30-Day Photography Challenge...Day 1 Self-portrait

 Well, here goes nothing!  Day one is a self-portrait.  Let me say that it is such an awkward thing setting up the tripod to take a picture of YOURSELF!  It just feels wrong, kind of in a vain sort of way.  There's no one to smile at except the camera and it's hard to get it to focus just right.  Some of the photos I took trying to hold the camera in my hand turned out fun.  I saw myself in a little different light.  I noticed some things that I didn't like about myself (like bad posture!) and I also saw some things that I did like.  I realized that I really like not being 20 anymore...and I have some lines that are starting to prove it :)  I saw how much I look like my younger sisters and my Mom.  It was fun to see glimpses of them in me...makes me miss them even more being so far away from them.  So here's a few trial shots, but I actually ended up liking the last photo.

 

30 Day Photography Challenge

I think I need a little jump start to start taking pictures everyday.  I came across a 30 day photography challenge at White Peach Photography that I'm going to try.  Are you up for a challenge too?!

Warm Lake

We went to warm lake for a little day trip.  It sure is beautiful!!  Daniel sure enjoyed practicing casting the fly rod.  While the bigger kids and Daddy played in the water, I got to relax on the beach with the baby-I could just squeeze him all day.  It's just what this Mama needed!

Me and my sweet Libby....she's growing up WAY too fast!!!