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I had the house to myself last night, after finally getting Aliyah out of the pool and peacefully into bed. It was a long, fulfilling day, the kind that drains you, but leaves you with a smile on your face… and a few messes in the house. I decided to leave the messes, take a shower and relax. Usually I make the opposite decision when the house is “empty,” running around cleaning everything that didn’t get cleaned, picked up, washed or put away during the course of a few busy days.
But, what the heck. That stuff can wait, right?
Instead I nuzzled up to some flowers. Pretty, serene, happy flowers.
And all was right with the world.
Good thing I don’t have a macro lens yet, or I’d probably be making out with it right now.
Jeremy says
LOL! I love your last statement there about the macro lens, I actually laughed out loud! Keep up the good work!
Briony says
hahahahahaha yeh i second jeremy! that statement was a perfect way to end. hahahhaha
Dr. Wifey says
too funny! great pics
Crystal Rae says
Yeah me too. I want one of those so bad. 🙂
[email protected] says
Glad you had time for yourself 🙂 love flowers!With that lens who wouldn’t LOL
Love Notes says
I guess there are a lot of us agreeing with you… I don’t own one either but if I did my famly may never see me. I could sit for days just photographing flowers…. This post is so peaceful it makes me wish I could be sitting next to you enjoying it too.
Gerri says
Beautiful shots. LOL about the making out with the lens. So funny. 🙂
Tooj says
I’ve been so bad about getting over here because I’ve been sneaking onto blogger at work…BUT…your pics never show up on my work computer. Everyday I tell myself that I’ll go home and actually log on and check out everything I’ve been missing from you but I don’t….I forget. Blah to getting old and forgetting. BUT…I will get caught up this weekend. I have to…I love your pictures! Happy Friday.
aforestfrolic says
Hahah, those are beautiful! Love those moments too…and sometimes need to make the best of them (meaning taking care of ourselves 😉 Good for you! And if I had a macro lens, I’d be making out with it too, tee hee.
Jamie 🙂
Christina Lee says
way to take care of yourself Tab!!!
Jaina says
Sometimes you definitely have to just let the messes go. Great pictures…they’re fantastic without the macro…but watch out when you get it. Seriously.
Momma@Live. Laugh. Pull your hair out says
I have a macro lens and have made out with it a few times.
But my pictures never turn out as nice as yours.
Corey~living and loving says
Oh girl….it was worth it. Time well spent. Oh and I’ll french kiss my Macro lens for you. 🙂
Grace says
do you think the macro lens would be a sloppy kisser? i do. 🙂
great shots, tabitha!
Caroline says
Absolutely stunning photos! Thank you for sharing….ahhhhhh… I make out with my macro lens all the time (shhhh, don’t tell my husband!)
[email protected] says
i think i need a little more of you and you can have some of me….i do the opposite and always chill when i need to clean, LOLOLOL!!! blessings…
kaye says
time well spent
Savvy Mode SG says
i think it is very important to take time out for yourself.
Kelly says
stunning pics, Tabitha!
i need to go make out with my new camera now…otherwise i’d write more!
Elly says
Oh! Those are ridiculously pretty 🙂
Shannon says
Ha ha! I feel exactly the same way about not having a macro right now.
Whimsical Creations says
Beautiful!!
lizcooper says
Beautiful! I have a macro option on my film Nikon which I love, but I have to use the tripod for it. Awesome flowers. Are they from your garden? I wish I had a green thumb…and money to invest in such things.
Tess Marshall says
Love the photos. Picking up the house won’t bring you joy. Taking time for yourself and being in nature will never cease to bring you joy. Rock on!
Aleta says
I’m like you, when it’s quiet in the house ~ I typically do house cleaning. But sometimes, that needs to be put on hold to “stop and smell the roses.” Loved the pictures – made me smile!
Staci says
Beautiful photos! Looks like time well spent.
Oh, and I had to giggle at the last comment. Too funny!
Tooj says
I LOVE the third pic from the top…..the shadows or the angle….whatever IT is…I love it.
Lisa (Jonny's Mommy) says
I love close up shots like this. Your photos are awesome!
Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com says
I love these flower pictures, ESPECIALLY the first one. I wish I had even half your talent!