Pressing on...

This week marks 5 years since I started this blog. I created it as a way to keep Dale included in what was happening on the home front during his year long deployment to Kosovo, and to help me improve my camera skills. And I did what I intended...I posted pictures daily for the year he was gone. I even kept it going for another 365 days, and more beyond that. Then life got in the way, and even though I was still taking pictures every day, I wasn't able to make time to post them every day.

A lot has changed in 5 years. We've added family members...and lost them. Dale's retired from the military and started a new job, and we opened a business. But I still love taking pictures! So the pressure is off now - I'll post pictures when I can of what I want. Once the "every day" pressure is gone, I think this blog will be just what I want it to be once again. There will still be lots of still life - I love my flowers! And portraits - gotta showcase my beautiful grandbabies! So welcome back! I'm excited for this new project...

At the disco

December 8, 2015

OK...so actually it's in the family room. But we can pretend it's the disco...

Unkillable Mint

December 7, 2015

No, really, I've tried. I'm pretty sure it's unkillable.

Christmas shoot!

December 6, 2015

I got to do a Christmas shoot with some of my favorites today! It's so special to be able to capture them when they're this size, since I see them growing and changing every day.

Having a good day

December 5, 2015

It's days like this that give me hope that maybe they can figure out what's going on and fix it.

Another frosty morning...

December 4, 2015

It's been a weird fall. We have cold frosty mornings that open up into relatively mild days. At this rate, there won't be any snow on the ground for Christmas!

Dandelions in December?

December 3, 2015

Quite a surprise to see these. It looks more like spring than almost winter.

Breaking my heart...

December 2, 2015

It's so hard watching Trinka be sick without knowing what's wrong or how to fix it. We keep hoping and praying for a turnaround...

Coins and more coins

December 1, 2015

I love pictures of lots things together... M&Ms, jelly beans...today's choice is coins. Love the close up view!

And then it was all downhill...

November 30, 2015

The sunrise was absolutely beautiful...and 45 minutes later I was navigating the pouring rain on my way to work. Go figure.

Festive Tissues?

November 29, 2015

Yes, even the tissue box has found its holiday spirit...

Enjoying the sunshine

November 28, 2015

It was a little cool outside, but the sunshine sure felt good!

And the holiday season begins...

November 27, 2015

I spent Black Friday working at the house...no need to go out into the chaos of the first official shopping day of the season. I'll try and work on my shopping from the comfort of my family room.

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 26, 2015

And today's choice of beverage (for some of us, at least) was some really fun wine we brought back from our trip to South Dakota. Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Hoping for healing

November 25, 2015

Day 5 of medication, and still no confirmation of the fungus. We see glimmers of her old self, and really hope that the vet can confirm the infection so we can work on the healing.

Tonight's moon

November 24, 2015

I had other pictures in the camera from this morning, but it was hard to not take pictures of this beautiful moon!

Hidden Treasures

November 23, 2015

It's amazing what I still find under the furniture - even though the kids moved out in March. Edyn loves her nail polish so I'm sure she will be pleased that I found this one.

Sunday Football!!

November 22, 2015

And we even got to celebrate a Packers win! Delaney and Edyn were both decked out in their Packer gear for today's game.

What a difference a day makes...

November 21, 2015

Yesterday's sunshine gave way to today's snowstorm - actually the first measurable snow of the season. Luckily we didn't get as much as some of our neighbors did, but I'm not sure I'm ready to cash in the fall we've been having for the white stuff.

Just because I liked it

November 20, 2015

Yup - that's why I took this picture. Just because I liked the way the sunrise reflected through the oil in the bottle. Probably should be getting these into the garage. Getting a little cold, and I'm pretty sure they won't be lit up any time soon.