Vacation

The 2 week vacation has been wonderful. Some days stand out and at the same time, they start merging together into a "What did we do when" and the memories of just two days ago become muddled. I am reluctant to post anything public as, after all, we are on vacation. However, I am beginning to wonder if a brief summary of each day should be blogged. If anything to help me log the  trip.
So, now, while I can't sleep, I shall recall today's memories.

We woke up in the 1893, Ouray Hotel. We had breakfast and walked around the quaint home style town. We then headed back to our room for some rest. Today was a "dead" day to relax and take some breaths. BUT after rest, we hiked up (from the hotel room) to Lower Cascade Falls Park. We then continued on the Perimeter Trail that circles above the town. We hiked a quarter section. We visited a glass artist shop and pit in a special order ball ornament with our names engraved with 32 years under. I cannot wait to hang it on my Christmas tree. We headed to Box Canyon falls Park and then back to the glass shop to get the ornament. Then, we headed to the hotel and had canned soup fo r dinner.  We  rode up the Million dollar highway  COLORS AWESOME!!! Then back to the hotel.  At 8, we headed over to the historic Elks Lodge ( Amazing Place)  after an hour, we headed back to the room to relax. Steve caught up on news and emails while I shot some night light streaks n the street.

The sweet sound of water at a campsite. . . So sweet!

I am thinking of a huge canvas.

Doubts

It has been a couple of days since I posted. I have been going over and over on different things.  One day I know it will be my last "Pro" photo day because I do not like to sell to people. Maybe I do not think my photography is worth it. Maybe I am afraid they cannot afford it and will reject me. Then other days, I find people wanting me to do shoots for them and know that maybe God is not finished with my camera yet.  I go back and forth all the time.  I get tired and exhausted.  I love getting the shot.  I love seeing something different and new. I love allowing myself to express me into an image.

Sometimes I feel like I am charging for a talent that God has blessed me with.  It's the gear, education, time, wear, driving, gas, and all kinds of other things that add into it.  God has blessed me immensely with props and tools to be a blessing to others. But where are you going with this Lord?
What am I supposed to be doing with it?  Is there a need? Am I just tired and need sleep?

BY THE WAY,  for those following along  I HIT 45 pounds LOST this morning!!!!

Porch Clearing Day!

I was going through and taking pictures of things I need to sell or clean out. I came across this cute frame that is five inches wide and no more than 6 inches tall. Immediately hauled it out to the stump for a coat of white.

Once the white coat felt comfortable, I took the frame into the house, and

added gold and buff edging to it.

All finished and ready to gift, sell, or use.

Towel Rack or cake stand?

I was hunting in the shed for a square base for a cake stand.  If you cut these in half length ways, you could have 4 sides to a classic pillar style cake stand. You would just have to find a square board to be the plate. They work great as a fence in a studio set. If you turn them vertical, you can have an awesome towel holder or magazine holder or material holder or a photo booth prop holder. Who needs pinterest?

 

When I saw this metal rose frame at a thrift store, I knew immediately how I would use it. I knew instantly that it would be a gift for a couple and their wedding day.

It started as a burnt silver/ nickel finish frame.

I am always reluctant to paint things.

I painted the frame white because the bride loves white.  White dishes, white linens, whites everywhere. So painting this white was a no-brainer.

Next, I painted a pink, red, yellow, and red tipped yellow rose. The colors mean special things to them personally. Once the colored paint dried, I went over the whole thing with Gold Rub and Buff.

All finished, ready to wrap, and give to the special couple.

 

Errand Day

Today felt like errand day.  I went there and back again! My day would be totally accomplished if two things could happen.  My photo book could get ordered. AND I have the munchies!!!!!! Hopefully scale will be nice in the morning because I want to munch!  I am worth winning this battle!!!!

Today, my husband was sweet enough to start cutting slices of logs to build a coffee table for my porch. It is 28 inches across. I love every bit of it. Later in the day, I decided to take down the wreath from my bathroom that continues to shed its dried hydrangea flower petals. It has done this for years. Instead of the wreath I am going to add the hydrangeas to an old window frame and hang it in the place of the wreath.  When I laid the wreath on the wood, I was excited all over again.  Any way that I look at my slice of wood, I LOVE IT!!!

I borrowed an adaptor for my lens to see what I could get in wider possibilities.

 

Now another set.

and another set

and another set

 

and the last set

 

Today, I woke up, had breakfast, and got right to mowing the yard. After 2 hours of pushing the mower and a nicer looking yard, I had to shower and rest. I should be able to complete all the mowing tomorrow morning.  It takes about 6 hours to do our woods, but it is so pretty after it is done.  I have no picture, but I will try to remember to get one for you peeps tomorrow.
Good night! Sweet Sleeps to the peeps!

Good Morning!

 

Yesterday morning, when I opened the door, right in front of the opening, there was a spiderweb covering 30% of the front doorway. I told my husband, "Kill it!" Not because it was dangerous, but because I was not going to tolerate spiders trying to catch ME in their webs.

 

This morning, on the edge of the porch, somewhat out of the way, I decided to showcase this wonder of God's creation.

While I am taking pictures of the spider, hummingbirds make the rounds to get their breakfast serum. This is not a very good picture and there is no hummingbird in it. Tomorrow, I will do my best to set the flash and get a good shot.

I mowed my yard a little bit and then made my way to ladies lunch and errands. I found this beautiful size 8 girls dress that I cannot wait to play with.

After errands, I went to the bike trail for a photo shoot.

 At the end of the lighted day, coming home, The sky was so pretty.

Oh and I dropped another half pound today!!!!! GO ME!!!!

 

Today I accidentally plugged in my weight without a decimal point. Instead of 000 .5, the chart reads 0,000. Then when I typed another entry into the box, I get messaged that I have lost a significant amount since my lass weigh-in. Would I like to recalculate my goals?  LOL

This picture has nothing to do with my weight or diet. It is just a pretty picture of my porch.
Now, I am off to mow the yard!

Happy  Happy  Happy  Happy  Happy  Happy Happy  Happy  Happy  Happy  Happy  Happy

                32 YEARS  BABY!

I sent the little green pot to a friend, and it came back filled with blessings!!!

 

Since our car was feeling sickly, we took it to the mechanic. While we were out in the neighborhood, we stopped and visited with some sweet friends. We also were blessed to pick up a small bag of  tomatoes. Such sweet, wonderful friends. Maybe when the mechanic gets done, we can swing by again. For now, I will enjoy the wonderful summer fruit in my salads for a couple of days.

 

Yesterday turned into such a productive day. At first, we just lazed around. Then about 4ish, we looked out at the shed area where I am planning to build a photo storage shed. A couple of trees needed to be brought down. My husband requests that while I am out to help him, we should take down the big oak to insure it not fall the wrong way. So we worked and voila!!! The tree is down along with the other two for the shed area. I burned branches and hauled cuttings away from the area. We came in around 7. The day felt good! Now, today, we woke to rain. The sun is shining and I can feel the little "getter done genes" becoming active. Thinking of yard work and some more accomplishing!!!

Happy Labor Day weekend! It feels like it should be Flag Day, or Memorial Day. It is overcast outside, and we are just lazing around. I am sorting pictures on my desktop and came across this cool picture that I took a while back.
                                                     Happy Lazing Day!