It was a great day. The sun was out, the birds were chirping... i believe they were calling my name. So, to meet their anxious beckon, I put on my chacos, grabbed my book, my camera, an 'Honest Kids' organic 'berry berry good' lemonade, and headed for the front porch rocking chair. There is nothing like sitting on the front porch with a good book, drinking lemonade. I'm pretty sure there is a song about that, and if not... some country singer needs to get on that, pronto! 

 

 

 

 

It's especially nice to sit on the porch late enough in the afternoon to watch the sun go down. Which is what I did. I was out there for what seemed like a short amount of time, reading and snapping a few pics here and there, but before I knew it... I was being called in for dinner. Something about being outside in the fresh air, for even a short amount of time just puts a person in a good mood. I am loving getting fresh air in this warm weather! I Hope you enjoy the warm weather as well!!

 

 

A Heart Stuck in the Snow

I'm really liking this warmer weather... wearing Chacos, short sleeves, and Caprices is nice... but I'll admit: I'm already missing the cold. I know, I know. Crazy, right??
But I just can't help but love wearing sweatshirts, hats, gloves, sweaters, scarves, boots and all that fun stuff! I especially love the feeling after you come in from being outside for a while. Your nose and cheeks are winded and chilly, but they start to tingle as they warm back up. I love the hope for snow that the cold weather brings... and the satisfaction of drinking a cup of tea.
Even though my heart is stuck in the snow, I still enjoy the warmth. It's relaxing to sit out on the porch in a rocking chair and listen to my cat purr, begging for an ear scratch.
So, I'll enjoy this season and all the different opportunities it brings just as I enjoy the others!

Sarasota, FL

We went out for a nice dinner on Wednesday, the night of my Grammy's birthday. It was a special treat :)

We surprised Grammy by taking her on a 'Just Ducky' boat tour in. Since I was the only teenager on the boat I got to drive part of the time... it was much easier than driving a car.

It was a great, beautiful trip, and I'm so glad we got to celebrate with family on such a special occasion!

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I'm having some issues with my computer which makes it extremely difficult and frustrating to upload and edit pictures... hopefully they will be up soon! I am dying to post them, it has been a while!

It's Just Great

My mom and I drove down to Sarasota on Friday to join my aunts and Grandma to celebrate my Grammy's 81st birthday...

Going to the beach in February adds a whole different aspect to Florida. It's different, but in a lot of ways the same. You wake up to find the waves continually rolling in like they always have, the sun welcoming the day, the wind making the trees dance... it's all the same. The only difference is waking up and not knowing if you will wear a bathing suit or a sweatshirt down to the beach.
Now, this Georgia girl that has been stuck under a heap of clouds the past few weeks has been desperate for a peek at the sun. I lay there, basking in the sun, smothered in sunscreen, dreaming the day away, and enjoyed every second of the quiet. It's just great.

*pictures to come :)

The Glorious Joy of Being a Photographer.

Personally, I love rain. It makes me want to cuddle up and read a good book or watch a great movie. But After a few days of merciless rain I, like everyone else get a little anxious for another peek at the sun.

So instead of being stuck inside waiting for the sky to clear, I decided to get out in the gloom with my camera and see what I could find.

It's so neat to me the way things look when they are dripping wet.

To me, looking at a picture with rain drops leaves me anxious with wonder. I feel like I'm sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the drip to fall, but it doesn't.

So this is a picture I took, freezing time and capturing the detail of a moment. A moment the can never be recreated.

That is one thing I love about photography...
As a photographer, you get the glorious joy of capturing a single moment in time, and making it last.