I learned, actually am learning, how to be a more fun, laid back mom. I am very type-a and not spontaneous. However, after seeing Ellie’s post about an unplanned trip to the beach and the kids were in the water in their clothes, I was inspired. We went to an underwater observatory this past week and on our way out there was a big water fountain. I encouraged the kids to go play in…in their clothes. When we were driving home, I asked Kate her favorite part and of course she said playing in the fountain.

Now it’s your turn. What did you learn this week?? You know the old saying “You learn something new everyday!” Take pictures of it and share with us!! Some weeks you may learn a photography skill and want critiques. GREAT!! Share and ask for them! If you didn’t learn a new photography skill but something about yourself or life, that is great too! Post a picture and tell us what you learned. Can’t wait to see your pictures and find out what you learned!!

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September Top 5 Quarterly Link up
I loved seeing all your photos from this quarter! I still have lots more to see and comment on :O) You guys capture such wonderful memories and images of your kids! Thank you for sharing!! I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us at the end of the year! And we have some amazing prizes for you…one in particular I’m SUPER excited about!!

Remember this was not a photography contest and winners were chosen randomly through random.org. Be sure to check out Amber at Amber’s Articles and Sarah @ Naptime Momtog for the other winners.

Winner of the Rock That Shot 6 month subscription is Mimi at The Most Precious Moments of My Life

Winner of the Pretty Presets: Back to Basics collection is Kristin at the Rush Family

Please send me your email address so I can give it to the generous companies and you can claim your prize. clickitupanotch @ gmail . com

Don’t forget to see if you won one of the other prizes over at Amber’s Articles and Naptime Momtog.

I Clicked it up a Notch – September
You guys make it so hard for everyone to vote! Congrats to all the top 5!! The winner is Clara at Living Life as a Mother.

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Last announcement, I promise :O) Have you signed up for a Clickin’ Walk near you?? I’m leading the one in Okinawa and I hope you will sign up!! They are all over the US and several other countries! What a wonderful opportunity to meet other photographers and spend some time shooting! Where are you signed up?? You don’t have to be a member of Clickin’ Moms to join in the fun. It is free and open to anyone! Just be sure to sign up!