Still raining! My kids are unwilling targets- so instead I took pics of some of their art hanging in their rooms. This is a painting The Girl did last month at school. I just adore it- it’s such a happy painting 
It’s her and her friend Ava
Are they not just gorgeous?!
ISO 800 ~ f/5.6 ~ 1/125 + 1/50
The Girl has been taking dance for almost 2yrs now- but this is her first session with Tap Her “Recital” was today- I could just eat her up! (she’s all the way on the right) The lighting in there is HORRIBLE- I always struggle taking pics 
ISO 800 ~ f/5 ~ 1/200
Today we went for a scooter/walk- the kids rode their Razors and the dog and I walked
ISO 100 ~ f/7.1 ~ 1/100
This photo just makes me laugh- because boy #2 LOVES to be up high. We think in a previous life he was a bird, as he loves to perch on things. He was up on our wooden wall giving bossy directions to his siblings The blue mouth is from a popsicle- it hit 81* today! That’s CRAZY for MN in March! But the kids are loving it! (me too)
ISO 100 ~ f/5.6 ~ 1/200
Spring has arrived in MN! It’s been LOVELY here lately- and the kids are thrilled to spend lots of time outdoors. I love her eyes in this photo.
ISO 100 ~ f/4 ~ 1/250
Boy #2 in the beloved climbing tree with his FAVORITE neighbor boy who’s 10- and what’s better when you are 4, then a 10yr old!
ISO 100 ~ f/5.6 ~ 1/320
I drive by this tiny park near our house all the time- but have never stopped. Until today. It was right before sunset and the light was SO lovely!
I’ve been shooting in full manual lately- I use to do more AP, but the metering has been off. Manual’s a little tricky in natural light, but I’m getting the hang of it! And I officially LOVE back-button-focus. I’ll never go back- I switched last month and I’m SO glad I did! It just makes more sense to me, and my focus has been SO much better, esp w/the 50mm lens.
ISO 100 ~ f/4 ~ 1/160 ~ Manual ~ Zoom
“Puddle-ing” is what my kids look forward to in the spring- what’s more fun as 4yr olds!
I LOVE the photo of Boy #1 jumping And a rare group shot of the trio- how cute are their raincoats and boots?!
ISO 400 ~ f/5.6 ~ 1/200 + 1/250 ~ Zoom lens
Boy #1 with his *favorite* truck. See the words on the side?? Yes- when you push the buttons on the top, it actually plays the song. Queen’s “We Will Rock You” - Repetitively and loudly. And the little round red speakers you see- ACTUALLY pump up and down. He LOVES it, and therefore, we hear the song constantly around here. Feeling sorry for me yet? lol Everytime I hear it I feel like I’m in high school again at a hockey game surrounded by loud boys with mullets. He got it for Xmas 2yrs ago, not from us mind you, and it was one of those gifts that when your child opens it you are thinking “seriously?!!” and of course much to your chagrin the kid LOVES it- so what can you do but wait for the batteries to die?
ISO ~ f/2 ~ 1/125
Spring is on it’s way!! I’m excited for the snow to be gone and some greenery to reappear.
The Girl’s feet on the front lawn
ISO 100 ~ f/1.8 ~ 1/4000
Okay- I have to confess this is NOT my photo My kids love using my camera to take photos, and occasionally I allow them to. I stick it on auto and let them snap away. Today Boy #2 walked all over my dad’s house snapping pics of all sorts of things. This is one of them. I kinda like it- so thought I’d share my prodigy’s pic! lol
ISO 400 ~ f/4 ~ 1/60
Tonight was a surprise BDay party for my g/f (who’s kids are in day #73) and these were the 2 youngest attendees Aren’t they adorable?! The boys are only 2weeks apart in age
ISO 400 ~ f/2.2 ~ 1/40
