pickled.

that probably is not the best title of a post. but that is what i feel like.
short term memory....full.
long term memory. unnecessary at this point.
just full.  it's that time of year.
anne is wrapping up her school year. there are field trips, scouting events, swim lesson starting, ball practice, ball games...make the hamster wheel STOP.
i am wrapping up my school year.  holding on to the idea that i made it through the first year of changed, semi unscathed.  wanting to make it memorable for my 2nd grade family...again.stop.the.hamster.wheel....
tonight my friend, michelle and i went to a 'photography class'. it was taught by a lady that i am sure is a great photographer but not such a hot educator.  no big deal. but feel bad for being away from my family for no good reason, but to take a deep breath. and now that i read it. maybe that was a God send....

my online photog class is going good.
this past week one thing i was supposed to capture was 'discarded furniture'.  in the suburbs that isn't seen too often.  you will never believe what i saw last night....a neighbor that threw out 3 couches and a head board.  and a rear tine tiller (that my husband walked home this evening...i digress) unfortunately, i can not get myself to take the picture. i decided...if it's there tomorrow, i will do it. and explain if i have to. but tonight, i couldn't.  i'm a wuss.  it's okay. i admit it. 

here are some shots i took over the past 3 weeks.  just random.  this class is more about catching the moment, and the feeling....i think i nailed it on a couple.

grubby nails, yummy clementines, funky plate. hello fun!

just joy. sweet kate enjoying a kiwi. love it.

writing a list....

fruit in a hand.

just funky. adam said...are you seriously taking a pic of mosquito larva? i said, you don't see the SKY IN THE WAGON!?  he just shook his head...

reminds me of summer.

gonna print this and hang in my classroom next year.

smiles.

pure.

catching some spring fun on the side of the van...

think i need to frame this.

and this too. something innocent, just melts my heart. 

~chat soon!
*not because i'm bragging, but just wanted to say....all pictures are straight from camera. this chick has no time for editing.....it is what it is!*