I'm Getting Braver!!!

I find myself not taking nearly as many pictures of Dallas lately. Now that I have learned to take the camera out of Auto, I have a tendency to take better quality pictures(or at least I think so!!!) I'm not just standing there shooting anything that moves hoping to get just one good picture!!! I'm getting braver about taking my camera out in public and taking pictures of Dallas when the mood hits "both" of us. I really enjoy shooting in RAW format. I feel it gives me more freedom to do what I want with my pictures. I shot the second picture this afternoon with a Nikon 85mm f/1.8. I think this will become a favorite lens along with the Nikon 50mm f/1.8.

Oh How I Love Her Smile

"Grammie, I Da Bomb"

I finally got into the mood to take some pictures today. There are times when Dallas gets aggravated because I won't stop!!! Then there are the times when I just don't feel like it. I decided to take Deb's advice and bribe Dallas to let me take a few pics of her today. What worked you might ask...Mint flavored Chapstick!!! I swear she would eat it if I didn't watch her. Today was a beautiful day here in South Louisiana. Tomorrow is a different story, with it being about 15-20 degrees colder. She was so proud of her new "Moo Cow" dress from Matilda Jane. When we arrived at my Parent's house to take my Mom shopping today, she looked up at Grammie and said "I Da Bomb". Oh the things kids say!!! The last pic is of my nephew "B" or "Bubbie" as Dallas calls him. She still can't say his name, so "Bubbie" it is. I shot these in RAW today and tried my best to process them. I have a long ways to go but I am quite proud of the start I have made. Before I get emails asking about the Christmas decorations in the yard, it is my Parent's house and half their neighborhood is already decorated!!!

Why Can't They See What I See?

Dallas is my daughter...she was born on the other side of the world..she was born from her Chinese mother...she was born from my heart...she was wanted...she was prayed for...many a tears have been shed over her...by her Chinese mommy...by her forever mommy...by her Chinese family...by her forever family...when I look at her, I see hope...I see love...I see beauty...I see laughter...I see childhood innocence...I see mommy...I see daddy...I see the Chinese family who gave her life...I see the child who makes my gray skies blue...I see the child who is making me go gray early...I see God's answer to our prayers...I see that God does have a sense of humor...I see the child who is her grandparent's joy...I see the child who is adored by aunts, uncles, and cousins...I see the child who puts a smile on everyone's face...I see the most beautiful, intelligent, spirited, loving, creative little girl God put on this planet...most of all, I see my daughter Dallas.

written by Mommy on 11-09-2008