Hunting for Crystals

I've been pondering lately about the motivations 

behind each of the posts on this blog.

Sometimes I write a post because my creativity 

is brimming and I have no choice but to let my vision take over. 

Other times, I want to celebrate a wonderful 

moment in my life and document it here on these pages.

Sometimes, I hope to inspire my readers
to slow down and enjoy the smallest and most fleeting moments life.

Other times, I blog for my children.

So that they will have a record of their childhood.

I recently went on a field trip with Griffin's class

on a quest to find crystals buried in a Georgia field.

The kids felt like explorers and it was amazing

to watch their excitement when they unearthed

beautiful rocks and crystals.

Griffin would tell each class member,

"Oh, let my mom take a picture of that one

and she'll put it on her blog!"

They would seek me out in the woods...

"Excuse me, Griffin's mom, will you take a picture of this?"

Who could say no to that request?

So, now I have a whole photo collection

of children proudly showing me their treasures.

I was honored to forever capture that moment in time.

The time when they were so curious and free.

So, here you go sweet kids. 

This blog post if all for you

and your wonderful shiny rocks!