Saturday, February 21, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Our usually happy kid was not so happy today. He had to clean his room and when it wasn't done properly he received some unwanted help from dad. When he reappeared this is how he looked and he said to me, "Why is dad torturing me?"
There you have it. Through the eyes of an 8-year-old. What were we thinking?
There you have it. Through the eyes of an 8-year-old. What were we thinking?
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Kabe's school is participating in Jump Rope for Heart, so Kabe and his buddy went to check with a couple neighbors about sponsoring them in the challenge. It was around 60 degrees out and a great day to be outside running around.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Having an 8-year-old boy around, means having oodles of Lego's around the house, but it also means lots of creativity and imagination.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Someone put up a ton of bird feeders at work which may seem odd for most, however, working for a institution, specifically one that is the 'guardian and recorder of the biological resources of Illinois', we have many bird-watchers.
Since putting up these feeders, there are birds galore outside and evidently, not just the typical bird, but some rare birds, not typically found outside our windows. Freqently these days, people can be found standing at the window, binoculars in one hand and birder's guide in the other.
I have no idea what birds these happen to be, but thought I'd try to catch a photo or two. I didn't have the correct lens to get a great close-up, but thought I'd try & see what I could get. Better luck next time!
Since putting up these feeders, there are birds galore outside and evidently, not just the typical bird, but some rare birds, not typically found outside our windows. Freqently these days, people can be found standing at the window, binoculars in one hand and birder's guide in the other.
I have no idea what birds these happen to be, but thought I'd try to catch a photo or two. I didn't have the correct lens to get a great close-up, but thought I'd try & see what I could get. Better luck next time!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
This is supposed to be my year in pictures, but so far I'm not doing a very good job at keeping up with the year! Hang in there...I'll try to do better.
This is a close-up of Aubrey's engagement ring. Right after Thanksgiving she and Gabe got engaged and then January 11th Gabe left for Language School in Guatemala for four months. Congrats Aubrey & Gabe!
This is a close-up of Aubrey's engagement ring. Right after Thanksgiving she and Gabe got engaged and then January 11th Gabe left for Language School in Guatemala for four months. Congrats Aubrey & Gabe!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Ever notice that once you get all the Christmas decorations packed and put away in the attic you find one more thing that was missed? Do you climb up there to put it away properly digging through the containers to find the one that had enough space for it to fit or do you find some closet for it to hang out the rest of the year until that time when you'll put it to use again? As for me and this particular item, I intend for it to be put up in the attic.
ISO800 f/2.8 1/60
ISO800 f/2.8 1/60
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Those of you who know me know I *heart* Illini sports....especially Men's Basketball. Today's seats were amazing....row 8, right behind the team. Are the best pics ever. Unfortunately, no. No detachable lenses allowed, so these were taken with my little Fugi Finepix. I really wanted my 40D in house! Any game in these seats is good, but a game where we can cream Indiana is GrrrrRRRREATTT!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Tonight at small group we began a new 13-week study on The Truth Project. Tonight's lesson discussed John 18:37
"You are a king, then!" said Pilate. Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me."
This is a picture of my bible, open to the above passage, which you can tell if you click on it. It's not a very good picture, but I really liked tonight's study and can't wait to see what's in store!
ISO 400 f/1.8 1/80
"You are a king, then!" said Pilate. Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me."
This is a picture of my bible, open to the above passage, which you can tell if you click on it. It's not a very good picture, but I really liked tonight's study and can't wait to see what's in store!
ISO 400 f/1.8 1/80
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Today I couldn't pick only one photo. Yesterday Kabe came home from school excited that his class has started working on cursive writing. He wanted to know if we (I) could find him some writing sheets to practice. Of course, he has a workbook at school, but all year he's been adding curly-Q's to different letters trying to figure out how to make his writing 'cursive'.
Tonight, I brought home some practice sheets from a website I found. He was more excited when I gave them to him than if I'd brought home a Droid....okay well, not that excited, ;) but he did squeal and set to work immediately finishing all I had printed. I even printed four more and he finished all those too! Who knew cursive writing was so exciting!
(Hint, if you click on the picture [family member] you can even see his writing up close!)
ISO 640 f/4 1/50
ISO 800 f/3.5 1/60
Tonight, I brought home some practice sheets from a website I found. He was more excited when I gave them to him than if I'd brought home a Droid....okay well, not that excited, ;) but he did squeal and set to work immediately finishing all I had printed. I even printed four more and he finished all those too! Who knew cursive writing was so exciting!
(Hint, if you click on the picture [family member] you can even see his writing up close!)
ISO 640 f/4 1/50
ISO 800 f/3.5 1/60
Monday, January 5, 2009
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Friday, January 2, 2009
Kabe and I were leaving Target on Friday and saw the most gorgeous sunset. Of course, this skyline wasn't the best, but it was the best I could do that day and by the time we were leaving it was gone. I don't think my settings were close to right as it isn't nearly as good as the naked eye....but here it is:
ISO 1000 f/1.8 1/160
ISO 1000 f/1.8 1/160
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