back in black

i didn't expect to take such an extended break, although considering what a PITA my computer is, it's probably a miracle that i didn't say screw it altogether until i get a new machine.

so anyway, i'm back... and wearing black, although also with a black-ish state of mind.  

i thought about breaking this up into separate chronological posts, but i don't feel like it...  so you get a nice effload at once.  

you're welcome.

first up, a few outtakes from my 30 day photo challenge:

baby girl trying to beat the heat at my nephew's soccer tournament:

and i didn't buy the water, so i had no control over it being nestle...

who is this man-child???

my awesome nephew kickin' ass!  LOL
(no soccer players were actually harmed in the making of this photo) 

a visit to the farmer's market, and the playground beside it...

and who knows what's in this stuff, but the boys loved it...

and some gratuitous baby girl photos:

yeah, that's right~  she's STANDING!!!  i can't take it...