summer lovin’.

so it isn’t quite summer yet, but it sure feels that way here in northern ca. big brother refuses to wear shorts, while younger brother won’t keep anything on… such is life!  i wanted to remember these chubby little legs – how cute they are underneath a pair of passed down summer pj bottoms, how they fit around his diaper, the way they shift back and forth as he crawls. i never captured big brother in these and oh how i wish i did. for now i’ll savor the beauty of them on the little one and secretly wish he’ll never grow out of them.

the image above was taken on a walk last night, and wouldn’t you know – out of nowhere came a gift. isn’t that how it usually happens? without warning, without planning, our gifts come in all shapes and sizes and of varying types. so rare is a photo with my three boys together. nevermind that it’s a bit out of focus, i want to reach into the computer and hug it tight… thank you emily for the chance to share this gift and for the reminder to embrace it.