This is another in the Essence of Now series, a photography-based series sharing the everyday moments of life. I hope you enjoy it. And (!!!!) if you are interested in joining Jessica from My Time as Mom and I in our new Essence of Now linkup, please see below for more information.
After recovering from the Derecho and an epic power outage, we got down to the business of celebrating the boy’s third birthday.
He’s really enjoying his presents. Especially his camera.
The baby is too. She’s found they make great teethers. (Yes, that’s a cow.)
And when she’s not teething, she’s, as her brother says, “on the move!”
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Now, the fun part! Jessica and I are so excited about the Essence of Now series that we are going to host a link-up for everyone to participate. You don’t have to have a fancy camera or be a professional photographer. (I’m certainly not.) The only requirement is that you take some pictures documenting what’s going on in your life and share them with us. The first link-up starts next Friday, July 20. Grab the button in the sidebar, and join in. The link will stay open for a week.
Don’t forget to head over to Jess’s and check out her Essence of Now!












Oh my, her arms! Her thighs! So stinkin’ cute!!
I love this link up! Well done, ladies!
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The baby is gorgeous! #nomnom
Great idea for a linkup!
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Oh love that you are doing a link-up for this!
Mel recently posted..Pool Snob
First of all, awesome photos!! I love the picture of the two of them together…great capture!

Second, great idea for a link-up! I was hoping you’d do something like that. I’m in
Runnermom-jen recently posted..Today was Good…
I am so excited that you guys are doing a link up!! I was going to ask you if you would start one!!!
Thank you both!
And? Great photo’s. Happy birthday to you son and OMG do I every want to squeeze your daughter!
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I was wondering when you 2 would get yourselves together!!!!!
I love these posts, love watching the kiddos grow and change and PARTY. What a lovely love letter it is to their childhood. xoxo
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Ahhh. I think I will try and join your link-up. IT sounds like fun.
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This is going to be a wonderful link up!
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I always like to eat my sister’s presents too. Maybe that’s why she was always mad at me as a kid.
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Nekkid baby on the move!!!
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Oh I love that cute little crawling girl! And third birthdays. Those rock too!
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Awesome! I will totally join in on this. Or try anyway
And happy late birthday to the boy!
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