Self Portraits - The Great Outdoors

The self portrait theme for July's link party (which starts tomorrow!) is the great outdoors. 

This summer, for the first time, I feel as if life is going by fast and time is passing quickly.  My sweet girl turned 5. 

 At the end of summer, she'll be going off to kindergarten.  

Kindergarten! 

More of her 'first' will be experienced without me.

So, when Grace wants to play fairy,

I'll proudly and happily put on a pair of wings and savor this time with her (even with a crazy dog photo bombing the picture).

I am making more of an effort to get in front of the camera and capture these moments with Grace.  I still don't like having my picture taken but I've realized, it's not about me.

This self portrait challenge, for me, is about Grace.  I want her to have plenty of pictures, that will trigger these memories of happy moments I cherished spending with her.   Life passes quickly. 

Even if you decide not to join the self portrait challenge, get in front of that camera and capture some of the moments you are making with those you love. 

Hope you see you back tomorrow.  Looking forward to seeing your self portraits.