May Photo A Day, Day 15: 7:00

Today's Photo A Day prompt was "7:00." At 7:00 pm, we had the last official gathering of our small group before summer: pizza at Fort Maurepas! It was a good time, but I underestimated how difficult it would be to take a candid photo that contained everyone--including the constantly-moving kids! I took a bunch, but this is the only one that (barely) contains the whole group. Horrible composition, but I love Bain's little face at the bottom of the frame. He wouldn't take his eyes off the camera!

May Photo A Day, Day 14: Need

The Photo A Day prompt for today was "need." I'm really bringing this blog back to its roots with this one. Many of you may not know that when I started this blog, it had nothing to do with photography and everything to do with Graves' disease, an autoimmune disorder that caused me a lot of problems back in 2006 and 2007. It was rough, but thanks to modern medicine, it isn't anymore. Now, all I need is Synthroid.

I am so thankful for the little yellow pills that sustain my life. The fact that I cannot live without them is a poignant daily reminder of how fragile life is--how fragile I am and how little I can do on my own. Synthroid keeps my metabolism running, but it also keeps my perspective in check. Every morning, my need for this pill points me to my need for God.

May Photo A Day, Day 13: Sunrise/Sunset

The Photo A Day prompt for today was sunrise or sunset. Not being a morning person, I, of course, chose sunset.  Not a bad view, eh?

May Photo A Day Weekend Wrap-Up

Shew! I'm worn out from a wonderful weekend in Louisville, Kentucky. I am so proud to say that my brother is now a doctor! And I am so happy I got to be there to see it. My camera was pretty focused on  documenting family togetherness and celebration, but I tried my best to keep up with the photo a day prompts in the process.

Day 10 was "stars." This is a bit of a cop-out, but I spent my evening at a dinner celebrating the achievements of the honor students... the STARS of the med school. ;)

The prompt  for Day 11 (graduation day!) was "a smile." Here's one from my handsome brother, Dr. Montague!

And Day 12, today, was "mother." This one is actually one of the reasons I decided to do Photo A Day this month. Unlike usual, I was with my mother on Mother's Day! Such a happy occasion! Despite what you may have read on facebook about everyone's else's mother, MINE is the best. Bar none. And she's beautiful to boot. Don't you agree?

May Photo a Day, Day 9: A Snack

Yesterday's prompt was "a snack." Here's some trail mix that helped me get through a super-long day at work.

I'm posting this from my phone at the airport... On my way to my brother's med school graduation! I won't be back to the blog until at least Sunday evening, but I promise I'll be keeping up with photo a day nonetheless!

May Photo A Day, Day 8: Shape

The Photo A Day prompt for today was "shape." Oh, the possibilities! I took a lot of pictures this evening, but my favorite is this simple shot of part of the quilt that's on our bed. My talented mother-in-law made it for us as a wedding gift. I love the beautiful saturated colors and intricate pattern. Isn't it just a feast for the eyes?

May Photo A Day, Day 7: Something Beginning with F

Today's Photo A Day prompt was "something beginning with F." How about some ferns from my jungle of a backyard?