On Saturday I had the opportunity to photograph for a budding photographer & her family.  Pam & I connected through our mutual friend Megan with the DragonFly Dance Experiment – remember that session?  She had me over to the Eastern Shore of Maryland for a morning session.  If you know me, you know rising early is not one of my stronger qualities.  But I did it, and am so thankful that I did.  Pam challenged me to stretch my capabilities & try shooting with back lighting.  I think I did okay for my first try.  Anyone else wanna make me get up early & photograph them?  I may just do it again, if I like ya enough.  Thanks Pam, John & little Emma.  It was a pleasure to meet you all & thank you for showing me your great park!

My kids came in to my room dressed like this….

Each year Josh serves the youth in our church by running the sound, video, skits, music, etc at a camp called Victory Jam.  It’s held at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference in Harvey Cedars, New Jersey.  This is Josh’s 11th year, and my 6th.  I am amazed every year at what he can accomplish.  To give you a hint, here are the must have items on Josh’s packing list:  case of water, 12 t-shirts (2 per day), 2 video cameras, 2 iMac computers, iPhone, sound board, projector, 4 speakers, 20 DVD cases & blank DVDs, Skittles, and a constant flow of 5-hour energy drinks.  He works like a mad man & I love him for it.  And he graciously takes the girls & I along even though I’m no longer able to help.

Here are just a few photos of our week there.  I’ll be posting more on my Facebook page later.

Let’s be honest, okay?  I have not been in love with holding my camera for the past three days.  I have been neck deep in all kinds of emotions lately.  Feeling unhappy with myself, feeling sad for others, feeling happiness for others, and feeling overwhelmed.  For the past few days I have just been living my life & not documenting it.  Now I know the 365 Project is supposed to be consistent, disciplined, and every day.  However, I have fallen off the wagon and am determined to see this thing through.  So, I start new again (His mercies are new every morning, right?) today with this photo I took tonight of some cowboy cookies.  They were yummy, fattening, and just plain comforting.  And now it’s time to move on & keep on the path I started.  Oh, and you are welcome to keep me accountable…..

My poor sweet husband…here he is working on the floor of our office/playroom sitting against a play kitchen!  I guess we might need another desk, or at the very least a table for him to sit down at!  Thanks for letting me use the desk so much, Josh.