My lens was nothing special - my new one broke (Canon 50mm/f1.8), so I took some pics of my beautiful friends using my not-so-beautiful lens. Someday I'll have crispness and sweet bokeh (lovely lovely blur)! But for now, we worked with what we had. Hopefully the old 35mm film camera took a few good ones, too.
Jaimee is due in like 6 days and she's such a trooper. Pregnancy doesn't treat her well, but you'd never know it. I admire her strength! I'd be a big whiny baby, if it were up to me, but her optimism shines through!
I am so excited to meet this little guy!!! Thanks for letting me take pics of this special time for you guys!!!
Just thought I'd share. Enjoy.
...and a few experimentals from the 35mm film camera, using the dumpster-dive film!...
Today we were at a friend's soccer game in the nearby field where we could wander. The sun was setting, the scenery was heavenly.
You were about ten paces ahead of me, with your curls bouncing and your jacket on backwards (so you couldn't take it off). The freshly clipped grass made your boots slightly hidden as you walked like you had somewhere to be.
You stopped for only enough time to turn and beckon me with one arm and say, " 'mon, mommy!" I almost cried right there.
I felt the rush of emotions come over me like a wave, as I thought about this phrase in a much different setting.
I visualized a day when you and I were together in the life after this one, and your sweet little voice would beckon me again - 'mon, mommy.
It was kind of an unexpected, surreal moment, but one that I am completely grateful for. It gave me hope, really. I like to call those moments tender mercies.
I look forward to that day, when we can blow dandelions together for eternity.
Thank you, Bella, for bringing those glimpses of hope to my life. You are my great blessing.
I never really knew who he was before I met Ty, but after 3 concerts, I'm a lover of flowy hair, Greek accents, and mustaches!!
It's not just his inspiring music that I love, but what he stands for.
At the concert, he spoke to the audience about reaching your dreams, having a little faith, and how humanity can overcome just about anything.
His favorite one-liner:
"Everything great
that has ever happened to humanity
since the beginning
has begun as a single thought in someone's mind
and if anyone of us is capable of such a great thought
then all of us have the same capacity/capability
because we're all the same"
Yanni rocks.
Ty and I were cracking up with all the people who kept yelling out things at him. He said it felt like we were in his living room, because it was a smaller more intimate crowd. One woman in the front row was so persistent with yelling things out, she even got herself a kiss!!
This first video is our favorite fast one - The Storm.
Begins with a sweet Cello solo and at 2:30 the intensity heats up with some violin action. Bella LOVES to dance like a crazy lady to this song.
And this one, titled "One Man's Dream" is one of my favs. He said that as young boy he would dream of doing what he's doing now. He told everyone to have a little faith and that it's never too late to chase your dreams. Love ya yanni.
