day 275

sunsets. 

one of my many great loves. 

7:05 pm here.

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sometimes you just have to DO IT. even when it's not practical. even when it doesn't make sense.

like this.

ben can't/couldn't/shouldn't take anymore time off this year, but -

we NEED this.

i think the last time we had quality time together was back in january, vacationing on the islands. so even though this will be a quick, 24-hour frenzy, it will be well worth it.

if you haven't listened to the latest jason mraz album - DO. it's sooo good. mraz + raining jane make marvelous sounds.

just a few more weeks...

272

HOCKEY NIGHT!

and look who couldn't let someone have all the glory...

red.

watch out, she's now equipped with (as she calls them) skate-shoes!

watching the big boys

jb with the puck!

such a funny little being.

practicing (and perfecting!) getting back up!

271

sweater season!

love that this dude has a muffin top - out of his collar.

270

eyelashes. half-inch long? 

goodness.

i kept thinking 

what is so different?

why am i enamored by her beauty? 

oh, that's it - no paci... 

perfect lips. button nose. stay little, forever, tessie boo.

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sunshine bullys. 

it's that time of year; they now prefer their naps inside, rather than out. 

carpet snoozes. following the sunshine, all around the room.