JUST CHILLIN'

Temps are soaring here in the Chicago area and my kids are finding lots of ways to keep cool. I snapped these pictures of Jordy and Cameron at our neighborhood pool this week while they were trying to cool down with cool treats, after about four hours of pool play. I'm really making an effort this summer to work on my photography skills and I've been practicing and experimenting with different lighting conditions to learn exactly what works and what does not work.  I have to admit that practically after every picture I snap, I see a potential scrapbook page in it. I think that's how a scrappers' mind works after a while.

Anyway, my poor kids are sick of Mom-the-Shutterbug and everytime I point the camera in their direction lately all I hear is "Awwww... MOM... another picture?"  I can't help it... I think they're both such great subjects.

Hope the sight of these snapshots blows a cool breeze in your direction.

On another note... I am now officially a 2-blogger gal because in addition to this blog, I've started a personal one to share my various other interests besides scrapbooking.  I have some really fun projects posted already including, quilts, stenciling and dollmaking to name a few.  I hope my new blog will inspire you to look into some craft hobbies that you may not have considered tackling before. 

 If you click this link you'll see why I celebrate CREATIVITY... in all its forms.