iheartfaces: Smiles

The challenge theme this week at iheartfaces is simply Smiles. 

We all have a ton of pictures that show smiles.  It's hard to choose one to enter.

I picked this one because it shows, not one, but 5 smiles...and never fails to make me smile also!  Technically not perfect but I love the moment it captures.

Click on over to iheartfaces for more grins:

Something Different

Today I was playing around with "T" outside and we were being really silly. 

 At one point he had grabbed one of the traffic cones we use to slow down traffic

if the kids are on their bikes. 

He was using it as a megaphone, of course. 

Isn't that what they are really for:) 

 I was snapping away at his giggles

when he peered through the opening at me and I got this:

Just thought it was a cool effect.  And it is so him.

iheartfaces: Collage

This week at iheartfaces, the challenge theme is collages. 

I have been playing around with a few free actions for collages recently from CoffeeShop Actions  and documenting "A Week in My Life" on my family blog with Ali Edwards and a few friends.

Yesterday my two boys were playing together so nicely outside! 

They were having a ball...and not fighting (which is VERY rare these days)! 

So, I grabbed my camera and snapped away. 

My oldest was teaching a game he learned in PE at school...Line Tag.  

It was nice to just enjoy them being together- without having to break up arguments every 10 seconds:)

PS-  It didn't last long.

To see some amazing collages, click over to:

A Few More...

Family

This afternoon I had a practice photo shoot with my brother, his girlfriend and her little boy. 

 Although the sun was straight above and there is no shade this early in spring, we got some great shots. 

I LOVE this one so thought I'd share. 

What do you think?

Spring Has Sprung!

Took a walk with the kids this afternoon to try to get some shots of the flowering trees in bloom right now.  Felt good to play around with my camera on something other than people for a change of pace. 
I am saving for a macro lens so these are all with my 50mm. 
Any comments/constructive criticism welcome:) 

I, for one, am glad to see Spring arriving!

And my favorite: