Christmas Images

Our Christmas tree.

Self Portrait (unintended actually but I like that I'm in the picture)

And an ornament.

No I didn't Forget About You

I'm just trying to decide if I should switch platforms for my blog or not. Blogger is not so photo friendly, at least not to my way of thinking.

Anyway, I took these out playing with the dog (her name is Betty) on Tuesday.

He sure does love that dog.

More Camera Fun

At the Museum of Glass (outdoors of course.)

Whoa... my head...

Just kidding. Playing around with my camera while out on a photo walk today. In the rain of course. Figured the black and white would suit better.

A Day Off With My Husband

First stop was for coffee.

I know this guy! (I love this guy)

Then we stopped and bought apples.

And saw some birds on the telephone wire.

It was nice to spend the day with him, just the two of us.

Someone Turned 8 Yesterday!

Holy crap, and my life has never been the same.

Oh how I love my boy.

Happy birthday!

Herself at School

Fall Color by Hipstamitc

I'm sure this has been talking about somewhere, but the irony of using the very latest in technology to try to make it look so very low-tech is quite hilarious to me. I'm just sayin'....

Happy Halloween

We had a Halloween party on Saturday night. Hubby was the Demon, formerly know as Prince... of darkness. This is on his way into the shower.

Another from the new toy

One of my favorite kinds of candy, but I rarely see it outside of Halloween, so I'm hoarding it all for myself.

New Toy

And I love the new apps that go with it. I know lots of people really like the Hipstamtic, I do too, but I kind of like Shake-It better. Here is one of my fave shots so far.

Dead Leaf

Oddly still attached to the shrub.

From a walk on the waterfront with Herself one morning this week.

Sunflower - SOOC

SOOC is an acronym for Straight Out Of Camera. No editing at all. I usually feel pretty good when I can take a great photo that looks just right, SOOC. Hope you like it too. (are you tired of sunflowers yet?)

Morning Dew in my Neighborhood

Such a beautiful morning! The fall has been really nice so far this year. Doesn't really make up for the crappy summer tho. But I'll take it!

The Easel

Perfect for those long rainy days of winter.

It was a Christmas present a couple of years ago, rarely used, but suddenly its the best thing ever. YAY.

Rock and Roll Boy

Sometimes its all about the silly. And I have a boy who complies.

Note the heavy-metal hand gestures, very important.

Orange Sunflower

There is just something about sunflowers that I really love, maybe because they're so huge, and colorful. Je ne sais quois.

Another Sunflower

Just about to burst into bloom I think.

Afternoon

Took a group of neighborhood kids to the closest playground, and of course they left a pile of scooters and helmets to play on the big toys.

Today's Sunflowers

Found these on school grounds. Took several in black and white - not on purpose, then decided I liked them too.

Corn Dogs For Lunch

This is what I found when the girl finished her corn dog.

And I took a picture.

Tomato Harvest

Grew tomatoes for the first time this year, it was pretty fun. And tasty. Can't wait to do it again next year. And yes, they are as small as they look but so flavorful. "Matts Wild Cherry" is the variety.

Best Breakfast Smoothie Recipe Ever

One old banana

1 C. blueberries (frozen OK)

1/2 C. vanilla yogurt

2 T protein powder

3/4 C. Soy Milk

Blend until smooth. So good. So good for you.

JUST HAD TO SHARE. Now, I must go drink my breakfast.

As you were.

This morning on my front porch

I've been working on capturing the eyes of the people I photograph. Paying extra close attention to the lighting and focus.

This is one I took this morning, and I'm pretty happy with it. I also took pictures of my tomatoes, and a willing Orb Weaver. But I'm only sharing this one of my girl.

A Morning of Mist and Spiders

And this is what you get.

So funny, how scared I am of spiders. Yet I love to photograph them. Maybe someday it'll help me overcome my fear.

Camp Runamok

Grandma Freddy's Chalet in the woods. Love it!

Ketchup & Marshmallows

Why do I like pictures of my kids with messy faces so much? This one is all about camping, and having ketchup and marshmallows all over her face.

Landscape with Cows

Taken out the window on our way back from Grandma Freddy's house. Turned out pretty nice IMO.

Two Pictures of My Girl

Sometimes she actually puts herself to sleep. Snuck in and took this one day when it was hot last month.

This was during a quick lunch at the Beach.

Happy Birthday Dad/Grandpa!

Hope you had a great day today. Wish we were there to help celebrate.

Love,

the west coast crew

First Day of School

And he's starting second grade. We had our traditional Mother and Son Starbucks breakfast, the walked to school together. Next year it'll be with the girl.

August Camping

Our (probably) last camping trip of the year.

Great weather, good site, lots of fun. Except for the stupid blow-up mattress that Hubby and I slept on which DEFLATED and SUCKED.

Typical face of my son.

Herself with Sweepy

And the Beer of Camping.

Been Lagging

About putting up a new post. I have a bunch of awesome pictures from our trip to visit Grandma Freddy and Uncle Brendan and everyone else. I'll try to post them before the end of the week. Sorry its taking so long.

XOXO

charlotte

You Capture - Summer

Summer means road trips and camping. Since we didn't camp this past week, but did road-trip, here are some pics from visiting Grandma's house, and a couple from the drive home. Those triple trailers in Oregon really freak me out.

Thanks for visiting! Go to You Capture to check out the rest of this weeks Summer photos!