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

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

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.