FUN February... Photo 28!

I really kinda dig these giant weeds that grow behind our back fence. Since there aren't any flowers out yet for me to photograph, I figured this would be a good subject instead!

I think the photo just captures the stark, dreary feel of today. Maybe sun tomorrow... I can hope :)

FUN February... Photo 27!

I finally ventured outside, because it had stopped snowing and was actually in the 30s! However, it was kind of gray and dreary, so I thought this post-processing method kind of fit the feeling.

FUN February... Photo 26!

Here's my other sweetie... love her little spotted paws :)

FUN February... Photo 25!

Here is one of my little sweeties. I think he looks so "regal" or something here... I just love him :)

He truly thinks he's a 60-something pound lap dog :)

FUN February... Photo 24!

I'm so proud of my little Cub Scout :) His troop is new this year... we'd love to get more boys involved!

FUN February... Photo 23!

I was in between sessions the other day, and my son came out to goof around for a few minutes. Isn't he just the cutest ever?!

My little heartbreaker... :)

FUN February... Photo 22!

Still behind, but at least I'm not falling even further back. Here's a fun one... next time I want to try to get bigger bubbles :)

FUN February... Photo 21!

I had this idea in my head earlier in the month, but the lighting has never been quite right to do what I had in mind. So today, I helped a friend with some photos for a product he has developed and is going to be selling online, and once we were done I took advantage of the lighting setup and the white backdrop to try it out!

I think it's kinda fun :)

FUN February... Day 20!

Or to be more accurate, PHOTO 20 :) I may have fallen behind, but I'm determined to get all 28 photos for February up here, one way or another!!

My kids helped me pick out a bouquet of flowers yesterday... they serve a dual purpose: making the kitchen look cheerful AND providing me with a willing subject!!

FUN February... Day 19!

I was letting the dogs out last night and noticed how beautiful these cattails looked over our back fence... with the sun setting and backlighting them so beautifully.

So I threw on some boots, headed out back, and captured this before the sun set (with a small black dog jumping around my ankles the entire time, of course)...

FUN February... Day 18!

This candle smells SOOO good... wish I was able to make this a scratch-n-sniff to share with all of you :)

FUN February... Day 17!

This is pretty self-explanatory... a glass of a delicious pinot to relax after a LONG week!

FUN February... Day 16!

I've been a bit behind this week... spent WAAAY too many hours at the doctor's office and the hospital getting tests done for my sick daughter. Luckily, she seems to have kicked this recurrent strep and is back to school this afternoon :)

So I'm playing catch-up for the last 4 days...

First, a photo of the IL state quarter. My daughter has been learning her states and capitals, which made me think of the quarters she received from my grandfather for Christmas.

FUN February... Day 15!

OK, another one that's not exactly fun! I also call this photo "Why Exercise Hurts"...

My DH was doing pull-ups when the bracket supporting the chin-up bar broke. He landed on his back and his elbow on the cement floor, and then the bar crashed down on his face. It was a pretty nasty split in his eyebrow at first, but it's actually looking better here. Ouch!

FUN February... Day 14!

Forgot again yesterday... luckily, I was distracted from my day of boredom when our neighbor was able to come over and watch the kids so hubby and I could go for a Valentine's Day date :) Amazingly enough... this was the 19th anniversary of our first date. Wow, does that make me sound old!! I'm just so lucky to have found someone so wonderful to spend my life with...

Here is a sweet photo in honor of Valentine's Day and my three sweeties... one kiss for each!!

FUN February... Day 13!

Today's photo was set up by my DD Emma... she had an idea, and this is what we ended up with.

Introducing... "Casual Canine" starring Zoey :)

FUN February... Day 12!

Finally, Day 12's photo which was taken on Day 12 :)

Not exactly a "fun" photo, but this has been my life the past few days. Daughter with strep yet AGAIN... she missed her Valentine's party today, poor kiddo. I'm SO ready for spring, nice weather, and hopefully healthier kids!!

FUN February... Day 11!

Technically, this isn't a Day 11 photo, but it is my 11th photo that I'm posting for the month! I actually took this a couple days ago (same day I did the other abstract) but didn't post it yet. Things have been hectic lately and I didn't get a chance to shoot anything yesterday. So, it is a new photo, just taken a couple days ago!

I don't think this one will be as hard to guess as the other one... any takers? :)

FUN February... Day 10!

OK, technically I'm posting this on Day 11, but I truly did take it yesterday (just too tired to get it up last night). This shot of Miss M was taken during our modeling/comp card session yesterday morning, and I can say that it was truly one of the most fun sessions I've ever done! She was so cute and full of fire (as is typical for an almost-5-yr old), and she was SOOO cooperative!! She did make me laugh when we'd be in the middle of shooting a series and she'd just hop right off the stool and inform me "Isn't it time to take a little break now? I need a drink of water!"

We took some really fun shots yesterday, but I think this was one of my faves. We had on some kids' music and she was dancing away for me... I just love the expression on her face!! You can just see her energy and that she is having a blast!

I still can't believe I get paid to have fun with kids and capture moments like this... this is why I love my job :)

FUN February... Day 9!

OK, there is nothing amazing or photographically fantastic about this picture (it was even taken through the window)... I just thought it was a really funny shot of my really BAAAAAAAD dog sitting on my table!! Ha!

I certainly hope he doesn't think this kind of behavior is acceptable on any other tables, and once it gets nice out and we are eating, drinking and otherwise entertaining on the furniture outside that it will not continue :)

I think my big, tough puppy doesn't like sitting in the cold snow!