Comforts of the Heart

Mom stopped by and Katie took advantage of some loving arms, and she fell fast asleep. Mom's magic touch...we cannot get her to nap :D

I just noticed what katie was wearing. YIKES!! HAHA!!

Pink in the Park

It's been so blah around here lately (or maybe i'm just in a funk) but I haven't wanted to play w/ my camera :( A new pink jacket for katie made me yearn for spring, so I set off w/ her and the camera and took a few shots. Silly girl doesn't look like she's having much fun...but she was. It was really chilly though, brrrrrrrr.

katelynn loves to "rock" in her chair. often she'll drop whatever toy she's playing w/ and run to her room, climb on her chair and tell me "rock? Mama rock?" so we'll rock and read stories. I love this picture of her. I love rocking and reading w/ her too. Today she felt pretty puny and just layed around on my lap, snuggling in. *sigh*

My Girls...My Heart

Katie on the Farm~

Mean Maddie Jean the 'Green' Recess Queen~

If Maddie saw me doing this she would never let me see her do it again! so sshhhh. don't tell on me!!! I caught her putting on some serious make up the other night and she let me in w/ the camera only if I swore not to put it on facebook...well, technically it's not on FB right?? HAHA!! The title is just another poke at her. when she was tiny I used to get her all riled up when reading this one story to her. it was ' Mean Jean the Recess Queen', but i'd insert maddie's name and every time i'd get "MOOOOMMM, STOP THAT!!" But i'd do it anyway cuz that's my job :D

ssshhhhh!!!!

New Year = New Challenge

I'm attempting another challenge this year. Last year was a big flop, but come on...365 photos in a year is pretty hard to keep up w/ and I started to feel my creativity spiral downward. not to mention I actually got tired of it. Life was too busy last year. Not that I mind. I've a wonderful family and a new home ( and boy did we have to work for it!!) Anyway, getting myself sidetracked, I'm taking on a challenge put on by a photographer friend I met via facebook/flicker. it's called "let's Do 52" I think maybe I can handle one photo a week!!! so here is my start.

Week 1 "New beginnings"

I've decided to start the new year off right; I've bottled up JOY and plan to do something no matter how big or small to give or receive joy every day.

Week 2 "Togetherness / Metal"

I chose to photograph my grandmother's perfume. She passed away nearly a year ago, but whenever I smell it, it feels like she is right beside me.