24 Mar Stroll & Savor
My girls and I took a long walk on Saturday evening. The three of us began with two magnifying glasses, two treasure collecting baskets and one trusty macro lens, as we ventured to discover the small wonders that Spring is awakening around our neighborhood.
Although there were many great shots of buds, bugs and blossoms, when my oldest snapped a few of me and my youngest, I knew I would be smitten. These kinds of shots remind me of how good life can be when I slow down and enjoy it, just as it is.
So, here’s my Best Shot Monday (not really my shot at all but my uber-talented 10-year-olds). It’s an ode to a weekend of family time and a celebration of the season. And I’d like to take that a step further and ask that you take all the Easter hope and gladness into your heart and hold it there as you read Jen Lemen’s Prayer for Jenni Ballantyne. When a mother is going through what she is going through and is still brimming with love and radiating such beauty, you can’t help but be inspired. She is amazing. And right about now, she could use some extra support.
Share your photos of family and love with us today as we celebrate what matters most.
Lara
Posted at 05:21h, 24 Marchmine is actually not holiday-related. just a simple image i was lucky enough to come across near my work: http://laradavidphotos.blogspot.com/2008/03/bsm-surprises-in-hiding.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Surprises in Hiding
your picture is a fabulous one! that little photographer is a good one. 🙂
Crunchy Domestic Goddess
Posted at 05:22h, 24 Marchsounds like a wonderful, leisurely walk and what a sweet, sweet capture your daughter got of the two of you. i love it. 🙂
my best shot this week is http://crunchydomesticgoddess.com/2008/03/23/best-shot-monday-32408-egg-citing/“ REL=”nofollow”>pretty egg-citing 🙂
Anonymous
Posted at 05:35h, 24 MarchMy best shot this week was from a date with my nephew. Though it turns out trying to photograph your own hand is semi-complicated
http://www.flickr.com/photos/akadragonflyphotography/2356451203/
melody is slurping life
Posted at 05:40h, 24 MarchOh, I am feeling so sappy. What a sweet moment, and your oldest is following magnificently in her mother’s footsteps. Actually, I’d venture to say she’s blazing her own trail.
Here’s my sappy, sugary BSM
http://slurpinglife.typepad.com/slurping_life/2008/03/spun-sugar-memo.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Best Shot Monday
chaoticfamily
Posted at 06:12h, 24 MarchI love it! She did a great job and captured a very adorable moment between you and your other daughter.
Here is mine…
http://chaoticfamilypictures.blogspot.com/
Bonnie
Posted at 06:55h, 24 MarchThat photo is adorable ! I love your idea of taking magnifying glasses and baskets on your walk !! I’m so going to “borrow” that idea ! My two are adventure lovers for sure … a magnifying glass would add a new dimension !!
Happy Easter … http://robogiles.blogspot.com/2008/03/have-you-all-had-wonderful-weekend-we.html“ REL=”nofollow”>here’s mine for this week.
Andi
Posted at 09:47h, 24 MarchAs usual, your words and photo inspire…what a lovely time with your girls. These are the moments to treasure! Thank you for the reminder to enjoy the simple things. I believe that my post does just that…surprising considering I posted a day early.
http://www.magallanomournings.blogspot.com
(I really will work on the link tutorial that you shared as soon as I have time!)
DanaB
Posted at 10:28h, 24 MarchWhat a priceless, precious shot!! That one will always be a favorite of yours, no doubt!
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http://www.ourwindowswideopen.wordpress.com
DanaB
Posted at 10:29h, 24 MarchI want to add that your oldest definitely takes a great shot–bravo!!
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Anna
Posted at 10:53h, 24 MarchI have a photo that reflects a warm and wonderful family weekend as well. Thanks for sharing yours…or that budding photographer’s!
http://hankandwillie.wordpress.com/2008/03/24/she-makes-it-look-easy/“ REL=”nofollow”>My BSM for today
Bunny
Posted at 11:01h, 24 Marchhttp://motherbunny.blogspot.com/2008/03/my-girl.html“ REL=”nofollow”>My Girl
I spent some time looking at my now-TWO year old.
Maggie
Posted at 11:07h, 24 MarchI love that shot! Your daughter did a great job!
http://andtheducksaid.blogspot.com/2008/03/best-shot-monday-age-and-beauty.html“ REL=”nofollow”> BSM: Age and Beauty
Stacy
Posted at 11:13h, 24 MarchI don’t have an Easter shot just yet. I haven’t gotten to them. I have been trying to get through all my vacation pics. My best shot is from Disney.
http://anothermommymoment.blogspot.com/2008/03/home-sweet-home.html
susiej
Posted at 11:31h, 24 MarchLove your green sweater. And thanks for the update/links for Jenni. I’m heading there now.
