ummm... i like your illustrations. especially the facial expressions. i'm not kidding.

my 5yr old son is doing the EXACT. SAME. THING!! he goes around taking pictures and videos. sometimes i see what he's taking pictures of, but a lot of times i don't. he too is using a real camera...not made for kids. it's hilarious to see what they choose to take pictures of. the bending over butt photos and the mundane objects are both funny in their own right. the videos of him just walking shot downward are priceless. it's a recent thing he just picked up. and he's learning all the same things, some on his own, some by trial and error. holding camera steady, when to use flash,deleting, etc. we just came back from a trip and he took 1000 images. oy. now he's learning about editing. as for preserving/storing... i'm keeping his images in a separate folder on the computer, as well as a backup on the hard-drive. he wanted to make a book with his pictures...hence the serious editing we are doing. tip:make sure you clear memory card and save images and/or know what pictures/videos are on his camera if he's going to be around his friends. little people like to share ;)

It's been great fun. Though as you know traveling with a small sidekick can slow you down..but sometimes it's just the thing you need, right?

i am thankful for my health, the health of my family, and the ability to realize a passion in life. i am truly grateful for these things.

ashley, your illustrations always make me smile! such a distinctive style, and the character and life that comes out of the people that you draw...truly a gift.

this...is the most adorable post! the blue hat cracks me up for some reason...and along with everyone i'm sure...amazed at the baseball field. boys will be boys.

"it is what it is." just a general term that is used around our household a lot.

okay, i'll say it. i'm not crazy about socks with the clogs...or sandals. but what i do love are people who are willing to experiment with fashion and don't take things too seriously.

you are so right. i always remember what my sister (who has two) felt whenever there were feelings of the little one getting the short end of the stick in regards to "all" the things the first child received. she simply stated that the little one gets a sister to play with. thank you for sharing your heartfelt stories and pictures of you and your family... so much love.