Day 112 - She Loves Looie

Cupcake has been going to our local ballpark since she was a baby. She loves the game (sometimes), loves the hot dogs, loves the frozen lemonade and most of all……she loves Looie the mascot. Previously her love for Looie has only been from a distance. Today, this day, she wanted to go see him and this is her look of pure joy after hugging Looie for the first time!

Day 111 – Freshness

I have been trying to keep fresh flowers in my window sill and this time I tried some hydrangeas. They were so pretty but they didn’t last long.

Day 110 - Hair

Cupcake’s hair is very long and she wears it in a ponytail or pigtails most of the time. Today, she wore it down and it was all over the place. But it was so lovely! She really liked sticking her head out of the sunroof (we were parked) and letting the wind blow it all around.

Day 109 – Cute and Rockin’

My little bunny girls and later a concert by Trans-Siberian Orchestra. What a great day!

Day 108 – Picnic in the Park

When summer is in full swing it will be too hot to have a picnic in the park, so we took advantage of this mid-70’s day. Yummy Chick-fil-A, fruit, chocolate milk and some sliding fun!

Day 107 – Sweet Girls

I had the pleasure of photographing a sweet 6 year old birthday party. Eleven delightful girls on a beautiful day.

Day 106 – Sweet Wedding and Sad Face

It was such a sweet wedding and you can clearly see the emotion on her face. You can also see the emotion on The Captain’s face. He’s so funny!

Day 105 – First Dip in the Pool

We took our first dip in the pool for the year. Boy did it feel good!

Day 104 – What a Good Thursday

A day spent riding the trolley, going to the library, eating chocolate ice cream and a great present when we got back to her house.

Day 103 – Let’s Go Fly A Kite

What a beautiful day to fly a kite. At least for a few minutes.

Day 102 – This Feels Good

Her first official pedicure with her Mom and me. She chose a really pretty purple. We are training her well!

Day 101 – I Feel the Earth Move Under My Feet

It was warm enough to go outside barefoot today. She said it was the first time she has ever felt the grass with her bare feet. She’s only three. She doesn’t remember that she didn’t like the grass when she was little.

Day 100 – The Easter Fun Continues

Yes, more egg dyeing and an attempt to smile that cracks me up!

Day 99 – Two for One

I don’t really know what that title has to do with these pictures, except sometimes I just can’t choose one! The top one makes me laugh! It looks like two of the three are totally ignoring the one on the ground. As for the second photo, well, I love him.

Day 98 - Blowin’ In The Wind

We all have the power to make wishes come true, as long as we keep believing.  ~Louisa May Alcott

Day 97 – Here Comes Peter Cotton Tail

A little bit of pre-Easter eye dyeing. Cupcake loved it!

Day 96 – Let’s Ride the Horses

He missed her too while we were gone and they are both still as goofy as ever. Especially when they are together. She wanted to ride the carousel today before Kindermusik and of course we obliged.

Day 95 – Dressing Room Fun

Yes, this was taken in a dressing room. We got pretty goofy and we had a great time!! I missed both of these girls!! So glad to be home.

Day 94–There Are No Words

I missed her so much while we were gone AND she still makes me laugh!! There just aren’t any words for this photograph of my Cupcake Girl!

Day 93 – Mr. Tom is Happy

He misses his girl. He can’t wait to see her. He is packed and ready to fly home.

Day 92 – Another Last Day

Today was our last day in Nevada. We have been gone for 10 days. I was sitting in the window seat and glanced out the window. I couldn’t resist. A soft, beautiful sunset.

Day 91–April Fool’s

But this is no joke! Today we walked across the new bridge that parallels Hoover Dam. I admit, I was quite nervous beforehand, but once I was up there and walking, it was fine. And the view of the dam? WOW!!! I am so happy that I got to experience this with some of my favorite people in the world! Sally, Jim and Jimmy (my sweet husband). What a beautiful view! What a beautiful family!

Day 90 – Spoiled Rotten

One of the things I love, love, love about my mother-in-law, Sally, is how she spoils us when we visit. Their home is so warm and cozy and was truly inviting after our 10 day trip. I honestly feel like I am at a retreat! Because the weather was so mild we were able to eat outside on their deck. Fruit, cheese, a variety of crackers, smoked salmon, dips, hummus, etc. I really could go on and on! Thank you Sally!!! Thank you for taking care of me (and your son)!

Day 89 – What a Way to End a Trip

Today we ended our trip and we ended it in GRAND style. After a late departure from the hotel of 10:00 a.m. we boarded a truck for an adventure to Antelope Slot Canyon. This canyon is located on the Navajo Reservation and you are only guided through the canyon by a Navajo. He was the best! Knowledgeable about the canyon and about photography. This has to be one of my top favorite photographs from the trip. I would LOVE to have an entire day photographing this slot canyon with the ever changing light!

Day 88 – A Boat Ride on the Lake

As we are winding down our trip, we spent day 9 on the lake. Lake Powell. We cruised to Rainbow Bridge and even down into a narrow path that the boat captain maneuvered our boat through as well as turning around. He is great at 3-point turns! Beautiful day!

Day 87 – A Surprise Visit

On this day 8 of our 10 day trip, we made a surprise visit to Goodneck State Park. Guess who was the most excited of our little group? Yep. My sweet husband. He was beside himself. I will say, it is a pretty darn amazing place! After a delicious lunch of Navajo Tacos at Gouldings Lodge we had the opportunity to visit Monument Valley. I have heard that they offer photograph trips to Monument Valley. One day, yes, one day I will take this opportunity. The bottom right photo is from the inside of a hogan which a Navajo dwelling.

Day 86 – Arches National Park

It is reported that there are over 2,000 natural sandstone arches in this national park. ALL created by nature! We visited a few. While most of the group headed to Landscape Arch, I took the trail to Pine Tree Arch and Double Arch. For about 30 minutes, I was there alone. Just me. Under this gigantic arch. I tried to photograph it from all angels and on both sides. Every angle was different as the light danced around. I could have stayed there all day.

Day 85 – A Dead Horse and an Arch

This is Dead Horse State Park. It was pretty dry looking, but look at those snow covered mountains in the distance. And the clouds? Just amazing! The bottom right photo, with my sweet husband is Mesa Arch. It’s actually the first natural arch I have seen. Just think….nature carved this. Simply breathtaking!

Day 84–A Reef and a Gulch

It was windy. A very wind day at Capitol Reef National Park. But the wind didn’t overshadow the beauty. I captured one of my favorite shots of the day on the bottom right. Out little group. They were all huddled together listening to our naturalist/geologist, who traveled with us on this trip. The bottom right photo is from Grand Gulch. This dry river bed contained some many different varieties of rocks! It was awesome!

Day 83 – Bryce Canyon

I don’t know if any words can convey my feelings when I first glanced at this marvelous canyon. I had been told there was nothing like it anywhere on this earth. Now, I haven’t been everywhere on this earth, but I would have to say, I haven’t seen anything like this wonder.
The beautiful snow blanket on enhanced her beauty. I could have stayed for hours or even days. Glorious!