Shake it like a Polaroid Picture

If you can't tell I am obsessed with pictures and anything that has to do with pictures: cameras, film, black & white, polaroids, digital, etc... To me its a memory, whether good or bad, I want to remember. My fascination began as a young girl. I remember my mom always carrying around her big, bulky, YASHICA camera everywhere. Back then I didn't quite understand why she went through all that trouble, but now I am so grateful she did. Not only did it begin my obsession with photography, but now I can look back at all those pictures again and remember my life.

This need to take pictures all the time didn't come all at once, like most moms, it all started with my kids. When Leah was born I bought a cheap film camera at my local supercenter and started documenting her life.  I quickly realized I needed a digital camera to keep up. But now I have all these picture of my girls on my computer or stored on an SD card. Which brings me to my dilemma. I am capable of taking pictures all the time, but sometimes I forget to take the time to develop them. 

I have a problem with wanting instant gratification. I thought a digital camera would satisfy this problem (being able to see the pic in the little window) but now I find myself wanting pictures, real pictures. So I was on the hunt for a polaroid (just like my grandpa's). To me it was the perfect solution for my 2 wants: memories & instant pictures. Two weeks ago I found one. Actually I found two but only bought one. I haven't tried it out yet, but you could say I am sorta kinda a little excited!

Isn't she beautiful!

And here is the camera that started it all.

(My mom's)