About Each One

Last week we packed up a light picnic supper (summer deliciousness at its best -- chicken, sugar snap peas and sweet bell peppers, fresh strawberries and juicy melon) and set out to enjoy the mild, sunny weather. We took a stroll, flew a kite, checked out a ship-themed playspace (Kathleen delighted in telling us to buckle up as we set off for imaginary destinations), and ate our supper by a pretty little lake.

We snapped only a few photos, but the ones we managed seemed to speak about their subjects...

Persistent -- Kathleen first asked to fly a kite several weeks ago. Our kite, though, hadn't survived the move from Hawaii. Daddy set about finding a new kite, a task we found far more challenging than we anticipated. Daddy visited at least five stores in the area before accepting that kites were sold out for the season. Instead he tracked one down on the internet. And then he hung in there until it actually flew, which Mama certainly didn't have the patience for...

Independent -- Madeline prefers to do things by herself. No help needed, thank you very much. This is sometimes a little awkward in public, as it can appear that we're making our toddler pull a wagon that possibly weighs more than she does. We've got to admit, though, she's a decent little packhorse.

Sweet -- We've said it before and we'll likely say it again. This little boy is just plain sweet. He sat in the stroller, flashing us the occasional grin, while his sisters played and ran around the park.

Loving -- These two have their sisterly, squabbling moments, but they do love one another. One moment they were watching their kite soar, the next they were hugging. I'm glad we caught it on film (or digits, whatever). Perhaps I'll pull it out the next time they're arguing...