I've Been A Little Hesitant...

A few months ago I started a photography site so I would have a place to post and share my photos. The only thing is, I didn't really share it with too many people. Well, today,  I've decided to share.  I hope you will enjoy browsing through some of my photographs as I continue to learn how to use my camera.  Yes, I actually am learning how to use the "M" mode on my camera.  Scary yes, but am slowly learning and enjoying the process of being in "manual". Thanks for stopping by again.  I so appreciate you being here.

You can visit my new photography site by clicking here...

http://onephotoatatime.weebly.com/

Here is a photo I took today of my sweet kitten, Nela.  I took this right before the bluejay flew inches past her nose.  She hasn't left my side since and is currently in my lap as I type this.  I think it was a signal (or a dive bomb attempt) for her to give him his space. Well, Mr. Bluejay, she got the message and is still scared of you.  One point for the bird.

You Are Not Alone.

When the stuff overtakes your morning...

When the right sized socks can't be found for the ten pair that don't fit...

 

When you step on the computer charger...

When the laundry baskets of clean clothes need to be folded...

When the trash is overflowing in the bathroom...

When the cat box needs to be emptied and you just keep forgetting...

When the books you want to read keep piling up...

When the warm breeze is perfect, but the windows are dirty...

Remember...

You are not alone in your day.....

Let the Countdown Begin...

It's May 10th.  It is the 130th day of the year. (Don't you love Google?)  

One hundred thirty days have come and gone this year and summer (if the weather ever decides to make up its mind) is going to be here in all its hot glory before we know it.  I'm not a summer girl, never have been, but do enjoy having a lighter schedule and freedom to head to the movies during the day or to the mountains for a hike before the rain hits in the late afternoon.   

Our summers seem so short, but we have 86 days to fill with some soccer camps, hiking, fishing, baseball, scout camp, camping, friends over, bon fires, sleeping in, and a vacation in there somewhere.  By the time we get into the grove of summer, we'll be off and shopping for new school clothes it seems.

This summer I want to slow down and enjoy each day as it comes and be more open to letting things just unfold throughout the day.  This is hard for a type A personality and control freak, mind you, but it is a goal (and so it gutting the boys' bedroom closets and dressers, but I'll keep that a secret for now).

As the countdown to the end of the school year begins, I hope you have plans for some iced tea or strawberry lemonade on the deck or front porch.  I hope you have plans to read your favorite novel again and plans to breathe in the warm air as the sun sets over your favorite spot, because before you know it, it will be time to put up the holiday decorations and shovel the driveway.  (For those of you wondering, you only have 228 shopping days left.)

The Beauty Others See

Why don't we see ourselves as others see us?  Why do we think our eyes are too small or too round?  Why can't we accept ourselves exactly as we are?   We are all beautiful and should believe it from the inside out.

This three minute video by Dove, will make you think.  It will make you remember to say thank you, when someone says you have beautiful hair or a smile that won't stop.   Beautiful from the inside out.

Sometimes, No Always

Sometimes the love for your family is overwhelming

Sometimes it's just perfect

Sometimes, no always

I'm grateful for my family

I love these beings with my every breath