Girls Do Rock!

 

We have been so blessed enjoying some the most amazing and gorgeous spring weather this year.  Our winter was very mild and Spring just arrived so early.

 

Recently I took the girls down to the lake to play.  First they wanted to show me some new cheers that had made up.  OK... they were so cute, and lucky for me I just happened to have my camera handy!

 

 

Don’t you just enjoy watching little girls’ play?  I love how they they always hold each other’s hand.

 

 

And  how much they laugh and enjoy each other’s company. 

 

 

Oh to be young and care free again!

 

 

 

But my little girls are growing up so fast I can hardly keep up with them.  My precious Kayla will turn 7 in April.

 

 

And Grace will turn 8 next week!  What happened to the years? It only seemed like yesterday that we got the news we were going to be having our first grandchild.

 

 

I want to capture every step of the way as they are growing up so I won’t forget one single moment I get to spend with them!

 

 

Kayla and Grace are cousins, but at the same time are just like sisters and best friends.

Hoping your Spring is as beautiful as ours has been down here in the South.

 

Back to the Mall!

 

 

 

The kids were off of school this past week  for Mardi Gras.

 

 

So we decided to take a quick get-a-way trip to Hattiesburg, MS to get away from the city and enjoy a time of R&R.  Of course, we eventually ended up at one of my favorite places….

 

 

You guessed it “The Mall”…of course!

 

 

 

We shopped, had a nice lunch, and the girls had so much fun trying on lots of clothes.

 

 

 

And then Grammy pulled out her camera.  Sorry, I couldn’t miss this photo opportunity!

 

 

 

Well, Jordan wasn’t all that eager to pose, but he at least gave me a courtesy glance.

 

 

 

Mom needed some make up, so while she was shopping the girls found a very nice sales lady…

 

 

 

who was more than willing to put a little lip gloss on the girls.  Oh boy, they were in heaven and looking so beautiful!

 

 

 

But as the day was drawing to a close, and Grammy wanted just one more shot, my three little models had about enough photos for one day!

 

 

Pure joy!

 

 

 

 

Yep…this is one happy little boy! 

Shadows

 

This week’s challenge was to capture a shadow. 

 

Here’s my 2 granddaughters cheering me on!

The Lord is your keeper; The Lord is your shade at your right hand.
Psalm 121:5

Last week was the most gorgeous Sunday afternoon, so all my grand's grabbed their bikes and we headed off to the park in our neighborhood to enjoy the day.

 

 

My son and his precious bride hanging out and enjoying the day…

Tee Time!

 

 

 

After raising 5 sons I was anxiously awaiting  granddaughters!

So…to my my great joy, the Lord blessed us with THREE gorgeous little girls.

But then the announcement came, a boy was on the way.

 

 

I just couldn’t wait to see how much fun it would be for my son to have his own son.

 

 

I had no idea how special Cole would be to all of us. And how much fun little boys can be!

 

 

 

He has the cutest personality.  Seems like everything he does brings a smile to our faces.

 

 

 

He just adores his mom…but oh boy, his dad is truly his hero!

 

 

 

When Cole sees his daddy, he ready to pick us a ball and start to play. 

 

 

 

You name the sport…Cole can do it, and does it with all his heart.

 

 

 

Yes…he loves football, soccer, basketball and now even golf. It won’t be long until Popsy will have him out on the course.

 

 

 

He makes us all so proud indeed!

 

 

 

And we all can’t get over how this gift from the Lord has changed our world.  We sure love you Cole Dillon!

I Dreamed A Dream

 

 

 

 

OK ladies…I had the dream of all dreams!  In it I was the owner of all of these beauties.  Can you imagine? Too bad I had to wake up and realize it was just a dream.

 

 

Well…a girl can still dream… right?  But, last weekend one dream did come true for me.   My sweet friend, neighbor and fellow phototog Debra went went me to the  Imaging USA Expo in New Orleans.

 

 

Talk about fun.  We walked around and saw so many amazing booths, all filled with everything a photographer would need.

 

 

 

We also got to see several booths of company’s we knew and have worked with or would love to work with.

 

 

 

Of course I was tempted more then once to make a purchase or two.  Oh they had the cutest camera straps at Adorama!

 

 

One of the last places we visited was Borrowed Lens.  I really love this company.  I’ve rented several lenses from them.  Debra caught this precious expression on my son’s face when he saw how  HUGE the lens on this camera was!  He just could not get over it.  In case you’re wondering, you can buy this lens for $10,000 dollars, or rent it for $250.00 a week.  Not bad if you’re going to the Super Bowl or a safari in Africa! 

 

Well…it’s now time to wake up!

Texture Tuesday

 

 

 

And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel. 

Isaiah 45:3

 

This week Kim gave us a prompt to use for texture Tuesday.   The word was “open”. 

It took a while to think of something, then I remembered this neat little jewelry box on my dresser.

Hoping something extra special will open up for you today!