Earlier this year, I shared the Nella and Maude book I made Nella, based on the adventures she shared with her little doe friend and modeled after her favorite book, Kiki & Coco in Paris. It has since become her favorite book treasure, read and reread at bedtime, and definitely one we’ll save forever. I knew I’d eventually make one for each kid and am currently piecing together Dash & Isaac, a story of a boy and his dinosaur who comes to life one summer.
When it’s done, we’ll save it for Christmas (got an e-mail that yesterday marked the 100 day countdown–WHAT?), but I realized I never shared some of our favorite shots for the book. We took Isaac everywhere we went this summer, and over time I collected enough good shots to create a good story line for his book.
(Cleveland, GA)
(somewhere outside of Louisville, KY)
Herbivores need to eat, like, all the time.
Ferry ride to Mackinac Island…
Isaac pulls some night shifts as an Uber driver for amphibians.
He also volunteers for the prison ministry.
…and makes a mean batch of spiked lemonade.
Tellin’ jokes. Brontosauruses are so funny.
See, there’s a lot of ways I can incorporate this next one into the story. I mean, is Isaac a preacher? Perhaps a B.C. messenger sent to A.D. times in a prehistoric time machine to study religions in the future? Is this a death scene? Does he give his heart to Jesus in a chapel in the woods? So many possibilities.
We’ll stick with the childhood basics–a boy who has a great big imagination and an infinite thirst for adventure. And maybe, just maybe, I’ll throw in a poop reference and make this his favorite book. Either way, I can’t wait to finish it.
For more on these books and how we make them, check out the Nella & Maude post.
And Happy, Happy FRIDAY! Here’s to weekending strong.
This is marvelous! I enjoy your photography so so much 🙂 And such angelic subjects! Now here’s the jerky part of my comment: I think that’s a brachiosaurus, not a brontosaurus, because of the bump on Isaac’s head! My almost 4 year old always has baby alligator or baby brachiosaurus with her too 🙂 Happy writing! And happy weekend! xoxo
These are beautiful, Kelle! You don’t happen to know where I could find an Isaac, do you? My son would love one and I can’t seem to locate the right one on Amazon…
Isaac is from this dinosaur set: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-LSP0786-AMZ-Jumbo-Dinosaurs/dp/B00LD6UICA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474329110&sr=8-1&keywords=learning+resources+dinosaurs
The best dinosaur set I’ve seen. Dash plays with his all the time.
Why was that poor little chipmunk in a trap?
It’s to rehouse them–they can overtake northern properties and steal all the birdseed. My dad drives them several miles down the road to a field and sets them free.
Kelle! I loved all these and esp how dash www feeding Isaac with a fork!
I too was wondering about the chipmunk– that’s awesome how your father takes care of them:) I have a pesky squirrel who dominates my bird feeder!
Tell him to be sure and paint their tells while he has them so he can wave at them as they return home! At least, here in KS that’s our method with the squirrels…….
Ha…I love it!
I saw Nellas’:) One of my daughters got me to get to know you:) Well in a blogland way:)
The photos you have just shared..well.. his book will be priceless too..wish my mom..62 years ago..would have had these tools..ideas etc..she was an artist..I lost her at 19..
I would give anything I think to have memories like these..
You’re a great mom..(my girls are too:) )
Gorgeous pictures, Kelle!!
Please please tell me you have a spare Isaac somewhere…..what if he fell off that kayak?!?!
I was thinking the same thing!!! If he takes it every where he is bound to leave it behind some day or drop it out the car window on the highway or over the ledge on a hike. You must be prepared!!
Absolutely beautiful!
Prison ministry… DYING!!!! 🙂
Long time reader, first time commenter. Your kiddos and your photography are gorgeous, and I know Dash will love his book!
Also wanted to say – and I don’t mean this unkindly – that some of your ex-evangelicalism pokes (ie, dinosaurs asking Jesus into their heart) can come across more hurtfully than you probably intend them.
Definitely didn’t intend it that way, so I’m sorry if that was hurtful. I’d joke the same way if I was a church-going-Bible-loving evangelist though and have several friends who are and joke that way too. And p.s. I love Jesus! I might not believe everything in Christianity about him, but he’s definitely a man to look up to and lived a beautiful life with teachings that I think are so important.
Love this!!!! And the Dinosaur World is located in Cave City, KY, also home of Mammoth Cave National Park. The next time you are through this area on I-65 you need to stop. I live about 20 minutes from the Dinosaur World and this area has so many fun attractions that your kids would love!!
How cute 🙂
I had taken a break from reading blogs, but man! i’ve missed reading yours! You are truly gifted and blessed. Thanks for sharing all that you do!