Pet Beetle

Every time we go back down to the beach Lorelei finds her pet beetle. She definitely loves a good bug. She found the first one when Miss Hannah started yelping that something was stuck to her finger. Lorelei came to the rescue and carried the little guy everywhere with her. She made him a little home and searched for him each time she came back down to the beach.

Hannah is waiting for her dog Bones to come back with the stick. Both girls really enjoy throwing the stick and watching their dog swim in the lake as well as throwing rocks into the water.

LEM: Green

Run, Run, Run. Hannah loves to test her mommy by climbing onto the boardwalk and running as fast as she can to the other side. She of course laughs hysterically the whole time.

A Sort of Creative Experiment

Quick snaps. I ran around the house just a bit ago and took a few quick snap shots of this and that. I have been experimenting with photography for the last few months with it being my new hobby and all, but I haven't really experimented all that much with different types of editing. I'm exploring my tastes and seeing what sort of creative photographer I am. I hope you like the works I have for you today. 

My Sky watch:

Also linked up with Simplicity: Routine

This shot was actually taken through my girls dirty window and screen. I thought it was moody so I edited in sort of a moody way. It is a routine for myself and the girls to stare out the window in search of boats and birds.

Macro's:

This particular flower is still hanging strong in Lorelei's room from a few weeks back. This was a strong edit I think. The color was definitely distorted into this finished product.

Also linked up with LEM Easter, etc.

Honestly this is no doubt a stretch, but with my oldest getting sick we were stuck on the couch most of the day today. I believe the flowers and their color really says Easter or Spring for that matter.

This photo is more in its original. 

The color of the walls are more of a lavender or light pink in the girls room so I lightened the capture and added a glow for a feminine touch. It's kind of gritty I think.

Information and a Macro

While the kiddos are working on some projects next to me with The Letter Factory DVD playing in the background I'm stealing a moment to share something quick with you. I took this shot about ten minutes ago. Xbox is not my favorite thing by any means, but using it to view netflix and search for old movies and great cartoons for the kids is one of my favorite things. Recently watched: Scooby Doo: Camp Scare. 

I also have a little information for you today. I have a new idea called "You're Invited" because it's just that. It's a link up party for link up parties. The idea is having the linky open all week and letting hosts link up the day they post their party. Be sure to check out the bonuses and goals for linking up. Let me know if you're interested. I have yet to start it.

Also, Theme Thursday this week is Transportation. Theme Thursdays link up starts on Wednesday night at 10:00 and ends on Tuesday night at 11:59pm. Next weeks theme on 4/28 will be shadow. Jennifer and I have decided on themes all the way through June so be sure to check that out and prepare early.

Happy Friday!

Macro Berry

I have been working more often on using my manual setting on my Canon Rebel T1I. You may or may not already know that I've only had it for a couple of months so it's still fairly new to me. I'm enjoying really making the shot my own. One thing that I have learned is that using manual is not easy in a house with odd light while chasing children. I have to change my settings to often! Yikes. So I decided to try something new and capture a shot of a bowl of delicious berries. I have to say that I liked the idea (so did the girls who were sneaking in and trying to eat my prop.)

I'll be honest and tell you that my "macro" which was intended for this post of one single berry just didn't come out right. I liked the reflection in the bowl too much I suppose. It was a delightful addition. I hope you liked my captures today!

Please make sure to take a look at Theme Thursday's A Touch of Spring. Happy Friday!

The Wonderful Outdoors

Spring. Still a little wet. Still a little frozen on this fine Spring day we went out to play. The sun was even shining.

Our boots were getting muddy.

The ice mountains were worth climbing.

..and on our way back up we even stole a view of something beautiful.

Go out and play! The air was so nice and the kids came in for a warm bath, pajamas and a cartoon before bed. Within no time they were fast asleep. Happy Friday!

Don't forget Theme Thursday! Do you like tea? Well, what I mean to say do you drink tea? No...check out Theme Thursday. You'll never know if it's your cup of tea unless you take a look!

Cold and Windy Day at the Park + Paper Mama Green + LEM

Playing at the park, Hannah took a moment to focus in on something curious. I'm not sure what it was. It may have been her sister playing on the other end of the field or her ball roll away, but her focus sure is adorable. I hope you like it too!

I have linked this photo up for The Paper Mama's Photo Challenge: Green 

(the green is a bit of a stretch since the grass isn't so, but there is green in her coat!) 

and

Live Every Moment: Anything

You can see a diptych of Miss Hannah playing with her Dad on Theme Thursday added in to celebrate St. Patrick's day for Green from the same collection. The Theme for Thursday was Jump. Thank you to all of those who have already entered. If you haven't linked up and would like to the linky is still open.