Dusting off an old lens and dirty faces

I'm trying to study, practice, study, practice with my photography. I decided to take out my very neglected lens today and see what I could get.

The kids were outside playing for hours.

I LOVE that they do that! It brings back so many memories of when I was little and made many delicious mud pies at my bakery.

They have been walking down the trail on our property and collecting things for their "house". I should have gotten a picture of their set up. I will try to next time.

I did take some shots of what's left of fall around here









Then I saw a perfect opportunity to grab a few when Zane was in time out. Is it wrong to take advantage of the fact that my 2 year old might be standing still for a minute??? :)





It was a wonderfully relaxing Sabbath today. We ended it all with a campfire and marshmallows. To the kids delight, before dinner:)



















I was thinking I should edit out the dirt on Zane's face, shirt, and little hands. But this is real life.

When my boys play outside, they actually get dirty.

Crazy, I know. And I love it:)