I told her to go stand in the sunshine...she struck the pose all on her own.

Just a jingle of the keys and this boy is ready for an adventure...well not really an adventure, more like a 1 minute drive from his house to mine, but he seemed to like it.

Didn't have the right lens on the camera, but I've desperately been trying to get a shot of the elusive hummingbirds that visit our feeder all summer and this was the best I could do at the time. I'll try again another day.

Look who's back!! I get to take care of the pups for a few days and I couldn't be happier! Love how they wait for me at the top of the stairs...this is one process I could get used to.

...and we part, incomplete.

This is what happens when you let the kids build their own dessert.

...don't care.

My take on the "double-take". Thanks to my brilliant boy for helping me get the shot I didn't even know I wanted.

Relax and give it a good swing.

Enjoyed a little quiet time on the deck.

Sidelined with a broken thumb, but still helping direct the defense. You can take the boy out of the goal, but you can't take the goalie out of the boy.

...and got it. The trials and tribulations of being a lacrosse goalie. Took the boy in for an x-ray today to see if he would be ok for this weekend's tourney, and it's a good thing I did...his thumb is broken and any additional trauma could damage his growth plate. He's heart-broken of course, and feels he's letting the team down. But still plans to be on the sideline to cheer them on.

This young buck on the wood-chippy horizon is probably standing close to where his home used to be. Sorry buddy, it's time to move on.

This little birdie has been visiting my window sill everyday for a week or so. His tapping even woke me up before my alarm. I wonder what he's trying to tell me?!

She's thinking about her birthday wish...while I was selfishly wishing she'd hurry up so we could dive into that ice cream cake.

This puppy-sitting thing is a breeze!

Pup-sitting for this silly fella.

Looking for a snack before heading back to the pool.

Happy 4th of July! Hope you were able to enjoy some fireworks with the special people in your life.

Just can't seem to get comfortable lately...At least I have my soft, fluffy blanket to wrap up in.

What a weird day this was. It rained several times, on and off, but always while the sun was shining.

Saturday night fireworks with the fam. Forgot my tripod, so did the best handheld long-exposure I could do.

Typical me: Had 2 ribs put back into place yesterday morning...popped one back out yesterday afternoon...but still managed to get a few shots in today. I just can't help myself. I figure I'm already in pain, so what the heck?! Ice pack and muscle relaxers are waiting for me in the house...see you on Monday Doc.

Latest Fad around here. Can't believe my kids spent their own money on these things. Apparently I've taught them nothing.

Came home from our weekend out of town to find our woods completely gone. This thin line of trees is all that's left. I still can't believe they clear-cut the whole thing! There was so much wildlife living here, where will they go?