A Gaggle of Ladybugs?

A Gaggle of Ladybugs?, a photo by Gryffngurl on Flickr.

Caught these last summer when we planted a couple of bushes in the front yard. They were supposed to eat the aphids that I found on the plants. They did their job and flew away the next day.

Which mode of transportation?

Which mode of transportation?, a photo by Gryffngurl on Flickr.

from Christmas Eve 2011. I liked the shadows =0)

My Autumn

My Autumn, a photo by Gryffngurl on Flickr.

Autumn in California doesn't always come when I want it to. It took a while for me to catch them this colorful.

Untitled

Untitled, a photo by Gryffngurl on Flickr.

Imagine my surprise - what a wonderful New Year's present. This made it onto Explore in Flickr. Thank you to everyone who helped make it an explored image!

For 2013, I thought I would start a new project. This time, I won't be able to take photos as often as I did (boohoo for me). My goal is to share at least one new photo with you each day. I have so many on Flickr, so this should not be a problem. I miss my photography outings.....Both of my children are now in school and I have become active as a volunteer. While this is fun for me and I love being involved in their school, I no longer can just drop them off when I see a "must shoot" view that I see on the way to school. I feel like I've taken enough photos of the areas nearby anyway. I am hoping that we can visit the coast again in February so that I can take photos of the monarchs in Pacific Grove. I am excited, but wary because although I LOVE the idea, I am not certain how well those photos may turn out; I don't have a super duper zoom lens and I don't know how close I will be able to get. Also, I anticipate that I won't be the only photographer there, taking photos during the last month of their migration. Wish me good luck, and Happy New Year!

Old, yet not old

Old, yet not old, a photo by Gryffngurl on Flickr.

12-12-12

Old Folsom

I walk with my little lantern...

I walk with my little lantern..., a photo by Gryffngurl on Flickr.

The family participated in the Kindergarten Lantern Walk yesterday. It was very sweet. We made lanterns at home. My children's school has 4 Kindergarten classes and most of the children and their families attended. It was such a wonderful sight to see a line of lights moving through the neighborhood.