2015: 365- Week 4

Day 22/365: 

A steaming cup of flavored coffee on a chilly winter day makes me so thankful for God’s wonderful blessings in my life.

 

 

Day 23/365:

  I found you reading an art book on my bed.  It’s a book you have look at so many times and yet you still get enjoyment from it. I couldn’t help but, grab my camera and snap this moment in time. The lighting and you were absolutely heart stealing.

 

 

Day 24/365:

You turned sixteen today and I love you to the moon and back! Each year has been so wonderful and precious!  (Photo taken by Lauren, my budding photography pal.)

 

 

Day 25/365:

  You are eighteen and heading off to college in the fall.  I have to, have to, have to remember these curls.

 

 

Day 26/365:

Tea parties aren’t just for the humans around here.  Whenever Lauren sets us up a tea party she must make sure to adds a cup for Lily and Sneakers.

 

 

Day 27/365:

  Leftover oranges from lunch sat on the table today.  As I walked past I noticed how beautiful they looked in the sunshine.  Sparkly oranges caught my eye and stopped my whirling mind, so that I could give thanks to our Creator!

 

Day 28/365:

  Lauren reminds me so much of myself at that age.  She is a sweet little momma already.  She rocks the baby with one hand and snuggles the cat with the other.

 

 

 

Project 365/ Week 3

 

day 15/365

It isn’t very often that I get in front of the camera, but the thought stuck me the other day that I needed to capture some moments of Lauren and I snuggling. I don’t want to forget how much we adore wrapping our arms around each other.

 

 

day 16/375

I love the colors in this photo, but even more I love that it reminds me of the running commentary you have while you play with your dolls.  I love hearing your little voice as you imagine various scenarios for your dolls.

 

 

day 17/365

There are things about this photo that aren’t technically perfect…. BUT  I love it.  I love this look because it is SO you!

 

 

day 18/365

JOY!  That’s what you bring me and a whole bunch of laughter!

 

 

day 19/365

Snow sparkles!

 

 

day 20/365

Free Lensing and capturing just a little slice of all the reading that takes place in our home.

 

 

day 21/365

Because every kitten should have a plastic shoebox for a bed…. right?

2015: 365- Week Two

My week in photos…

 

8 | 365

This boy grabs my heart with his eyes.  Such beauty!

 

9 | 365

Nail painting is a weekly activity… sometimes even bi-weekly!

 

10 | 365

Morning snuggles from Bob.

 

11 | 365

Lord of the Rings LIVES!  Battles take place on a regular basis, where good always wins!

 

12 | 365

A new technique that I’m trying called free lensing.

 

13 | 365

No words…. just sighs as my heart gets stolen a whole bunch more.

 

 

14 | 365

Bird watching!

A Week in Photos~ Week 1

 

I’ve been looking for light these past few days.  It’s been bleak and overcast, freezing cold to be exact.  Often in the single digits with below zero wind chills, but inside the light is opening my eyes to beautiful moments.

 

1/365- While I was cooking dinner you came to read to me.  I love how the light from the window lit up your beautiful hair and the light reflecting off the book lit up your face.  Never mind that your hair was dangling into the soapy dish water behind you…. to me its perfect!

 

2/365- Polly Pockets…. nuf said.

 

3/365- Your eyes have stolen my heart.

 

4/365- Love the little Tufted Titmice that come to our feeders.

 

5/365- Morning snuggles with Bob are a must…. at least for Bob.  They rest of us tend to hide our heads to avoid the inevitable head butts.

 

6/365- Sunshine streaming through the sliding glass doors is an invite to just lay down and soak it in.

 

7/365- A pop of color on a wintry day.

Take Flight

Free Lensing Candy Canes

Curtain Twirling~ 11/365

 

 

 

 

I sat watching you play Polly Pockets as the northern light softly illuminated the spot where you were sitting.  I couldn’t resist.  I had to ask you to make my vision come alive.  “Lauren, will you twirl up in the curtains?”  

You were a bit reluctant to indulge me, but you are so sweet when it comes to helping me out.   I’m sure it’s the artsy side of you that can’t resist making something beautiful and heart rendering.  I took several shots, that just didn’t work you twirled so much that you where enveloped in a cocoon of lace.  I unwound you and had you peak out at me. 

You tired of my game pretty quickly (even if it did involve twirling in the curtains which you are usually discouraged from doing).

But, I got this!

And it makes my heart leap.

You, make my heart leap!