Running

This picture was taken at home last November on my son's first birthday.

The year following was bursting at the seams of new beginnings: a new marriage, family, home, and now a new baby.  We moved into our  home when I was still preggers with the little guy.  During that time, I found myself often looking out into the garden visualizing seeing the new little boy out there running in the backyard.

I confess, I staged this picture entirely.  If you look closely you'll see the very determined look on his face as he makes his way down the grass.  (Mom, why oh why are you making me do this?!  The grass is cold!!!)  He is actually running pretty fast (I had to lie on the grass upside down actually to capture this moment--what mothers will do for their children!)  This picture is one of my favorites--I love the way the sun is tapping him on the side of the head.  It's a picture of my little dream with muddy feet.