I Heart My Digital Camera!

During Thanksgiving Break, we did our 2ND annual family photo shoot. The girls and I went out to the backyard and I just started taking pictures. It only took about 20 minutes, but I ended up with great pictures and they will wind up all over the place: My art journal, our Christmas card, various Christmas gifts, smilebox, and all sorts of art projects.
These are two of my favorites. The "High School Musical" shot only took 2 tries! The one from the back tugs at my heartstrings a bit, because sometimes I really do feel like they are walking out into the great unknown and I'm left behind, watching them go..... Anyway, I love these pictures! These, along with others will soon succumb to photoshop filters, Tim Holz distressing inks, and acrylic paint! My latest project is to make
"puppet people" with them, based on an e-book by Lani Gerity that I found on Artella. They will be AWESOME! I also got an ezine by Lani, and she just sent me an email telling me about some free give-aways on her blog--a couple of free spots in her e-workshops that I would LOVE to take!!! To be considered I had to announce this offer on my blog and include a link, which I have never done before, so I am going to give it a try...her blog can be found at http://www.lanipuppetmaker.blogspot.com/. She is very inspiring. I am already a big fan.
(I tried it out...the link worked! Woot!)

SNOW DAY!!!!

Today was our first official snow day! Woot! Of course as soon as everyone was up it was a mad hunt for hats, gloves, boots, scarves, etc....which were spread all over the house in little nooks and crannies. They spent a good hour outside with my camera got some great shots. The hearts in the driveway were especially cool, since they were made by a car turning around in our driveway! The girls added the "S" and "J".
It really is a beautiful day here in West Virginia. I am grateful for this extra day with everyone home. Watching movies, eating popcorn, not having to get up at 5:15 a.m......I mean does it get any better? No, I don't think so!