Foliage

Yellow & Green

Rose

A Moment at the Beach

We had gone out for a drive yesterday and ended up at Illinois State Beach.

I recently purchased the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 prime lens and took some shots. I have to say, overall I am really pleased with my new lens! This is the first (and so far, only) time I’ve had a chance to use it.

Daniel was THRILLED, he made a sandcastle, played a bit in the freezing water, and overall really enjoyed himself. He also had a few moments of introspection… most likely debating if he should splash me or not I’m sure.

Hazy

Why My Oldest Son Rocks!

When I went from being a single full-time working mother to ONE child to being a stay at home momma to TWO boys, to say it’s been an adjustment would be an understatement.

I don’t think I could have done it if it wasn’t for my oldest son, Daniel.

Here is just a SMALL list of what he does on a DAILY basis to help me out:

• Changes the baby’s pee diapers
• Unloads the dishwasher
• Loads/unloads the dryer
• Plays with his baby brother for HOURS
• Believes he is a Sith Lord and is teaching his baby brother to be of the dark side
• Keeps the cat watered and fed
• Indulges me when I want to shoot photos
• Is VERY protective of his family
• Loves his family SO much

I have emotionally hard days, especially after the failed VBAC and I don’t think I would be able to function if it wasn’t for all the help Danny does around here!