The rest of the weekend.

 

After Josh and the kids got back from fishing Saturday morning, we drove up the road a bit to a place that had horseback rides.

Ok, it's a lousy shot but in my defense, I was turned around backwards, trying to ride my own horse while holding onto the rope of Coley's horse, taking a picture.

It was Josh and Annie's first time on a horse.  Josh loved it, but Annie wasn't too keen on the idea.

And then all us girls took a nap while Josh & Coley went fishing (again).

After fishing & naps, we hung out at the cabin for awhile.

 

Cooked dinner (that's a plastic face attached to the tree).

And then we walked down to the creek to go fishing (yet again).

And then we walked down to the store to get some ice cream.

Played cards out by the campfire.

Read a few stories and hit the sack.

Josh and Coley went fishing at 5am again the next morning.  Me and the girls slept in.

And we went to breakfast (Courtney was counting mustard packets) before we packed up and headed home.

Answering a couple of questions:

1. I took all my lenses with me - but didn't use anything by my 50mm the whole trip.

2. I don't consider myself good enough at shooting fireworks to give any advice on the subject, but here's a good article I shared with the gals in my online Photographers' Workshop.

Comments

[Terri]

My favorite shot is the one of Coley in the folding chair. Love the angle of it and it makes me want to try more angled shots. So I'm learning from your blog as well as your class -- really getting my money's worth here! Thanks for posting these.

[scrappinseminole]

I really enjoyed looking at these trip photos! You told such a story with them that I almost felt like I had been there. Annie looks so adorable in that last shot. I also want to say that I love your ten reasons album - it is BEAUTIFUL! I love the product and page design - you have outdone yourself. Any idea when it will hit LSS's?

[Amy]

seriously that picture of Josh holding Annie is the greatest picture ever, and the last one where it looks like Annie has just about had it is precious! I can't wait to suck all your knowledge out of your head and into mine in the next few weeks! YAY!

[karlalala]

those pictures!! that one of Josh holding Annie!!! ohmydog!!! like the gal just said, the greatest picture ever!! you should enter it in every contest and send it to LIFE magazine!! haha!!

thanks for sharing your trip with us Karen Russel (that's my sister's name!! haha!)

[lashell darby]

Thanks for the link Karen....I had pretty much given up on the fireworks shots.

[Tanya]

Hi Karen, I love the photos from your weekend.
I was looking at your blog last night and my son Colin saw a picture of Courtney and Cole and asked who thoes kids are? I told him their names and how I know you. We looked at all the pictures of your weekend and laughed at the picture of the fish "eating" the quarter.
Colin thinks we should start our own blog. Funny how a connection and a moment can come togehter. Thanks!!

[jenn]

Looks like an AMAZING, relaxing time! Good for you guys for going away :) We all need R & R its good for the soul.

xo

[JoAnn]

the black and white in the bed reading books..........ohhhhhhhhh, I see a poster. Is there anything that screams "family" more? Seriously- what an amazing photo.

[Kimberly]

Lucky you that you could take your camera on the horse. We've been on two horseback rides lately, one at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington and then here in Washington. Neither would allow cameras on the trail and in KY our pee-wee of a 7 year old was too short and they didn't allow double riding. She had to ride a pony. Looks like we need to head down your way, so I can get the horseback riding shots!!! I am going to read up on "shooting" (ha ha) fireworks now. PS- We've had the laundry arguement too!

[Trina]

Hey Karen---

Sounds and looks like a great vacation!! You did a great job of photographing your weekend adventure. I have a silly question for you....you and your family always seem to come up with the coolest ideas and are always on the go. How do you come up with your ideas and keep so busy between life and work and kids. We never seem to get much done around here and never really go anywhere. Where do you get your fun ideas, do you have a website that you look to or some good books on your area?

Thanks for sharing and love the photos....as always!

[Cyndi]

Amazing photos as always, and thanks for always throwing in a little bit of "keeping it real." Your outings always look so perfect that it's nice to know your kids squabble and whine too. :) What wonderful memories your children are going to have.

[Jennifer]

I can't believe Josh wore shorts riding a horse. I did that once and got too much rubbing on the saddle for my taste. I rode a lot as a kid even in competitions so that's why I find that strange. :)

[Amy]

LOL! Just noticed that the book Josh is reading is about going to the dentist!!!

[Denise H.]

Okay I rarely comment but have been reading your blog for over a year now. I LOVE YOUR PICTURES! I have ome question though... I can never figure out my settings in low light situations and your pictures always look amazing. I was wondering what settings you set your camera at for night shots? I shoot with the Nikon D200 and have the Nikkor 135 mm f/2D lense.

Thanks so much!!

[Susan Beth Breuner]

Oh my gosh! I knew you were a great designer of papers and embellishments, but your photos are absolutely amazing! First time visiting your blog, but it won't be my last! Wow!

[Becky Poole (Rebekahboo)]

I LOVE your photos. They are wonderful!!! But it must have been a phantom photographer, cause I noticed you weren't at the cabin. ;-) You need to get on the other side of the lens. Can't wait for the new releases to come out. Thanks for sharing.

[rachel whetzel]

Doth Mine eyes see BEAVER goodies in your photos?!?! I had no idea you were so close to ME!! (I'm assuming you must be NEAR Oregon, if not IN Oregon...