Joshy hit the dirt today. Literally. He was goofing around and crashed his truck into the gate and fell backwards down the stairs. Thankfully, he only sustained minor bruises and a very dirty face. In my haste to rescue him, I sort of threw my camera onto the deck. Oops. 

Emmy sends her love, kisses, and such. 

It was 67 degrees here today but Joshy insisted that they both needed to wear hats. Please note his "Gwegger" shoes. Only really cool kids wear this brand, doncha know. If they're 2 or 3 sizes too large, even better! 

She had loads of fun rolling around in the dirt. 

She has to investigate everything. 

I think my camera is dying. It was flashing big green and black splotches as I tried to take this today. Ugh. 

Oh look! Words.

It seems that spring has arrived here at last, or at least I hope so! It's been sunny and in the 50's for a couple of days so Josh and I are getting our spring cleaning done. If you were to walk into our house right now, you'd think we were moving with totes everywhere, bare windows, and the general upheaval that you get when you fail to work systematically from one end of the house to the other. Throw in a couple of curious kids and it becomes a game of one step forward, two steps back. :)
For those of you who still frequent this neglected blog, I thank you! These last few weeks or maybe months, I've almost had to force myself to get the camera out. There is something crushing that comes with the realization of your utter mediocrity. Flowers and waterdrops are all very well, but at the end of the day I really want to capture people being themselves in a natural, fun, and beautiful way. In seeking for knowledge and inspiration, I've come across so many great photographers that have that illusive... something which I would love to see in my stuff. I hope I can better arise to the challenge now that the gloom of winter has toddled off.
I wanted to write more but Emmy is waking up from her nap so I'll have to cut my break short.

This little doll came for a visit with her family last week.  

Snuggle Bug 

He was trying to kiss her through the window, but she was too fascinated by the fog on the window to notice.  

Poor lamb. She wanted to come out too, but it was too windy. 

Snowboarding Security Sentry 

She makes merry messes wherever she goes. 

Here comes trouble. 

Emmy is taking a couple of steps at a time now. :) 

If looks could kill...:D 

Can somebody help me please?? The face she makes when she wants somebody to help her walk. 

It was SO windy and cold here today. Summer can't come fast enough! 

One from a couple of weeks ago. I look just like my mom in this one (I think). 

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. I should never have given him that haircut. :P 

Partaking of a rock. 

Another from last week. 

"Ha!" 

Here's one of Emmy at the park last week. I shouldn't have ventured out cuz I think it made my sickness worse. Actually I think I have strepthroat. :(

I'm still alive! Sorry I haven't been blogging lately. I haven't even picked up my camera for over a week. The nasty cold that's been going around all winter has finally got me so I haven't felt like doing much. I do have some news, though it might be old news by now. I got my greencard at last! :) I still don't know if I'll be able to make it to Canada this year, but it's great to know that I'm free to do so now.