emmeline

the hale family

thee cutest family ever!  love you guys!

father's day surprise

the sun was so bright!  i had been watching the weather.  the forecast called for overcast and warm.  perfect!  well, not so perfect.  
once the kids rose, i quickly dolled 'em all up and thought it would be the perfect photo op.  this particular morning was the only time i could take them before father's day and i really wanted to surprise sam!  
well, it turned out to be super duper sunny and bright- not a cloud in the sky.  we went anyway.  i was planning to take the kids alone and at the last minute my lifesaver friend jodi stepped in and saved the day!  there is no way i could have tackled this alone.  thanks so much jod!  i owe you big time!  pictures?

poor little jack was fit to be tied.  between the sun and nap time, he was not a happy beach boy :)  it's tricky!  we got a few cute ones.  better luck next time.

oh happy day!

 my friend and hero spencer gooch at his last chemo round!!!

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this boy has the most incredible parents on the planet!

they're definitely the strongest people i know!

 

 spencer ringing the bell as he is officially finished with chemo!!! 

  

 spence and his family "giving back"

backwards

have you heard of chase jarvis?  he's out of this world!  he totally reminds me of bradley cooper and he is one of the most inspiring photographers ever!!
he has tons of short videos he's made on youtube -

this keynote address he gives on the power of 'social art' gave me a renewed sense of wonder.

i ate up every word!

you'll want to stop the music on here, grab a snack, or a few snacks (it's about an hour long) and become aware.

there is no right way to develop your talents and passion.  he talks about going at it all backwards.

this spoke volumes to me because i feel like i am learning and starting the same: backwards.