Family

It's been a long, full week... with rain, gardening, organizing, learning... after a wonderful father's day last Sunday. I wanted to share a picture of my family... in my parent's yard. It's amazing to think of all the things my dad has taught me through the years. Thanks, dad, for everthing you have done for me!!!

Baptism day!

Two weeks ago we had a very special baptism day! I can hardly believe this wonderful little boy has alreaday turned 8 years old... where has the time gone?

It was wonderful to be together- as many of the family members as could make it- to celebrate this very special day.
What an incredible family. I feel so blessed to be a part of their lives. My niece and nephews are such a joy to me. I really love spending time with them. I'd keep them... but I think their mom and dad might complain.

Father and son. What an amazing day!

Piano recital!

It's hard to believe that it has been 10 and a half years since she was born in to our family! My cute niece had a piano recital this week... and we had the honor of hearing her play a duet. She is very gifted with music- and you can really tell she loves playing. Wow, how time flies! I still remember her first day of preschool... ((sigh))

Great lesson learned today

For my elements of Design class, I am supposed to write a paper about an artist or field of art that is of interest to us. I have always like Ansel Adam's photography, so I decided to research morea bout his life and his work. I have watched a few interviews with him on the internet- and have come to realize I have some things in common with him. I had never considered that before! I love what he said... he simply finds the right subject- then waits 10-15 minutes for the right shot... not for hours.

People have often asked him to explain his photography to them... what he was seeing and feeling in the moment that he took a photograph. His response? "The element of verbalisation, of explaining what's in the picture, what you feel about it, it's very futile, because if it isn't in the picture... what are you talking about? I can never put in to words the feelings of that particular moment." When he talks about one of his pictures he said, "I just happened to see an extraordinary moment."

Isn't that what life is about?

For me, my photography is about seeing a beauty in something that I can share with others. My goal is to share with the world a "perfectly" captured moment that helps someone stop, take a breath, and ponder on the beauty of the earth around them... the beauty that God has created for each of us to enjoy.

I know I feel at peace while I am in nature... and I hope I can share a part of that moment with those who may not have the same opportunities that I have been given.

Good Morning Saturday!!!

Today is a beautiful day! As I sit at my computer and look through the french doors in to the back yard, I feel so peaceful. Along the fence is my honeysuckle vine blooming, grandpa's white roses, as well as purple roses and clematis. My hummingbird feeder has been extremely busy this morning, and it has been a joy to watch my little friends zip in and out of my yard.

I know there is a lot of work to get done- but for me, I am grateful for the small moment to sit and reflect on the beauty just outside my window. I should do this more often!

Quite the week...

It's only Wednesday, and it has been quite the week so far. Sunday I woke up woth an extreme stiff neck, unable to sit up long enough to sit through church... not my idea of fun. I waited anxiously for something to happen Sunday night ~ which didn't. (I understand there are things that are out of our control at times...) I love the thunderstorms- but how can I week my yard and pick the already bright red strawberries? Tuesday I was hoping for a little emotional help at school... and ended up being the one doing the helping. Today at school when I turned in my collage, the response was "This is a good effort, I would like to see you try it again." That's not quite what I was expecting... to say the least! Then I discovered that the project that is due on Friday- I have done wrong. After 10 hours of art work... time to start over. Hmmmmmmmm...

So what do you do? I guess dig in my heels and get to work!!

This is a picture I took earlier this week... and I thought I would share!!