It’s another mash-up with Like Mother, Like Daughter’s {pretty, happy, funny, real} and Cari’s Theme Thursday: Self-Portrait. (Skip to the {real} if you want to go directly to that.)

{pretty}

I was at one of our local churches and shot this with my iphone.

{happy}

I was trying out a new salsa recipe last night and took out my camera to take a photo of it. Matthew got excited and kept saying, “Cheese!” until I snapped his photo.

{funny}

The other night  Bella was getting ready for bed while Brian and I were watching a movie. Suddenly this text popped up on my phone. I have many job description as mom. Now I can add Official Spider Squasher to the list.

{real}

This are the photos I am linking up with Cari.

I was not excited about doing a self-portrait as I dread looking at the dark hallows under my eyes and the wrinkles and dark spots popping up on my face. But with my iphone I was able to snap a decent photo in forgiving B&W that hid the flaws. At least I was showered, dressed and had a little make-up.

Then last night (as I was making the salsa and kneeling on the floor getting Matthew’s picture), Matthew grabbed me by the neck and wanted to take a photo with me. So I turned the camera towards us even though I needed to shower, had no makeup and there were dishes piled up in the sink behind us.

It’s off center, we’re not looking in the right direction and we’re scrunched up but I love this hand around my neck, the smiles on our face and the sun flower in the window. It’s my reality right now – a lot of messy imperfection coupled with smiles and bright moments. (And still using forgiving B&W also helps. ;-))