exploring atlanta // acworth beach at cauble park

we woke yesterday morning with an urge to explore. the thought that summer might pass us by, and we had yet to spend a single day at a beach, has been weighing on my mind. a quick google search of "lakes near atlanta" would turn up this gem of a location. it's about 40 minutes outside of atlanta, and the perfect spot to spend a morning swimming and relaxing in the sand. there's also an incredible playground, and we even had the beach completely to ourselves for a short while. my itch has been scratched... for now.

the 52 project // 31

"A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2014."

penny: our friends mom sent you this purple tutu dress recently, and though it took you a couple days to convince you to try it on (backwards) once you did... well, i think the pictures speak for themselves.

linking up with jodi.

and here are a few extras since her expressions kill me...

the 52 project // 30

"A portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2014."

penny: we broke out the tripod this week and i was teaching you how to take pictures all by yourself. you loved pushing the button and then running in front of the camera to strike a pose before the 10 second timer went off. you then asked for a picture of you and i together. you have no idea how that made my mama heart happy. i'll take a picture with you any time, my sweet buggie.

linking up with jodi.

yet another first...

this morning penny asked me to paint her toe nails, which we've certainly done before, but then she also asked to do it herself.  naturally i grabbed my camera and let her have at it...

Mt. Rainier, WA

when you're in seattle, and have one day to explore, a road trip to mt. rainier is a pretty darn good option. also, be sure to choose your most logical footwear for hiking in snow.