30 Minutes In the Life ~ July ~ Warrenton, Virginia Photographer

Wow, I can't believe it's been a year since we first started our 30 minutes in the life group.  It has been so wonderful to get to know these lovely ladies in our group and look forward to seeing their 30 minutes each month.  This month I chose to document a July evening at home. It is hot here in Virginia. So on this evening we were just outside enjoying a few minutes playing with sidewalk chalk before dinner. All the kids were outside doing something together, so those moments I love.  Be sure to check out the rest of the circle and see what everyone else is sharing this month. Next up is: Mary Slone, I love following her work.

Until next month... xo

Day 38 - Day 45 Our Beautiful Life Warrenton, Lifestyle Photographer

Day 38:  July 1st:

So in to the Where the Wild Things are movie. You have watched it a few times this week. I'm not going to lie, I love that you love this movie.

Day 39: July 2

Tonight I was making dinner, and I came around the corner and I caught you two doing this and making faces at each other through the glass. Thank goodness my camera happened to be right on the counter, because this moment was quick but so beautiful. We went out on the porch and you guys were being lovey again, so I went with it. 

Day 40: July 3rd

Tonight we were on the go, We had to drive to Front Royal to pick up Ethan and everyone was excited about the 4th of July.  So I only got a quick cell phone shot tonight.

Day 41: July 4th

Today we went to Messick's Farm market to pick sunflowers and blackberries. It was some nice girl time and I enjoyed all the fun we had playing in the sunflowers and trying our best to stay out of the huge mud puddles. I love our moments of just you and me when it seems the rest of the world doesn't matter.

Day 42: July 5th

Today we went swimming at Maw Maw's. I took plenty of photos, but wanted to enjoy the day with you guys in the pool. Such a great day!

Day 43: July 6th

You were my model for my workshop. I love when you pull your hair back out of your face. Your eyes are so beautiful.

Day 44: July 7th

It's quiet here, Shawn and Mariah are at their dad's for the week.  I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss you like crazy already.

Day 45: July 8th

We were waiting for the storm, and you kept covering your head with the blanket peeking outside. Those eyes... They melt me every time. <3

While I was putting this post together we got this quick storm.  Afterward the sun came out and then the sky became so absolutely amazing. I tried to capture it with my big cam, but my lens was not wide enough.  So my cell phone did most of the work tonight. These were all edited on my phone. I love using my iphone. So here is the last few minutes of what my eyes see in this beautiful light filled sky tonight.

Until next time... xo

Day 25- 37 Our Beautiful Life ~ Virginia, Lifestyle Photographer

Day 26: June 18th

Today we had special Dr. Pepper in vintage soda bottles with fun straws. You guys all loved them.

Day 27: June 19th:

Tonight we got home late because I had to work late and we got stuck in terrible traffic and rain storms. We still managed to have a few minutes to go out and play. You love blowing bubbles.

Day 28: June 20th
You have rediscovered a passion for something and it's beautiful. I hope you remember the way you feel on this day. I love seeing you happy and excited about something. I love seeing you embrace something that you forgot how much you loved.

Day 29: June 21st

Discovering the magnolia tree. She is enjoying the sweet smell of these blooms, but my favorite thing about this image is that I can see the vein on her cheek. This vein is her birth mark and it has stood out on her pale skin ever since she was a tiny baby. There is just something about it I love.

 

We had some fun taking some more photos today too. So here are a couple more. :) 

Day 30: June 22

Yay! Today I made it through my first 30 days of a photo a day. I am proud I am sticking with it and doing so well. Sometimes I take too many photos, but sometimes I just try to get one for the day.

This morning we went out to the field in the back to take some photos. You wanted your photo taken with the purple wildflowers that only bloom in the mornings.  We ended up having so much fun laughing and chasing tiny butterflies all over.

Day 31: June 23

Being 12, So serious at times. I love when I get to take your photo though.

Day 32: June 24

Tonight you were so excited because you got to go skating with friends. It was a special night, and you couldn't wait to be picked up.

Day 33: June 25

You found your Batman hat, and love wearing it everywhere, especially to mow.

Day 34: June 26

Today was hot and we got out the kiddy pool. You loved having icee pops today.

Day 35: June 27

Tonight we dropped the older kids off with their Dad and we decided to have our own little movie night and watch Where the Wild Things are together. This was my favorite story when I was a kid, and I love getting to share it with each of you.   You loved it so much!

Day 36: June 28

Today you let me practice my homework for my class by being my model. I am so glad you did, because I love this photograph of you so much.

 

Day 37: June 29

 

I was lucky enough that you guys let me take your photos for practice this evening also.

 

 

 



 I can't believe it's almost July.  I will try to be better about sharing more frequently this month.  Thanks for following along. xo