Lisa Walsh Photography

Our house has a side patio that has a view of the 1st green. The first time I saw it I knew that I would enjoy many cups of coffee in that room when the weather was nice. I imagined it would be a wonderful place to watch a thunderstorm or read a book when I wanted some well-deserved quiet time.

One of my favorite things to do is decorate the house. I love shopping for just the right pair of curtains or artwork or toilet paper holder. I strive to make the house comfortable enough for myself and all of the males that outnumber me, taking care to avoid flower-y towels and homemade doilies and such.

But my vision for the porch was so shabby-chic.

I could not pass up the pink flower-y curtains at Target, even though they were a budget-breaker. As hard as I tried I couldn’t force myself to return them to the shelf where I found them. They were completely unlike anything else in our home, not to mention utterly feminine.

The Husband hated them, and the pink fuzzy body pillow I bought as well. Little did he know it was all part of my evil plan to have Uninterrupted Girl Time.

It didn’t work. The next morning The Youngest came down while I was quietly savoring my morning cup o’ joe. He was so excited you’d have thought I’d decorated it wall-to-wall with train memorabilia. The curtains were his favorite part. Go figure.

So this morning he asked me if he could go in the “Morning Room” with his little buddy, and I said yes, ‘cuz by now I know there’s no way it’s ever going to be my sanctuary.

Congratulations to Jen from JoNa Photography, and The Husband’s 3rd and 4th period classes for finally identifying the mailbox! All of you will be entered into the drawing for the McDonald’s Arch card. Remember, this is your last week to enter for this month’s drawing. It’s time for all you lurkers to jump in!

Good luck!

So Friday afternoon Thelma and I made a list of things we would need. I was up early Saturday morning, religiously checking the list and marking things off. It mostly consisted of food items, so I was on my own as far as clothing was concerned. With only a few sips of coffee in my system I packed for myself and The Youngest, figuring The Husband and The Oldest could get themselves ready. On my way out the door I grabbed Junior and a couple of lenses to document the occasion.

I forgot the battery for the camera.

And a book.

I also forgot underwear for The Youngest.

I did remember everything on the list.

Needless to say, after an entire weekend of being unable to take pictures due to my stupidity, I was itching to get up this morning and shoot some of the flowers that are blooming in our yard.

Yesterday I had a photo shoot with “J”, who is Thelma’s oldest daughter. Thelma was a client before she ever became my Soul Sister and Partner-In-Crime, and it’s been amazing to see the difference in “J’s” pictures from year to year.

Since she loves to have their pictures taken outdoors, Thelma suggested a local park where there is a beautiful row of trees. It was just perfect as it was very sunny when we arrived and the trees provided some nice shade.