35, days 209-211 Orlando

Traveled to Orlando this week for a little work and some Florida sun & Humidity. Enjoy a few pics from this weeks adventure...
First of all, Madison & the boys did not want me to go. (That always feels nice)


I hate the "travel" section at all stores in the airport. I want to go to Italy, but my ticket says Orlando. Don't these magazines need a photographer?


Bought a book. It rocks.


Took two planes to get to Orlando.


Stayed at the Peabody. It was pretty swank. Complete with a TV in the bathroom.








Learned some stuff. Played some Roulette.






Won Big. (sort of)


Saw the famous Marching Mallards.


Saw some great sites & brought home some fun stuff for the Kiddos.
Space mission patches. I don't think these EVER get uncool.


Brought home a bag full of Harry Potter stuff....


Like a wand.


A chocolate Frog...those things were huge (and tasty) - yes there was a card inside (very cool)






Every Flavor Beans.


Gross. I got Earthworm followed by Soap.


And a little Scabbers for my baby.


Overall, Orlando and the Peabody hotel are a great place to visit, but there is no place like home. So happy to be back in Creola, Alabama. But if I could live somewhere else, it would be the Peabody Hotel. Trust me on this, its swank.

Crave, 35 day 208

This week's Project 52 theme fit right into my love for the Hot Air Balloon! I went with the Coca-Cola craving. Mmmmm...ice cold, no doubt. Darn you, 1200 Calorie Diet.


Here's a few more from the Great Hot Air Balloon Show in Foley, Alabama:

Father's Day, 35 day 207

A great day. A great Guy.

35, day 200 Make it Tasty

Project 52 has a food theme! Food Photography is always tasty. Mostly because then we get to eat it or I at least get to taste it - enjoy a few of a very colorful Sunday Dinner.

35, day 199 Catch up

As life continues to swirl and swirl around us...I slow down to photograph something everyday - here's a bit of the random activities I've been up to...Compliments of the ever exciting Hipstamatic for my iPhone.
Found this book in an antique store...read it.

Was surprised this was high end art - it's called "Spiritual America" - who know's what people will dig up after I've kicked it.

I'm still painting the grout in my studio - it's hard to be inspired to do it consistantly. But i'm getting closer.

Enjoyed a Great dinner at Daruma in Daphne Alabama. Best Sushi ever. Only 800 calories. Try not to think about it.

Mike seriously popped some fireworks this week. One big one he found when he was cleaning the garage. Another perk of living in the country.

Photographed the adorable first cousins, Nora & Franci - they loved this bear.

Mike bought this vanity set for tiny Madison. I immediately claimed it as a shared item.

I am still in love with the Big Kahuna Water Park, and their Bahama Mamas.

I have still managed to NOT win the Lottery.

Enjoyed this beautiful Sunset.

Yep, it's my baby.

Bought some new music.

Watched this movie 3 times. Love it.

My award winning photograph has made it back home from it's 3 month Mobile Tour - not sure where it will live yet, but it looks great here in the studio for now.

This creepy wasp distracted my 7 mile bike ride. Stationary Style, of course.

And this sad one is called, "84 in a 70" - a real damper to end the week.

Remember to slow down and enjoy the days, especially when you're driving. When I told Mike about old 84 in a 70, he said, "Daphne, what's the problem? Isn't the speed limit posted everywhere?" As it turns out, it is.

Flashback to 35, day 195 Enchantment

I'm in love with Project 52. It keeps me shooting something I wouldn't ordinarily shoot every week and that's always a lot of fun for me. Here's a few of an Enchanting Photo shoot with my favorite little lady, Madison.











This was a great idea - we love this one!