Our Easter? Full of snow… again!
http://www.susiej.com/index.php/you-know-youre-a-mom-when/“ REL=”nofollow”>You Know You’re A Mom When
Jackie
Posted at 11:38h, 24 MarchVERY SWEET!!! Ours isn’t holiday-ish but it’s of one of the very spoiled dogs new shirt! http://armywifeforlife.wordpress.com/
Arizaphale
Posted at 12:23h, 24 MarchA Spring walk. What a great idea. We went looking for eggs….
http://arizaphale.blogspot.com/2008/03/best-shot-monday-happy-easter.html
Christina
Posted at 12:25h, 24 MarchGorgeous photo, gorgeous moment – and talented daughter! She is following in your footsteps.
My shots say http://momology.blogspot.com/2008/03/best-shot-monday.html“ REL=”nofollow”>freedom to me.
MamaGeek
Posted at 12:27h, 24 MarchThat photograph is so emotionally captivating! Obviously a photographer in the making.
Here’s my http://whatworksforus.blogspot.com/2008/03/if-shoe-fits.html“ REL=”nofollow”>attempt.
❉ pixie ❉
Posted at 12:29h, 24 MarchToday is my little guy’s first birthday. My shot today is from his party on Saturday. He is absolutely what matters most.
http://pixiestemple.blogspot.com“ REL=”nofollow”>first birthday
treasureseeker
Posted at 13:12h, 24 MarchI enjoy so much the extra special moments with family that usually get taken for granted. Its nice to be able to capture them forever!
Here’s my BSM:
http://questfortreasure.blogspot.com/“ REL=”nofollow”>A Person’s a Person
alli
Posted at 13:16h, 24 Marchhttp://alwaysalli.com/2008/03/24/my-best-shot-monday-family-love/“ REL=”nofollow”>I love the idea of sharing family. Thanks for the inspiration!
Blueberry
Posted at 13:23h, 24 Marchwonderful picture by your daughter!!
http://blueberryandbean.blogspot.com/2008/03/best-shot-monday_24.html“ REL=”nofollow”>bestshot
Dawn
Posted at 13:42h, 24 MarchOur Easter week was equally wonderful. I hope you all had great days with family.
http://dawnomite.wordpress.com/“ REL=”nofollow”>BSM: Family Day Trip
Michelle Potter
Posted at 13:43h, 24 MarchLovely photo. You’re right; your ten-year-old is talented!
I put up a pic from http://usr-bin-mom.com/“ REL=”nofollow”>playing with bubbles last week.
Jaimee
Posted at 13:49h, 24 MarchMy best shot is up here:
http://www.woodells02.blogspot.com“ REL=”nofollow”>BSM-Baby Bath
Hope everyone had a great weekend with their families!
carrie
Posted at 14:08h, 24 Marchoh i’m smitten with that photo, too! she is a great photographer!
my http://barelycontrolledchaos.wordpress.com/2008/03/24/mountain-road-best-shot-monday/“ REL=”nofollow”>best shot is of a little walk we took, too.
Kim
Posted at 14:28h, 24 MarchI love that picture. One to take out when she’s bigger and remember when she was that little!
http://www.kimdevoe.blogspot.com/“ REL=”nofollow”>My Best Shot!
Kyla
Posted at 14:44h, 24 MarchI had a hard time this week!
http://thetars.blogspot.com/2008/03/bsm-his-and-hers.html“ REL=”nofollow”> My BSM.
kim
Posted at 14:55h, 24 MarchOh what a treasured shot!!
Here’s mine:
http://www.cancio.org/blog/?p=1018 ” REL=”nofollow”>color
Never That Easy
Posted at 15:09h, 24 MarchI always think I’m gettin here relatively early, but it’s never true.
Anyways: It’s a great shot, I love all the different angles, and it’s even more special because your daughter managed to it.
Here’s my shot….
http://neverthateasy.blogspot.com/2008/03/my-transparent-niece.html“ REL=”nofollow”> What happened here?
Kimberly
Posted at 16:01h, 24 MarchI see photographic talent runs in the family. Here’s my Best Shot. 🙂
http://alteringlife.blogspot.com/2008/03/bsm-reading.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Little Reader
Sassy
Posted at 16:14h, 24 MarchMy 3 year old takes really good pictures too, it is awesome that our children have talents at such young ages. Thank you for reminding us how beautiful life is!
Here is my BSM:
http://mysassypants.blogspot.com/2008/03/best-shot-monday_24.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Iris N Bella
Golightly
Posted at 16:40h, 24 MarchThat is a wonderful picture your 10 year old took! We did some nature walking this weekend too. It was a weekend all http://piercebabyproject.blogspot.com/2008/03/celebrations-of-easter.html“ REL=”nofollow”> about Easter (my best shot) and family.
natalie
Posted at 16:41h, 24 MarchI’m up. M loves to play with my camera. Perhaps one day I’ll be posting sweet pictures that she’s taken! I love your picture this week–and it seems like you’ve got your equilibrium back.
http://thebensonfamilyandotherstuff.blogspot.com“ REL=”nofollow”>Springtime
Mandaroo
Posted at 16:43h, 24 MarchWhat a lovely photo of the bud and your daughter is very talented!(must take after her mother!) I’ve also been taking lots of http://www.flickr.com/photos/mandaroo/sets/72157604227866322/“ REL=”nofollow”>new spring shots lately, we have some lovely fruit trees that are blossoming like crazy out back that are perfect for photo taking junkies like me ; )
What a lovely poem, nice to hear that she is getting so much support.
