Wide Open Spaces

I love wide open fields! When the sun is stretching across field it is so pretty!

Funnel Cakes!

When you go to the fair funnel cakes are a staple! You cant be there and not have one!

Fluvanna Fun Days!

We took the kids over to the little county fair. There is only a few rides and games but it was nice to get out and let the kids be kids and not have to worry much about them! They had a great time!

July 4th burgers and dogs!!

When I think about July 4th I think about grill outs, family, swimming, and freedom to love and enjoy! July 4th is all about freedom. Freedom to worship, speak, and listen. Our men and women of the military have fought for our freedom and for that I am grateful. Jesus shed His blood for our eternal freedom and for that I am most humbly grateful!

Baby...its FireWorks!!!

So, I attempted to take photos of our wonderful fireworks display here at the lake this year! I feel pretty good about the results!

My Red, White, and Blue girls!! Happy 4th of July!!!

We are so enjoying this fourth of July weekend! I hope everyone has a safe and happy fourth!! Also, I am reminding my children that we are remembering all the people that have fought for our freedom and what it means to be an American. Also, not to forget during this festive time that Jesus paid the ultimate blood sacrifice for OUR freedom!!

Lake Monticello's Got Talent Show!

Hannah and her friends entered the talent show and were sooo cute!! Hannah danced and Rachel and Michelle sang "This is the stuff" by Francesca Batistelli! They practiced so hard and really did a fantastic job performing!! Go Girls!!!

On Phone...Got Kids?

Its quiet...kids are occupied...maybe I can get a phone call in...WAIT...on phone....got kids! LOL...ever notice that whenever you are on the phone your kids magically appear and "need" you....mine are notorious for this! Gotta love being a mommy! :)

A girl and her dog!

I just loved this shoot! Here is one of my favorites!

Gods little gifts!

Have you ever noticed that beauty can be hidden in the smallest places! I found these flowers to not only bring a smile to my face but also to remind me of Gods little gifts all around us and how much he loves us!

OverGrown...

I love finding places that are all around us but always over looked. This was one of those places. It is around the corner where some apartments are and this plot of land as never developed so it sits vacant and over grown...which I love!

Boys and Baseball

My son just loves baseball! He has since he was just a little guy. He plays spring, summer, and fall, and even when it is raining! He watches, plays, practices, and dreams baseball.

Red, White, and Bold

I am passionate about America and what we stand for! I know that many disagree but my blood will always run red, white, and blue! I believe that God has greater powers than our own and I am grateful for that! I am so thankful for our service men and women who fight for me and my families freedom daily!

Peaceful Morning at Lake Monticello

I love where we live! The lake is so peaceful and serene. It is so beautiful no matter the time of year. The kids love swimming and fishing and I love just chillaxing!

Father's Day

Fathers day was so wonderful! We went to church then lunch at Red Lobster which my hubby LOVES...but we do not get to frequent very often...so this was his treat! I am so blessed to have him in my life!
My daddy passed 8 years ago this month...he is missed so much...so...happy fathers day daddy!!!

Back...Again....

So, I knew that keeping up this challenge was going to be...well...a challenge! Between my classes, baseball, girl scouts, and now summer...my challenge has sort of fallen way side. :( So...my new goal for the last six months is to at least upload once a week. Maybe that is more realistic for me...lol...I hope! So...here is my new "first" upload.

I took this image during a photo session with this sweet little girl last week while and just had to share it! I processed it with a great action from FloraBella..which I absolutely love!

Just a look...of....Surprise!!!

There is nothing cuter than the expressions of babies. They are genuine and are always unexpected! This one I captured of baby Emma in a true state of surprise and wonderment!
 This photo is for the Paper Mama photo challenge! This is the first photo challenge I have entered and thought it would be fun and another great way to challenge myself, learn new techniques, and meet new people!

All BOWED Over......

I thought I would take a photo of a book from a different perspective....

At the park...

I took this photo of my daughter at the park against a tree. She is so passionate and full of life and her personality really reflects that. I love capturing her personality in her photos....her eyes tell such a story!

Got Milk?

I was grocery shopping today and the store had all these chocolate milks in a case! Of course my kids are like we want...we want...LOL...I swear...these stores do this on purpose!

Everyday...

A good friend of mine gave me this adorable plaque for my birthday. I have it hanging right near my front door so all who come in can enjoy!

Noooooo.....Jumping...On...The....Bed...

So, I am back and with a fresh start! I hope to come up with some creative photo ideas! My finger is still a bit stiff but much much better over all! I never knew a finger (especially the trigger finger) could cause so much grief! LOL...So...I had the girls jump up and down on my bed...they enjoyed themselves!

Broken Finger

Sorry I have not posted in a little while....Due to my broken finger I am not able to take pictures....its a sad day :( Hope to be up and at em in a week or so....

In The Corner Pocket...

Hannah has a loft bed and in the far corner she keeps her little litter of stuffies to watch over her while she sleeps. :)

Its A Barbie World!

Hannah loves her barbies! She plays with them pretty much everyday. It really brings back memories from when I was a little girl....it is fun sitting on the floor playing with her from time to time!

School...School...School is Cool....

Hannah hard at work on her favorite subject! She really enjoys working with numbers....just the opposite of her momma....lol

A Soft Silhoutte....

Nate was standing with me on the front porch and I caught his silhouette from the porch light.

The Lost Art of SideWalk Chalk!!

My daughter loves creating with sidewalk chalk! However, our driveway here is gravel so she has had this big bucket of chalk for quite some time. I figured she could "decorate" our walkway stones! They looked really cool when the girls were done!

The Moon and the Yew Tree....

I love the poetry of Sylvia Plath. Here is one of her pieces with a photo of the full moon off my front porch. :)

  he Moon and the Yew tree

"This is the light of the mind, cold and planetary.
The trees of the mind are black. The light is blue.
The grasses unload their griefs at my feet as if I were God,
Prickling my ankles and murmuring of their humility.
Fumy spiritious mists inhabit this place
Separated from my house by a row of headstones.
I simply cannot see where there is to get to.

The moon is no door. It is a face in its own right,
White as a knuckle and terribly upset.
It drags the sea after it like a dark crime; it is quiet
With the O-gape of complete despair. I live here.
Twice on Sunday, the bells startle the sky -
Eight great tongues affirming the Resurrection.
At the end, they soberly bong out their names.

The yew tree points up. It has a Gothic shape.
The eyes lift after it and find the moon.
The moon is my mother. She is not sweet like Mary.
Her blue garments unloose small bats and owls.
How I would like to believe in tenderness -
The face of the effigy, gentled by candles,
Bending, on me in particular, its mild eyes.

I have fallen a long way. Clouds are flowering
Blue and mystical over the face of the stars.
Inside the church, the saints will be all blue,
Floating on their delicate feet over cold pews,
Their hands and faces stiff with holiness.
The moon sees nothing of this. She is bald and wild.
And the message of the yew tree is blackness - blackness and silence."

-- Sylvia Plath --

Reflections...

My kitty was laying on our coffee table and her face was reflected in the glass..:) I thought it looked pretty cool! Hannah was laying under the table making her go nutty!!! It was really funny!

A Tulip Blooms.....

My tulips are beginning to bloom that my hubby got me for valentines day!

Preparing for Spring...

Today...after school...we went out and did some yard work...taking advantage of the beautiful weather! All 3 kids worked so well together and really did a great job!