I was helping my dad work on the deck. I hammered in the nails that were poking up, and he was sanding down the wood. Tomorrow we'll stain it.

Then, I got sidetracked by the lilac bush in the side yard. I think the photos came out nicely. I really like how simplistic they are.

I haven't had much time to photograph this summer which bums me out! I'm working at a factory making bumpers. But, for $11 an hour, I can't really complain too much. And when I'm not working, I'm sleeping in my boyfriend's bed because I'm too exhausted to actually enjoy my summer vacation away from equally exhausting college.

This growing up thing is not for me, I must say.

I'm going with my boyfriend to his brother's house for BBQ. It should be a fun little shindig. Mebbe I'll bring my camera. His brother has a very photogenic (and energetic) little daughter. As well as playful pups.