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I know that you think you’re a big kid now.  I know that you need to feed yourself, and want to walk down our back stairs holding onto the railing instead of my hand.  I know that you want to tell me about your day, and I know you get frustrated when I don’t understand.  I know that when you say “Mama, BOAT!” for the 764th time, it’s because you need to practice how the word feels in your mouth, and despite my patience running low, I’m grateful that you do.  I know that you see and comprehend so much more than we give you credit for.  I know you’re growing up. 

But you see, from where I’m sitting… you still look like my baby boy.  

I have some fun vacation pictures to share at some point, but my new camera came today and I had to test it out on the little dudes.  

Confession:  The only reason L.A. is looking at my camera in this picture is because I told him that Spiderman was hiding in there.  Up until that moment, he avoided eye contact with me at all costs.  Oh those eyes…. they kill me.

And my sweet little guy… I can’t believe it’s been almost 10 weeks already.  He’s starting to chunk up, and I love it.  His little crooked smile is so infectious.

The three boys and I spent the long weekend with my parents on Martha’s Vineyard.  One evening after the kids had gone to sleep and C went out fishing with my dad, I grabbed my camera, kissed my mom, thanked her for staying with the little guys and drove out to the lighthouse to watch the sunset.  

I got there probably 45 minutes before sunset, and I stood on the bluff lost in my own thoughts with the wind whipping through my hair when suddenly I saw three boys come running down the pier below me and launch themselves into the water one by one.  With shrieks of laughter they plunged into the ocean, and by simply enjoying a beautiful summer night in a way only children can, they brought such a big smile to my face and joy to my heart.  A gift that they had no clue they were giving me.  

Last week I got to spend the morning with this sweet little guy who I’ve had the pleasure of photographing several times in his 8 months.  Despite a few teeth trying to put a damper on his day, Kaleb was a joy (as always!).  Thank you for being patient with his sneak peek, K! 

I’m not sure which I’d like to squeeze first here, his little chunky thighs or that adorable cloth diapered bum!