The Daily Frame May 7th -13th Remington, Virginia Photographer

Hello Friends!  It's time to share my week in photos with you.  This week there were a couple days that I almost missed getting my photo, because life was a little hectic and busy. I did end up getting them and I'm glad I didn't slack and give up.   So here's my week Wednesday to Wednesday.

126/365: Monticello
Today we took a little early evening trip to Monticello. I photographed a friend from High school's son. We had a great evening. The drive there was so good, we cranked the radio and sang 80's songs most of the way. You laughed because no matter what the station I could sing pretty much any song. I love our car rides together. I know that one day when our babies are grown that you and I will take an epic road trip and you will show me so much of this country that I've never seen. I know that we will have the best time and be able to drive and not tire of one another, because we already spend much of our time together in the car(van).    While I was shooting you walked around and checked out Monticello. What a gorgeous place. Before we left you had me get this snap shot of you with the statue of Thomas Jefferson.  We had fun at dinner with Lori and her family and then had a great ride home together. It is rare that we get time alone, just the two of us. So when we do, even if it is in the car, I try to cherish it and make the best of it.

127/365: Lazy Friday night 

This evening traffic was awful getting home, so we ended up being late.  Then we had to drop Mariah off with her Dad, and then pick up Shawn from a friends house. By the time we got home we were just happy to chill out. Today was one of those days, that I just wasn't feeling getting the shot. Although you just looked so cute and content playing Injustice on my phone. I love how your not so little feet were twisting and moving as you were making all your moves in the game. I guess it's the little details of the moments that matter sometimes. 

128/365:  For the love of baseball 

It started with Conor because he wanted to learn about playing Baseball. I think it reminded you of playing baseball yourself. Ever since you have been going out in the evenings and just hitting some balls. I think it's been a good release for you at the end of the day.  I love when you hit the balls so far away and the kids are just excited and amazed at how far you can hit that ball. You are good at this. You talk about wanting to coach if Conor starts playing baseball. I hope you do. I think it would be good for you. In the mean time, I'm going to keep enjoying watching you play and shock you every once in a while with the fact that I can hit the ball pretty well too. :) 

129/365: Never Ending Handstands  

You live to be outside. This time of year, it is so hard to get you to come inside. I'm not complaining. I'm glad you like to play outside and not just sit inside playing on electronics or watching t.v.  If it were up to you, you'd play from the moment you got home until the moment you had to go to bed. You would skip dinner and your shower if it meant you got to stay out and play until it got dark.  Tonight you were practicing your handstands. You are getting better and better. 

130/365: Today was a bad day 

Oh where to start for today.... Our power was out today. It caused more stress than it should have and caused a lot of hard feelings and hurtful words that were unnecessary.  We often take things for granted and take one another for granted.  We place blame on one another when we really are supposed to be a team. Neither one of us are perfect and we all make mistakes.I think this makes us human.  Although this was not the best day, I think in the long run in forced us to see parts of ourselves that we wish we could change to improve ourselves and our marriage. Marriage is work. It isn't always easy.  It doesn't come with a handbook on how to handle every situation or how to handle each other when we are in our worst of moments. One thing I am learning is that it is it's own job in itself. You have to work hard to maintain it. You have to give it the love and attention it needs.  You have to value it and cherish it. The more you put in to it, the more reward you get back from it. I do believe we have a strong marriage. I do believe we value what we have. I do believe we learn lessons daily on how to improve and be better. I think that is what helps make us stronger. 

131/365: New Skateboard 

Today you got a new skateboard.  You are changing every day and growing up more and more. You are quickly becoming a teenager with your own strong mindset full of ideas and opinions.  I do love that you are getting in to skateboarding, and I especially love that you are all about 90's music. Today was really hot in the 90's and you were still wearing your favorite leather jacket.  I know later in life, you will look back at this image and remember this period of your life. It is not just your look that this image shows,  it just shows who you are right now in your personality. 

132/365: Gorgeous evening 

Today was just beautiful out. The weather was much cooler and there was a breeze outside.  We delayed dinner a bit and just hung out outside. You and your friend enjoyed goofing around at the playground and climbing on the monkey bars. Nothing serious just enjoying our simple little life.  Oh and I forgot to mention, the light was just beautiful. 

Next up in our circle is my incredibly talented friend from New York City, Colleen Putnam.  Please click here to follow to her page and check out her week. She always has something amazing to share.  

Thanks for following along this week and listening to me ramble on about the sentiments of my life right now... 

Until next week... xo