the fiddlehead report...a day in the life of the Rikkers: play

Monday, June 27, 2011

swinging from a tree

Here is Drew swinging from a tree. Free as can be....swinging from a tree!

This is my favorite shot of June. Precisely because Drew is so in the moment. Soooo enjoying the new swing. And so unaware of my camera...and I just got lucky with this great shot.

A happy childhood moment captured! I love it!

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Don't we all just love bubbles? I am pretty sure they make the world go round.

It has taken some getting use to our new schedule with Tessa....nap times more specifically. She is a champion napper, so Little Mr. Jack and I had some alone time this past week on a beautiful day. It was so fun to get the bubble maker going. And how adorable is it that Jack was also wearing his Tigger hat!? That was not my making....just happened and I loved it.

Jack is at such a wonderful age. He is all about exploring, having fun. It is so sweet when he says, "Mama, play with me?". This time I was able to say "Lets go!"

Fiddlehead?

Why fiddlehead?

As I was becoming a mother, I discovered a fiddlehead in my backyard and was fascinated by it. Its natural uncurling form. How as it grows it reveals itself. The way the fiddleheads gather together like a family and grow outward. How the fiddlehead changes ever so quickly and blossoms into a fern before you know it. Just like time passing, before you realize it those fiddleheads are gone. That moment has passed. As I evolved into a mother I discovered my need to nurture the artist within. My love of art and photography grew and soon became a passion for capturing my life with my ever and quickly changing fiddleheads. Like the fiddlehead, we are special, unique and ever changing.

40 Before 40

1. re-establish transcendental mediation practice 2. learn to ride a horse 3. host an open studio show with art friends 4. complete Ethiopia series 5. have a totally unplugged weekend 6. long family weekend at boat house 7. surprise Andy 8. Run 10K race 9. go Latin dancing 10. girls weekend- uninterrupted 11. finish Studio space 12. transfer wedding video to DVD 13. service to the church 14. reach out to those in need with the kids 15. alone time with each child for 24 hours 16. locks of love hair donation 17. host neighborhood party 18. get lean, fit and to goal weight 19. take kids to Disney 20. go on a ski trip 21. N.Y.C. to see a Broadway show 22. visit Washington D.C. with Jud & Drew 23. spa day with the ladies 24. finish baby books 25. complete wooden puzzle and learn to sew a pillow 26. explore a new art medium 27. grow a garden with the kids and eat from it 28. take all the kids on a bike ride 29. make pickles and learn how to can them 30. take a photography class 31. redecorate bedroom 32. have a garage sale 33. take bob the bulldog to training 34. art show in Madison 35. sponsor an ET child 36. make a favorite recipe binder 37. go on a yoga retreat 38. do something outside my comfort zone 39. grow out nails 40. write the children's book with Mom Then celebrate the first 40 years... BIG!

fiddlehead.....every changing, ever growing

Monday, June 27, 2011

swinging from a tree

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Bubble boy

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