WWWAT: A Different View

Now, I had a lot of inspiration for this week's WWWAT. But you know, there are two budding photographers in this house that are just shakin' in their flips to be discovered. Today is their day. Hand your little photographers an old camera, if you have one- we do- and you'll be amazed at the insights you'll have into their world.



A Different View: Photography by Grace and Patience



They really love to try out poses for photos, just like mom. Here, Patience has captured Grace's thoughtful side... I think Patie took this- look how little she is! How big the world must look!
Grace took this one... They LOVE using our old digital camera, so they can see the picture before they take it. This is me. Of course. I should try to get on their level more than I do when I'm talking. I must look so big to them!Grace's watch.Honestly, they got like, 10 pictures of my butt. Here's just one. That's enough.
Fake flower from their toys, taken off it's stem, and photographed, upside down... I always have them use the flash, so the pictures don't get as blurry...
Then they ventured outside. Here's our empty birdfeeder.
Daddy and the H. I'm just amazed at their perspectives in their pictures. I really, really want to try to get on their level more! Most of the time, they're getting lectured by a pair of knees!
Head to American Mum's site and check out all the other participants- and vote for your favorite! And if you want, take part too!

It's Real Life #3: Where the Magic Happens

Welcome to my Master Bedroom. Come on in.



Our office moonlights as our entertainment center, as it's where Jim and I watch movies, Monk and The Office. We watch most things online since we don't watch TV otherwise, and we can't go downstairs, because the girls are asleep. It's nicer in bed anyway :). Oh, and you know how you stay up late watching TV, then you fall asleep on the couch? Problem solved!Lest I forget, this is the boys' bedroom, too.

#1: Under Bed

I couldn't get a good shot under there- way too dark. It's pretty boring- there's the extra leaves for our dining table, and a scrabble game. Use your imagination.

I decided to show you my closet instead, to be fair. Besides, you also need to see:#2: What's In/On Your Dresser

I forgot to take an In, but, here's the top. Some of my stuff, some of Jim's stuff. #3: Night Table

It's got a flashlight and some good books I can pick up if I can't sleep. Here's a vase I etched. Someday, I'll teach you how. Promise. Here's a gigantic stack of Pottery Barns and my decorating binder, still leftover from my needing inspiration days when we moved in. I'll move them. Soon. I don't need them right now. Yes, I save every one.

#4: Decorations

You get the idea around the room. Here's a shelf. There are some favorite love letters (the rest are in the brown box on my dresser) and some miscellaneous stuff.

#5: What I love

My very own bathroom, of course. Our room and our bathroom are sacred! Nobody gets to hang out in here but us, with very rare exceptions! Ours. All Ours.
There's some mismatched towels... Oh, and see those three candles on the windowsill? You can learn about those here.

#6: What I hate

I don't have a picture. I don't think I hate anything about this room. I dislike the color, which it came with, but it's satisfactory. I'm sure I'll get inspired one day, and there's another post for you. I also think it's a little bare, but, that's something that changes over time, finding the right stuff.

#7: What makes it uniquely mine

Wait, I don't have a picture of that either, but, it's a room just for us, for rest and fun and late night snacks and games, for watching the sunset from our bed out the huge window, for having time for ourselves and for... ahem...love. It's our room. I love it.

#8: What I sleep in

Some kind of workout pants, and a shirt, usually a tank top in the summer, long-sleeved T in the winter. I never wear stuff like this out of the house though. Back in college, I sure did!

P.S. I am so basking in the glory of free fresh flowers right outside my door. Thanks, Jim, gardener superman and best friend of mine. P.S.S. Clearly, I am not afraid of looking stupid.

It's Real Life

Jessica is back for week two of It's Real Life. Here are my pictures (un-cropped, and areas un-touched up) just as they were when I grabbed my camera to create this post.

1. Curb Appeal

It's a weird angle with a goofy view of the overhang...but I didn't want to show our house numbers, and I didn't want to cross the street to take it, because I was in my PJ's and although I think I looked cute, the neighbor kids would've thought I was weird. And yes, I care if our neighbor kids think I'm weird.

2. Junk Drawer

I wish I could say that colorful Spot was my creation, but alas, he is not.

3. From Whence I Blog

I love that this desk closes up so the 40 little digits in our house can't get in, and that it's a "smart" desk with a place to plug in chargers, etc.

4. Favorite Jewelry

I wear this every single day. It was made for me, with the names of each of our kids, newly made with each addition, so it's been different every time. I love the all-silver final edition. The second bracelet is always worn with this one, as it is made of beads from my first bracelet, when I only had Grace and Pate. It was my focus object through two births, and is really special to me. I get compliments on it all the time, and I don't blame them for thinking it's cute. I love it.

5. Best Feature

I know, you're expecting a quality of my appearance. But, when I thought of my best feature, my first and most true answer was Jesus Christ. Yes, I know this is a picture from the girls' Bible, but I just don't have any other pictures of Jesus. Here is a picture from the passage when He ascends into heaven. Remember what He promised? He sent His Holy Spirit to come and live within us until Glory when we're completely with Him for eternity. What better feature could there be within me than the Living, One, True God fully alive in the third part of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, in me through the blood of Jesus. Amen.