Make a splash

This week, I heart faces theme is "Make a splash". The first thing that came to mind was a bit literal, but I think it works. Meet #5 grandchild, Beau. He made a splash just one week ago.


Read more at http://www.iheartfaces.com/how-it-works/grab-a-button/#q5yfG9PQqSxFWGgZ.99

All Boy

I met with this family the other night, and let me tell you, these were ALL boy. The caterpillars were so engrossing that I had a hard time getting their faces up to take photos! So when in doubt, run them! They really enjoyed a romp in the tall grass.




I'm entering this photo into the I heart faces photo challenge, "all boy"

Friday Find

I spent last month in Maui. I had hoped to blog during that time, but other things kept coming up. I visited this church on the far side of the island. Back in the '40's this small town was destroyed by a tidal wave. The church remained standing. I've always been in awe of this area. The black rocks with white waves crashing against them. The simple stone church surrounded by palm trees, and a small cemetery beside it.

We went inside the church and an older woman was decorating the alter with large leaves and bird's of paradise. She started welcoming us, and told us the story of the tidal wave. She was just a baby in the crib, her siblings were under the house (placed on stilts to let water pass during high tides) and her mother had told her the story of the tidal wave so many times, she retold it to us.

It was an amazing story, of animals being washed away, homes going to different locations, and fish just laying on the ocean floor flapping about.  A small town, with a rich history, and a lovely woman who truly showed us the Aloha spirit.

I added Kim Klassen's vintage grain overly, and added some clouds to what was a gray day.

Finally meeting my mentor

Last weekend I traveled to the state of PA for a photography workshop with Lisa Furey. here
Not only did I finally meet Lisa, I was able to put faces with names of lovely ladies I have known through classes in the cyber world.
Lisa pulled out all the stops. Swag bags with amazing bits and pieces, beautifully styled models in picturesque locations, and a selection of restaurants that had my mouth watering.
I laughed until my cheeks hurt, acted like a high school girl at a slumber party; talking way into the night with my roomies. The only thing lacking was sleep, but I will make up for that now.
Here are some of my shots from the weekend.
Please excuse the overload of photos, but I'm still flying high from my trip! I took over a thousand photos during the weekend. woosh!

These are triplets. So animated and really did hold up well considering how long we kept them out there. I hope they didn't get tummy aches from all the apples they were nibbling on!

 Our fearless leader!

This 53 year old beauty was not only beautiful, but showed such patience and grace with all of us.

All good things must come to an end, and on Sunday we clicked our ruby slippers and said good bye....until the next time!

Scavenger Hunt Sunday

Sunday, Sunday, and another Scavenger Hunt! Here are the prompts:

down, flow, tip, shadow, beyond

It's been a busy, busy, photo filled week. Six different photo shoots. I'm having a blast, but beyond busy and trying to keep up!

                                                                      BEYOND

SHADOW

                                                                   
                                                                        TIP

SUCH PRECIOUS DETAILS RIGHT DOWN TO THE TIP OF HER NOSE!

                                                                            DOWN

#2 GRANDSON HAD A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT A JUMP HOUSE. SUCH FUN WITH GOING UP AND DOWN THE GIANT SLIDE, AND RUNNING FULL SPEED THROUGH OBSTACLE COURSES, AND JUMP HOUSES.

                                                                           FLOW

SEE THE FAMILY "FLOW" ACROSS THE STREET AS WE DODGED THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC!

Scavenger Hunt Sunday

Can't believe summer is quickly coming to a screeching halt! Oh my, summer days are the best.
                                                     

                                              TRANSPARENT

                                                                  VERB

                                                                   SKY

It was interesting. Three families, same beach, different times, and the photos all look so different! The sky was especially pretty at this time.

                                                              

                                    ACCESSORY

It was with sadness that we said good bye to my father in law, who left this earth last Sunday. I know he's in a better place, and it is definately a collision of emotions at this time. No more suffering, no more confusion, no more anger. Now he can be at peace. He celebrated his 96th birthday and less than two weeks later he left us. He was never very far from his favorite hat.

                                                                 TINY

I did three family sessions at the beach last Saturday. This family brought their tiny dog with them.

Reflections

Over at Rock the Shot this month's challenge is reflections. Sunday little "J" came by for his six month shoot. I put the mirror on the ground, sad that there weren't fluffy clouds, to reflect in the mirror, but with this sweet boy, he was enough to reflect! Only problem I had was he was so excited to see himself he got up on knees and started rocking. Reflecting more than I had hoped for! This is a "G" rated photo reflection.