Project 64: Out of the Box ... is Coming to an End

Sixty-four weeks of colors! I started this project in January of 2011 and here we are in April of 2012. When I started this project, I had just received my D7000 as a gift from my husband for Christmas. I jumped online, scouring the internet for any information I could find about photography and that's when I stumbled across Project 64 and so many other amazing photographers and their blogs. I am so thankful for this project and for all the lovely ladies who share their knowledge of photography. I certainly have not arrived, but as I look back at my photos, I realize just how far I've come! I started out only shooting in auto, now I love the control that I have in manual.  


Anyway, I could go on about all that I've learned, but let's get down to colors ... the last four. I want to thank Brooke Martin for hanging in there for us and seeing it through to the end.  I know this has been a lot of work for her, especially of late as she prepares for the new addition to her family. :-)


Peach. This was the most difficult find for me. These roses are not a dark peach, but seemed to have some peach coloring to them.
Granny Smith Apple. I thought these buds were a beautiful color match. Have I told you how happy I am that Spring has finally come? (wink, wink). 

Violet. I just couldn't wait another moment to add some color to my patio. So this week, I planted these beautiful petunias and placed them on my patio tables. Their deep, rich color catch my eye each time I pass by the windows. 

Mauvelous. This was the easiest match of them all.  The dogwood tree we planted in our front yard began to bloom just in time!  

I've really gained so much through this challenge including some new friends. Thanks ladies for all your encouragement and sweet comments along the way. I hope we continue to meet up through other challenges! 


-tish xoxo

Project 64: Out of the Box | Cornflower Blue

Week 60's color for Project 64 is Cornflower Blue. I looked all over for a match and found it in my daughter's collection of string. She's into making friendship bracelets at the moment. The string can sit without being touched for months at a time, then suddenly she will pick it up again and make a "million" bracelets. She loves wearing most all of them at the same time too. :D hee, hee.


-tish xoxo

Leap into Spring! | Easter/Eggs

What a lovely Easter we had! The day was beautiful and we enjoyed a wonderful day visiting with family. You'd never know by the photos, though, that our oldest, A, wasn't feeling her best. :( She toughed out the day and then crashed when we came home. We took her temperature and it was 101.0. I felt like such a bad mom having kept her out all day. :( We gave her some medicine, tucked her in bed and she felt much better the next day.


We are thankful for the Resurrection and the Hope we have!
I hope you all enjoyed a lovely Easter Sunday as well.
How did you spend your day?


-tish xoxo

Let There Be Light

I am in love with the beauty that surrounds us, the new life that is bursting forth each and every day! I am so thankful that we've finally turned the corner and spring is upon us.



Among all the beauty that spring offers, one of my favorites is the abundant sunshine. The combination of the warmer temperatures and the sunlight stimulates growth - new life. 



The sun shines through all the brilliant colors and the earth now pops with color.




The sun's heat steadily warms our days through the early spring months.




The promise of longer light-filled days has arrived as the sun rises earlier and sets later into the evening hours.



And spring brings with it hope, hope for a fresh start and better opportunities, but also it brings us a gentle reminder of the Hope we have... 
"This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the LIGHT, that all through Him might believe."  
 - John 1:7


I'm joining Kristi of Live and Love Outloud, Alicia of Project Alicia and Rebecca of Bumbles and Light for their Leap Into Spring Photo Challenge. Join us over the next six weeks as we Leap Into Spring together! 
Happy Spring and Happy Easter! 
-tish xoxo

Birthday! | Wordless Wednesday

I love birthdays! Its that one special day a year that is all about you! :D And my husband and girls made it just that - a day for me. I turned 39! Wow, 39. If I sit and think about it, its definitely bizarre. Where does the time go? How did I get to be this age? It doesn't seem right - I remember when my parents were this age! On the other hand, I can say its a great age, a wonderful time in life! Its busy for sure, the girls are growing, becoming young ladies, making friends, learning ... but I wouldn't change a thing.


So, for my birthday, my husband and girls planned a day they knew I would love. I love nature. It reminds me of being a kid, playing in the woods, making forts. There's something about the fresh forest air and wonderful smells! So, they planned a day of hiking and waterfalls. They made sure I brought my camera. It was a day of favorite things ... being with my family, photography, hiking, fresh air, nature, favorite snacks, etc. It was the perfect birthday!































-tish xoxo