Every Last Drop

Because of a calendar change in our school system this year my kids got a short summer, and my oldest especially, was bummed. I decided early on that we would make the most of every day, and I set out to capture it all on camera. The result is a collection I titled Every Last Drop. From the big achievements and adventures (my oldest learning to tie his shoes, camping in Shenandoah, and fossil hunting on the beach) to the little everyday moments (ice cream on the porch and evenings spent catching fireflies), I tried to capture the spirit of summer. But I also tried to capture images that speak to the spirit of childhood. I know that these perfectly magical summers are numbered. It won’t be long before it’s no longer cool for my oldest to love spending time with his family, and eventually even my youngest will outgrow the simple joy of the playground. It's amazing to watch them learn and explore; but they grow so fast. These are the images I want indelibly left in my memory.