Daisylynn Photography

Hi everyone!! Today's letter is

J-JIF

F-Forks

It's that time of year, the dandelions are everywhere.  I happen to really like dandelions, even if they are a weed.  I don't, however, like them ALL over my yard.  A few here and there is fine. 

B-Baby Boy  

Monday, Wednesday and Friday are our challenge days, so come back and see how different our takes our on the same letter.  It's going to be fun!

Today's letter is

There are those that are born into a great family unit and that unit stays close and tight-knit throughout your entire life.  There are those that were born into their ideal family unit.  There are those of us that weren't.  For some reason or another there are people who don't really get the concept of what a true family is.  Family isn't about flesh and blood and dna.  It's about heart.  I will be 31 years old this July.  I met my family 20 years ago.  This isn't to say that I didn't have parents growing up.  I did.  They were abusive and it took me having my daughter to realize that that version of family was not the version that I wanted my daughter to know.  My true family came in the form of my very best friend, Christine and her family. Her mom is my mom(Carol), her brother is my brother(William) and she is my sister.  Biology doesn't have a damn thing to do with family.   Biology didn't matter to those that birthed me.  Family is about those that are there for you through the thick and thin and don't hurt you.  That whole you don't get choose your family line is bullshit.  I chose mine and they chose me right back.  Today my family hurts. 

My brother, William, was shot and killed last night.  We are all hurting. My family is so far away and I wish that I could be there with them.  They are all in my thoughts and my prayers.  A mother should never have to bury their child. To my mom, I love you! Thank you so much for all that you've ever done for me and accepting me into your home and your heart as one of your own.  William, you will be missed greatly.  I know you are in a better place now, I'm just sad that you're journey here on earth had to end so quickly. 

Happy Mother's Day! Mother's day at my house was just perfect! I got to sleep in, which is always nice.  Mark and the kids made me breakfast in bed.  I got a card from each of them.  They were very cute and sweet cards. I also go beautiful flowers and chocolate. 

Meet Diesel! We're doggy sitting for a couple of weeks and this guy is just way too sweet.  Techinically we aren't doggy sitting, but Sunny is and she is staying with us, so I guess that means we are doggy sitting.  I don't mind.  This guy is a sweetheart.  He's only 5 months old. 

My handsome little Chachi.  My dear friend, Christi, loves my dog so much that the purple tag that you see him wearing says I love Christi.  HAHA  She got that for him and some heart shaped treats.  She really is in love with my dog.  

Have a great Wednesday!!

It was a rainy kind of day today, but the rain went away long enough for to get these pictures.  It was also rather chilly today.  I suppose it was that cold, but after a few days of 70 degree weather, I think we got a little spoiled.  I am definitely ready for Spring to show it's face and start greening things up a little more and I definitely can't wait to see things start to bloom. 
I hope everyone had a great Thursday!
~Shanna~

I know, it's been a while, I've been incredibly busy lately.  I did kind of make the decision that I need to to do what makes me happy and makes me feel fulfilled.  Photography is one of those things.  It's not just what I do, it's who I am.  I love it and it gives me a sense of  being.  Not sure why my laptop publishes in the middle of a post, but whatever, lol.   I missed this blog and I hope the readers missed me and my pictures.  Here is picture that I took this afternoon after the kids got home from school and after my 1-mile walk.  Tori, my princess.  She's a little special, but she's still mine and I'll claim her always.

I would like to give a very heartfelt thank you to my friend, Veronica R, for all of her help in making my blog design.  V, you are amazing and I'm very grateful for you.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your help!!  You rock!!! 

This is a picture of the sun this afternoon! Mark brought home a cool lens and took this picture of the sun.  Pretty cool!

These are macro shots of the sand at City Beach here in Sandpoint.

Here's another one from yesterday.