Saw this and had to make one too! It's basically wall paper for your monitor that you design yourself. I whipped this one up real quick because I just *HAD* to have one. It features three of my favorite little people: my boys and the greatest nephew ever. Love them!

It also includes some images that make me happy or make me think or inspire me in some way. And down in the bottom right had corner with the arrow? It says "Stuff I don't love" and points to my recycle bin. lol

Yes, I meant to type that in all caps because when I say that, I mean it!!! I wanted a good choco cupcake recipe so I did what all good bakers do... I Googled it. OK, so I'm not a good baker. But I am a good eater! :D

Just look at this awesomeness...


OK, it may not look all that great but let me tell you IT.WAS.AMAZING. SERIOUSLY.

Sitting at my desk last night I thought, "Oh, I should shoot something to post for Macro Monday..." I looked down and saw my pen and took some inspiration from a friend's recent post of a pen tip and gave it my own spin. Enjoy!

Japan is often first to send support to UNICEF during times of crisis. It's time to give back. Proceeds from sessions booked through April will go towards aid for the children affected by the tsunami. Sessions will be reduced to $50 and prints will be 25% off. Let's reach out and help those who have so much less than we do but face so much more than we can ever imagine. Spread the word so we can spread the love!

I was thrilled to hear Ashley and Tim were expecting! Such a great couple, I know they'll be wonderful parents. And how perfect for Ashley that they are having a girl! Ashley loves her pink! You may remember her from her Engagement session (HERE) and her wedding (HERE).

Yes, I know I've been neglecting my blog. It's been a bit busy around here with school, sickos and WARM WEATHER! Hard to stay inside lately!

I did get my camera out today with the intent to blog here on a Macro Monday. Just random stuff around the yard while the fam enjoyed the beautiful Spring weather!






















Have a blessed week!

Pull Back Shot...

This is what I have to deal with, folks. Stinker.

Then he pulled it off and dumped it into the water while I was cutting him some slices...


Then he dumped those in too so I took a picture...


Then tried something else...




Have a great week!

"Mommy, take a picture of my Lego man!"

It's his way of saying "No more pictures of me, please?!" So I obliged. Then the stinker ran off claiming he had other legos he wanted me to take pics of. So I was left to try to turn this into something creative instead of counting it a FAIL.

Backlit Biker...


A little fill lighting...


A little dramatic side lighting...


Jeremiah didn't come back but someone else came in to play. He brought a few friends...


Wide angle view...


Of course he had to feed his friends...


Then he left me too. At least he left me this...


So I took it closer to the window for some natural lighting...




And that, my friends, is how a typical Fowler kid shoot ends up. I spend some time planning out the images I'd like to capture only to end up with pics where my kids are scarce or uncooperative. Kids... Pffft!

However, I did get one shot I think I'll use for a challenge "The view from here"...

I was doing so good to keep up with blogging pretty much everyday. Then I went missing yesterday. It's because my counter looks like this:


Many things for each of us.

Jeremiah has a nasty cough and an equally nasty ear infection. Joshua has the same nasty cough and, thankfully, that seems to be all. I, too, have the cough but also some bad head congestion giving me a horrendous headache feelings of my head exploding... oh and some respiratory something or other. John was trying preventative stuff but still got a little of the cold part. Jey and I are an antibiotics, we're all taking cough stuff. I'm also taking flu stuff. On top of it all, John woke up to a kidney stone. His new meds should be on our counter soon. Fun times at the Fowlers.