Taking pictures

Photography is relaxing. I enjoy learning as much about it as possible. Some parts prove to be frustrating. The fact that my children move to freaking fast is the frustrating part. I have to keep adjusting to keep up with them. A few days ago Sarah, one of my best friends, and I took my kids to Giles to take some rural shots. It was a good learning experience in many ways. How can I do a photo shoot with other peoples' children if I can't do one with my own kids? Other peoples' children LISTEN BETTER. The thing I like about photography is you are your own artist. Your art form belongs to you and no one else. Here is an example of my art from this past week:

Have a great week!

Washed clean

We haven't had rain in quite a while. After a really good rain I went out to take a peek at the flowers and shrubbery. When I watched the remaining rain drops on the flowers and leaves, I noticed how clean everything looked. I was reminded of how as Christians we are washed with the blood of Jesus and made like new. The water dripping off the leaves is like the sin being washed away. Thank you God for the rain.

Cocooned on a cloud

Cocooned on a cloud
Originally uploaded by toyjsu

Wouldn't life be just perfect if you could sleep like this? Here is another picture of baby William. Isn't he a doll?

A week of pictures

Happy Birthday America:

The kids and I drove 17+ hours from Virginia to Texas. Yep, I'm crazy. The kids actually were really well behaved in the van. It was after they got out that they lost their minds. So as you saw from previous post we had great family time with 3 of my siblings, grandmother, and cousins. Dear hubby joined us via plane and we made our way to Atlanta, Georgia for the second part of our road trip. In Atlanta we met up with one of my best friends and her family. Zamorah (3) and I are old buddies. I had the pleasure to be at the hospital for Amyrah's birth (2). Kendrah (10 months) and I got to know each other during this trip. Her new name is juicy. Oh my goodness this child is teething.I have to say Amyrah was quite entertaining. I have never met such a smart 2 year old. She had me cracking up the entire time. We all got together with Melissa's in-laws and watched the fireworks. We had a premium location since her brother-in-law is a firefighter.

A child is born: William Burkett O'shea was born July 2, 2010. Yesterday I got the chance to do a newborn photo shoot with him. It was so much fun.

The Fuqua Grandparents

I could not have asked for better grandparents. Big mama and Papa were absolutely awesome. They not only helped raise me but several of my other cousins as well. Papa has gone now but he is still quite visible. The love he shared with my Big mama is seen in the eyes of all of their offspring. Here is a small group who were able to gather and spend time with her. They did a great job.