31-365 / Jan 31

Snow Baby Moment~~

My Mom got me this snow baby when Kyle was a toddler. He used to make that same expression and shrug his shoulders..a "who me" mixed with "I don't know".  Its still one of my favorites :)

And, on a side note...I made it through a whole month of my 365 project! Yeah me!!

30-325 / Jan 30

Sweet Mojo Moment~~
Well, the month of January is almost over and I figure it is time to put up a picture of Mojo. While he definitely has some worrisome issues, this picture illustrates why it's difficult to just get rid of him.

29-365 / Jan 29

The Julie Project Moment~~
I came across this yesterday on a photography forum I belong to.  I'm going to take the day off from posting a picture of my own so I can share this with you all.  Its tough to look at but amazing all the same.

http://www.darcypadilla.com/thejulieproject/intro.html

Julie, Photographed by Darcy Padilla

28-365 / Jan 28

Bobby's Cute Face Moments~~
Bobby came to Zack's game this evening!  Game didn't go that well, but had a great time with Bobby!

Bobby survived putting his fingers in front of my lens....

Bobby looking like an extra from Pineapple Express

I love this face : )

27-365 / Jan 27

Yummy Moment~~

What a perfect evening...making Snickerdoodles with Chris!  Its our specialty!

This is Chris's favorite picture!

This is my favorite!

26-365 / Jan 26

"I Love You" Moment~~
I brought home pie for dessert today..yummy! But, Chris doesn't like pie, so I brought him an I Love You chocolate bar : )

Having fun with focus and actions...

25-365 / Jan 25

Skillbuilding Moment~~
I thought I'd share some "out-takes", issues I have while taking basketball pics and the things I try to avoid.  And then some shots I DO like!!  I want to consistently improve, but I gotta have some fun along the way!

Like or Dis-like?

I dislike chopping off limbs

I dis-like the tons of shots I seem to take each game that captures the players all gazing at the ceiling!

I really dis-like chopping off Zack's limbs!

And I dislike these boring random running down the court shots

I LIKE capturing team spirit!

I LIKE capturing cool action shots!

I like being amused...I mean really, don't ya think Zack wants to knee #33??

I really LIKE action shots with Zack in them! 

I like seeing our players beat up on the other team ;)

And lastly, I LIKE capturing Zack playing great defense!!

24-365 / Jan 24

Love This Face Moment~~
And yet another face I absolutely adore....my Zack!  I couldn't just do ONE picture of Zack, so there are THIRTEEN! I guess I should have done 15 as thats his age, but I'm just not that cool!

There are 3 sets of pictures, each set a different camera setting and different editing. Having some fun with Zack's face!  And because I always seem to forget something, I didn't clear the background enough to my liking in the black and whites, so don't let the background distract you from Zack's face! I may work on cloning it out but I'll have to take some excedrin first.

23-365 / Jan23

Cuckoo Moment~~
Here is the cuckoo clock that Kyle brought me from Germany this past summer.
It is my reminder, every hour when it sings to me, that I was able to let Kyle go when he was in Germany, and I will be able to let him go when its time for college.  I'll keep telling myself that....

22-365 / Jan 22

My Handsome Son Moment~~
Thank you Chris, once again, for letting me take pictures of your gorgeous face!!

I'm working on consistency with editing today...except for the black and white of course!  I don't know how to smooth out dark circles under the eyes yet, so those will have to stay put for now!  Chris had Justin sleep over last night, so I don't think he got much sleep!

Isn't he the best???