Yesterday afternoon I had a couple fun experiences with my girls. First I got a hours of time with my big girl, we went out to lunch. We talked, and talked and talked. It was fun, and a good time to be a Dad. After we arrived home, Mom had to depart for WalMart leaving me in charge of the house. After a mere thirty minutes my little one found herself startled out of a good deep sleep. When this happens you have two choices, let her go with a minimal nap and watch her feel ugly all night...or hold her as she tries to sleep. Well this Dad scooped her up, and held her close. She did what we all do when we want comfort, put her head down and listened for my heart to calm herself down. After getting her calmed down and almost asleep, I put her in the big bed and she fell asleep on my arm. This resulted in forcing me to get a good nap too!

Ok the point of this is that after we awoke, the sun was shining in the way only a winter afternoon sun can into out living room. We both had energy now, and could really enjoy playing with the sunbeams.

Thankfully with my camera at hand, I was able to capture a sunbeam in the eyes of a happy little girl.

-ehw

P.S. X-E1 with 60mm Macro at F4.5, 1/150, ISO 800, -.5 EV. Minor edits in Aperture using the RAW file.