I keep trying

I keep trying to take all different kinds of pictures. Carly had a slumber party and this one was one of the best pictures of the night. I keep trying to learn more about photo shop and how to make pictures lovely. I keep trying to potty train Jaden. I keep trying to not loose my temper at the littlest things. I keep trying to not eat sugar. I keep trying to pay more attention to my husband. I keep trying to be the person that I want to be. I keep trying to not laugh outloud when Carson tells me that Jesus does not live because he has looked for him in church and he can't find him. I keep trying to tell Soren that he does not have to play the WII every minute of the day. (Even though I have decided that it is good exercise because he comes up stairs sweating because he has been boxing long and hard)

So everyday I am going to keep trying to do what I enjoy so that my family enjoys me more.

I am still working on textures and today on flickr I found a photographer who was willing to share her textures with the rest of us. The texture is how the picture is shaded green for those of you who don't know what I a talking about.

Days like these

So today my friends Barb and Katrina went with me on a day trip into Chicago. We ate, laughed and took a lot of pictures. I have recently purchased a new lens which make pictures look even better. So I had them posing alot. There are none of me because I have many wonderful qualities but being photogenic is not one of them. I also like to take the picture. About 1/3 of the pictures turned out because I have to focus the darn thing myself. Have a few things to learn about that. I love these pictures because the colors turned out really nice. And despite what these two ladies think they ARE photogenic. We got back from Chicago and I wanted to show Katrina my studio and all the kids were in my bed asleep. Right when we stepped into the room Jaden got our of bed and said "ta da I am sleeping." About the cutest thing ever. He some times does that when he wakes up in the morning he comes into my room and says "ta da I am awak." Like I have been waiting all night for him to get up. Anyway just cute.

So here are some of my favorite pictures of the day. We also stopped and bought matching hats if you wonder why we always have them on. I thought it was a great idea of Katrinas. Katrina wore her red coat and Daniel saw her in it and said "that is hot" "What fabulous pictures that will make." He really is metrosexual.

wow what a find

I cannot believe how much fun I am having taking pictures. Found out tonight that I have a fabulous lens. I will show you some of the pictures that it took. I feel lighter and more original than I have in years. The kids get into it and I really believe that I am creating memories for them too. They will see their mom as someone who enjoyed life and couldn't wait to get up in the morning. So one of my favorite songs is SOBER by Kelly Clarkson. Now I am not a recovering anything but I feel the words fit me.

Nothings real until you let go completely

So here I go with all my thoughts I've been saving. So here I go with all my fears weighing on me.

All the things that have been holding me back for some many years seem so small. I need to just let go and live from the inside out.

All these pictures were taken in a couple of hours from just the things around my newly created studio. I am now a firm believer in take a hundred pictures of just everything. My friend kim is also a wonderful inspiration. Thank you Kim.

Also here are some of the canvas art I have been doing lately. Let me tell you it is a nice creative outlet because it does not cost a lot of money.

So tired!!!

I have taken the time to sit down and try to find the things that I am interested in

photography seems to really be on my mind.

I also to be at the scarpbooking store a lot more often and even

starting dabling in canvas art. The store where

Kim and I sell our frames just loved my canvas and is letting

me try some out. I have noticed the kids starting

to be more creative and Carly did a couple of her own painted frames this

evening where she said "I know people will want to buy this."

I wonder where she got that from? I have done a couple

pages and I know I said I wanted to digital scrapbook,

but I have decided I like the texture better.

I am going to mix it up a bid and try some hybrid scrapping which I guess

is the next big thing. And for those of you who are coming

to my blog and not leaving comments because you do not blog yourselves.

Don't you think it is about time?

I think my new motto is going to be drumroll please...

WHY NOT TRY?

I sometimes think I am too old to give it a whirl but lately I have realized that I can do anything I put my mind to even becoming a morning person

which is my next goal.

Just so I can brag about myself for a minute one of my pictures was picked to be the click of the day on a womans photography group. Never

thought that would ever happen. See WHY NOT TRY?

What I have been doing to keep busy

.....so these days without good weather is not good for me. I spend my days waiting for the sun to come out and when it does I run outside to soak it in. The only thing that has helped me keep my head above the water is to take pictures and spend time with my family. So this weekend we went to see the long awaited Spiderwick movie. I had fun with Soren taking some pictures because he read the books. We also stopped by a couple of places afterward and took advantage
of the sunshine.


The kids were freaking out because they thought the train was coming so I couldn't keep them still enough to get one that was not completely blurry. A couple of things have struck me funny lately like how life changes so quickly and you have no control over it. I guess it helps you continually grow as a person and helps you appreciate the time you have with people more. I sometimes say life is like a quilt and everyday new pieces are added so all of these experiences and lessons learned ...just make the quilt more interesting.....