31/365: First Run Back Sunshine

About a month ago our dog Ben was attacked by another dog while out running with my husband.  The other dog came running out of it's garage when they ran past and ripped into Ben's neck/shoulder area ripping a nice silver dollar size hole in him.  Now after a few weeks of recovery and a lovely bath (aka warm shower in our master bathroom), Ben finally was taken out again for a run today.  All went well although they did have to turn around and take a detour when my husband noticed an unleashed dog just sitting in a yard staring them down.  No need to put Ben in anymore dangerous situations. 

You can just see a little scar where they stitched him up amidst all the shaved hair.

30/365: Sunday Self-Portrait Sunshine

I enlisted a little help this week in trying to get my self-portrait.  McGee and I had fun making faces at the mirror together while I snapped away.

Then I did the unthinkable...I trusted my beloved camera into the hands of my 4 year old...and he rocked it!  Here I am, SOOC (straight-out-of-camera), which means no editing done, this is just how my 4 year old took it.  Guess we may have to make this photography thing a family business. :)

Sunday Self-Portrait Sunshine:

29/365: The Cross Jesus Died on Sunshine

I love when children are able to use their imagination, the world where anything is possible and no limits are set.  Thoughts and ideas are not kept in a box and all that has been learned can be used and expressed any way they want. 

While shooting a Valentine Mini-Session in my home today, my husband was trying to keep our kids busy playing in the other room when suddenly McGee (my 4yo) came up to me and shoved his recent thistle block creation in my face and said, "Look mom, the cross that Jesus died on."  I turned and quickly snapped a pic before he ran off to create some more.

Later in the day he and I were talking about it and he said, "I know it's sad Jesus had to die on that cross for our sins, but I'm so glad he came out of that grave and rose again!"

The Cross Jesus Died on Sunshine:

28/365: "To Do List" Sunshine

There are always things to be done around the house, so many things, but today I was able to finally cross a few of them off my "To Do" list!

"To Do List" Sunshine:

#1 - Need to straighten and re-tape the picture that his slipped down in the frame and is showing the image behind it at the top.

#2 - Wash the chandelier glass.

#3 - Dust and get rid of cobwebs in chandelier and replace the 3 burned out bulbs.

#4 - Finish culling and editing recent couples session images.

#5 - Turn this pile of papers into my very organized filing system for my business.

27/365: Little Robin Hoods Sunshine

Most little boys love action figures and superheroes so it's no surprise my 4 year old does as well, but how many do you know that can shoot a bow and arrow as well as their favorite hero Robin Hood and take their little friend's on a forest adventure?

Robin Hoods Sunshine:

26/365: Comfort Sunshine

Hello my name is Mindy and I'm an emotional eater.

After finding out last night that a dear friend's 2 1/2 yr. old daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia, chocolate chip cookies seemed to be in order to go along with my wadded up tissues and country music.

Brooklyn Erika was born just a few weeks before my Miss Em and they're both vivacious blonde haired, blue-eyed delights.  Miss Brooklyn and her brother and sister were actually my first ever attempt at a "photo session" and Brooklyn was my first photo posting on my photography blog.  The road ahead is unknown and our God is good and mighty to save, but I was in need of a little comfort today so instead of choosing a healthier coping mechanism such as exercising, I turned to good 'ole chocolate.  What do you turn to for comfort?

25/365: Chipped Tooth Sunshine

We were out enjoying another day of beautiful sunshine today when Miss Em fell on her bike and hit her mouth on the pavement.  It wasn't until later while changing her for nap that I discovered she had chipped her front tooth a tiny bit.  She seems so proud of him saying, "See Myles, look at my tooth!" and running her tongue all along it.

Chipped Tooth Sunshine: