As Nataley demonstrates here, we just don't know how to dress most of the time here in Ohio.

We went swimming at an indoor water park on Tuesday. We went outside, with our swimsuits, to Lake Erie and were quite comfortable, not at all chilled. The next morning we woke up and it was only 41 degrees out!

Today it got to 50 degrees. Tommorrow is suppose to be 75!

Tuesday will be mid 70s and sunny. Wednesday we may have snow!

I'm officially taking the photo bug to the next level and am portfolio building! I'm giving myself tli the end of July to see if this is something I'd like to persue professionally and to test the waters with 'real' clients. I'm offering free sittings and 25% off prints for a limited time - so if you're in the area and want your chance at a Jodi Hattery print of your little one, book now before I get swamped :)

Don't worry PNC fans - I'm not giving up my day job. Pettiskirts, tutus and costumes will still be available and won't be dissapearing anytime in the near future. Just branching out a bit.

Chris is off again on another trip. This one is sort of a 'lets practice blowing things up' precurser to his return to Iraq this summer.

To the boys, their father is a living, breathing member of the Rescue Heroes (for those not in the know, these are action figures) Christopher especially thinks daddy can do anything.

A few nights ago Christopher watched daddy packing. Chris came across his autographed photo of Buzz Aldrin from the moon landing and showed it to Christopher. ''Is that you?'' asked Christopher. Gosh, daddy really can do anything! He was even the second man to step foot on the moon!? When Chris told him no, it wasn't him, Christophers follow up question was, ''Is it a friend of yours from work?''

I suppose to a 5 year old an f-16 might not only 'keep the bombers away' but can also fly you to the moon!