GLORIOUS!

I don't know about where you live, but our weather here over the weekend was phenomenal! The temps. got up to just above 70 degrees! I fooled myself into believing that Spring is just over the horizon, but I know better than to get my hopes up too high. Last year, in February, we got about 4 incles of snow. So, as the saying goes, "It ain't over 'til it's over!" Nevertheless, I couldn't resist the opporunity to get outside and soak up that warm SUNSHINE! Abby joined me and we decided to take our cameras with us so we could capture some of the pretty sights we saw. Here's a few of the shots I took...

We always have ducks swimming in the lake behind our house. As I stood on the banks, this little beauty came in really close to us.

She paddled away for just a moment,then decided to come back for a quick "Hello".

I glanced up and spotted this mighty blue heron, with wings outstretched, preparing for a landing! I'm still not 100% convinced it wasn't a pterodactyl!

This was Abby's idea...she's becoming a talented photographer and has such a good eye for composing pictures. We enjoy learning together!

We went to a local park yesterday and there were geese EVERYWHERE!

I've always loved the look of sunshine filtering through the trees.

New LIFE was popping up all around us!

Yes, we definitely had a "picture perfect" weekend! It felt like the whole world was rejoicing!



P.S. Just a reminder for you to come back this Wednesday for my GIVEAWAY!!! You won't want to miss it!

Through My Daughter's Eyes

Sorry I've been away for several days. My hubby came home after being gone for a full week, then the girls had a long weekend. So, I decided to spend my time with them, rather than on the computer...it was really NICE!

Well, I think my girls have been bitten by the "photography bug", just like their mom! Brittany, in fact, is now taking her 2nd semester of a photography class at school, which she's enjoying a lot! Abby got a new camera for Christmas because her other one died. So, needless to say, there has been a lot of picture taking going on! I thought I'd share some of the pictures they've taken recently. I always enjoy seeing things from their perspective.

Here's a few that Brittany took for a photography assignment she just completed. Each photograph had to depict some sort of emotion.

This one is of our dachshund, Maddie. The emotion it shows, you might ask? RELAXED...plain and simple!


She snapped this one of Bella trying to figure out how to get a dog treat she placed underneath the treat jar. The emotion here is DETERMINED!


Bella loves being in the limelight, as you can probably tell! Brittany was playing tug-of-war with her in this shot, so the emotion is PLAYFUL! I love that crazed look in her eyes!


Of course, Abby is always ready, willing, and able to be the "model" for Brittany's projects. Here, she's exhibiting EXCITEMENT! Sure wish I had that much energy!


Now, Abby's favorite subject is always Bella. Poor thing...Abby wrapped a scarf around her neck and placed her paws in a pair of heels and snapped her picture. She does look like the diva we all know she is! :)
Abby really loves taking pictures of the sky. I love how she turned her camera and used a different angle for this one.

And here's one showing the silhouette of the trees against the evening sky. I really love the pretty shades of blue she captured.
I think they've both done a very good job with their photography skills. I'm sure the more they practice, the better they'll become. I love seeing life through their eyes!