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Who am I?

I am a mother with a passion for photography. I love everything about taking pictures. Whether it's seeing smiling faces, capturing that special moment in time or even uploading the pictures on to my computer I just love everything about it. It makes me happy. :o) (and I have 4 boys so there are lots of moments to capture around here!)

I am an optimist. I can't help it, it's just who I am. No matter what is happening in my life, I know that something good will come out of it somehow. It always does! The universe has a magical way of working things out.



Sunday, August 22, 2010

Is it a lake or is it love?

I absolutely adore Lake Michigan.  I feel so lucky that I live so near such a treasure!  Walking on the beach makes everything in my world okay for the time that I am there.  We bring our 4 boys there quite frequently and the words "I'm bored" has never even crossed their lips once.  We swim, make sand castles and sculptures, dig holes and soak up the sun.  A warm breeze is usually kissing our faces.  It's a different lake each time we go.  One day it will have big waves that we ride on like a wave pool and the next it will be calm and clear revealing all of the colorful rocks and fossils that we treasure hunt for.  Going to the beach is our way of unplugging from the world.  No t.v's, no movies and more important NO XBOX!  I feel so relaxed riding home at the end of the day at the beach.....I ♥ Lake Michigan. :)

Oh and by the way, the beach is an amazingly gorgeous place to take lots and lots of pictures! Here is one of my four boys. Enjoy!  ;)


Grab a boat and cruise on over to Iheartfaces to check out some more great beach photos!

Posted by Mandi

24 comments:

  1. KatyAugust 22, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    Beautiful photo!!

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  2. UnknownAugust 22, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    Wow. I love this picture. It is pure gorgeousness! Glad you live near Lake Michigan and can enjoy it during the summer! The beach is a wonderful place!

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  3. TraceyAugust 22, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    Oh my goodness.... I heart this photo so much!!! Definite top 10! I would so frame this if those were my beautiful boys!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 22, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    beautiful b&w.

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  5. Blessed Little MomentsAugust 22, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    Now this is a tearjerker! Must be blown up and framed :)

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  6. tiarastantrumsAugust 22, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    that is simply beautiful!

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  7. Eliz AlexAugust 22, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    LOVE this! Love the b/w tones

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  8. JenniferAugust 22, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    This is an awesome photo. Love it. I was born and raised next to lake michigan!! Loved the dunes!

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  9. BuckeroomamaAugust 22, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    I love how they're all lined up... gorgeous!

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  10. SarahAugust 22, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    I LOVE this picture!! I'm hoping I can remember to try a shot like this with my kiddos the next time we are at the beach. Great shot!

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  11. NikkiAugust 22, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    sweetness!!!!! (:

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  12. HelenAugust 23, 2010 at 12:59 AM

    Absoluty stunning photo!!!!!!!!!

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  13. A New England LifeAugust 23, 2010 at 4:53 AM

    My gosh, how sweet is that! Love it!

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  14. JenniAugust 23, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    awesome picture!

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  15. AllyAugust 23, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    one of my favs! Love it!

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  16. UnknownAugust 23, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    LOVE this photo...great job!

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  17. RachelAugust 23, 2010 at 7:25 AM

    What a perfect picture! I love it.

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  18. hannah mAugust 23, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    I love everything about this! Their expressions, the lovely processing - great, great shot!

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  19. adiaAugust 23, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    love this. so sweet

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  20. Lara NevesAugust 24, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    This photo is gorgeous! I know what you mean about the lake. We live very close to Lake Superior and I love being able to go to the beach often!

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  21. Excellent ParentAugust 24, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    Holy cow I love this picture!

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  22. EvaAugust 24, 2010 at 5:18 PM

    Beautiful.

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  23. Hollie NicholsonAugust 24, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    Beautiful image, love the B&W conversion!

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  24. Ashley RawlingsOctober 17, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    Wow Mandi! I didn't see this photo before. It is AMAZING! That would so be blow up HUGE on my wall... in canvas... something!

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