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Great Sand Dunes | Medano Creek : this is a seasonal creek running along side the sand dunes where a naturally-occurring, but rare phenomenon called “surge flow” occurs, where creek water flows in waves across the sand. . It looks like a reverse beach and the kids loved riding the waves on their floats, playing in the sand and splashing in the creek. It was perfect for kids because the water is so shallow. . I love when Joah puts his arms up and then pulls them fast to his side like “yes!” as the waves start coming. . I love how Arden, who was too afraid to ride her float, grabbed a squirt gun and made up her own game trying to shoot pretend alligators (she has an amazing imagination!) and I had fun ‘shooting alligators’ right along side her. . I love how Jude was endlessly trying to float on the waves (we should have picked up larger floats!) but he tried and tried and had some success near the end. . I love how Reiley built a huge sand castle village with Joah when he needed a break from the water. What a great trip.
Sand boarding at the Great Sand Dunes! 🙌🏻
Graduation for these two. High school (two weeks ago) and preschool (today). I remember when Joah was born I counted how old he would be when Reiley graduated. I realized one would be just beginning and the other would be ending school. I knew then that this year would be tough for me emotionally. Sure enough there were tears at both the start and the end of this school year for me...and for him (in the beginning) and for her (at the end). If there is one thing I have learned as a mother it’s that having kids puts your heart out there in a way that demands it will be hurt but it will also be SO FULL. These transitions that mark time passing with both joy for new beginnings and sadness for closing chapters have me all messed up. I keep saying it happened to fast and yet on the other hand it feels so long ago. Justin told me many years ago he wished he could push rewind and pause and even sometimes fast forward -and I agree. All this to say- being a mother to these guys is truly the best and I hardly feel worthy of this role. *That last photo is of Reiley hugging Arden as the seniors walk through the elementary campus on their last day to say good-bye 💛 Talk about a good moment.
Working on filling up my 9x12 album a bit with February #citrustwistkits . I’m always a little bummed about photos i take in the winter. They aren’t all bright and cheery like summer photos- but they sure do tell some more personal stories of our days. Video games, painting & jumping on the bed because it’s a snow day ❤️
Citrus Twist’s May Life Crafted kit, Excursions, goes live tonight! I’ve been playing with the new page protectors this week and loving them! The 4x6/ 4x2 combo makes it easy to pop in a larger photo. I also got two of the new Life Crafted albums - teal and goldenrod! 💛 I’m now thinking ‘maybe I should also use these to document our hikes because they would look so cute on our shelf in our front room’ 🤔 😊
Lots of fun pieces in the May @citrustwistkits Life Crafted kit! Can’t wait to dive in and document some of our adventures!
Joah spotted this little bunny in our window well this afternoon. He’s the cutest little thing and Joah has spent the afternoon checking up on him. Justin will pull him out of there when he gets home from work so for now we gave him a bit of lettuce and water to keep him happy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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