Unfortunately, I got little in the way of pictures. I decided that it was more important to put the camera down and just enjoy time with family and friends. I'm so glad I did! Sometimes you have to realize you need a little break, then take it without feeling guilt for missing out on moments. For those moments that you simply must capture, I use my iPhone's Hipstamatic app...it's awesome!
We ended up roasting marshmallows and making s'mores in our firepit. These pictures crack me up as it looks like Micah is engulfed in smoke!
After a s'more (or two, ahem) I decided to sneak around the house and shoot a few flowers. These are in no way perfect and I certainly don't claim to be a macro specialist, but I like them and think I may use them as art (even if it has to be abstract) throughout the house!
I really like this one. I left it darker because it seems mysterious that way. The only thing I would change would be the crop. I should have cropped more on the left. Unfortunately, that was done in camera and can't be corrected. Live and learn!
New buds:
I'm not sure what kind of flower/plant this one is, but it's growing in my landscaping. I decided to shoot one of the buds. Love the color!
Once again, I'm not botanist (is that the right specialist?), but I like this little fuzzy plant/flower that grows alongside our house. There are always a ton of bumble bees around them. Unfortunately, I shot this later in the day and all of our fuzzy friends had turned in for the night. I do plan to try to catch one in action before the end of the summer!
Hannah followed me around, inspecting all of the flowers and plants just like I was. If only she had had her play camera! I think she'll have an interest in photography as well! I kind of hope so! I think that would be such a cool way to bond when she gets older!
Not loving this conversion, but too lazy to fix it.
We had a little visitor on the 4th of July. He hung around just long enough to pose for a few pictures! Umm, eww!
Today was back to the grind, as I was home alone with the girls. After a rough start to the morning with screaming and temper tantrums thrown by both girls, we decided to pack it up and run to Target.
This was my first outing alone with both girls. I figured it was about time I gave it a try since Sarah is six months old.
I got them dressed (in their matching dresses from Aunt Barb!), did their hair, got myself dressed, make up on, hair done, and packed up extra outfits, diapers, wipes...you know, the neccessities.
We managed to get into the car in one piece, minus my small battle with our ginormous double stroller. We recently upgraded our Escape to a Ford Explorer for the additional room...well, that massive thing is still a chore to get into the trunk! I wrestled with it until I snapped off one of the canopies. Finally I got it to fit.
By the time I made it into the car, I was a hot, sweaty mess, but I had made up my mind that we were going to enjoy our time out...and afterall, Hannah was BEYOND excited to be heading to the store.
We made it to Target. After battling with Sarah's carseat (I can't figure out why it's so hard to unhook all of the sudden), dropping Hannah's shopping cart cover in the parking lot and having some stranger run after me asking if it was mine, we were inside, in the cart, and making our way down the aisles.
Hannah snacked on cereal and juice while Sarah lounged quietly in her carseat in the back of the cart. It was bliss! I actually got to stop and pick up a few clothing items!
Hannah picked out a new pair of sandals, an alphabet bath tub set, a new sheet set for her bed, and a new toy.
After a while, both girls got a little restless, so I headed to the cash register to check out.
I loaded all of my items onto the belt and tried to comfort Sarah and calm Hannah. The cashier was almost done scanning when I reached into my diaper bag for my wallet...MY WALLET! Oh.My.God.
I knew right away that I had left it in my camera bag, but I continued to dig frantically through the spare diapers and onesies thrown haphazardly into the bag, hoping that it would somehow appear.
I was so embarrassed. I told the cashier what was going on. She didn't hide her annoyance. "I'll have to bag them up and throw them in a cart until you can come back and pay."
Luckily, Micah was running an errand for work and was just a few exits away. I went to customer service to let them know my husband would be back to pay for the items in question.
I was beyond frustrated with myself and vowed that I'd never be venturing out alone again. Not a good way to start things off!
Hannah was not happy that she had to leave her new things in the store, but I was able to distract her enough to get both girls loaded back into the Explorer.
Our new picnic basket toy did end up making it home...
...and it's a hit! Hannah couldn't wait to finish up with her bath to go and play with her sister. They had a wonderful bedtime picnic tonight!
These are great! Nice job on the macros, and I love the b/w conversion!
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