Wind and Rain

 Day 319/366

Today was a good day to curl up with a good book and snuggle under a blanket.

Summer or Fall?

 Day 311/366

When summer temps return we will make the most of the gorgeous weather.

Happy Halloween

 Day 305/366

Jevin was going for "slightly spooky" with his pumpkin design.  I think he nailed it!

Ready to Drive

 Day 263/366

He did it! Jevin is officially a newly licensed driver.  He even went for his first solo drive with his sister today.

Persistence

Day 248/366

A picture of persistence: volunteer corn, standing tall among the soy beans.

 

Reading to the Music

 Day 247/366

She loves to have music playing during any activity, including reading a new book.

Shadows Interrupted

 Day 246/366

No real story behind this picture... I just thought the late afternoon light was really beautiful, falling through the window and disrupting the gathering shadows.

Floating

 Day 239/366

Relaxing in the pool after a hard day's work in the yard which included two wasp stings.

Apple Spice Cupcakes

 Day 234/366

Enavi made these delicious cupcakes today and even piped the buttercream frosting for an extra fancy presentation. 

Summer's Bounty

 Day 229/366

We can always count on our zucchini plants to make us feel like amazing gardeners.

Ruffles and Curls

Day 211/366
This variety of daylily has such vibrant reds and oranges. Each petal is different, with little ruffles and curls to admire.

In the Garden

Day 210/366
Let's play a game... Can you guess what plant this is growing in the garden?

Ethereal Beauty

Day 209/366
Queen Anne's Lace in black and white looks very ethereal.

Chasing Rainbows

Day 208/366
I was playing around with one of my Lensbaby optics and I discovered how to create a fun rainbow flare if the light is entering the frame at just the right position. I love that pop of color and it's always fun to develop new techniques with my gear.

Painted Sky

Day 207/366
We were treated to a beautiful display at sunset. The clouds were so wispy and vibrant... and it just got better the longer we waited and watched. I also love that little sliver of a moon in the sky, not wanting to be left out.

Dilly Dally Daylily

Day 201/366

Garden Weather

Day 200/366
The garden is definitely thriving in this hot and humid weather. Meanwhile, I'll be in the pool.

First Flight

Day 199/366
Jevin had a turn flying the new drone tonight. He makes it look really easy! I asked him what he thought about the flight, and he said it was fun... and he was glad that he only hit one tree.

Bell's Honeysuckle

Day 198/366
I love it when the light shines through the berries on these shrubs. They look like tiny jewels glowing in the light. After a quick Google search, I discovered this plant is called Bell's Honeysuckle and even though the vibrant red and orange berries aren't edible, they are easy to admire.

Through the Leaves

Day 194/366
Just look at those beautiful eyes, peeking through the trailing leaves! I had this photo idea when I went for a walk around the yard and found these leaves cascading over tree branches and I spotted the sweet little white flowers. Enavi was kind enough to be my model - she is so patient with me when I get these crazy, creative picture ideas. I absolutely love the end result, and I think her eyes are especially compelling in this portrait.