Easter Rewind

It's Easter week at I Heart Faces. I decided to rewind to Mason's first Easter in 2007. The church was all decked out with the most beautiful flowers all around, making a perfect back drop for an Easter photo with his favorite little buddy, Christian.

Matchy Matchy

For this edition of 52 Weeks, there was no need for me to snap a picture at arms length. I was lucky enough to have the help of my sister, Annette. This past Sunday, we stopped in for a quick visit, when we realized that the three of us were dressed in matching clothing. This was one of those rare occasions in which I DID NOT get to choose what Mason wore. And I certainly DID NOT dress my grownup husband. So, I promise you it wasn't planned. Sometimes it just happens that way with the people around me. Of course, I couldn't miss out on this great photo opportunity. Good thing I take my camera with me everywhere I go.

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Most moms have an obsession of photographing their families that they rarely are ever seen coming out from behind the camera. That's why Carin @ Forever in Blue Jeans created a new challenge for all blogging mamas. It's called 52 Weeks. Every week moms will be stepping away from their cameras and sharing the spotlights with their loved ones. Looking through my photos, I discovered that it's so true. I'm missing in action in most of the shots. And really it doesn't bother me one bit. Well......maybe just a little. I would have to say that when I look at pictures of me growing up, my favorites aren't the ones of me alone. They're the ones that capture me with my family, especially my parents. So, I'm excepting the challenge.
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My Friend & I

It's the start of a brand new week at I Heart Faces, and I've got the perfect picture for this week's theme - My Friend & I. To the right, is my little guy Mason; and to the left is his little buddy Christian. Christian is so much more than Mason's cousin. He is his playmate, his sidekick; and, at times, his partner in crime. He is Mason's best friend. My hope for them is that they continue to remain close and look out for each other, as only a true wing man would do.

Today’s photo was submitted by Carol from Black Salt Photography, who wanted to see just how the contributors of I Heart Faces (and all of you!) could fix-up this photo of her beautiful little girl. Of course, Picnik was my weapon of choice. Here's what it can do for your photos.

In the spirit if April Fool's Day, I Heart Faces wants everyone to get out your photo editing programs and start fooling around. The crazier, the better! I know I'm a couple of days late getting here but I guess that adds to the foolishness of it all.

A sister with a heart of gold, deserves nothing less than a lifetime of riches!
Love you Sis

What's that pout about?

Must have been a bad day at the office! And a bad day for Mason at the Superhero Headquarters makes a great shot for me to enter in this week's I Heart Faces pouting contest. Superheros have feelings too you know!

There's lots of pitiful pouts going on at I Heart Faces this week.
Click here to see what they're all about.

Also, this week is pet week and anything goes. So, of course, I couldn't leave out our dog gone good dog, Petey, playing in the snow.

A Sleeping Giant

Last week I shared with you the field of sunshine that my sister and brother-in-law came across while on their way to visit one of Costa Rica's main attractions. Today, I'm taking you to their final destination. The scenery comes for the Irazu Volcano. The name Irazu comes from an Indian word which means 'thunder and earthquake mountain'. It's the largest and tallest volcano in Costa Rica. The unusual greenish coloring of the lake at the Diego de la Haya Crater is caused by rainfall dissolving the minerals along the craters walls. It's last major eruption occured in 1963, oddly enough, while President John F. Kennedy was visitng. I'm guessing it was too much excitment for this volcano to contain itself. Today, this giant is peacefully sleeping, but no one knows for sure when he will wake. What a wonder!

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Sometimes we are so busy with everyday life that we forget to appreciate the beauty that God has placed before us. Scenic Sundays are about stopping and smelling the roses. And while you're smelling those roses, take a picture so that others can share in your appreciation for the beauty of His creation. So pretty please come join us for Scenic Sundays. Maybe we'll see things in a different light.

(You're welcomed to join in any day.)
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Manny & Me

I'm so glad I decided to participate in Carin's carnival 52 Weeks. I'm having so much fun with it; and I gotta say, I love taking pictures with my little guy! Once again, we're enjoying this beautiful weather. Handy Manny had lots of work to do outside that day, but as you can see, Squeeze wasn't feel'n it. I can't blame him. All work and no play....not very fun at all.

