Through Mom's Lens : 09/01/2013

Monday, September 30, 2013

Day 272

Yesterday afternoon, I was able to photograph this young man in his football gear. He is a freshman and has made the Varsity team!

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Day 271

"Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority. "

- Vince Lombardi

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Day 270

She FINALLY got it!!!

And she totally rocked the hula hoop!

Friday, September 27, 2013

Day 269

The definition of happy...

2013 Fall Vegetable

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Day 267

"The modern mermaid resides in all of us. We just have to awaken her!"

~ Susan Rockefeller

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Day 266

I am going to miss this so much it makes my heart ache!

Monday, September 23, 2013

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Friday, September 20, 2013

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Day 261

25 Little Pumpkins Jumping on the Bed...

Day 260

Instead of doing a retell of her book, My House, Emma decided to create her own book based on the story.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Monday, September 16, 2013

Day 258

Yesterday, one of Brendan's teammates came over, and he let me photograph him!

Sunday, September 15, 2013

4 years ago today, JC and I faced a very stern Russian judge in St. Petersburg. We pleaded our case to become Emma's new parents. It was not easy...very stressful/nerve-racking. Thankfully we answered all of the questions to her satisfaction, and she said YES!

Day 256

Another day at the soccer field.

Friday, September 13, 2013

Day 255

The Rainbow Loom...

These were a big hit after school although Emma is just a little too young to really get it.

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Day 254

Superkids...

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Day 253

Emma's First Book: Pigs All Around

Emma brought home her first book for homework this week. She can read it word for word...well she has mostly memorized it, but she is still amazing!

They had Color Days at her school through last Friday. For homework starting Monday, she was supposed to learn how to recognize the color words spelled out. Not only does she recognize them, but she can spell the colors red, blue, yellow, pink, and white on command! So proud of our Emma!