My sweet daughter caring for her sick rat.This is the photo that I picked today because it weighed so heavy on my own heart.

Todays picture for my 365 challenge is this. It captures my daughter's fashion sense. I love how unique she is. She hasn't ever been one to care what others think. Sometimes I wish I could be more like her.

After dropping off our lovely Ladies (pet rats) at the vet, we came across this beautiful rainbow. I of course had to snap a quick picture with my phone. My silly kids wanted to find the end to see if there was an unclaimed pot of gold :O)
So I guess I am starting my 365 picture challenge a bit early......I guess it's never to early to start when trying to start a new habbit.

testing out a new lens

Today I had so much fun playing with a new lens. Here are a couple shots from today.

My new studio equipment arrived last Friday. I was so excited to start playing with it. At first I started with my daughter's bear.....everyone was asleep or at school...LOL. So last night right before bed time, I let my kids put on what they wanted and snapped a few shots. I have always know how much of a ham my Daughter is, but now know my Son is an even bigger one. He was pushing my Daughter out of the way. Sheesh!! This picture shows my Son's new fashion choice. Hope you enjoy :O)

Tonight I went to Lake Del Valle to watch the sunset. At first I felt a little disappointed with my images. After walking away from the computer, I returned to find a couple images that would do. So here you go.
*Note to self* don't forget to put on bug spray next time......I became a feast for the flying bugs tonight.

I just keep coming back to this image. I'm not sure why I like it so much, but I do. It was flowers planted in a planter by a business park. I just love it.

This was taken in Sunol Regional Park. I got to attend my Daughter's field trip there today. I can't wait to go back and hike on one of the trails.

R.I.P. Grandpa

After 57 years my Grandma lost her best friend. My Grandpa lost his fight to lung cancer. This was his 4th kind of cancer. The first three he beat. He had skin, breast and prostate cancer. He was such a strong proud man. He could fix anything. For some reason during the last week I began to see beauty. I never expected to see beauty at such a dark time. The special bond between my grandparents was just unexplainable.

So after a long day of complaining about the rain.......this!!! I was sitting with my family eating dinner when a rainbow appeared out the back window. I grabbed another bite of food then grabbed the camera. I took a couple shots and looked at the play back......To my surprise there were two rainbows. I was even more excited. I just love when I am reminded about the beauty that can come from even the rainiest of days.