Every year my mom and brothers come out for summer, and every year it’s the high light of everything for my kiddos. They love Oma + their uncles so much and days are filled with pool time, beach days and catching lizards. This is the first summer I’m in this weird predicament. I don’t want summer to end because that means my family goes back home, buttttt I’m 32 weeks pregnant and summer is just about zero fun being so pregnant and uncomfortable. It’s like tug of war in my head…I want to fast forward through this heat and discomfort but I don’t want my family to go. Geeesh. Why can’t I have it all 😛

I have been taking a ton of photos but not blogging them because it’s more of a random compilation…but since this blog is for me and my heart, I figure I’ll share them in their random glory! <3

My fave little homie here is obsessed with bugs. Insects. Reptiles. Animals. He has such a big heart and just wants to nurture all the little creatures he finds. Tonight that creature was a blue belly lizard. It’s the first time he’s ever caught one all on his own and he was so proud. He wanted me to take pictures.

 So naturally, I did what he wanted. 🙂

I hear a lot of parents talk about how much their kids argue and fight and it makes me so sad. We are super strict in our house about them being kind and loving to each other, as well as others and it’s who they are now. I want them to always have a strong relationship – my brothers are my best friends and it’s a very special bond to have throughout life. They of course have their moments, but I’m telling you, these two are frick and frack. Two peas in a pod. If one is with out the other, they constantly ask and look for the other. It melts my heart and makes being a parent so much more rewarding. The love they share and give to others makes me one happy momma. I’m so excited for them to have a little brother in just 15 weeks!! I pray for this new addition to have the same love and adoration for these two as these two will surely have for him.

clothing goodies : be still clothing and the printed palette

I’ve been shooting above water for a long time now and feel confident in my abilities..so I wanted a new challenge. Well, I found it. It is challenging.

I love it. I got underwater housing and have been playing in my grandparent’s pool.

The one below. The rad, retro one.

It’s no joke to shoot underwater. A whole new ball game. But it’s so much fun to learn something new and my kids love it. Specifically my little dude. He’s a fish.