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Most moms have an obsession of photographing their families that they rarely are ever seen coming out from behind the camera. That's why Carin @ Forever in Blue Jeans created a new challenge for all blogging mamas. It's called 52 Weeks. Every week moms will be stepping away from their cameras and sharing the spotlights with their loved ones. Looking through my photos, I discovered that it's so true. I'm missing in action in most of the shots. And really it doesn't bother me one bit. Well......maybe just a little. I would have to say that when I look at pictures of me growing up, my favorites aren't the ones of me alone. They're the ones that capture me with my family, especially my parents. So, I'm excepting the challenge.
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Bubblicious

This week's I Heart Faces theme is NO FLASH. All that's required is the sheer beauty of natural light. So, now that Spring has finally arrived, I took Mason outside to enjoy the sunshine. Out he went with a bubble machine in one hand and a big grin on his face. He was so excited! Or shall I say bubbly.

Check out more not so flashy photos at I Heart Faces.

Field of Sunshine

Scenic Sunday's here again. Today, I'm taking you to a very special place that's very dear to my heart. The scene comes from the beautiful land of Costa Rica. I'm proud to say this was were I was born. In 28 years, I haven't had the chance to return, but I hope to visit very soon. My sister and brother-in-law were fortunate enough to visit my family a few years ago. While on their way to visit the Irazu Volcano, they found this beautiful field covered with yellow flowers. Being the spontaneous people that they are, they asked my Uncle if he would stop the car so they could snap this photo. It's as if they had stepped into a field of sunshine.

BTW....I will be posting my photos on Sundays, but you're welcomed to join in any day.

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Sometimes we are so busy with everyday life that we forget to appreciate the beauty that God has placed before us. Scenic Sundays are about stopping and smelling the roses. And while you're smelling those roses, take a picture so that others can share in your appreciation for the beauty of His creation. So pretty please come join us on Scenic Sundays. Maybe we'll see things in a different light.

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Picture This

While blogging around, I came across another photography contest called We Picture {this}. Like I Heart Faces, this contest has a theme. This month's theme is black & white. I recently started using a photo editing program called Picnik. Let me just say....I'm so impressed with it. It's amazing what it can do for your photos. I love the photos that combine the simplicity of black & white with a POP of color. In pursuit of creating my very own, I found this photo of Mason and went on a Picnik. Mason looked so adorable in this little bucket hat and surfing shirt. I just couldn't bring myself to take the beautiful, vibrant color away.

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To enter your favorite black & white photo, click the button below .
Contest ends March 28, 2009.

I'm so proud of myself! This week I finally came out of hiding. Here I am, with my little guy, trying to get him ready for bedtime. Apparently, I wasn't getting anything accomplished. Still fully charged, he was jumping up and down and running all around. I finally managed to get him to lay with me for just a moment to snap the picture. Then, with the flash of the camera, I was off again to catch my little energizer bunny.


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Most moms have an obsession of photographing their families that they rarely are ever seen coming out from behind the camera. That's why Carin @ Forever in Blue Jeans created a new challenge for all blogging mamas. It's called 52 Weeks. Every week moms will be stepping away from their cameras and sharing the spotlights with their loved ones. Looking through my photos, I discovered that it's so true. I'm missing in action in most of the shots. And really it doesn't bother me one bit. Well......maybe just a little. I would have to say that when I look at pictures of me growing up, my favorites aren't the ones of me alone. They're the ones that capture me with my family, especially my parents. So, I'm excepting the challenge.
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Happy Go Lucky

This week I Heart Faces celebrates St. Patty's Day and I'm green with envy. There's so many great green pics. I always look forward to this holiday, even though there's not a drop of Irish blood in me. Maybe it's because of all the goodness it represents. And so, in the spirit of the holiday, I wanted to go out and have a good time with my little guy. We drove up to the local mall and I let him go wild in the play area. At first he was his usual shy self. That was to be expected but it didn't last too long. There was too much fun going on! Off he went...for TWO WHOLE HOURS. That was O.K. with me. I was having a good time watching him run and play. But eventually we were gonna have to go home. I thought, "How am I gonna get him to leave with out kicking and screaming?" Thank my lucky stars there was a Sweet & Nutty store right across the way. Otherwise, I would still be sitting there. Luckily for me, Mason went happily. He was a SUPER GOOD BOY!