Happy Birthday Joshua!

That's right! My little guy turns 3 today. I can hardly believe it! We got back from church late today, but I managed to snap a few pictures of him before we laid him down for a nap. He is holding some water guns that he brought home from another 3 year olds birthday party that he went to yesterday. They are actually only 21 hours apart!

 

 

 

I love that he is trying his best to hold up three fingers even with bubbles in his hand.

 

 

 

Checking out his sister who is watering her plant.

 

 

 

Joshua, mommy and daddy love you so very much! Thank you for being such a blessing to our lives!

 

I am also linking this up to Simple Things Sunday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Simple things

Recently, I have come to realize, despite the numerous photos that are on my computer, they are missing something......ME!!! My sister, who is a wonderful photographer, has encouraged me to get in front of the lens. It's a bit hard to do since I work full time. However, I have taken on this challenge since I want my children to remember their mommy when they were so small.

So, how did I accomplish this task most recently? I enlisted the assistance of my tripod, remote shutter release and my almost 5 year old. Yes, my daughter loves to pretend to be the picture taker, so she is all on board to help me out. She stood next to the tripod and jumped up and down, just like any adult would do to get a 12 month old to look at the camera and smile. I wish I had a secret video camera to have captured that moment. But, at least I have this photo of my son and me. Thank you, sweet Leah, for capturing this moment.

Be sure to stop by Rebecca's blog for more simple things.

Thank you, sis!

Happy Sunday, friends! I hope you are having a fabulous weekend. I am. Just so you know, this is not my typical post.

This weekend, my twin sister and her family came to visit. On Friday, we had a belated birthday celebration. We had a lovely dinner together with our hubbies, as my in-laws graciously watched our two kiddos and their two kiddos. At dinner, she gave me my birthday present. She blessed me with her NikonD90 and a 35mm 1.8D lens. Yes, I am truly blessed by my sister and brother-in-law! My sister has been blessed to buy an even better camera, so I am thrilled to inherit this baby. You will have to be patient with me as I try to improve my photography. There is so much to learn. sigh.

On Saturday evening, after they left, I tried practicing with my new camera. My precious daughter cooperated a teensy bit and I manage to get this photo.

I also snapped a photo of Leah and Joshua laughing at my hubby as he tried to whistle on a blade of grass.

I am truly thankful to my sister and brother-in-law for their generous gift. They are simply amazing!!!

I am also linking this up to simple as that.