I Heart Faces~Yellow

Today we took a field trip to the fire station.  What a fantastic day!  I cannot say enough about how wonderful the firefighters were with the kids.  My class of first graders tie-dyed yellow t-shirts for the trip, so it was easy for me to find a yellow shot.  They look so great together.  They like to be called the "Mellow Yellows".  I'm not so sure about the mellow part.

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A Slice of Life

The photo challenge at I Heart Faces this week is a slice of life.  This is a toughie for me because all of my photos are a slice of life.  I keep going back to this one of my kiddos "cooking" on the kitchen floor.  I have always loved this photo because it shows a typical day at our house; kids in their skivvies, cupboards emptied out, play.  You just never know what they are going to do next!

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Anything but a face

So the challenge at I Heart Faces this week is "anything but a face".  I have many baby feet, ears, nose, eyes, belly, etc. photos but I was wondering what else I might have to fit the bill. This is a photo of my son's hand drawing on his 100th day of school.  I happened to be there because I am his teacher (not at home but at our public school...I'm the only first grade teacher so the poor kid had not choice!).  Anyway I love that he is a lefty like his mom and dad.  I love that I get to see him interact with his friends daily.  I am trying to savor every moment as his teacher, yet I know that I am too hard on him.  I don't want anyone to think that he is getting special treatment.  Anyway, check out more body parts at I Heart Faces.

Innocent Wonder-IHF Challenge

Don't you wonder what a child is thinking?  They are surrounded by things to ponder, discoveries to make...it is their only job.  The most important job.  Almost makes you jealous, doesn't it?

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Winter Wonderland--IHF Challenge

Kids just can't seem to eat enough snow.  Meredith had her fill on our annual Christmas tree hunt.  You can see the snowflakes falling in the background. You can almost make out their fascinating formations on her mittens.  Taking photos of snowflakes (like Snowflake Bentley) is on my list of things to try...someday.  Check out more Winter Wonderland pictures at I Heart Faces.

I Heart Faces--Scenic B&W

Each fall we trek to this same rock that overlooks the valley.  I love the variations in the fields, the ripe grass, the badlands.  Even more I like to see how much the kids have grown and changed.  Check out more BandW photos at I Heart Faces.

Silhouette

Sunsets in Montana are beautiful.  This one was even better with my family as a silhouette (minus Milo, he was already asleep).  Enjoy more silhouettes at I Heart Faces.

Orange

Carving pumpkins is all fun until you have to scoop out the "guts".  Check out more orange entries at I Heart Faces.

I Heart Faces--Photojournalism

Every small town has its day to celebrate.  Ours is a Harvest Festival which includes a parade, food, street dance, and of course, good, old-fashioned games.  What fun!

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Got To Wear Shades

When looking for a "shades" photo for this week's contest, I came across this photo of my daughter wearing her brother's "spy glasses".  I had forgotten about it and laughed out loud when I saw it again.  She is such a corker!  Check out other "Got To Wear Shades" photos at I Heart Faces.

Winter Surprise

I Heart Faces challenge this week is Surprise!  This photo was taken last winter and I think the spray of snow surprised all on board.  We could have used a little snow to cool us off today as it reached nearly 100 degrees.  Check out other surprises at IHF.

I Love Purple

I have to love purple because it is our school color.  Go Terriers!  This is a shot of my son playing soccer.  I'm curious as to what he is doing with his fingers.  It looks as though he's crossing them and wishing for his chance to kick the ball.  Go check out other purple photos at I Heart Faces.

Over My Head @ I Heart Faces

The only good thing about a windy day is kite flying.  Check out other "over my head" entries at IHEARTFACES.

I Heart Faces

This is my first attempt at senior photos and first time with I Heart Faces.  Miss L was super patient with me and fun to work with.

Finally blooming

So the flowers are finally blooming in Montana.  It just takes us a little longer.

Caught in the act!

So Milo loves to dig in the pantry (hence the mess), so some things have been placed out of reach like the honey bear with the chokable-sized lid. Guess it wasn't placed high enough! Or maybe we need to make sure the pantry door is shut.