Project 52: Week 16 ~ Things that Grow

Things that grow...I will have fun watching this baby-bump expand!!

I am so excited to have another little grandbaby to hold!!

I have a few weeks months to wait...

To see more "growing" photos, check this site:

Scavenger Hunt Sunday ~ April 15

Scavenger Hunt Sunday...words for this week include:

Simple, Grain, Transportation, Stitch, and Bubble.

{ Simple }

We attended a Minnesota Twins Baseball game...The Target Field "Target" Symbol is as simple as one can get.

{ Grain }

This is a miniture stoneware bowl with "GRAINS" of sea salt...(the bowl is only 1" wide).

{ Transportation }

Again...at the Target Field, the Light Rail Transportation Rocks!!

{ Stitch }

This beautiful Hardanger piece was made by my mother-in-law....
It definitely shows the depth of field with the aperture (f/3.5).
I am not sure how I can rotate this piece to be more pleasing...???

{ Bubbles }

Cappiccino...yum!!

You can view more Scavenger finds at:

Project 52: Week 15 ~ Sacrifice

This week's theme is Sacrifice. 
I am not sure why I had so much trouble coming up with a photo idea.  It could be I see sacrifice, everyday.  Parents with a disabled son, give up a lot of time to make sure he gets therapy and so much more. Another couple with a one year old, sacrifice their time away from him in order to balance finances and keep their family strong.  Parents of another one-year-old, tolerate long-distance travels (leaving a mother home alone with her child and a father missing his family).   A young man who has sacrificed years and years to become a surgeon.  A husband who works more than full time, in order to support his family. A beautiful couple, in Florida, who raised a family by sacrificing their time, earnings, and more -- in so many ways -- giving up everything for their three girls.

Each sacrifice is done because of LOVE. 

During my hour drive to work, I randomly shot photos out my car window.  This photo reminds me of the ULTIMATE SACRIFICE...also done because of LOVE.

He is not here; he has risen! Luke 24:6

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

Tagging this to Project 52:

Scavenger Hunt Sunday

...linking to

This is my first time joining the Scavenger Hunt! 

This week's list includes: New, Life, Fragrant, Pink and Obvious

New

Ethan's New Easter Outfit

Life

New buds just opened.

Fragrant

First Barbeque of the Season...

 

Pink

I am a sucker for orchids...the price was right at the grocery store, so I bought three!

Obvious

It is OBVIOUS that our lake is infested with Zebra Mussels...these are attached to a pipe removed from the lake.  :-(

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"To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong." - Joseph Chilton Pierce

P52: Week 14 ~ Fooling Around

Fridays, when I am off work, I am so lucky to bring my grandson to the Library for Reading Hour. Patiently waiting and participating,with the other little ones, he seems happiest to explore the aisles of the books when the hour is complete. Fooling around @ the library, (as a toddler), can be fun!!

Fooling around at the Library

I have to add one more 'fooling around' photo.  Two 1-year-old grandsons were playing with building toys and 'fooling around' as they got in a friendly wrestling match. (love&laughter!)

Project 52

P52: Week 13 ~ Details

We have the coolest pussy willow tree in our yard.
The little "fuzzy" pussy willow has already flowered: (I am soooo happy to have my new - 'new' 7D!)

Today, a new little bud appeared...so I had to add this stage:

Linking to P52:

Oh oh....trouble in 7D city....(dang)

I know I am not the best photographer...but, my photos are all starting to look like this: (SOOC)

The background is more in focus than the subject I am focusing on (among other issues).

And...Here is an attempt at a still shot (My focus through the lens was in the middle of the orange):

After a few of these...the automatic-focus on my 28-135 kit lens quit altogether. A trip to Best Buy and they told me they will order a new camera and lens for me. This lens is not my favorite...they would credit $200 toward another lens. Checking what BB had in stock, I didn't see anything much better.
I will wait 3-7 looong days for a replacement camera and lens to arrive.
Well, at least I will have time to get things done around the house!
(BTW, I placed an order for a 50mm prime...super excited to try that out, as well!!)

Project 52 ~ Week 12: Hunger

We had so much fun at the family get-together and celebrate Carsen's 4th birthday this past weekend!! He is usually not one to feed himself. Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, he prefers others to feed him. It was such a joy to watch him dig into his birthday cake and devour that almond flavoring!! (YUM...I liked it too!)

Project 52 ~ Week 11: The Eyes of March

Eye (lashes) of Carsen...Sweet little guy just turned 4 years old! LOVE him!!

Project 52 ~ Week 10: Be Still

Be Still

A weekend away, while my husband took a nap, I put the hotel glasses in front of the window to snap a few photos. I love that the glass looks like it offers a 'drink of the city life'...and realize, in the base of the glass, the still cityscape is more clear than anything else in the photo. (It was a surprise to me when I downloaded this to the computer).

Close Up

I had to add this one, too, for my keeping...showing the still clouds in the glass....(A little sip of Heaven).

Project 52 ~ Week 9: A Great Leap

This week's theme is A Great Leap. It was only 7 degrees outside, so I was surprised to see that the sunshine brought these water droplets to life... they appear to leap off the icicle as they escape to play. I love how the blue sky peeks through the evergreen trees in the background.

This last photo reminds me of a ballerina as she LEAPS in her springy steps with an Entrechat.