French Lick Part 2

Okay, people, are you ready for a photo overload! Well here's the second day spent at French Lick!

First we start out with breakfast at the Colonnade Room. Which was the first time Mike & I had ate there and the buffet was wonderful!
Snuffy joined us.

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While everyone was finishing up breakfast I took the kids outside to run and play. It was nice and warm out.
The grounds and architecture around here are beautiful!

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Inside Gazebo

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Inside gazebo

While we were out and about, I had the perfect opportunity for some small photo sessions with the kids!

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Then the adults got in on the game!

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Wow! A hint of a smile!

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On the way in I took a photo of this lamp and Rick decided to throw Kayla up there!

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We all went back to our rooms to pack up and leave. I had to get a shot of the fixtures in the bathroom. Simply Gorgeous!

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I had wanted to find someone to take a family photo of us while we were down there but had no luck. So I set up the camera on self timer and tried some. Then Riley got to take some of us, then Kayla and lastly Josie.

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Self timer

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Photo courtesy of Kayla

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Photo courtesy of Josie

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Photo courtesy of Josie

After everyone got loaded up, I wanted to go back to the casino to see if I could hit anymore. First we went to the candy shoppe to get the kids something to eat to help Mama pacify them. Their homemade candies in there are so pretty!

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And while I was away, they got to see Santa Clause. He was there getting ready to see all the other boys and girls and take photos. We weren't going to be there when is was photo taking time, so he was nice enough to pose for a few.

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Photo courtesy of Mikey

And I lost more money so we left! When we got outside Josie wasn't done posing for photos.

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I saw this garage coming into town and told Mike it would make a pretty cool photo. Well he remembered and whipped me into an empty pull off so I could snap this. I think it is so awesome! Love the colors!!!

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Well that ends the trip to French Lick! Everyone split and went their different ways. Us! Well we drove on down to Clarksville to go to Bass Pro and stay the night there. I think this might be a new annual tradition for us. Stay at French Lick and then go to Bass Pro the next day.

Warm Glow ~ December Daily ~ Picture Inspiration

Today's Prompt:

Nothing beats the warm glow of candlelight. There is something so sacred about lighting a candle, especially during the holiday season. I have started using candles in my every day life for a number of reasons. Each time I strike a match and burn a candle I am reminded of the power of intention and how my own attention can make such a difference in my daily life.


Today, capture the glow of a candle to signify what is meaningful in your life. Make a wish, set an intention, pray, meditate and shoot.

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Simply Divine ~ December Daily ~ Picture Inspiration

Today's Prompt:

No matter what holiday you celebrate, chances are there is something divine about it. There is a reverie this time of year for forces far grander than ourselves. We honor our family, friends, connection, love, light and a source that makes it all possible.


Find a way today to translate the truth for you. Share the divinity in your life, whether it be through an obvious symbol or an overall feeling you carry, work on bringing it to your photography today.

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A Whole Lot Of Happy ~ December Daily ~ Picture Inspiration

Today's Prompt:

It's been said that smiling is contagious. I think it's true. Smile and the whole world smiles back at you. Well, maybe not always. As much as I hate to admit it. this time of year can bring out the crabby in people. But, let's not focus on that! Let's let a big ol' grin work it's wonders on us so that in turn we can smile, smile, smile!


Today, wear a smile and search for the people or things that smile back and capture a happy face!

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