Everyone loves Christmas Pictures

I can hardly believe how fast little ones grow. Kate and Will have certainly changed since last year.....

Somebody got some new glasses.

Mr. J has been wanting glasses for two years. He finally got the school nurse to do a vision screening to convince me he needed them. I have to admit... he does look darling in them. Today was his turn for his own portrait session. He lasted about 30 min. I knew I already had some good shots... so we turned the car toward the house. He is the boy... and we love him.

Just for fun....

This weekend I needed a little camera time. My poor girls... I drag them everywhere and tell them to smile. I tell them it is their own fault... They are just too pretty.

My camera, my love

I have had the opportunity to use my camera a lot lately. It seems I am grabbing it as I go out the door more often these days. It is so gratifying to look through the viewfinder and see an image that makes me catch my breath. A moment in time that I can keep with me just a while longer. I thought I might share a few of those moments.

My camera, my love.

Maybe a little too ambitious

Well, after feeling crummy for so long.... I decided this Saturday it would be great to have a family outing that consisted of something other than a trip to Walmart or to eat. I saw this video on the Star-Telegram's website of new trails opened up at Eagle Mountain Lake Park. I thought it might be a great adventure. The kids seem to enjoy hiking and exploring when they go to camp, so why not.... I thought the chance to take my camera along might prove to be a creative opportunity as we explored the area around the lake. So after looking like the day was going to be a wash, we got a late start, but nevertheless.... we did make the trip. This is a long post... but I couldn't pick just a few favorites....

always fascinated by windmills.

The colors found in nature are often so vibrant. this rock has the perfect shade of green moss.

The view was fantastic.... the energy it took to get to this point... well, let me say we were all wiped out and ready to quit.

This was one of those moments like you see in the movies... where the trail opens up into a clearing of sorts and it is breath taking.... I loved the way the trees all curved as the domed ceiling of a special room deep in the woods. I did lay down on the trail to get the perspective I wanted.... I think the two guys that passed us thought I was hurt....

As fall begins to lightly dust the leaves with color, I am blown away by how beautiful the leaves are... each leaf has its own pattern and beauty.

I was captivated by the pattern of the lichen growing on the side of this tree. It reminded me of light and delicate frosted flakes.

The grasses were hypnotic as they swayed in the gentle breeze.

And try as I may...... I always end up photographing my children. They are always my favorite subject.

A nice man offered to take our family photo, he actually did a good job... although he acted like he had never used a camera before.

The signs as we entered the park illustrated the animals that we would likely see on our hike.... but this little man.... never was quiet long enough to see anything. He scared everything away.

My favorite of Pay.....

My favorite of Madi. My girls love the old trucks.... Thank you Twilight...

Hands down.... great day with the camera!