How I View Halloween

How I View... Halloween!

12 Month project theme for October is of course halloween/dress up. I only wish I had the idea to step out before it got dark out so I can take a few more decent photos of Sophie in her costume as once it got dark, I couldn't really do much.
Lot's more fun this year then last year and I'm sure next year will be even better. I wonder what went through her mind as she went door to door dressed up in a funny looking costume. She seemed to enjoy it quite a bit, and got very excited with each candy she received however it all came to a sad end when the wear wolf showed up behind her and just totally frightened her. Nothing a little chocolate can't fix though.
The first picture she was so excited about going out, she was looking for her friend to get here so we could leave.

Please go see Nicole and her take on halloween to continue the circle.

Sophie turns 2

I cannot believe 2 years went by already. Two amazing years full of the best times of my life. I wish I could remember every single thing about these years. It only gets better and better. I'm very much looking forward to see who this little girl will become. She already has quite the personality. She is very much her own person and it is the most amazing thing to wake up every morning and see this little sweet face, with a bad case of bed head and see where each day takes us. She is the happy, energetic, fearless, funny, and simply full of joy. She is so very special. 

Vancouver

Vancouver, Vancouver, Vancouver, is there a more beautiful place? hmm.. not so sure. We were there for a month and while I have seen nothing that I have not seen before, every time it is just as breathtaking as the first time. Of course having nothing but sunshine helped tremendously. Seeing my parents for a month was a treat but what was even more fun was seeing how Sophie got so close to them and finally she knows here papa and her baba.

How I View 'Back to School'

This months challenge was a tough one since I do not have a school aged child.  However I realized that 'back to school' for me means days spent with my girl alone at the playground or an empty beach playing in the sand. It means the leaves are turning colors and fall holidays are on the way. I love back to school time because we get to spend time playing together that one day I will miss. I want to take advantage of these days and these years. I for one dread the day I'm going to have to say goodbye to her and watch her go to class. I know I'm going to miss her all those hours. For now back to school means more fun times for us just less crowds around.

We are on vacation at the moment so I can't post pictures but I will as soon as we get back home. For now please go visit Melanie to see her take on this months challenge and some awesome photos!

Just the two of us

Today after waking up from a long nap and super cranky. I packed up my camera and headed out to the park near our house to spot dogs. We didn't get to see a lot of dogs at that hour but I did get to test out the 24-70mm L lens I just rented for the week. I think I'm quickly falling in love with it. I also set my own Kelvin which I have never done before and played around with other settings too. She played. I played. Success of an afternoon :) 

National Zoo trip

We have been to this DC zoo a few times before however we never got to see all the animals out like we did this time around. It was fun but it would have been a little more comfortable without the 100% humidity.