Firery Sunset on Ash Wednesday

We stayed at the park until the last possible moment.

The sun was setting as we walked back home on the bike trail along the river. Toby was in tears the whole way - repeatedly telling me that he and his stuffed "baby kitty" wanted to go back to the park. I told him we had to go home because it was getting dark. He pleaded with me to, "Make it daytime again Mama. Make it daytime again."


I love him so much. I wish I could give him everything that he wanted, but know in my heart, that I can't and that I shouldn't, and yet, I still feel guilty about things that I know are stupid to feel guilty about, like making my son leave the park at the end of the day.

If I could, I'd like to give up guilt for lent.

Oliver Greene, Attorney at Law; aka: My Handsome Hardworking Husband

I took some pictures of Oliver yesterday, with the hope that one would turn out well enough for the new website he's been working on.

These were taken in Toby's room against his closet door. I'd like to take some more in natural light, but he's not usually home when there's natural light. If the sun's out, he's at the law firm! Maybe next Sunday?

Here are my favorites from yesterday's photo shoot:

Loving Our Neighborhood Park

The weather has been so nice lately. I have taken Toby to the park every day for the past five days - even yesterday, a Sunday - I took him to the park so Oliver could have some time to himself on his day off too. It's a half mile's walk from our apartment - all along the river, and it is just beautiful. Today was especially beautiful. We have had so much fun at the park, chasing after squirrels, watching soccer games, watching people fish and water ski along the river - watching people fly kites... it's been really nice.

Valentines' Day in Sacramento