Picture a day

Time to play catch up! I have just not had any time to edit or post pictures this past month, so I am gonna try and catch up on my picture a day project. I had grand jury duty and then Mario's mom came in this past week. No time! Terrible excuses, I know.

Grand jury was a great experience. It took up two days a week for eight hours and was emotionally draining. However, I left with a greater sense of faith in my community and the law enforcement here. They are amazing.

Anyways, on with the pictures!



Day One Hundred Fifty One

my favorite (and toughest!) subject.

Day One Hundred Fifty Two

Isn't that little tuft if hair on his head neat? I wonder if that is something that species of duck normally has, or if only he has it?

Day One Hundred Fifty Three

I just love this park we found recently! I need to get some models over here!


Day One Hundred Fifty Four

One of the native to Oregon flowers that I planted this spring. I am quite proud of them, LOL.


Day One Hundred Fifty Five

Another flower from the ones I planted as seeds this spring.


Day One Hundred Fifty Six

I just think this picture is hilarious!


Day One Hundred Fifty Seven

She loves Jamba Juice! She took over my drink.

Just a Little Sneak Peek!

I finally had the chance to get out and practice again! I know I am behind on my Picture of the Day project, but I will get back to that later.

Yesterday I had the pleasure of taking some family photos for my friend Amanda. Thanks guys! I need tons more practice, so if you want more pictures you know my number! I will try to have a few more for you all soon.

Playing at the Park

Charlotte has so much energy! She definitely doesn't want to hang out at home all day, so we go out almost everyday. Usually we stop by this park that has ducks because Charlotte just loves animals!



We were sitting under a tree hanging out with the ducks and geese when a dragonfly landed right on her face! I wish I could have gotten a better picture of it, but he flew away too fast.














Yes, she is her mother's daughter. I guess I had a habit of pulling up my dress too, LOL!












I just think it's cute how wonky she is when she walks:

Picture of the Day

Day One Hundred Forty Six

This is an older picture from last month. I think this duck has pretty coloring.


Day One Hundred Forty Seven

This is also a picture form last month that I didn't have the opportunity to share yet. I just love spring when the ducks and geese have their babies! Aren't they adorable?


Day One Hundred Forty Eight

I love this picture! It's from my mom's birthday.


Day One Hundred Forty Nine

We found a fantastic new park that I am so excited to go take more pictures at! I was taking a picture of these flowers and this little guy landed right on them!


Day One Hundred Fifty

So this is not a terribly interesting photo, but it has a purpose. One of the first basic rules in photography says that if you are unsure of what settings to use to get a proper exposure you should set your ISO and shutter speed at 100, then put your aperture at f/16. It's called the f/16 rule. It worked! This picture came out perfectly exposed!

Picture a day

It has been so difficult to keep up with this lately! I have quite a few days where I didn't even get the chance to pick up my camera, so I will probably just edit some other pictures for those days. Better than giving up! It's been a crazy month, but I hope to refocus and concentrate on my photography.

Day One Hundred Thirty Four

This rose is from The Rose Garden in Portland. It's beautiful this time of the year!



Day One Hundred Thirty Five

Another picture from The Rose Garden! I love all of the different colors.


Day One Hundred Thirty Six

My beautiful little girl, deep in thought.


Day One Hundred Thirty Seven

I saw the rays poking through the clouds while at the park with my friend Tina. It was so pretty! I love the weather in Oregon (most of the time anyways!).


Day One Hundred Thirty Eight

My kitties just love the nice weather! They are just dying to get out. Sorry kitties! It's not safe with all of the traffic around here.


Day One Hundred Thirty Nine

At the park.


Day One Hundred Forty

A lone water lily.


Day One Hundred Forty One

I know this picture isn't perfect, but I think it's so sweet. I wish she could stay this little a while longer. It goes by so quickly!

Day One Hundred Forty Two

My husband, daughter, and one of our friends, Sissy.


Day One Hundred Forty Three

I am not usually a Nike fan, but these shoes are freaking adorable! I just love them on her.


Day One Hundred Forty Four

My husband, striking a pose for me.



Day One Hundred Forty Five

I can't believe she can color already! Where has the time gone?

Fountains, waterfalls, basketball, and other daily activities...

Maybe it's mommy goggles, but I love this one

Charlotte was a little unsure of the fountains

Blocking the fountain with her foot

Dad swinging Charlotte in the air

Finally she tries the water on her own

Sleeping in her carseat

Mario shootin some hoops

A girls gotta play in her finest clothes!

Dipping her feet in the creek

"hi mom!"