Loving

::Temperate weather
The me 3 years ago would have blushed to hear this admission, but it's true. Florida winter weather is growing on me. I've always thought of myself as one who prefers to live in a northern climate, gladly enduring a cold, harsh winter over a hot, muggy summer in the South. But these mild winter days with their cool breezes, bright sun, and blue skies are totally winning me over.

::Riding shotgun
Whenever Matt drives, I get a chance to sit back, enjoy the sights, and play around with my camera. I've been fascinated by blur and motion lately, and I love the random patterns and colors that occur when shooting in manual focus. I am working on an art project for the master bedroom, and this one is a strong contender.

::Family portraits
I gave her some crayons and paper with instructions to draw a picture of our family. What she drew was an extended family portrait that included grandparents, cousins, and a hair bow (!) and birthday card belonging to cousin Evie. I labeled the lines according to her directions, and we delivered it to her Dad at work during his lunch break. When he asked, she proceeded to correctly point out each person/thing, which indicated to us that she either has a good memory or really "sees" each person in that squiggle or line. We were fascinated.