Day 5 - Smile

The only way that I could get the mascot to be in this photo was to tell him that his face wouldn't be in it. I had to tell that tiny fib because there is no other smile in the world like that one right there; it was practically made for today's challenge topic.

When the mascot was a baby, his pediatrician told me that he was  "profoundly happy" and now that he is 14, and should be a surly teenager, really, little has changed. He's still quick with a smile or a laugh, and no matter what is going on out in the big, bad world, I know that I can always count on coming home to one of those contagious smiles. 

Day 9 - Front Door

This picture of the Mascot, taken at dawn through the window of our front door, is, for lack of a better term, creepy-sauce.

If you look closely, you can see the reflection of the trees on the boulevard reflected in the glass.

I took this photo when I returned home from an early morning hot yoga class and it really wasn't half as scary a sight in real life. In fact, the kid was rather nice to come home to.

Farewell, grade 8!

We interrupt our June Photo Challenge to bring you a special shout-out to the mascot, who has just completed the eighth grade.

Last night he and his classmates busted a move or two at their grad dinner and dance, held at Scandals Area Night Club. No slow-dancing was reported (as if he'd tell me anyway), but it sounds like they all had a great time (despite the sketchy pasta).

Here's a picture of the boy in all of his graduation finery. Doesn't he look dapper (and so serious)?



Get the look:
Plaid Hat - The Bay ($25)
Plaid Ben Sherman Tie - Winners ($25)
Tone-on_tone Black Vest - Stockhomme ($39)
Teal/White Short-sleeved Shirt - Sears ($6)
Black Pants - Walmart ($12)
Attitude - priceless