Published on Thursday, June 9, 2016 by Katherine When I was in third grade we were stationed in Newport, Rhode Island for a year while my father attended the war college.  It was the first year I was able to really explore.  At that age I was able to stretch my wings just a bit and fly. Because of this freedom I have more memories of adventures than anywhere else we lived.  This is why returning to 8 Seaview Ave...

Published on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 by Katherine This month's photo challenge subject is Outside the Box.  I love that you can interpret this in so many ways.  I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's photos!  This is basically my third son, Manny.  He and Jessica have been together for as long as I can remember.  Manny is definitely "outside the box" when it comes to humor, interests and personality.  Sh...

Published on Monday, May 23, 2016 by Katherine How many times have you seen a picture that stopped you in your tracks?  One that was perfectly timed, capturing a moment that is not often seen, much less caught in a photograph?  I think every photographer dreams of that single once in a lifetime shot. This weekend I had my chance. AND MISSED IT. I can’t tell you how many times I have tried to take a picture ...

Published on Thursday, May 19, 2016 by Katherine Friday the 13th was always my lucky day.  When others were dreading its arrival, I was anticipating a good day ahead.  Even my first born made his appearance on Friday the 13th during a full moon and a meteor shower.  This may help to explain why getting a Friday the 13th tattoo was on my bucket list. From what I understand, Friday the 13th tattoos became popula...

Published on Thursday, May 12, 2016 by Katherine I haven't been able to post anything for a few weeks because of blog troubles.  Now that everything is ironed out, I am going to go ahead and put up my April Photo Challenge shots.  The theme was Vibrant.  I am so glad I am able to post again!  I laughingly call this "Self Portrait." 2.  This is a koi in the Japanese Garden at Maymont.  3.  If yo...

Published on Sunday, April 17, 2016 by Katherine This weekend I was honored to be the guest of my new dear friend Amy Roberts once again. Amy took my daughter and me to The Maymont in Richmond. I don’t believe I have ever visited such a dynamic and unique park! I have some amazing photos I will be sharing over the next post or two. But today I think I will start with my favorite surprise picture. The Japanese Ga...

Published on Thursday, March 31, 2016 by Katherine This month's photo challenge subject is three.  There is so much open interpretation to "three."  I can't wait to see what everyone came up with! My old neighbor began brewing beer shortly before he moved to California.  When he found out his friend was driving to Virginia he sent three home brews across country to me.  The award winning pumpkin beer was amazing....

Published on Sunday, March 20, 2016 by Katherine I knew it would happen. During what my son calls his “heart shenanigans” I had to stay too strong to allow myself anything but a few tears. When I am on Mom duty I am rock solid, saving the melting down for later. It was only a matter of time. It happened in a hospital where I came face to face with an intubated young man whose mother was desperately holding his ...

Published on Monday, March 7, 2016 by Katherine Last week I asked my daughter if she wanted to go to the Hampton Roads Tattoo Arts Festival. I had never been but heard good things about it. I am not one to go to public events, but a tattoo show? At least it wouldn’t be boring! My daughter was messaging a friend the morning we were going. Her friend wrote, “I’m drinking a mug of hot chocolate and watching Spo...

Published on Monday, February 29, 2016 by Katherine I didn't take a single picture for this month's photo challenge until this past weekend.  Why?  Because the theme was so hard.... LEAP! When the idea finally hit me, all my pictures fell in to place.  With the help of some extraordinary girls, that is. I took my first picture on the property of my gym.  This metal man sculpture looks like he took a flying leap....

Published on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 by Katherine “But is an anomalous right coronary artery hereditary?” “Could my other children have an anomalous RCA?” “What do you know about anomalous right coronary arteries running in the family?” I was beginning to sound like a broken record. Yet no one had an answer for me. Between the surgeons, the cardiologists, the nurses, the pediatricians, the people in ge...

Published on Sunday, January 31, 2016 by Katherine This photo challenge "Inside" was one of my first steps at living a "real life" again after our horrible December.  I was happy to take out my camera once more and look forward to seeing what everyone else has posted! Today my daughter and I took her friend on a hiking adventure.  I brought my camera so I could take pictures for the challenge.  My daughter's...