My Least Favorite Homework Assignment...YUCK!

Okay, this is me!

One of my projects was to take a self portrait. I absolutely hate pictures of myself, so I really dreaded doing this project. I still have to take another two self portraits for this same assignment, but one at a time is about all I can handle.

I should have put on some lipstick. Oh well, I was on my way to the gym and had only a few minutes to get this project started. One down two to go! Until I decide to re-do this one.

Anyway, hopefully tomorrow I'll have a more interesting subject to post. Sorry, it's just all about me today :)

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Practice ~ Practice ~ Practice

Today my mama and I went out to practice our picture taking abilities, and maybe even get some of our homework completed. So, we headed down to the duck pond with Juanita to play. For some reason, once I got there I wasn't feeling inspired. That didn't stop me from snapping away. I still was having a blast, but I wasn't feeling all that creative. It turns out, I got some great pictures out of the evening anyway.

My baby brother, who I should mention is extremely shy (not at all like me), hates to get his picture taken. I snapped this one at dinner before he could hide. Isn't he cute!

Juanita, much more like me on the other hand, hammed it up. Whaaa-Whooo! Foxy Lady!





As for the ducks, well, they were ducks. Quack, quack, quack, waddle, waddle waddle. I wasn't to inspired. I love these little creatures, but I have a lot of duck pictures from the zoo and other places I've been lately. Like I said, I just wasn't feeling it tonight. But I did get this great picture. It just makes me smile :) I love those little webbed feet. And the little feather hanging on to her ankle makes me smile even more. I wish my feet were this cute!

Anyway, we had a great time! A fantastic end to a perfect day!

By the way, I don't start at The Picture People until the week of the 28th, so all of you locals...Lyndsey, Mindy, Mommy, I'm talking to you! I need to practice!!! I want to get as much in before I start on paying customers :) Please come play with me!!!! Please!

Okay, that's enough begging. Thanks for stopping by!

Wow, I Think This Guy's on Steroids!

I know these angles are a little funky, but I had to share this little creature anyway.

Last night my mom and I had our photography class. When I got home I was still all amped up on fun, so I decided to do a little homework to unwind a bit. Funny thing is I promised myself I'd get to bed at a fairly reasonable time but, at about 1am I heard this loud bug flapping around behind me. See what I'd have missed if I went to bed! The noise actually scared me. It was so loud, I thought whatever it was, was inside my house. Then I saw it! He was HUGE! Like a small bird stuck to the outside of my window screen. His wing span was about 5-6 inches from tip to tip. Holy Moly that's one big bug! Of course, I HAD to get his picture. So I rushed outside and snapped a couple of shots off. It was dark, so I was amazed I got what I got. Plus he was a bit above my head, hanging upside down. Not to mention that everytime the flash would fire that guy would flap and fly around and scare the biggibies out of me. I'm telling you...He was HUGE!!! He'd scare you too! Anyway, isn't he an amazing creature. I think God must be a very talented artist. Just look at those colors...WOW! I get what all the dragonfly fuss is all about. So, I just had to share. I must say, for this reason, I'm happy that I'm deliriously tired tonight. He was worth it!

Okay, enough jabbering on my end. I better get to bed and catch up on my sleep...or maybe I'll play a little while longer...I love Schoolwork! Yeah, I think I'll take some pictures. I do need to get some practice for my new job :)

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I Got a Second Job...Just for Fun!

Guess who's now a photographer...ME :)

I can't believe that I'm actually going to get paid for something as fun as taking pictures! Wahoo!

I just got hired as a photographer for The Picture People. I can hardly wait to start. All of you that visit the Temecula area will need to come and let me take your picture. It'll be fun! Anyway, I probably will have a lot less time for blogging with my two jobs, school, kids and hunky-hunky Rob...not to mention I resumed the construction of my kayak. I don't think I know how to be bored, and I'm probably not going to learn anytime soon!

These were just some fun shots I took of Madi in the back yard. I had to do a project, taking a picture of an all black subject, so we took advantage and got some extra pictures in the process. You can see my all black picture on my Mastering Photography blog. It turned out cute too.

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Just Couldn't Resist Posting this Cutie Pie!

I've never seen a brown Praying Mantis until today. I have a well trained hubby, who calls me out for any great bugs that I can take pictures of. He knows how much I love little creatures. Isn't this little bug so adorable!

Starting A New Blog...Like I have A Lot of Spare Time!

