Challenge Day 23

Sunflare

I teach preschool children who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Don't get me wrong. I LOVE teaching children

But every (not-so) great once in a while

I arrive home with my patience tank on almost empty.

Such as today.

Josh picked me up

(we carpool. we're just that cute)

I mumbled something along the lines of "not ready to talk"

turned the radio off and reclined the chair.

And remained silent for at least the first 30% of our car ride home.

this is a typical Monday afternoon.

I lead a glamorous life, people.

Life gets much better when I get to take some photos near the end of the day.

I find it somewhat relaxing.

Although I was somewhat frustrated with sunflare today.

Like I said, my patience tank was empty and I was ready to curl up in bed and sleep for the night.

Want to know something else fun?

I think the "B" key on my computer is on it's way out.

Bummer.

I got a long way to save before (it just took me 4 tries to get that b) I get me my Macbook Pro.

Anyhow! Here is my photo today.

Anyone recognize the handsome model??

You got it!

Frank!!

Hehe.

Just jokin, but I do think he is one mighty fine lookin cactus.

Here are a few others from our miniature shoot.

work clothes hubby

taking modeling tips from Frank. reliable source.

I think his patience tank may have been low as well.

It's 103 degrees today.

Seriously.

For real.

It is one of the 15 out 365 days I am jealous of my Illinois peeps.

I am so incredibly ready for Fall.

Bring on the pumpkins, cooler weather, and hot drinks!
Pumpkin spice latte anyone?

Challenge Day 6

Low Angle

I have gotten several compliments about my writing.

However. None about my photography.

One. Maybe.

Do I take that as a hint?

I can't decide.

I'll just move past that tid bit of information.

Either way you are stuck with me and my photos for 24 more days.

Bummer for you

:)

Here is our cactus. That's correct.

He is ours (or our neighborhoods. same difference) 

And he has a name. 

Frank. 

I have admired Frank since we moved in almost a year ago

(say what?? Homeowners for almost a year?)

One of the first things I did when I got my big girl camera was run outside to get a picture of him. 

He most definitely deserves a spot in the actual challenge.

Now that I look at it, I think it is blurry. Oops?

(man, this was supposed to be a good one!)

Here is Frank's runner up photo

Here are a few other photos from our walk tonight..

lovely photo courtesy of Joshua Michael Photography

Also Joshua Michael Photography

For all you Phoenix naysayers: there is some green here!

Frank from a distance

Wrigley: attempting to get farther away from us at all times.

Also, have you heard of pinterest? I have decided it is the internet version of hoarding. 

And I absolutely love it.

(I actually pinned something as I tested the link for this page.)

Can you say a.d.d.i.c.t.i.n.g.?

Oh. and 9 followers now??
Holler.