We also recently took a nice little stroll….
http://http://mailboxes-etc.blogspot.com/2008/03/best-shot-monday-just-some-weeds.html/“ REL=”nofollow”>Justsomeweeds!
Amy Jo
Posted at 17:00h, 24 MarchLovely shot Tracey! I just took some photos of my friend and her new-ish baby and they were so sweet. I love pics of mommies and their babies/kids!
Here’s http://cheeseparty.blogspot.com/2008/03/apple-of-my-eye.html“ REL=”nofollow”>my shot from last week!
Donna at Blessed Nest
Posted at 17:25h, 24 Marchfeeling a bit lazy today with my link..sorry for the cut and paste..beautiful picture filled with joy, hope!
THE DIRECT LINK IS IN MY NAME DONNA AT BLESSED NEST
my best shot…my favorite card
http://www.blessednestperch.com/home-at-blessed-nest/2008/3/24/my-favorite-card.html
Sarah-Ji
Posted at 17:47h, 24 MarchWhat a great capture of you two! Glad you were able to savor some time together.
Here’s my http://www.shutterbugmama.com/2008/03/best-shots-monday-dreaming-of-white.html“ REL=”nofollow”>BSM Post.
HLB
Posted at 18:18h, 24 MarchBeautiful shot, seems to run in the family… 🙂
Here’s my shot for the week, http://teainne.blogspot.com/2008/03/instant-gratification.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Instant Gratification..
Sara
Posted at 18:26h, 24 MarchHow beautiful. my best shot for the week changed because of your words.
http://itsnotaboutthatanyway.blogspot.com/2008/03/make-me-laught-best-shot-monday.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Happy easter.
Childlife
Posted at 18:27h, 24 MarchWhat a beautiful time with your daughter! We cherish those walks at our house too.
Mine is up: My daughter http://inthelifeofachild.com/index.php/signs-of-spring/“ REL=”nofollow”>picking spring wild flowers.
Leah
Posted at 19:13h, 24 MarchHere is http://lakelinesthoughts.com/?p=596“ REL=”nofollow”>mine! More Easter fun, shocker, I know. 🙂
Shannon Gurney Photography
Posted at 20:55h, 24 MarchI love that you’re passing along your photography skills to your daughters. I can’t wait until my sons can take great shots! Ty is already working on his skillz! Here’s my shot for this week:
http://sgphoto.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/03/best-shot-mon-1.html“ REL=”nofollow”> A Little Family Dynamics
Jessie
Posted at 21:29h, 24 Marchgreat shot! I love that your daughter took it too!
I wasn’t going to post anything this week but a comment and then I saw that your theme is actually what my picture was of – family fun and togetherness. My photo’s color is bad and neither of us look very good but I love it just b/c it is P & I having fun!
Jessie
Posted at 21:30h, 24 MarchForgot to post my http://thelucaszoo.blogspot.com/2008/03/girls-just-wanna-have-fun.html“ REL=”nofollow”>link 🙂
Maya
Posted at 22:12h, 24 MarchI’m pretty late but still getting in on Monday I guess!!! The stroll sounds wonderful in every way. We took time to slow down at the museum this weekend…and that makes up my best shot!
http://laurentfiles.blogspot.com/2008/03/onward.html“ REL=”nofollow”>My Best Shot
To Think is to Create
Posted at 22:17h, 24 MarchLove that pic, your outfits are so adorable.
Here’s mine: http://www.tothinkistocreate.com/2008/03/24/best-shot-monday-truthiness-in-a-new-decade/“ REL=”nofollow”>Thruthiness
Colleen
Posted at 01:45h, 25 MarchYour daughter definitely has inherited your photographic talent. Great shot!
Here are mine… just trying to get the hang of my new camera.
http://amadisonmom.blogspot.com/2008/03/best-shot-monday.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Best Shot Monday
blissbelly
Posted at 05:33h, 25 MarchI love your pictures and just came across your blog. How do I share shots in best shot monday??? I’d love to, but can’t figure out how to add the link.
Barbara
Posted at 22:43h, 25 MarchLike many others a picture of our easter egg hunt.;)
http://downstowngirl.blogspot.com/2008/03/weekend-snapshot-and-best-shot-monday.html“ REL=”nofollow”>My best shot Monday
I am trying to learn to put the link in the comment. Not sure it worked. If not please copy and paste this:
http://downstowngirl.blogspot.com/2008/03/weekend-snapshot-and-best-shot-monday.html
to go to my post. Thanks!
Mom101
Posted at 22:05h, 26 MarchYou just reminded me…maybe I should upload my easter pics, huh. Yours is lovely. Of course.