Love Thursday: Love, our way

 When it comes to our daughter Alex, my husband Marcus is much better than I am at entertaining: he will play with Alex for, literally, hours. Weekends are filled with them riding bikes, shooting baskets, swimming in my parents' pool, whatever. If it involves play, Marcus is generally the parent on call -- I'm often inside on my computer, or reading a book, or generally keeping to myself. Marcus, while unfailingly attentive, is also The Fun One.

But when it's time to talk, I'm on duty. Every morning when Alex gets up and every night before she goes to bed, we snuggle and talk. Every afternoon that I pick her up after school, we spend some time discussing current events. Sometimes we talk about light subjects, like what happened during her school day, or why it's tough to decide which is better, ballet or gymnastics, or whether popcorn is tastier than cheesy toast. But sometimes we talk about deeper subjects, like what happens when you die, or why parents will do anything and everything to protect their kids, or why the most important thing is to be kind to yourself and kind to other people.

 I guess we just love her each in our own special way. 

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Happy Love Thursday, everyone.  Please leave your links of images of love in the comments section below, and  be sure to check out the beautiful shots by Belle & Bear and {Kate C.} left in our Flickr pool for inspiration.

And may you find your own special way to love someone today. 

Comments

[natala]

abstract love for this Love Thursday:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/atheart/2632348527/

HLT to all!

[Lyn]

It's not the best shot. And I'm not even sure why I'm so obsessed with it -- but I think it's the love I see there. Little girls walking with their Daddy. So certain he's there that night, which can be so frightening, isn't.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11439752@N04/2586024010/

[xtina]

Lovely post! :)

Happy Love Thursday everyone!

http://luckynumbreight.blogspot.com/2008/07/love-thursday.html

[nikkipolani]

I love the smile in Alex's eyes.

Here's my love thursday post:
http://nikkipolani.wordpress.com/2008/07/02/love-thursday-blue/

[Cocoa]

Look at the love she has for her daddy! You can see it in her eyes.

My different take on Love Thursday this week is here:
http://chocolateonmycranium.blogspot.com/2008/07/flag-chimes.html

[camerashymomma]

what great balance you both provide for alex. it's the best of both worlds, and it's true love no matter how you slice it.

happy love thursday, here's my heart and my son's passion:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/camerashymomma/2632527073/

[Jennifer]

Wishing everyone love and peace. Especially this Thursday!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/veridianblue/2603443208/

[laura - dolcepics]

Such a sweet sweet photo! You can see how much Alex adores her Daddy!

What's cuter than two babies sweet on each other?

http://www.dolcepics.com/dailypic/sweet-on-you/

Makes me melt!

[Lina i Fokus]

have a nice love thursday!

http://i-fokus.se/fotoblogg/2008/07/love-thursday-brollop/

[Marcie]

Once you find it..you'll wonder why you didn't see it in the first place. Happy Love Thursday!

http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=444

[Stephanie]

As I was walking in the yard the other day, I noticed how all the the leaves on our tree look like a heart. Almost as if the tree is showing it's love for us, as much as we love it - for the shade on the front lawn, for the color it adds in the fall, for the sweet little chirp of the birds that call it home. Yes, these leaves remind me of hearts, and that love really is all around us.

http://raesrambles.wordpress.com/2008/07/03/love-thursday/

[Mycrazylife]

Hi, I'm new here. I have been lurking for awhile and finally decided I would join in. Here's my take on love this week....

Gestures of love between siblings don't always happen as often as I'd like them to, but sometimes it shows up when you least expect it.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2154/2543953204_4a0eda5c15.jpg?v=0

[angie]

Alex looks like she's about to pounce on her daddy. Priceless. Mine's up: http://graymattersonline.net/2008/07/03/love-thursday-34/
this washed out picture reminds me of some my father took when I was growing up.

[amanda]

Last week at the beach.. the two people I love more than anything:

http://amanda.smugmug.com/gallery/5296510_Pc25n/1/323116364_BRoUc/Large

[Lawyer Mama]

Happy Love Thursday!

http://flickr.com/photos/lawyermama/2632991449/

[Lysrian]

I have a couple of Love Thursday shots for you today. I spent a special day last weekend with my friend Heather at the Lansing Pride parade. Do you have one of those friends that you can go weeks or months without seeing and when you get together it’s like nothing has changed? Well, that is my friend heather…

Here she is with her partner/wife, and they make a great pair!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lysrian/2631651844/

Not sure which of these I like better…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lysrian/2623932417/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lysrian/2624747238/



And here is an anonymous shot during the mass joining on the steps of the capitol building. These two were a very sweet couple and very much in love.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lysrian/2625156590/


Happy Love Thursday!

