Trying out my new camera lens...

I was trying out my new lens Christmas afternoon. I've got to learn so much more, and I can't wait to take a real DSLR class for beginners so I can work on technique, etc. I'm excited because I'm taking it with my friend, Sarah, who also loves photography. I think we'll have so much fun learning together! Here are a few from the day...all of Kate outside, of course!

WIll on Christmas

Here's my little buddy on Christmas afternoon at my place. Cute as ever!

 

 

 

Kate on Christmas

There's always a story behind a picture.....this one goes a little like this. My kiddo McGiggle's went to visit Kate last weekend in Texas. While playing in the room, Kate's little timer to brush her teeth was broken. However, it wasn't broken on the outside, it was just broken on the inside. I wasn't there, but it was pretty sad. Kate was upset, and McGiggle's was upset about breaking Kate's toy. Flash forward. McGiggle's worker came to visit her and they played Jenga. This game makes them talk..and McGiggle's pulled out the block that said "Name the last time you were sad" and she told the story about breaking Kate's toy. She went to her bathroom and got it out and told us she would give it to Kate for Christmas so Kate would have one now. Then, she wrapped it up and put it under the tree all by herself. So, here's Kate with her little timer for brusing her teeth.

My brother said "Kate, I think that's the most thoughtful gift so far." It was really sweet and she told McGiggle's thank you and hugged her too. They do love each other.

 

 

This one is of my budding photographer. She took pictures with my old PowerShot. She had soo much fun!

 

Christmas Morning Choo-Choo

Will and Kate had so much fun playing with their new train...eh, Will's new train! It's sooo fun.

 

 

 

Through Kate's eyes...

Before I put some of my pictures up, I thought I'd show you what Kate took. Actually, this is just 4 of 76. They were sooo funny. Most of them were blurry because she moved so fast after she clicked the button. It was fun though, just handing her my old PowerShot and letting her take pictures. She walked around until the batteries had about died and told everyone and everything to "say cheese". If we'd just smile, she'd yell again "Say Cheese Emmy". It was GREAT.

 

 

 

Bronte

In memory of Kate and Will's kitty, Bronte. We miss you so much too.

 

 

Sophie

In memory of my mom's sweet baby girl, Sophie. We miss you Sophie.

 

 

 

 

Happy Birthday Will

My precious nephew turned 2! I can't believe it. My precious first nephew...soon to be one of two nephews! I'm going to be an Aunt for the third time in late March to Andrew. But, really.... being an Aunt is the best thing. I'm sure once I have my own children, that will change....but for now...I'm SOAKING it up. I love it. And, once McGiggle's leaves for her adoptive home, I'll be visiting Texas as much as possible!



I think his favorite part was hearing Happy Birthday sung to him.


He's sooooo happy!


Innocent....with a chocolate nose.


Brrr....this is Will's cold impression!


Last but not least, the two of us. He's now into taking pictures ALL the time. I really like it!

Ice Storm 2007

My shots from the ice storm this past week. We were lucky. We didn't lose power, and I'm so thankful for that. Especially since my mom's was out all week and she stayed here with us. It was nice. And, I learned my new couch isn't too uncomfortable to sleep on for a night or two or three!

I've still got friends without electricity, and families that I work for as well. I hope it comes on soooooooooon.

Fun times...

Uncle Taylor and Will...is this training for the future?



Look at me..I'm a little hockey player.



I'm concentrating so hard here.....



As you see below, Will loves to have his picture taken. He's always trying to find the camera...wants to smile and then see himself and point to his friends and family and label them. I guess he's now my photogenic child in the family. Kate's past that stage, I think.

A Beautiful Day...

Let me tell you about my day...it was great.....

~~Wake up and get McGiggle's off to school.

~~Go meet my good sweet friend Chrissa for coffee at Starbucks. Start the morning off right. Friendship. Conversation. Christmas Gift planning too.


~~Stop by Sam's to pick up Photo Tag's for Christmas Presents.

~~Swing by to get the car washed.

~~Get the oil changed in the car.

~~Go to a really fun, funky store to get some Christmas presents for several people.

~~Eat at Freddie's, a good place for a greasy burger (not so healthy).

~~Go to Michael's to pick up a few craft items.

~~Finish the afternoon off with this: Peppermint Mocha Frappucino from Starbucks. (Trust me, I don't normally spend $$ on Starbucks twice in one day...let alone once...but it was a nice treat!)





~~Continues to be a beautiful day, lovely day..I think it was in the upper 70's this afternoon. I was sweating!

~~I went to pick up McGiggle's, but alas, she was SICK. She came home and wanted to take a nap... a NAP....a 6 year old, hyperactive, nonstop, motor-running, talkative, never quitting, energizer bunny, McGiggles....wanted to take a N...A....P. I think tomorrow we're heading to the doctor. She was hot too, broke a fever with some medicine, but she's been under the weather for a week now...I just thought it was a cold, but we can't seem to shake it...poor kid. (Too bad I don't have a cute picture to put here too!)

I'm so glad I was off work today...so glad I'm a state employee and work for the Department of Education. Other than the fact that I love my job, I enjoy state holidays....because I get off Friday too....for Statehood day (once a century!)

Yeah for days off of work....except tomorrow will be off to take care of little sick kiddo and getting her to the doctor. Poor little one.

Kate

My beautiful Kate....love her. Can't wait to watch her grow up!

Will

My favorite boy....Will. Love all of his faces.

He's the little charmer and he loves having his picture taken!