- a shutter lag shot

Little Boys...author unknow
Little boys come in all shapes and sizes,
Shy and adventurous, full of surprises,
With misshapen halos and mischievous grins,
Small dirty faces, and sweet, sticky chins.
They'll keep you so busy, and yet all the while
Nothing can brighten the world like their smile.
And no greater treasure has brought homes more joy
Than a curious, active, and lovable boy!
Love you baby..love grama

Having great self-esteem happens naturally when you let go of your inner-critic.

I have been through the two front teeth lost many times BUT
never have I seen anyone have as much fun with it as Emily.
Look Grama...I am looking Emily.
Love you BIG!

Lauren cheers at brother's game

Lauren's eye 2 1/2 months after her accident...still black.
Thank you to everyone who showed so much love ..... we are very thankful.

A walk on the beach..Sand Art

Peaceful...Lake Superior shoreline and sand art.
A repeat of our walk and the very same sand art 32 years later...time flys.
See Shutter Lag photo below.

Shutter Lag-Digital Photography-Point and Shoot shot

There is a world of difference between 1 second and 50 milliseconds.
Ethan on the run at the waterpark.
Sometimes I swear he moves faster then light.....hard to keep up with my sweet baby boy Ethan.

Vintage wicker trout creel-itty bitty- a place I made for my grandkids

I walked loooking around and quite amazed when I came across this odd little wooden
home site surrounded by wild violets and moss.It looked to have a bark roof.
I got down on both hands and knees to look closer when I seen what was far more
then my eyes could believe.
I saw the teenie, weeniest of a vintage wicker trout fishing creel and a pole made from
a twig with a hook .I had to rub my eyes twice but there again it was..... both times.
Do you believe?
[ I plant little surprises in the woods along our path for the grandkidz to find]

Before the sun....

Some nights can be long. When I woke this morning and went on my deck with my coffee this is what I seen. God life is wonderful!!

Hummingbird Moth

So you think you saw a baby hummingbird, but you just couldn't explain those antennae.
Did you even think maybe nature gives baby hummingbirds feathers that mimic antennae to disguise the vulnerable baby?
Maybe they fall off when they get to a certain age... NOT!!
Hummingbird moth on the patio, summer 2008

Kids just want to have...Up North

Water Jumpers...Meg and Emily 2008

Ethan takes a break...




Emily explains that she and Ethan can drive the boat...themselves- ALONE!

Misson...stealing kisses accomplished.
Love TJ

Putting on a front. Lake in Clare , Michigan

Out on the water..."do ya think rain?"
Not a drop just beautiful fronts that moved through.

Babbling Brook..close to home -just inside Fenton, Michigan

Thanks Na , I loved our time together.
Forever yours,
TJ

Fuzzy, Robust Bumble Bees

Butterfly dives in...Dianthus

Pholx from my garden

More... about phlox ( how toos)

Bubble baths aren't just for kids...

Shark Boy, Lava Gurl and the Walleye

Pretty in Pink

Joy to your spirit: Fall skys, Falling clouds