52 Week Project 25

Here is my photo of the week.

We went to the Zoo, and I think my favorite animals were the Koala's. They are just so cute and cuddly looking! I know they have sharp claws though ... I like to live in the cute and cuddly though! ;o)

ISO 160 ~ 70mm ~ 1/100 ~ 3.5 ~ PP in LR

Blessings!!!

52 Week Project 24

I was trying to get a shot of Jax's eye one evening when the light was streaming in through our front door. It was only a small amount of light, but enough to play with.

I didn't exactly get what I was hoping to get ... but I liked the way this one came out. I liked how the light was kind of framing his face, and thankfully he wasn't making an ugly face! ;o)

ISO 160 ~ 70mm ~ 1/100 ~ 3.5 ~ PP in LR

Blessings!!!

52 Week Project 23

Okay, where has the time gone?

When Jaxon was born I was so thrilled and yet sad at the same time. I knew ... from having three kids already ... that they grow up way too fast. One day as I was praying I asked God, "How can I make this last?" It was more of a rhetorical question than a literal one. For I know there isn't a way to slow down or stop time. However, we serve a wonderful, loving, Father. His reply to me was, "Enjoy every single moment. Even the not so happy ones. Don't long for the days when he'll be walking and talking. Live in the now with him."

So, I have been doing this as much as I can. It still seems to have gone by way too fast, but I have more focus on the now than the future before. And I feel that may have been the more important lesson to be learned.

So, here is the 9 month shot of my son Jaxon. When I was at the WAP yesterday (June 9th) with my mom I commented on how Jax has been alive for 18 months. He has spent just as much time out of the womb as he did in! ;o)

ISO 200 ~ 42mm ~ 1/500 ~ 2.8 ~ PP in LR

Blessings!

52 Week Project 22

This week my husband and I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary. Here are the flowers he got for me! ;o)

ISO 200 ~ 43mm ~ 1/2500 ~ 2.8

It has been a wonderful 8 years with J. The first couple of years were tough ... but it only got better and better every year after that. I have not only learned a lot about being married and how to make a marriage lasting, fun, & meaningful. I have also learned a lot about myself. I'd like to say that I have changed a lot and for the better. I know I have a long way to go and a lot more to learn, but I couldn't have asked for a better mate to travel through life with!

I love you Jeremy Ketchum!!!!

Blessings!!!

Lately Jax has been very intrigued with daddy's guitar.

Everyone once in a while daddy let's Jax sit on his lap and play with him. The only problem with that, is now every time J has his guitar out Jax thinks it's time to play with daddy! LOL When that happens, I take Jax outside so daddy can practice! ;o)

This time however, it was daddy and Jax time. I just love to watch the two of them together and Jax is just so happy. He looks like life couldn't get any better! ;o) It brought tears to my eyes to hear him sing with daddy. I think one day he will follow in his daddy's footsteps and be a wonderful singer for the Lord!

Blessings!