Family Time

I mentioned my family on my last entry, so I wanted to share a little bit about our lives to give you some background.





Many of you know that our family is rather busy. No really, we are zooming around town quite regularly. You know what they say about idle hands...

My husband, Ron, is back to work. He is also in the education world, but his schedule is "full time August 1." We are high school sweethearts. I am so lucky to be married to my very best friend.

He makes me laugh daily, which sometimes is challenging I'm sure. :)

Our boy, the oldest, changes daily before my eyes. Jeff is a kind soul, patient, and smart. He still reads ferociously, although he is developing many interests in the world of high school. His latest is joining the marching band, and will travel for competitions this year.
Katie is a bundle of energy. Cracking jokes, writing stories and poetry, playing with our dogs, and of course gymnastics. Her hero is Sean Johnson, and we were glued to the Olympic Games. She loves all things young, from babies to animals. Her sense of humor is inherited from her father.

We are all excited to be going back to school soon, however as the time draws nearer I keep counting special minutes. I will miss spontaneously cooking with my daughter when she asks me to teach her. I will miss seeing my son reading outdoors. Running errands with one of them sitting beside me. (I know, some of you with younger kiddos may disagree, but I truly will miss their company and conversation in the car.)

I have to remember to take a moment each day to appreciate the small moments that can build a lasting memory. All of my happiest this summer were times we scheduled to "just" be together. I am glad we scheduled these times.


Warm wishes,

~H

And so it begins...

**Mt. Rainier, July '08



Okay, okay. I have caught the bug.

First my friend Stephanie began a blog after she moved from Texas (miss her dearly), and then another dear friend Cathy. I have often thought of starting, but didn't know what content to include.



I teach as a profession, so found a little time to ponder life this summer. My interests? My family's activities, reading all sorts of things, gardening, and photography are a few. Photography as a creative activity has escaped me for a while, mostly snapping shots of family at gatherings or trips. ~Of course they are some of my favorite subjects, and I have begun recording the changes of my growing kids with ferocity.


Pat, my photography teacher a couple of years back, mentioned how photography gives you license to slow down and permission to see. It takes a moment to frame a shot, as many of you know, to consider the angles and notice the beauty. Blogging will require a moment of consideration in what's happening in our blurry lives. That's the reason for the title of this space.



I will later post some stories of family, but for now am including some of my favorite digital shots. (Yes, I still cling to the film of the dark ages, but I am branching out.) Forgive me for fighting it so long, I am growing and learning.

Leaving Mt. Rainier...






Tiny active creatures in our garden...

Traditional dancers dangling from pole in Puerto Vallarta

Take care my friends.