M. Sullivan Photography

June 13, 2011June 13, 2011 M. Sullivan Photography Flowers, MCP Project 52, Photos

MCP Project 52 ~ Week 23

Week 23 Theme ~ Enchanted

I took this photo of these beautiful flowers on a crab apple tree in our backyard. When we moved to our house nearly 12 years ago, this tree didn’t look as though it would make it another year. Woodpeckers had made holes in the trunk. There were several dead branches. As the years passed by, I kept thinking the tree had bloomed for the last time. But once again this year, the buds opened to display these pretty blooms. I took this photo last week just a couple of days before we had strong winds that made the pedals cascade down like rain making our backyard look enchanted.

June 5, 2011June 5, 2011 M. Sullivan Photography Family, MCP Project 52, Photos

MCP Project 52 {Week 21 and 22}

Week 21 Theme ~ A Need For Speed

Our very old swing set is still a favorite place for the kids to spend time after school. Sophia and Sebastian both swing so high that they brush the tree branches behind them.

I also had the opportunity to photograph the Hon. James L. Oberstar as it was being towed in place behind the DECC for its christening during the “need for speed” theme week. Mike would not have enjoyed the location for taking the photographs – on top of the DECC Arena roof. It was a little freaky to be that high up, but I stayed several feet from the edge. There was not much “speed” in this photo, but slow and steady helped to get the ship in its very tight port behind the DECC.

Week 22 Theme ~ Reflection

With all of the craziness of this past week, including my birthday, baseball games, practices, volleyball, grad parties, etc., I didn’t have time to take a “reflection” photo. Instead, here is a favorite reflection from last year at Hartley pond on Father’s Day.

June 3, 2011 M. Sullivan Photography Photos

Creating Memories

On the days leading up to my birthday I received a few pieces of advice. Some were about how to deal with turning 40, others were just about living life to the fullest. Here are a few of my favorites:

The 40’s are a wonderful decade. You have all the knowledge that you gained throughout your thirties and can use it to experience all the joys of life.
You have two choices in life – you can choose to be a happy person or an unhappy person.
Using your resources to create memories is much more important than using them to get/buy more stuff.

The best part of turning 40 was being surrounded by family and friends on my birthday. My party was a surprise and to be honest, I don’t normally like surprises. I’m an event planner by trade (and a Mom) – I prepare for everything. Although my first reaction was one of panic when I walked into the room, I was so happy to see my wonderful husband, fabulous kids, parents, siblings, in-laws, friends and co-workers all there to celebrate with me. It was the best birthday ever. Thank you Mike. You are the best husband a woman could ever wish for! Thank you for creating memories with me over the years and for the many more memories to come.