Week 38 - Laughter

If you know my boys, you know that if they are together they are usually laughing...or fighting.  Usually, on a good day, I hear more laughter.  They sure know how to crack each other up!

These are my darling nieces on a camping trip with my Dad and brother.   I love their expressions and am jealous I wasn't there floating down the river with them!  Some of my best memories of childhood were camping trips with my family.  So much fun!

Week 37 - Strong Color

I completely forgot about this week's assignment until Thursday evening.  As I was driving past IKEA's bold yellow and blue building I thought to myself, "Those are some seriously strong colors!" Ding! Our strong color assignment flashed in my mind, so I went home, grabbed Gannon and went back to try some pictures against the bright yellow wall.

My Dad got up close and personal with an Indian Paintbrush.  I love the bright red again the green background.

Week 36 - New

I got to babysit this precious little bundle for a few minutes and my boys and I were smitten. Since the assignment this week is "New", I had to snap a photo. Babies don't get a whole lot newer than this.

Week 35 - Old

This week is something "Old". My mom's wooden shoes. She wore these when I was younger and now they're mine. They may be old, but they've outlasted every other pair of shoes I've ever owned.

My Dad's images are of a leaning barn that looks like it is going to bite the dust at any moment.

Week 34 - Eyes

The eyes are the window to the soul and always seems to be the most captivating part of an image.  I love my boys light blue eyes and had fun trying to capture their soul this week.

Bridger's eyes were blue up until he was 2 years-old and then they changed to hazel.  Who is this masked man?

I took this cutie's picture last year, but his eyes are so striking and immediately came to my mind when thinking about eyes this week.

I took this picture a few months back too, but Sage's eyes came to mind as well.  Isn't she a beauty?

Week 33 - Photographer's Choice

In contrast to Hayden (with his Oscar-worthy dramatics) from last week, this boy is always obliging when I need a face to practice on.  In this picture, I told him to relax for a moment while I changed my settings and then sneaked this shot.

I love so many things about my Dad's image.  T

Week 32 - Green

Green.  My favorite color.  I kept my eyes peeled this past week for anything green that jumped out at me. Like any good boy scout, I was prepared by bringing my camera everywhere...just in case.  As I was driving my son to his orthodontist appointment, I passed an old train station with green doors.  Uuurrrrch.  Perfect!  I sweetly asked my son if he'd be in a few pictures.  THIS was his reaction to my request.  By his dramatic body language and pained expressions, you'd think I asked him to give away his beloved dog or something.  The emotions were REAL, people!

My dad's picture is full of green!  I love the close-up details of the dandelion. Aren't you just itching to blow it?