A new lens and a date.

I consider myself a pretty lucky person. I am in good health, I have a great family, I am happy. Things usually go pretty well for me. On Tuesday my luck was shining bright. I won myself a new camera lens on eBay. There is a "certain someone" in our house that doesn't consider this winning when we have to pay for it but it's okay cause I don't let this "certain someone" rain on my parade. I happily pat myself on the back for beating out the other bidders, submit my payment and anxiously await the delivery of my prize from the mailman.

Luckily for me I have a live-in subject to photograph. So, I rounded her up and headed for the park. When we arrived there was a photographer waiting for a client. I must say that I immediately felt intimidated. Would she be watching me? Wondering why I have my lens pointed in that direction knowing that the lighting is going to be all wrong. Mocking the angle I'm shooting.

Then I told the thoughts in my head to pipe down. I'm no professional. I'm just at Mama at the park taking some pictures of my daughter. And that I did............





We made our way over to the bridge where Madison immediately discovered the water.









Yes, I am lucky that I have my little subject but my subject moves a lot and has a mind of her own. Our conversations when like this:

Madison, can you put your shoes on?

No.

Madison, can you sit down?

No.

Madison,can you look at mommy?

No.

Madison, can you say cheese?

No.

What could I do? She didn't scream nor holler with her replies, she just politely replied No. I then remembered my old trick....I sang.

A little "Itsy Bitsy Spider" always does the trick.



And if you're happy and you know it, cover your eyes.



Peek-A-Boo



My favorite from our little trip....



Moments after we got home my mother-in-law came in whisked my subject away. Why? Because it's date night....again. In the past few weeks Ryan and I have had a couple of date nights. After our first night out I realized how import this time for just the two of us is. I had forgotten how much I love dating my husband. We have great conversation, share laughs and moments with our Maddie O. and just be without having the responsibility of a little one. It's nice for a little break and much needed to keep our strong marriage in tact.

We headed to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Pole Day. This is where the drivers run laps to determine the placement order at the start line on the day of the Indianapolis 500. Don't be fooled by my knowledge of the Indy 500, I'm no race car buff, just a gal ready to have a good time.

Cheers!



We had a little rain delay. So, we had to wait for them to dry the track. Luckily we had plenty of beer.



Unfortunately my date wouldn't cooperate with me so I could get a picture of the two of us. I took four and this is the best....seriously. After I would take the picture, he would crack up. Boys.



For the record....these I don't get, nor understand.



Until next time.....



Love,
-K