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Ice Pops, Splash Pads, and Creeks

I've not posted in a few days, but that doesn't mean I haven't been shooting.  I'm trying to make a habit of photographing some moment every day, no matter how seemingly insignificant.  Sometimes I don't get much, but sometimes I do.  

Izzy has a neighbor friend that she plays with often, and it seems like every time they play, they eat.  This particular day brought them ice pops and confetti cake.  These two love to play together and the boy has never met a stranger.  He cracks me up with his "Hey!" whenever we see him.  He makes himself at home well, too.  Such a fun kid.  














Next, we had another play date with Lexie!  At another splash pad!  We have a few more to visit before we can say we've conquered them all in our area.  This one was at Steele Creek Park in Bristol.  While I like Bristol, and I like Steele Creek Park, I prefer Rotary Park in Johnson City.  Plus, there is a drainage problem here, so one end of the pad is marked off because of the mud.  Lots of mud.  Nevertheless, the girls had fun, and they were able to play in the creek before we left.  It was a good thing, too, because there was plenty of shade, unlike at the splash pad.  Folks, be warned, if you go to Bristol's, take an umbrella! 






Cousin Hazen made the trip with us again.  Either she really likes hanging out with us, or she just wants to get out of the house.




Who's that with Izzy?  That's right!  It's me!  I got to play, too!



I spy Lexie in all that water!  She finally stood under the buckets!  Go, Lexie!


















And this would be Ashley snapping away!  Follow her on Facebook at AB Photography.  She's amazing! 



















A goal Ashley and I share is to get in front of the camera more.  The following images really don't count, I suppose, because the idea is that we are with our children experiencing the same moment.  However, this is the mamazzi side, and it certainly exists.  Mom behind the camera is part of the memories our kids will have about us.  We were there even if we aren't in the frame.  We are there capturing those tiny moments that slip away, those tiny moments that make childhood what it should be.  Hopefully, our kids will thank us for taking the time to capture so much of their childhoods, and for finding the beauty in the everyday.  These moments, to me, are priceless, yet so easily forgotten.  







  

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