349/365 - little apple orchard

349/365 - little apple orchard
Originally uploaded by riebhoff

Right next to our school is a little orchard that I have thought of shooting for some time. Today I was running out of time and light as I drove past it. A quick u-turn and...

348/365 - broken house

348/365 - broken house
Originally uploaded by riebhoff

There are a few small buildings in one of the fields behind my school that are slowly deteriorating which makes them quite photogenic...

347/365 - wonder woman turns 29

347/365 - wonder woman turns 29
Originally uploaded by riebhoff

...again. I am not sure how she does it, but Michele balances a thousand things a day and does them all perfectly. This morning was her birthday and, with a raging migraine, woke up, made breakfast, read books, shopped, cleaned, answered emails from work, tromped the kids around all day, and took them to swim. Not sure how she does it, but glad she is ours. Happy birthday, Michele!

346/365 - thanks, father martin

346/365 - thanks, father martin
Originally uploaded by riebhoff

I plan to make a better photograph of him someday for sure, but for now this will have to do. Father Martin is one of the Benedictine monks at our school. He has been an inspiration and a support for many years now and I am glad to call him a friend.

345/365 - late, again

345/365 - late, again
Originally uploaded by riebhoff

Volleyball season is over. The good news is that means more time with my girls every night. Unfortunately, traffic is not cooperating tonight.

PS, Schnabel, I was only going 10 mph.

344/365 - walking to school

344/365 - walking to school
Originally uploaded by riebhoff

Walking my kids to school today (YAY!) I noticed our shadows against the wall. I was armed with only my iPhone, so I went for it. Plugged it into an app called PictureShow and...here it is!

My favorite part is little Alex's "pink" tail. I actually did her hair today, so that is my quality hair craftmanship. Step aside Nick Arrojo!

343/365 - flower in rain

343/365 - flower in rain
Originally uploaded by riebhoff

Man, Daylight Savings Time is killing me here! It was only around 5:00 and the sun was setting! Not terribly inspired here of late...I need to step it up and finish strong...