The first photo used on my blog—my beloved MacBook.
Tomorrow is my one-year blogiversary! I’ve written 263 posts, Monday through Friday, for an entire year. That’s a lot of words!
In those many posts, I’ve spouted off about a lot of subjects: Photography, especially indoor sports pix and exposure compensation (a personal favorite of mine!); movie and TV reviews; food; clutter; friends; and family . . . especially my sons and spouse. You readers know that I call my sons #1 and #2, mainly because it’s easy, and my husband “the Mister.” In case you’re wondering what their real names are, #1 is Jake, #2 is C.J., and the Mister is Rick.
This blog actually started with a different focus. It was initially called “Get ’er Done,” because I was looking for motivation to declutter my house and life. But by the end of March, I had deep-sixed those get ’er dones and had decided that my blog really was about random snippets (deep and shallow thoughts) and apertures (photography). I officially changed the blog’s name on May 1. Definitely more fitting!
Here’s a quick look back at some of my favorite posts and photos during the first six months of 2009.
January:
This was my first blog post: A Fresh Start.
C.J. shoots a free throw during a middle school basketball game.
My tutorial about indoor sports photography: Waitin’ and Hopin’.
February:
Rare snow on Jake in December of 2008
I wished the #1 son happy 17th birthday: Happiest of Birthdays, #1 Son!
Taking nonflash photos of an Arrow of Light ceremony: Fired Up!
March:
Jake tosses a mini disc at UTSA while his dad looks on.
March was a month of college visits for my #1 son, who is a high school senior. In this post, I wrote about how my sons kept themselves amused while we were at the University of Texas at San Antonio: Staying Amused.
I love bluebonnets, Texas’ state flower!
Bluebonnets took center stage here: Photo Friday Wildflower Style.
April:
I also love azaleas!
Can you tell that I love taking photos of flowers? Photo Friday: Awesome Azaleas!
#2 son to tower: I'm heading for my landing!
I did a photo tutorial on using burst mode. The #2 son was a great model! Photo Friday: Burst Mode
May:
The #2 son has the football in his sights.
Sports photography was on display, complete with an explanation of the word “bokeh”: Flag football Action Photography.
Shadow dancer
I chronicle the highs and lows of indoor photography at our high school’s annual dance show: A Devil of a Time Shooting Angels.
June:
#2 laughs as big brother feeds him.
The #2 son celebrates his birthday: My Baby Turns 14 Today!
A blackfoot penguin takes a refreshing swim.
We traveled to Pensacola to visit my #1 son’s then-online girlfriend. While there we enjoyed the Gulfarium: Sea Lions and Penguins and Dolphins, Oh My!
My nostalgic look back continues tomorrow!
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The year has gone by quickly!
The year seems to fly by, especially once the kids are in high school! And before we know it, we’ll be going to the marathon expo once again!!
I enjoyed the look-back. So funny that you started with the focus on decluttering. That is exactly the mode I am in (5 moves in 11 years). I spent most of last week cleaning closets, emptying boxes, some of which hadn’t ever been unpacked from moves 2,3,4,5. why is it things get messier while you’re de-cluttering?
Also loved the story about your baby. I mentioned to my pediatrician that my second son was a much better baby and he said “no, you’re a much better mother”…wonder how much of that is true?? They were sure different as babies.
Guess things have to get messy before they can get neat? As for being a better mom with subsequent kids, could be because we’re more relaxed. Or it could be because second-born kids are naturally more relaxed than first-borns.
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I absolutely love your sport shots! They are frozen and perfectly framed. Wonderful!
Thanks for your kind comments! I really enjoyed reading your blog . . . even though I barely remember being in my 20s! I especially like how you put a unique spin on your photos. I’m looking forward to seeing how you do with the rest of your weekly photo challenges.