I just finished reading Percy Jackson and the Olympians – The Lightning Thief after seeing my kids devour the book. I didn’t see the movie in theaters (though now I wish I had) because I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I just didn’t thoroughly enjoy sharing it with my 9 year old son, who decided that…
Trapped? – Give Me Your Best Shot
Today I had a different sort of picture to share. Since this week has been Spring Break for me and my kids, we’ve had a lot of adventurous outings. Yesterday, my friend, Safire, and I and our 8 kids (combined) plus her dog drove up to Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia. It’s one of our favorite…
Even Worms Look Better With Bokeh – GMYBS
I mentioned a while ago that I got a new Canon 50mm f/1.8 metal mount lens, like this one, here: As much as I didn’t love my first 50mm lens (I believe I had a lemon), I adore this lens. They don’t make these anymore, and I don’t know why. The metal mount is glorious….
SOOC – Give Me Your Best Shot PSF
SOOC= Straight Out Of Camera This week, I caught a shot that I fell in love with immediately. And after wards I did something that I rarely ever do. I didn’t do ANYTHING. No editing. No cropping. No color or exposure adjustment. What you see is what you get. And I love it. Yes, I’m…
I Can Feel It In The Air! GMYBSPSF
What is IT? Spring, of course! After being cooped up in our house for MONTHS, we’ve finally had some warmer temperatures. The snow if melting and we’re heading outside. The kids were ecstatic about riding their bikes to the park. Can you tell on their faces? I just love that you can see the last…
Punk Toddler – Give Me Your Best Shot
Many of this week’s favorite shots were taken during my recent trip to New York City. Especially the gorgeous Goldfish centerpieces. Love them! Since I’ve been home, I’ve been as busy as usual, but I did take some time out today to hang out at the Parent Resource Center with my friend Safire and her…
Thoughtful Boy, Silly Boy – GMYBS
I don’t have much to say about my favorite pictures of my favorite boys this week. I enjoyed using my new/replacement 50mm lens, and caught AJ watching for the big kids to come home from school, as well as Twizzler blowing up a big yellow balloon. It’s been a busy week. The best part of…
Mommy Play Date (PSF-GMYBS)
Today I am combining my weekly Give Me Your Best Shot with Cecily’s Photostory Friday. In my opinion, it’s a perfect combination. Plus, I really, really like Cecily. She’s one of my favorite computer friends. So….speaking of friends….Moms are allowed to have play dates, right? My favorite toy is my camera….and today my friend came…
Thawing…Give Me Your Best Shot
Drip. Drip. Drip. We’re thawing. Slowly. My van is still stuck behind an ever-growing pile of snow. I think the pile is now as high as the van. I am not moving it myself, no matter how badly I want to leave the house. Now it’s your turn. What did you do this week? For…
Give Me Your Best Shot – PRC
This week, AJ and I picked up our friend, Butterfly, and headed to the Resource Center. The following is my favorite picture from our day there. Butterfly painted a very colorful picture of herself. ….while AJ spent the majority of his time at his favorite table (the play dough). I am glad that we got…