home for breakfast

the boys are home for 2 days so we celebrated with a pancake breakfast. They thought I was weird for taking photos of the eggs and cakes. Well I guess I am.

A break for me

I'll be posting randomly for awhile because I am training to become an Aesthetician.The definition of which is- "A person who is knowledgeable about the nature and appreciation of beauty" I am hoping I can help people feel good while discovering their own inner beauty. So far so good, the class has been fun and I like the group. A lot of very different personalities. I will definitely post photos, maybe I'll do a photo project for the Fall.

stripey feet

Thought I'd post a picture of these cute little stripey toes.

Farm visit

I always have such a good time when we visit our friends on their sheep farm. They are so lovely and gracious and leave me with such a feeling of pure love.

A Faerie Tale Told

These are the photos I sent to my swap person for the Nectar and Light April Photo Trade. The theme was "A Faerie Tale Told" I couldn't choose just one so I kept clicking. It was such fun!

Love Thursday

I "heart" lilacs!

Absconded!

This weekend Sophie absconded with the camera and produced a few choice shots. All of my wandering around taking photos of anything and everything gave her ideas. I am so happy to see her trying out self portraits and taking walks with an eye towards observing the world in her own way.I have inspired a teenager to get behind the lens, go me! I am really looking forward to summertime with my lovies at home and on the road moving at a slower pace and taking photographs along the way.

trial by error

I am finding that the most fun I am having with this blog is experimenting with photography. I like to record our happenings and projects too, but playing with the camera is really giving me a creative outlet. I am participating in The Photo Trade at Nectar and Light, and I have found it quite gratifying, not to mention the fun I've had with my co-conspirator and models. Muchas Gracias to Jen for the great idea. Whoa, I just learned how to insert these links so I went a little batty there. The point is, I am so much less self conscious about taking shots, planned and spontaneous, and while the results are not always what I intend(see above white space), I am learning so much about myself and how I see the world around me.I also love documenting bits and pieces of our lives. I owe this awakening to the inspiring women over at Shutter Sisters for a daily dose of wisdom and exploration. Their sense of adventure and zest for life with all of it's nuances and complexities, gives me hope. In a short time, I have become more aware of the heartbreaking beauty that surrounds me. For this, I am eternally grateful.

Love Thursday

Show some love! Happy Love Thursday! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Best Shot Monday

Here is my best shot during a whirlwind weekend of Jr. High duct tape dances,
History Day contests, soccer stars and neighborhood kickball matches.

fun with my camera on a Saturday in April

camera happy

Here are a couple of pictures I took on a walk the other day. I am sick as a dog so that's all for now.

Macro

Here are a few close up experiments with some of our first daffodils, I think I need to shoot more think less!

just shoot it!

I took this photo into the sun on a walk with a bunch of kids and a dog. I like it.