Kick Ball Game

 “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” - Jimmy Johnson

Children play with all their might. Why? Because they have no reason not to.
~This Image was taken at the annual YMCA camp reunion in Ann Arbor Michigan.

Magic Smile

“Children see magic because they look for it.”

― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal

I took this image at a recent baby shower. There were children of the guests just playing in a side room, while the adults attended to the festivities. The sun was reflecting off the back of the house spilling into the room, lighting up the kids faces. This little girl had a particularly angelic look and smiled quite naturally. Children have a graceful ease about them. They smile because they can, because they still believe in the possibility of anything!

Navy Pier

If you're ever in chicago for the weekend, Navy Pier is lovely at night . In addition to the sweet lights of the rides, there is a fireworks show. All of this is set against the backdrop of Lake Michigan.
 There is a mixture of sounds from people screaming, laughing and booms from the nightly fireworks show. I would suggest perhaps an Ipod or earplugs if you have sensitive ears (like mine). I would also suggest that you buy a ticket for the ferris wheel and ride it just as the fireworks begin. Oh and (most importantly) take a camera!

About this photo: tripod required.