Here she was at 2 and a half. She had had brain surgery at 18 months to remove a large tumor in the back of her brain, and began chemotherapy treatments for 2 additional tumors on her spine around the same time. Her diagnosis was ‘medulloblastoma’ , a childhood brain […]
Photography
Photography is my newest hobby. I’m learning new things every day and love to share my latest pictures with my readers!
Self-Portrait With Butterflies
One of my favorite Renaissance artists, Albrecht Durer, created many images of himself in his lifetime; his first self-portrait was drawn around age 13. I always enjoy looking at artist’s self-portraits. They can reveal so much without any words at all. (love this one). Many times, self-portraits reveal the artist’s emotional condition and what their situation in […]
My New Camera Bag from Martilena
Ahhhh…my camera finally has a home. Here’s my perfect new camera bag from Martilena. So much to love about it… * Adjustable padded inserts that create custom-sized compartments for your camera and accessories. *LOTS and lots of useful pockets. *Sturdy constuction and generous padding keep my camera and stuff super […]
She Sees Pain in the Mirror
Some days are better than others.
End of School Cupcakes
We made some big yummy chocolate frosted cupcakes to celebrate the end of another school year. My daughter made some toppers for them while we waited for them to cool. Definitely need a new spelling program for next year. Now this is funny. She’s home-schooled. Where’s she going to go? And my personal […]
Balloon Afternoon
Different compositions and angles are what I’ve been experimenting with lately. Sharp angles are tricky, but sometimes I can get them to work. I’m still having a great time playing with my camera and I learn a little bit more each time I go out. And of course, I LOVE big, […]
Butterflies and a Blue Moon
“A Lot In Common”
They have a lot in common. They both have blond hair and blue eyes. They both like black converse shoes, blue jeans, and trendy hats. They are both high-school students educated at home. They both love Owl City, chocolate chip cookies,and the “Narnia” movies. They are both competitive speakers, qualified for the […]