[Emily]

Happy Love Thursday.
This photo is two little flowers that I found last night while trying out my new lens. They look as if they are hugging or holding one another.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/i_love_photography/2633005535/

http://emilymphotography.wordpress.com/

[kristin]

yesterday was such a fulfilling day of shooting. i feel quite full this love thursday. happy LT and happy shooting to all!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/2632203131/

[Kathleen]

This shot of love was taken right after an ENTIRE box of stickers was gleefully tossed all over our kitchen. Oh, much love was needed to keep my patience after that one...He didn't even know the heart was stuck on his forehead!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ko2008/2579861117/

[cotterpin]

A 4th of July themed picture for today's Love Thursday...

http://cotterpinhouse.wordpress.com/2008/07/03/land-that-i-love/

[Kattis]

Happy LT!

http://www.tjornebrant.se/dagar/2008/07/03/love-thursday-10/

[Charlotte]

What a lovely shot, and my family has the same dynamic. He is the fun crazy get-away-with-things one and I am the everything-else. My Love Thursday is Picture 11 at http://mothernaturesphotography.blogspot.com.

[Staci]

what a great portrait!

mine is a snapshot really... but i love our dog's expression here in response to our son's love!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/stacidaddona/2634021058/

[AscenderRisesAbove]

A very sweet photo; first you see his eyes and then are drawn across the photo to hers - filled with admiration and love.
http://ascenderrisesabove.com/wordpress/?p=3850

[Janine]

Not the greatest photo but the <3 is pretty obvious.

http://flickr.com/photos/25744047@N03/2634053264/

[Christie]

Sisterly love:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/my3peas/2623574962/

[ELK]

I feel the love on this site ...thanks Shutter Sisters!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammymom/2633244669/in/set-72157605954364196/

[Paige]

That's great Karen. Being able to talk openly with your kids is sooo important.

Here's my Love Thursday. I finally found a heart!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sparkphoto/2634121482/

[sperlygirl]

this is for all the love this little one brings into my everyday...
http://sperlygirl.typepad.com/sperlygirl/2008/07/this-little-light-of-mine.html
happy love thursday!

[Mishelle Lane - Secret Agent Mama]

How beautiful love is!

http://mishellelanephotography.wordpress.com/2008/07/03/love-thursday-5/

[Ursula]

In our house, I'm the tough guy and dad is the big softie...though mom gets the lions share of kisses and dad gets this...http://fabulousflyingzamoras.blogspot.com/2008/07/cowboy-waits.html

[Sheri]

happy day!

here are my loves for today:
http://todayispretty.wordpress.com/2008/07/03/heart-ears/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/storygoil/2628377777/in/photostream/

[Sarah - Ji]

Alex is blessed to have such loving parents who are both fun and deep. Happy Love Thursday, everyone!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sierraromeo/2634328896/

[Jackie]

Here is my contribution:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaclyndenise33/2633587779/

[Conchi]

Happy Love Thursday!!! I love the love of the parents!! And this is like I see

http://miterrazaalmundo.blogspot.com/2008/07/love-thursday-padres.html

[mika]

balance is so important... thank you for sharing...

here's a photo from when my cousin's little one jason visited... great-grandma always has a hard time saying goodbye...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/msquid/2634515548/

[Liz]

Here's how we do love, in the city:

http://www.thisfullhouse.com/this_full_house/2008/07/love-means-neve.html

[Michelle]

A few weeks ago, my boyfriend brought his son, Owen, down for a visit. Owen is enchanting - big open heart full of love. I can't wait until I get to spend time with him again. Something about his lovely little face reminds me of a heart.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/26029966@N02/2634600932/

[~ Kristina ~]

We were blessed with a new goddaughter last weekend and love her like family; here is a small bit from that:

http://meadowlarkdays.blogspot.com/

Happy LT, everyone!

[carrie]

Of course my mind went directly to my youngest for this theme. He's still cuddly and I love taking pictures of us together. I never did this with the other three and now I wish I had!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/carrielouise/2268158962/in/set-72157604503002481/

[Keri]

My husband and daughter are head over heals in love with each other. and I love it!

[Keri]

http://flickr.com/photos/27133471@N08/2571182292/
to go with previous post

[Daisy Sharrock]

Love with my daughter:
http://www.sharrock.net/2008/02/valentine.html

[Photo Lori]

First post here. I love your site!

http://photographerlori.my-expressions.com/archives/810_1463848145/299343

:)

[emma hughes]

http://ramblingsofahousewife.wordpress.com/2008/07/03/love-thursday-no5-2/

Mine's up!

[beth]

i just posted my first photo for love thursday. this is an awesome idea. can't wait to keep playing. thanks for the inspiration!
http://bethjohnson5.blogspot.com

[Kim M]

Kay, I am totally panicking. I fell in love with beebee mod's photos a few weeks back and suddenly she has disappeared from flickr. Anyone know where I can find her?

[Karate]

I spent the weekend in Colorado with my nephew and my parents...

The love between my dad and my nephew is something that never ceases to amaze me...This weekend, my dad decided to teach him how to fish :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/karate/2627715235/

[Shannon]

Happy Love Thursday Everyone!
http://flickr.com/photos/soulsparklespirit/2635642128/

[e.darcy]

A little quirk, I just realised that I am doing it right now, as I type...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/edarcy/2635402952/

<3 Thursday