Summer School

I am taking a digital photography class this summer for school. I decided that if I had to take a class, I wanted it to be fun! I am really enjoying the class a lot. I originally thought I would learn how to use my camera better, but we're actually learning how to use photoshop. It has been really fun to learn. I have always wanted to be a good photographer. I look at the beautiful pictures my friends take and wish so much that I were as good as them.

Here are a few examples of what I have done for class. The one thing photoshop can't help me with is creativity. Wish it could.

Disneyland

We had the opportunity to go to Disneyland for Father's Day Weekend. My brother had a conference to attend, so he and his wife turned it into a family vacation. We tagged along for the free hotel room and good company! It was so much fun!

This was Melissa and the boys first trip to California and Disneyland. We went to the garment district and Newport Beach on Friday, and then spent the next three days in Disneyland - and boy, did we have fun! The kids got into pin trading. Ethan was looking for Lightning McQueen, Woody, Jessie and Towmater pins. Taylor liked the Chip n' Dale, Goofy, and Pluto pins. It was fun to watch them trade with the Disney staff.

My favorite rides were "Soarin' Over California", "Pirates of the Caribbean", and "California Screamin". Taylor actually tried Indiana Jones again. The first time she went to Disneyland was for her 6th birthday. My parents took her on Indiana Jones for her first ride. She didn't care for rides anymore after that. I was surprised that she went this time. Way to go Taylor! Face your fears! Ethan's favorite ride was Space Mountain and Pirates. He loved those roller coasters. Carter loved Small World and the Tiki Room. He laughed and danced along with the birds and flowers as they sang.

Thanks guys, for sharing your vacation with us! We will remember it forever.

Glamour Girl

My baby is growing up way too fast!! The girl that has insisted on being a "tom boy" has recently decided that it's ok to be a girl. She's been wanting to wear jewelry and "outfits". She came out of my bedroom all dressed up the other day with new clothes and shoes on (she's also growing really fast) and asked me to take pictures of her. After our "photo shoot" she looked at the camera and told me she wanted to be "designer". Where has my baby gone?

What brings you hapiness?

I have been busy over the last few weekends doing a little spring cleaning. I now have a VERY clean garage and car. I was speaking with my brother and told him I could live in the garage, its so clean! (If there were AC of course). It makes me happy to have a clean house, even though it doesn't happen all that much. Life gets so busy.