This is an image of Sam and me that I took today.     I read an article on Facebook not that long ago about making sure we take pictures with the people we love so they have those images when we are long gone.    Yes, I am guilty of not taking pictures because I look at them and think, ugh.   I look back at the pictures that I have of when I was younger and there are only a few of my mom and I.      I do wish I had more photos to show my children what my Mom or even my Grandma looked like years ago.   We would not care if they was heavier, thinner, long or short hair or wrinkles.      I am sure those photos would do one thing, bring a smile.

This was a resolution for me this year to not just take more pics, but be in them.   Now I am publishing on the web what a huge step.   I think this picture is nice otherwise it would not be on here believe me.    I am very grateful for photoshop to hide some of the crows feet, whiten the teeth just a little and to remove the pimple I had on my cheek that should only happen to a 13 yr old.    I added a nice little preset to make it slightly b&w, but the photo is still me.

I am going to try a post a photo of month of me and various members of the family or doing something I love.  I may even let someone else take it...GASP!      

My youngest and final child is adorable.   I think God made him that way so when I was exhausted or wanted to cry from frustration I would see his face and melt.   It worked.   Since he has been born he has been quite a handful.   He is not a mean-spirited or rude child, he is just very busy and very stubborn (takes after his father).   He is the sweetest, smartest and quickest little two year old I know.     He is very affectionate and loves big hugs.

Since his birth he has been testing my limits in my ways.   He started by testing my need for sleep at the hospital.   He would sleep best on his mother, that's me, while I slept in a lovely hospital bed.    It continued at home in a really nice comfortable recliner and I believe that has contributed to my two herniated discs in my neck.     Even know two years later he is not a great sleeper.    He no longer sleeps in a crib because he has been jumping out of it for months.   He takes the opportunity to run into my room at night to sleep with me and his dad.    His doctor said get up every night for a week and walk him back, he will stop.     She has never meet a "Heneghan" because it has been months and he still does it.     I have learned to live on a few hours sleep each night for days, weeks and even months at a time.

Physically, this has been a very difficult two years since he has been born.    I have had a few things go wrong, nothing major thank you Lord, but enough to make it uncomfortable at times.      I have had to learn how to raise my four children, including this little angel below, not feeling my best.    Thank GOD for my husband, honestly, he is so patient and very caring with me and the kids.

I look at this picture below and would not trade my crazy haired child for a few moments of sleep or painless days.     I know that my little man Sam's arrival has taught me the meaning of prayer and faith.     Those two things got me through these first two years!    Everything has a purpose and thank goodness my purpose happens to be adorable.

I work in Lemont, IL and drive down New Avenue/Main Street everyday.     Along the way to work I drive under this huge overpass that is I-355 expressway and I have always wondered why it was so high, 90 feet above grade to be exact.     I took a picture of the overpass today because it is enormous and kinda cool looking if you get it at the right angle.    

I did ask one of my co-workers the reason the overpass was as high as it is and it is due to a rare dragonfly 'Hine's Emerald Dragonfly' to ensure the bridge did not affect the dragonfly's habitat.    I did hear that the dragonfly now won't fly anywhere near the overpass no matter how high...figures.

I happened to get this shot today as I was all alone on the road and rolled down my window and had my camera ready to go.   I slowed down and got a couple of snaps and I really liked the way this one turned out.    
 

There are many things out there that are beautiful, unique or an unusual perspective if you keep you eyes open.   I maybe the only person who enjoys the photo, but an impact on one is better than none.