Sometimes I feel like giving up?

Father,
I know I have often felt like giving up many a time, but somehow you have always found ways to show me that you are there, cheering me on, filling my empty soul with hope that only You can give. I don't how you do it, but I know that You do it and I love you for it.

Having fun with my Canon

As most of you know by now, taking pictures is almost like breathing to me, very essential & necessary! Some might call me an aspiring photographer but I would add starving to that title as well ;). Here are a few shots I took and played with yesterday . The first four are of an obliging wee bird and the latter are of this year's biggest full moon. My hopes are to bring you a little enjoyment and might I add that a little constructive criticism is always welcomed!

A Hiking We Will Go!

Every November we head to McKittrick Canyon for our traditional annual hike. We have been hiking in this blessed place that only God could have made for 8 years now. In my opinion, I believe that when God made Texas, He couldn't help but place a bit of heaven on earth, for this place is one of the most beautiful spot in this great BIG state of ours! You know, I have read Psalm 19 many a time, and though the words are beautifully written, nothing can compare as to being right smack in the middle of it all and not only seeing but clearly hearing the heavens loudly declaring it all =)!

A more magical place one would have a hard time finding. If you do decide to come for a vist, the fall is definitely the best time for that is when it's at its best .

As you can see I am really not a writer but I do love taking pics and then with great delight love to show & tell =). To those who know me, well what can I say, except you know me, but to those who don't know me, well all I can say is you are getting to know me now =)! I really was going to try to keep the number of pics down to a mere 10 (yea right), but couldn't help myself, I am kinda of a fanatic when it comes to this kinda thing. So instead of showing all 300 pics, I decided that 3% would be enough. I hope you enjoy and hopefully are inspired to give this grand place a chance someday!

Arriving

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Ready to hit the trail!


There you see 2 fine hikers!


And here we have the hiking photographer ready to click!


Directions are good! And following them is even better!

An anxious boy waiting on his leisurely walking family



holding hands

like 2 hiking love birds ought too

Look! We are right under the sky way!

Make sure to get wet Noah! (just a bit of reverse phycology)

Breath taking!

Wow, can you almost hear the declaration!

The big, old tree, as we call it.



Maybe our Christmas card pic

A babbling brook telling it's secrets


Nice hat honey!

Precious!

some more precious!


The Maynards taking advantage of an obliging fellow hiker


1 Mom & 2 little blessings



My favorite pic of us!


Always find time to cuddle, even on a hike!


Cuddling is fun!


Okay mom, enough of that cuddling stuff!


A tired little hiker


A little consoling can go a long way, well at least 1 more mile.


Hey! Wait for us!!!


Toasting to another great hike!


Are we almost there dad?

Yes, once we get right over this little hill, we should almost be there.

At the top of the hill with about 1/4 of a mile to go

Relieved to be back at headquarters

We did it once again!

We were fortunate enough to catch a glimps of this scene, yes every hunters dream, lucky for the deer the only thing I point & shoot doesn't come with bullets!

Thanks for the pics guys!!

Hmmm, some how this little phrase sounds quite applicable,

And they all rode into the sunset & lived happily ever after