Friday afternoon, we loaded the car, kids, and dogs, and we headed for Tray Mountain in Helen, GA. We joined three other families from our neighborhood and spent two awesome nights in the woods. This was the first time our family has camped some place other than our yard, and we are looking forward to next time. Margaret used my camera to capture this shot of me and Charlie. Now if you’ll excuse me, I am overdue for a shower.
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Project 366: Day 271 The Profile of a Child
I pick up my cell phone and punch in the numbers. “Rob, would you please ask Joe to stick his head out of the window? I’d like to get a picture.” We left the house at the same time, but we took separate cars. He is taking the boys to school, and I am going straight to the office.
“I saw you taking pictures.” Rob says. “I don’t like you taking pictures like that. I’m not going to tell him to do that.”
I grumble a bit, feeling like a child being scolded by a parent. “Okay, fine. Thanks anyway.” I say.
My insides ache, as the unattainable photo opportunities mock me. Then I notice Charlie’s profile outlined by the sun, and Rob’s sunlit face reflecting in the rear-view mirror. With the cars stopped, I use the zoom lens to bring the subjects closer, and I quickly take my shot. Before the cars move again, I place my camera back in the camera bag. The child in me wins again.
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Project 366: Day 261 Words about Walter
Day 261, the day I combine many words (over 1,000) with the picture.
Rob was out of town last week, from Sunday through Friday. When he returned home, I milked his presence, and I let the boys soak up time with their Dad. On Sunday, after church, I took a nice long nap, while Rob did his thing, and the boys did their thing. Continue reading “Project 366: Day 261 Words about Walter”
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