4/15/13

Capturing her essence.


Melodie is up in trees a lot these days, following her brother's climbing skills. Her brother, who just turned 6, leads the way in everything.



It was a great moment for pictures. Just the right light.





Equal serious and joyous, fierce and sweet, determined and free. A respectful personality.








She is not afraid to get dirty and climb high. Sometimes her barbie comes along.  




She wears her brother's Spiderman shirt to sleep and her flip flops and tank top when she wakes up.

"Mama, is it warm today?"

10/24/12



August 2012


August 2012.

So much to love.






9/7/12


I decided to create a new site that's better suited for collecting and sharing the snapshots of our life.  

http://unserleben.tumblr.com/




7/24/12

A New Chapter

More than two months without any posts! That's a sign that it has been busy around here. Summer vacation for M&M started at the end of May and we have another month to go. The summer brings so many things....

But first here is a look at the last day of preschool for Miles, who is starting Kindergarten in one month! 


The graduating class was singing a variety of songs with their teacher Ms. Heather.





Miles receives his 'diploma' from Ms. Heather. Off to Kindergarten! 

But first there was cake and celebration. 


Miles with Ms. Heather, his awesome teacher. Miles is not an enthusiastic poser. He is more interested in getting some cake and running around with his friends. 


Melodie with her teacher Ms. Sherry. She will have her again next year. They like each other :) 


Miles with one of his favorite buddies.



Melodie with Eva, who came along for the celebration.

All in all it was a nice day. I was dreading this day feeling very emotional leading up to it. It's the end of something. Being little. Kindergarten will be a whole different ballgame and the beginning of real school. But we feel lucky to have received a spot (through the lottery!)  in a nice public Montessori school that we have heard great things about.  Most importantly, his new teacher seems very nice. 

5/16/12


on the way to the park a few weeks ago. eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.