~through the eyes of gigi~
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What you'll see here is life ... Someones real life!
Maybe mine. Maybe yours.
But always...
through the eyes of GiGi
Day 33...Turn Around
Day 33
What a nice day today! The entire day was fun! My husband wanted to go out for dinner and my precious grandbaby was in an awesome mood all day...Pretty darn good day...:)
After dinner we went on the pursuit of my photo of the day...(wow, it's 10:32 now and I'm posting, not looking for something to shoot!)
It's amazing what you see when you're just out driving around and really have your eyes peeled for a potential shot..."Wow", I thought..."this is a pretty good shot of the Speedway...I'll catch a few shots and we can head back home"...so I began snapping away, walking up and down the sidewalk, catching a couple of different angles, checking my settings, etc...
For the most part, I was happy with what I shot (I had a photo, that made me happy) and by this time we'd walked around for 10 minutes or so outside, the sun was setting and it was getting chilly.
We decided it was time to head home...
We decided it was time to head home...
And most importantly, I had that photo for the day!
Then, as we turned to head back to the car, right in front me, just yards away was this scene! Lesson for me...TURN AROUND!!! LOOK AROUND!!! There's always more to see than what we first realize... Always something "extra special" when we just "tune in" to our surroundings...:)..Not that anythings wrong with my Speedway photo but all I had to do was turn around to see that Nature had also provided me with an amazing photo of the day!
Another happy moment in my day! I am blessed!
It doesn't really take much to make me happy...the simple things do it for me...:)
Day 32...A Request for Teeth
Day 32
A couple of days ago I had a request...Aunt Mallory wanted to see the teeth!
I was amused but afterall, she lives out of town and doesn't get to see all the little things...
I thought it was a sweet request and obviously an easy one to deliver, right?...
I thought it was a sweet request and obviously an easy one to deliver, right?...
N. O. T.
Oh my goodness, maybe, just maybe, if it happens by chance, and you catch your special little someones "toofeys" in a photo, know that you did GOOD! Believe me, it's one of those things if you try to catch the shot on demand, it's nearly impossible...
BUT... GiGi came through for Auntie Mallory...:)
After several attempts and many blurry photos of my moving target eating lunch...
I got one!!!
"Aunt Mallory, seriously? Look quick, I don't do this for just anyone, ya know!"
Day 31...#1 Mickey Birthday!
Day 31
It always amazes me at the interest, real interest, that babies have for certain things at such an early age. Sometimes it's music, TV, a book, a specific toy... but whatever it may be for each individual baby, their interest is very real! It's so cute to watch their little personalities form and see them develop their own likes and dislikes.
From food preferences to entertainment, one thing is certain...
From food preferences to entertainment, one thing is certain...
they definitely have preferences at a young age!!!
Jax has pretty much loved Mickey since he was old enough to notice the TV.
He hears that music, turns and stares at the TV no matter what he's doing!
Mommy and Daddy did an awesome job of giving him a 1st birthday party that any little Mickey lovin' one year old would love! :)
Happy 1st Birthday, Jax....GiGi loves you!
Look what Mommy made!!! YUUUMMY :)
♪ M. I. C. K. E. Y. MOUSE ♪
"Hey, Mommy...what's goin' on here?"
Proud Daddy and Mommy... :)
"Oh Yeah, PRESENTS!"
"Hurry Mom!"
"Gram, I've been wantin' this book ever since it came out!"
"Mickey, you're so cute I could just eat you up!"
a swimming pool "hunk" just waitin' to happen :)
"OK, here goes...."
"So....I'm really not goin' to get in trouble for this mess?"
"ALRIGHT!!!"
Cake, Balloons, Gifts and One Adorable Birthday Boy!
That's All Folks!
(oops, that's Porky Pig's line...:)... oh well)
That's All Folks!
(oops, that's Porky Pig's line...:)... oh well)
Day 30...An Unexpected "A"
Day 30
Oh dear...another challenge...I can't stand it...I'm like a kid who doesn't want to miss out on the fun! It's driving me crazy to not participate but I don't think I can fit anymore aimless wandering into my day...lol..
The latest challenge going around the Northland Photography Club FB group page is A-Z (anything that looks like the letter of the day/week is applicable...even an activity that represents a word that starts with the given letter is acceptable)...easy enough, right?
I just don't know. If I start, what if I fail...I can't even handle the thought of it...:)
So what better way to participate than CHEAT!!! (just kind of)
I'm going to try and incorporate the
I'm going to try and incorporate the
A-Z challenge with my 365 day challenge ...Good idea, huh??? I thought so! Maybe it'll even cut down on my wandering because on some days I'll have a letter subject to focus on!!! Maybe I'm not really cheating at all, right?
Well, I think I've just made a decision that could possible make this easier on me....
or a WHOLE LOT HARDER....
we shall see!... :)
My unexpected "A"
I guess it was fate to participate when I randomly spotted this bridge today!
I guess it was fate to participate when I randomly spotted this bridge today!
Day 29...Nail Bling!
Day 29
So, we've all seen a lot of nail art here and there...(well, we girls have anyway) but personally, I know of only of one salon where the nails (hands or feet) are original creations, designed, polished and accessorized all by hand! No airbrushing, decals etc...The girls got talent and the talent belongs to Laurie Herrin...manicurist at Wave Review Salon in Overland Park!
Sandy, her good natured client let me invade their space (hands) with my camera and I managed to catch a moment of the artist at work!
Steady hands!
Plenty of choices...bag one of two!!! This photo really doesn't do justice though...
12" wide bag and at least 8" deep!!! FULL!!
Even Mary Poppins would be jealous of this bag of goodies
(if she were a nail technician, that is)
The art in polishing!
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