My Favorite Photos of Me | A Capture Your 365 Blog Hop

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My son Jacob enjoys photography nearly as much as I do, and one of the benefits of his passion is that I am often his subject.  Nothing reveals my vanity and pride more than my desire to edit his pictures of me.   However, once I get past my appearance, I enjoy his photos of me.   He tries to capture me going about my day, and I remind myself that this is what I look like to my family and friends.

Here are my favorite pictures of myself, shot by Jacob.

On a photowalk with Jacob, March 12, 2012. Image

Sitting in the schoolroom, February 9, 2012. Image

With Joseph, March 8, 2012. Image

With my sister Leslie, April 8, 2012. Image

Practicing a silhouette,  April 18, 2012. Image

Swimming, May 4, 2012. Image

Who takes pictures of you?  Do you let them?

Thanks for stopping by on our summer blog hop.   Please visit Karen next!

Kathleen – Taking Pictures, Enjoying Life
You are here =>  Kelly – but for the Grace of God

Head here next => Karen – Random Reflections

Janine – The Sweetest Dreams
Katrina – Capture Your 365

When I Can’t Delete | A Capture Your 365 Blog Hop

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With five boys, 3 dogs, 46 chickens, and 40 acres, I never run out of subjects to photograph.  Each day I critically compare pictures, sometimes dozens, trying to whittle down to one favorite.  Some days are easy.  On the days with too many choices I involve my family, letting them voice what they consider beautiful, intriguing or memorable. Once the decision is made, I delete, delete, and delete.

But these I can’t delete.  I’m too attached to them.

A boy and his dog.

An afternoon full of energy. 

Brothers, oldest with youngest. 

A kiss. 

What pictures do you hang on to?

Thanks for stopping by today and please be sure to stop by the following blogs:

You are here —-> Kelly – but for the Grace of God

Please stop here next —-> Joscelyne – ohscrap

Suzanne – Suzanne’s Adventures in Quilting, Photography, Computers and Life

Sharyn – Live from Tormville

Abbie – Happie by Abbie

Janine – The Sweetest Dreams

Kathleen – Taking Pictures, Enjoying Life

Katrina – Capture Your 365

Today | March 16, 2012

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Today, March 16, 2012, was an intensely satisfying day.  

Today, my sons obeyed, served, and worked cheerfully throughout the entire day.

Today, the weather cooperated with my very long outdoor chore list.

Today, my energy level seemed unlimited, and I never grew tired.

Today, the sun warm my face, and the wind dried the sweat from it.

Today, I tackled physical chores that I usually leave for my husband, and I felt strong and proud.

Today, Mizzou lost.

Today, I ran in the field with my sons and my dogs, laughing the entire time.

Today, I learned a new button on my camera.

Today, I watched pear tree blossoms fall gently to the ground.

Today, I found brussel sprouts sprouting in my garden.

Today, I ate dark, dark chocolate.

Today, I snuggled with my youngest who is teething and running a slight fever.

Today, I taught my oldest to drive our John Deer gator.

Today, I comforted my 8 year-old when he broke some landscape pavers.

Today, I giggled at my 3 year-old when he tried to clean up his potty-accident with a kitchen towel.

Today, I watched my 6 year-old attack an old railing on the chicken coop with a hammer, determined to knock it down for me.

Today, I praised God for the special gift He gave me 

Today.

 

Thai Chicken Quinoa Stir-Fry Bowl

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Thai Chicken Quinoa Stir Fry Bowl

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked quinoa

1 cup frozen corn, thawed

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

1 cup shredded cooked chicken

1 cup fresh broccoli, chopped

1 cup red cabbage, chopped

1 cup carrots, sliced

1/2 med red onion, chopped

1/2 cup natural peanut butter

1/2 cup coconut milk

2 tbsp soy sauce

3 tbsp sesame oil, divided

1 tbsp grated, fresh ginger

1/4 cup chicken broth

1/4 tsp red pepper (optional)

Mix well using blender or whisk the following ingredients: peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, ginger, chicken broth, and red pepper (leave out if you like mild flavorings).  Set aside.

In large saute or stir-fry pan, heat sesame oil on medium high heat.  Add vegetables and cook until tender.   Add chicken and quinoa, stirring until heated through.  Add peanut sauce, stirring quickly until warm and mixed throughout.

Prep time: 30 minutes (not including pre-cooked chicken or quinoa)

Cook time: 10-15

Description:  Using quinoa and chicken already prepared, cuts down on the prep time for this recipe.  Packed full of vegetables, this main dish covers the entire meal.  Batch cooking of quinoa and shredded chicken in advance also saves time.