small moments.

it's the little things in life

that make it so special.

the big things are so anticipated

they don't always live up to our expectations.

on a typical day, i don't have expectations.

yes, i have to-do lists,

but mostly i just keep my fingers crossed that things don't combust.

we have plenty of combustions.

like the other day when hanna took her diaper off 

and smeared poop all over the carpet.

or

when the babysitter cancelled at 9pm 

the night before our 8th wedding anniversary.

not so awesome.

but just looking through the pictures

the small moments have been so wonderful. 

you can see for yourself.

in the days filled with busy school drop-offs and pick-ups,

soccer practices,

playdates,

home renovations,

it is the ordinary moments that we enjoy the most.

 a dish-wash station filled with bubble bath.

ice cream.

 bike rides and walks through merritt's pasture are a current favorite.

 lizard watching.

 rugrat perfection.

 turtle catching.

 cow-hunting.

 bamboo swinging.

 walks in duke garden.

 visits from grandparents (that includes babysitting!)

 cute kiddos.

 jedi knights.

 sour pusses.

 soaring.

 happiness.

 flying.

pure bliss.