Check out my new blog topic...

http://masteringdigitalphotographytogether.blogspot.com/

I haven't actually posted yet, but I will! I intend on passing on everything I learn as I go. And maybe add some things I have already mastered in the past. I'm having a great time in my very first photo class...I guess I'm just a little excited! I hope that all of you can learn a thing or two with me...and maybe you can teach me a thing or two as well! I have much to learn!!! I look forward to your coments and imput. It'll be fun! Come visit me every once in a while, okay!?!

A Fantastic Quote!

Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile. ~ Mother Teresa

Makayla

I have so many people in my life that always make me feel better and happier once I've been around them...All of whom remind me of how blessed I am!

This little girl is one of them! She lives by this quote, whether she knows it or not! She is a very caring young lady and I'm sure her mommy and daddy are very proud of her! I know I am!

4th Grade Picture Day

Today was picture day at Madi's school, so I took advantage of her cuteness and took some pictures before we left. It's probably a good thing since you know how they mess up the doo right before they take the pictures. Madison told me they didn't take pictures until after lunch, so I'm glad I took some early!

Man, I make cute babies!

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Birds and Bugs

I'm finally learning to use my camera in full manual mode. Here are some pictures I got yesterday. I just had to share these cute little birdies with you!

This little leaf bug looked like he was telling us to quiet down. We found him in Conner's room on Saturday night, so of course we took some pictures, then let him out in the yard...and took more pictures. He was a little camera shy to start with, but he warmed up to us nicely.

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Reading with Grandma

Every Thursday night Madison reads with her Grandma in Wisconsin. It's their special time to bond...and I get a break from the reading homework. Yes!!! Madison has improved so much since last year. I'm so proud of her! Anyway, this is what she looks like from our end of the line...Pretty cozy for reading, but yes she is awake and reading!

Conner decided to ham it up tonight too, so I took full advantage of the moment.

Here's his silly face impressions...

What a Cutie Pie!

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My Sunday Morning at the Wild Animal Park

Last Sunday morning I had about three hours to kill while daddy and the kids got up and ready for the day. So I decided to run down to the San Diego Wild Animal Park and take some pictures . I got to the park right after it opened and ran around like a crazy woman for a couple of hours. I must say I had a blast! Unfortunately, my favorite animals weren't giving me great photo ops. The giraffes were all out in the far distance and I don't have that huge of a lens yet and the elephants were still eating up by their bedrooms, so those pics were difficult too. I didn't mind too much though because I did get some other cute little critters instead...well actually they were mostly big critters. Here are a few of my shots from the morning...

On the Lookout

Break Time

Love Bugs

She Just Wanted to Nap...But I wanted to Take Her Picture

Pretty Webs

Getting Ready to Have a Little Snack

Cute Baby Ducky

Daddy-O

Mama, Papa & Their Baby

The Babies Playing in the Mud

O' No She Wouldn't Think About Looking at Me! I've been to the park a million times, and I don't know if she's ever looked up at me...She's very stuborn but beautiful!

Quack

THE END!

Sorry, I had to!

The Gorilla getting poked is the older of the two...the more dominant. And you can imagine his reaction...he was...well, let's just say pissed! It was a really funny couple of seconds. Those two had the whole crowed in histerics, especially the kids!

Hope you enjoyed the pictures...right up to the end! Hee-Hee :) I crack myself up!

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Playing At the Park

Well, Gran was coming out for a visit...so what better thing to do than go to the park and take pictures! We had fun...and the kids did too!Makayla & Madison

Baby Sophie & Her Uncle Rob
The big mouth came too! Hee-hee! I love getting these pics of Lyndsey yelling at her kids. Probably because it's usually me doing all of the yelling. It's a nice change...Sorry Lyn.

One of my Cutie-pies

Gran...in her famous pose :)


Makayla


Rob & Gran Bonding...Aaww!

Two Pretty Girls, Sophie & Mommy


My Boys Favorite Play Date, Izzy

The Boy! Who doesn't care for the camera. Luckily Gran got some great pictures of him.

Okay this picture cracks me up! Madi & Mick were acting out different ages. Can you guess their age in this one??? Notice Makayla is holding her pretend cane, both girls are squinting because their vision has gone down the drain and they're slouched over cause their backs are...well...Old.

So, can you guess the age???

It's 30! Yeah, I can't wait til they hit 30! It's not as old as they think!

Anyway, