A photo essay of sorts to mark the last day of Summer…

Queuing up her Playmobil animals — a daily exercise…

Lovey’s very task-oriented and spends hours working on projects. A little perfectionistic, she has an amazing attention span and likes for things to be just so. Of course, productivity and industry are their own rewards…

Lovey’s first tower with cardboard brick blocks…

Feeding the ducks at Milliken Pond is one of Lovey’s favorite things to do in the world. Since the ducks usually keep their distance, seeing them is a constant challenge for her. Often Mommy photographs and videotapes the little feathered friends, then we go home and watch their antics on the computer.

The cow’s not the only one who jumps over the moon around here…

My friend Anna Bandy took these precious photos by the creek…

We read The Little Red Hen Bakes A Pizza 40 or 50 times and she had to try making one for herself…

Sunset at Seagrove Beach, Florida…

Beach Baby (Celebrating no more diapers!)

Finally, an apt little sign I captured on our way home from the beach…