New Memorial Day tradition

Meet the Kaysville Boxcar Children

That's what it reminded me of taking these pictures. It also reminded me of my childhood. These were my stomping grounds when I was young. We had fields upon fields that surrounded my parents home. I would play for hours out in them with my brother Brian. We had so much fun as kids with so much space to run and play. Most of the fields are now gone. They started disappearing around third grade. I forgot about the lack of fields and the fun I had there, until I was exploring with my kids this last one little piece of heaven. I was surprised at how well their imaginations came alive when given the space to work with. Even when we went back to my parents yard they seemed to be more content to play outside. I think something was sparked within them.

So When I realized the next day was memorial day, and remembered what I did last year for memorial day, I knew I wanted to capture some of that spark on film(?). Anyway, it was a gorgeous overcast day with the sun just barely peeking through the clouds. I wish I had had more time, but we had some other fun plans for the day too, now that we are back with family. We just might have to go back and indulge ourselves in imagination building activities. Can't wait.

I do love this picture. I love the grace of her beautiful hands.

I adore this picture too. Isn't she stunning?

I am so glad I got one of Micah's hands too. I didn't do it on purpose, but was so glad I got one of each of them.

Josie also turned 22 months old yesterday. Maybe that is why most of the pictures got focused on her. I just can't stand that time is slipping through my fingers and she is growing so fast. She is a feisty little thing. She makes her mind known through her actually very well developed vocabulary. She could give a lot of older two year olds a run for their money. We love her spunk, dramatic facial expressions, and love for her adoring siblings.