On one of the hottest days this season, we loaded up and headed out to the historic Kelly Farm, in Elk River. Times may have changed, but they’ve been doing things the same for the past 100 years. We really enjoyed spending time with D and S again. The boys get along so well together. We had a picnic, complete with a pig and cow that tried to steal our lunches (the animals roam freely on the farm!).
Daddy’s Day!
Happy Daddy’s Day! This year Mommy had a shoot on Father’s Day, so we all headed to the Minneapolis Art Institute, took in some culture and my assistants helped me capture some funky pics of Chicks on Sticks! After we headed to Fish Lake. We’ve really been soaking up the beaches this summer, but we’ve also taken advantage of swimming at home…as it’s been quite hot and humid. 
Sandbox
Nails, Hammers, Wood and Sand paper…mark, set, go!
Nishad’s school has an award winning outdoor environment, which includes a huge sand area. So, being that I know he was missing it, I got creative and built him one for our house! I was so proud of myself that I was able to bypass all the flowers, trees and shrubs at Home Depot. (Have I mentioned how I am rather fond of Home Depot?)
Nishad loves his sandbox- I think even more so because Ashish and I made it for him! Hours of play already…the perfect size for our two little builders.
Stress Free Friday
The perfect way to end the week and start the weekend…a picnic style play date! My friend came over with her little guy- dressed adorably in his red wings jersey (he was very quick to tell me all about the playoffs for Stanley Cup). The boys played so well together. So well, she and I had a nice time catching up. After we played at the house, we hung out at the park and then came back and had ice cream. When they left, the boys actually walked themselves up to their beds to nap. Ha! Every play date should be as fun and stress free!
Tigers, Zebras and Photogs!
I packed up the kids and headed to pick up our friend after she got off work today at 1PM. Our mission was to explore with our cameras with the boys in tow at Como. I wasn’t too sure how they would do, being that normally, they are napping by then. Nishad was a little confused when we pulled up to his school. ha,ha. I think he thought vacation was over!
The boys were such troopers! And, occasionally, they even were our little models. (Of course!) My favorite shoots came from the most colorful flamingos- YES! Flamingo’s in Minnesota…