Brother-in-law backpacking in Montana with my wife and I, the day after we crossed the Continental Divide on our way down to East Rosebud MT. Week long backpacking vacation. Taken Aug 21st 2014.

This is my very athletic daughter, taken on a beach vacation at the end of summer, during a brief moment when she wasn't running or jumping or riding a wave in. This was just at the end of a boogie board run, before she jumped up and was off again. I love the pillow and blanket the ocean made for her, during her split second of rest.

my grandson makes the first acquaintance with sand from the beach

My grandson's first real swim in the ocean. It was taken at Waterford Ct., beach...at that 'golden' time...right about sun set.

My baby enjoying his first family get together/party. Forever loved ❤️

Spending the day at the lake catching frogs and swimming with the grandkids.

Fun in the sun!!

My daughter, Ashley, taken this morning. Today's her last day of school, & we had just picked some flowers from the garden for her to bring in to her teacher.

#cannoncousins

My mom took this photo of my daughter October Rose giggling over my shoulder while on Mount Jefferson in North Carolina. She is my one love. 

First day on the beach

my baby on the mountain enjoying the beautiful flowers in here 

I took this with a Kodak one-time-use camera. It is one of the best pictures we have of her, and shows her silly side, even when swimming. I took this picture last summer in our backyard pool.

I took this photo last summer. The kids had been painting...so to clean them up I pulled out an old tub, Mr Bubble, and the water hose. They had a blast! We can't wait for Summer 2008!

Nothing like nice cold watermelon....and you can tell they are loving it.

It captures the fun of being young and enjoying summer without a care in the world! I took this photo last month of my niece at a place called, Pixie Land.

My daughter with her new kitten Lilly.

I took this picture of my best friends, at their wedding in Paris, Oct. 2003. I like it because it looks very romantic and sweet.

This is a picture of my two kids and two nephews at our local creek. It was a hot summer day and they were thrilled to be in the water. I love this picture because you can see their joy. Pure and simple joy!

This is my 2 year old daughter enjoying her first ice cream cone on a beautiful summer day. Nothing says summer like kids and ice cream!

A absolutely perfect '10' day on Long Island Sound. My 3 year old grandson enjoying the September warm temps at the beach.

This picture was taken at a pivotal point in my life. I was abandoned by someone who I was very much in love with just picture leaving for Vietnam (location of the photo), and the constant feeling of returning to an empty home sunk me to depths I'd never known. This was a month into my holiday, when I eventually began to see things clearly and regain some self-esteem. Being on top of the mountain so far away gave me clarity, and a peace that I welcomed with open arms. Since then, I have been making a steady recovery from my heartbreak. This photo was taken by my 18 year old sister on August 19th 2013.

these boys enjoyed their icecreams on a hot summerday

This little farmer had to take a quick break in the field to enjoy his favorite food and to remind us that laughter is good for the soul.