This one isn't quite as sharp as I would have liked it. It was breezy the day I took it, so I couldn't get the flower to behave and hold still for me. I love close-up nature photos. One of these days I'll have to invest in a good macro lens.
We took the kids to Lake Tobias Wildlife Park on Sunday. They have a nice petting zoo and safari ride. The boys loved how the animals would walk right up to them without fear. They were allowed to feed them crackers, popcorn and kernels of corn.
I took some pictures in my Mother-In-Law's garden this weekend. I love nature photography. Critters, animals, flowers...God's beautiful creations.
No, just a Praying Mantis. These little critters are so fascinating close up! He did not like me being so close to him. He kept turning his head and staring at me. He kept an eye on me at all times. Make sure you click on these to get a larger, closer view!
My middle child. Three boys. No, we aren't trying one more time for a girl. Yes, we get asked that ALL the time. We like our family just the way it is.
My baby. Not quite a baby anymore, I guess. He's a big first grader this year. Every time I try to take a picture of him he either gives me this sideways head tilt, or he lifts his chin up in the air. I guess he's searching for his "best side" for the camera.
My 2-year-old identical twin nephews. It's hard to get them to stand still long enough to take a picture, and it's even harder to get them to smile when the camera is pointed at them. But aren't they cute?!
This is my oldest son. It's hard to believe he'll be a teenager next year. Where does the time go? How can I be old enough to have a teenager?!
This is Toby, one of our cats. He is my willing model when I want to play with my camera and no one else is home. He does, however, look at me like I'm crazy when I lie down on the floor beside him and point my camera at him.
Austin found this baby bird on our front porch one morning last week. He looked dazed, so we think he may have flown into our glass door and made himself a little loopy. I was able to run into the house and grab my camera and get very close to him to take a picture. After I snapped a few, he flew away. 
