Guns and Country

We headed south of the river to do a little target practice. It's one of Marks favorite things to do, and I don't mind indulging him from time to time. We visited a friends house and headed out into their cow pasture to have a little fun. I couldn't help but wonder while I was there, if there had ever been any cow tipping done in this place. The boys had a great time, and when I tired of shooting, I pulled out my book.

That last picture just flat out refused to turn and sit properly, so I guess you'll just have to cock your head sideways to view it properly.

*Cyprus Avenue- Van Morrison



The Greatest Show on Earth

Mark and I took Holly and Ryan to the circus last night! I was filled with joy seeing my sweet nephew have such a great time. His favorite parts were the acrobats and the motorcyclists inside that giant ball-which made me really NERVOUS. : )   My favorite parts were, of course, the elephants. I always cry when I see them. Beauty is moving, I guess. Enjoy...

I'm having leftover funnel cake for breakfast. It's nearly as good as it was last night. Happy Saturday!

*Long Cool Woman- The Hollies

Noises Off

Mark and I went to Roane State's production of Noises Off last week and it was fantastic! We laughed until we were in stitches. It was a wonderful date night for the two of us and since we had already seen the movie, we were so excited to be there! I strongly recommend that you go and check it out. There are two more showings this weekend, so go check it out if you need a great laugh!

*Fireworks- Katie Perry

having a ball

Wouldn't you just LOVE to be this carefree once again?

*Tears of a Clown- Smokey Robinson and the Miracles

Guess who's coming to visit?

That's right! This little one is coming to visit tomorrow.

We're gonna go feed the ducks....and maybe write the next chart topping single. It could happen.

*Octopus's Garden- The Beatles

Teeth!

All smiles. Friends don't have to be the same age as you are. Only of the same mind.  -Me.

*Everybody have Fun Tonight -Wang Chung

Cades Cove

While on our trip to the mountains, Mark and I visited Cades Cove. I had never been (can you believe that? A lifetime resident of East Tennessee and I had NEVER been.) and Mark hadn't either. I was totally in my happy place. There weren't a lot of good animal photo opportunities (I believe the bears are hibernating and we were there midday), and I botched the best one I got, but included it anyway. I chock it up to a growing pain. Photography is hard. Especially when you have no idea what you are doing and decide to shoot in manual mode for most of the trip.

Shot 1:

Shot 2, a little closer and done in monochrome.

Depth of field...and some lady getting in my shot.

And lastly, the best animal opportunity, which I botched. A Coyote against the beautiful mountain backdrop. At least I know how I wanted this picture to turn out.. I do plan to see what I can turn it into with photoshop, but I am not holding my breath.

Until next time, shutterbugs.....

* Eye of the Tiger- Survivor