This is mom & son's first ever sunset on the beach. We had been to a secluded beach in Maharashtra where my son was amazed to see the sunset.

Landon and Jack Hines of St. Louis Missouri head back to school! 

I had my Canon A1 inside my rucksack with much other stuff in Romania and the back just opened itself. First I was on the edge of despair because these were precious holiday photos and my digital camera had been stolen a few days back, but when I got the results, I was positively surprised about the beautiful effect. This was shot on Kodak Ektar 100, my favorite color film.

Benjamin started school last week and he didn't have the best time. So for Monday morning he was allowed to only do a half day. With only a half day, that gives us more time for adventures. He never held his sisters' hand before but he was so happy about his half day that he would do anything. 

such a fun day

I’ve often been told I don’t smile or laugh as much as I use to. Well today in middle of a memory a laugh and smile was caught on camera perfectly. I’m just glad it didn’t blur out and stayed in focus. It’s the simple things in life that sometimes make us laugh the most. 

I just love when I can get a beautiful Chattanooga Tn Sunset. In addition to the sunset a siloet of a young boy was captured fishing on the boat ramp with his father at the Tennessee Riverpark.

Picture was taken on a beach in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Looking through binoculars for the very first time and fascinated by what she could see

Fun times by the pool!

This was the very first time my husband's dog and his mothers went to the beach. Stud (left) passed away last September, so this picture reminds me of how smart and gentle he was, and how he was like a big brother to Major (right). This was taken in Halfmoon bay, CA.

My grandsons first day of 4k.  He was so excited!

Burnt crumbs day out

I took my kids down to the creek below our house in Alabama for some photos. It is so beautiful there. The water flows over the road and the lighting is just perfect under the shade of the trees. This picture was my favorite because it wasn't posed. My son picked up a "cool" rock and his sister said, "Let me see!".

A weekly tradition of selfies with me and my grandson Seamus! He stole my heart the day he was born! So blessed to be able to spend time with him!

One last look at the Gulf of Mexico at the end of the day on Bradenton Beach, Florida

A day at the museum, seems a bit cliche. But he insisted since it was my first time. I enjoyed every moment of it, walking around and touching the paintings and sculptures like a little curious child. I’d say each moment spent that day felt more magical than it already was.

This is my daughter...a girl who is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside, and yet still unaware of her potential as an empowered woman. Photo was taken at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

Jack and Landon Hines of Manchester Missouri share laughter and smiles at their lemonade stand this summer. They are the very best of friends at ages 5&6. 

I just loved watching this sweetheart taking in the spectacular mid-summer view of the prairie. This picture was taken on a Manitoba Canada country road.

This is special to me because it reminds me of happiness. And it is a rare moment between two sisters.

This photo captures the look of love on the little girl's face as well as the puppy's face as it is being hugged. Picture was taken of my daughter's softball coaches' child and a puppy as they both relaxed during the softball game.

A beautiful sunset at the beach in the pretty village of Oostkapelle in Netherlands

My granddaughters are always good natured although sometimes they lose patience when I try to take too many photos of them.

I took this picture of my daughter last November in Hawaii. It was my first experience of underwater shooting.