Yesterday, the children and I went out to lunch with Great Grandpa G.
We met up with him at a place called "The Farm".
And it was pure bliss.

It is an ideal place for me and my kids.
They get to run around in free open space.
And I get to watch in freedom.
And we all get to enjoy the visual delights of a farm atmosphere.

I took quite a few pictures while I was there.
Most of my Grandpa and my kids.
But some were just of my surroundings and what I saw.

When I got home with them, I decided to play around with them and try a few new things with my images.
This is the result.
And some of them, I really, really love.

And I had to throw in this one of Jo-Jo.

She is full of confidence and spirit.
(and some dessert too)!

I hope she always stays that way...

big love.

a first.

Back in March, I assisted my friend with a wedding shoot.
It was SUCH a great experience for me and I was unbelievably thankful for her faith in me!
I finally thought I should share a few of the images I got from that day.
I was kind of clueless...but I did my best!

Here are a few that speak to me.

We took a little prompt that a dear soul sent me through e-mail that encouraged us to take pictures of the world around us on Earth Day.
It was perfect because we had already planned a hike that morning to one of the state parks where we would learn about some of the native plants and animals.
After our hike, the kids and I also visited a little walking garden near our old house...and we got to learn some more about the wildlife around us.
It was actually really therapeutic for me. So much so, that I didn't even notice the 100 degree weather to a point of letting it bother me!
I get captivated when I look at these pictures. Because, there is so much beauty in the desert and the plants are this mysterious combination of severity and subtlety.
I was reminded of the mystical force in the desert...and it was significant for me to realize that when I get bogged down from living in the heat...it is usually the weight of the consumerist layout of the city...and the concrete jungle itself that I have difficulties with.
It isn't the wonder of the desert.

That wonder is so completely evident for me in these photos.

oldies

These were images from way back on St. Paddys day.
I like them...and wanted to share!