I think that maybe we have been feeling a few withdrawal pains from our daily photo journal, so we decided to invite you along for a meal at our favorite Mexican food restaurant on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Haley out front of El Charrito’s. She is definitely ready for some authentic Mexican food. I love …

Day thirty of our photo journey … The sun was beginning to set on the final day of our photo journey, when I realized that our journey is not coming to an end, but rather it has just barely begun. We don’t know where the road in front of us will lead, but we do …

Day twenty-nine of our photo journey … Step #1 – Look at the blown tire and decide that the price of replacing the rim is well worth not walking in 103 degree weather. Drive your car (just the way it is) to the local auto repair shop, even though you are thumping the whole way …

Day twenty-eight of our photo journey … When I am looking at the world through the viewfinder of my camera, I am notorious for being aware of absolutely nothing around me. I am lost in a world of my own, as everything but thoughts of the scene in front of me slowly begin to fade …

Day twenty-seven of our photo journey … (Narrated by a precious child having her second birthday today.) “I wonder when they are going to let me open all those presents!” “I am too busy playing with my dog to bother with pictures right now.” “Good grief! Lady, you are really starting to get on my …

Day twenty-six of our photo journey … I think the heat is definitely starting to get to me, because I am still stuck on shapes. This sky is almost spooky looking isn’t it? Okay, so it is Friday night, and I planned on cooking a nice supper.  But . . . Well . . . …

Day twenty-five of our photo journey … As I listened to the song, tears began streaming down my face. “Because of you I never stray too far from the sidewalk . . . “ “Because of you, I learned to play on the safe side, so I don’t get hurt.” “Because of you, I find …

Day twenty-four of our photo journey … It was an absolutely perfect day for scenic photos, but instead I found myself drawn to shapes and shadows all around me. Okay, I realize that my fascination with the shadows falling across the corner of this platform could probably be a case study for a local psychologist, …

 Day twenty-three of our photo journey … How is it that this child can scrunch up her face at an algebra book while still maintaining the look of a perfect southern belle? School is back in session. Being the wonderful mother that I am . . . I have just one thing to say . …

Day twenty-two of our photo journey … Something about the evening sky always brings me peace. It is a feeling of closure, or maybe assurance that I have done everything that I can do today, and that I can give it all a rest now. Tomorrow is a brand-new day.