Birthday Girl

~ Diana ~
Diana on our birthday outing a few weeks back.
Haven't taken a lot of pictures the last few weeks except for basketball shots.
Wish I could find a photo of the day site.

Amusement

How do we amuse ourselves in the bitter cold days of winter?

We take pictures.
Lots and lots of pictures.
And are amused for awhile.

Winter in the City

Headed into the city for some shopping and photo opportunities
around the lake. The only problem was it was bitterly cold
with the temperature around 24 but the wind chill made it feel
more like zero. Brrr. But what fun it was to snap these. We
laughed a ton. Can't wait to go back once it warms up.

Playing basketball?

First time bringing my camera to a game this season.
Not a bad gym for taking pictures as the bleachers were real close to the court and I didn't need my big lens which is good
but my shots were horrible. :(
Elle had a fantastic game and played almost the whole game :)
So we are going to review these pictures to see if we can see areas for improvement on your game.

It might help if you opened your eyes while playing.

Do you think it would be easier to play if you pulled your shorts up?

This is good, you are not being double teamed.

Tiptoeing through the tulips?

Are you looking at the refs? If so, I'd be giving them a dirty look, too, because they really allowed for a way too aggressive game.

Just having a little fun with Elle.
She really did great against a super aggressive team - actually her team really made a great effort and it wasn't a blow out like it could have been.

Look at those muscles. Dayum!
That is my boy at his last wrestling invite for the season.
His first match he was pitted up against an iron man so it was nice he could redeem himself on his 2nd match where he looked good and pinned his opponent.
Those pictures were blurry - so hard for me to shoot pictures in the gym.
Going to try again tonight at the basketball game.

And he wins! What a great way to end the season.

My Style

Jared came home from school yesterday and insisted I take some pictures of him to capture his new style despite me feeling under the weather so I did little more but shoot from the snack bar. My friend, Diane, was visiting Jeff and I and told funny and a bit dirty jokes to get a natural smile.
Not sure I see a new style but I guess its not American Eagle or Hollister...but the white collar shirt is from Abercrombie, maybe he forgot that.
Now that its my birthday I have to get the new year started and get serious with my camera before our Mexico trip.

Remember when...

Looking for the right picture for a kit I am going to work on and stumbled across this one.
Summer '06
Created by Elle for her myspace.

FEB 2008

My DD and her friend on New Year's Eve.
ScrapShana's kit, Young Love and this photo made for a winning combination for her Feb. calendar.
Credits: Young Love by ScrapShana http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/shop
and alpha by Petite Moineaux

Young Love

I love this girl, Jared's girlfriend.
Taken a few days ago for my photo of the day challenge.
They were the epitome of young love.
Always a lot of smiles and laughter.
But young love doesn't always last.
I did not see it at all but they broke up this weekend.
I am sad about that but that is how young love is.
I am going to miss this girl.
She was a true gem~!

A layout

I 've been so busy digi scrappin' tonight that I haven't been able to upload my photo of the day.
And because I want my friend, Shana to see this, this will have to be the photo of the day.
Stay tuned tomorrow for wrestling pictures.
Credits: Believe kit by TammyKat Designs at Digital Candy

"I am a baller, not a bubble maker"

Elle on her way to basketball practice while trying to blow a bubble.

Winter Sunset

This was a pleasant surprise when looking out my window this evening.
And I had to look at what looked like a jet trail?
And no, it wasn't, but isn't that just cool how it appears that way.
Colder than ever here so maybe this sunset means it will warm up like the weatherman is forecasting.

Happy New Year!

OK, its another New Year and another attempt at taking a photo a day. This was actually taken yesterday in the bright sunlight. I didn't realize it was so cold...brrr. But its even colder today so we have been snuggled up inside all day.
Do you know what bright sunlight and white snow does to your eyes? Well, it is so bright it can blind you or at least hurt your eyes as you can see here. Makes me kind of chuckle when I look at Elle trying to open her eyes.