We always stop by the goat corral when we visit the Maryland Zoo but never before have we made a friend as sweet as this! This particular goat wouldn't let my son leave his side and would lick his hand whenever he scratched behind his ears! Such a sweet moment!

There is beauty in everything and in every moment. Teaching your loved ones how to appreciate the little things in life.

So deeply in thought...

Our version of the Easter Bunny:) Our dog Jasmine was a good sport to pose for me and received some string cheese as her reward.

Going for a walk everyday during this social distancing time helps to notice and appreciate what is around you. Dandelions always make me feel like a kid again. 

Big brother & his baby twin sister's spending time at the park❣

On a recent day trip to the mountains, our family took advantage of an old rock wall and the afternoon sunlight.

California blooming desert, day trip with Marley

I love this photo of my sister, my mom, my late grandmother and me captured one Mother's Day. We'll miss celebrating with my grandma this year for sure!

On a clear frigid morning around 4am, I hiked around Cadillac Mountain looking for a great spot to setup my camera equipment. The temperature was in the 20's with very strong winds which made it difficult at first to capture a picture in focus, but once the sun rose above the horizon the rays gave off a stunning glow which made getting up very early and dealing with the freezing cold worth it to capture this inspirational shot.

The right side of the beautiful Soco Falls in North Carolina.

The waters of the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC reflect the blossoming cherry trees just before dawn during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.

My new boxer puppy had been barking like crazy all morning. I tried everything to make her stop. I went over to open the blinds to the window, and finally she walked over and plopped herself in the sun. I suppose she was just looking for a comfy spot to rest. Seeing her so content made me remember why we got her in the first place. I had to get a picture of that.

My bud, a West Point Grad, preparing his buffalo chicken dip on the morning of Army Navy Game. Shot on a Canon AE-1 with Kodak Gold 200 film pushed 1 Stop. 

Early morning bike ride on Galveston Island.

Zachary baking cut out cookies with his Chefs Hat on!!

I wake up to this scenery every morning, and for that I am very thankful! Photo taken last year in the Santa Cruz Mountains, California. This is what nature is to me

This picture of my beloved cat Cals as she enjoyed the view, and her own reflection, looking out the back window at some birds at play. I love the picture because it shows her just enjoying what inside cats seem to like -- just looking out of people's windows.

Gorgeous view from honeymoon drinks & appetizers at Relais Blu on Anacapri.

    catching my daughter and son in law cozying up ♥

The moment we fell in love with our new home ❤️ We moved from Colorado to Oregon for my husband's job. Spending the day in Cannon Beach told us we would love our new home here. 

I took this photo of the Aruba sunset during our vacation in Aruba.

A positive outlook on things can make even a COVID-19 quarantine day seem great! My son loves his pet fishes “Meen” and “Sakana” and decided to spend some time with them today talking to them and sharing a laugh together!

Time to go to bed, but our Lizzy was not cooperating.  When I told her she had no choice, it was time to go nighty night and cuddle up, this is the look I got. ♥️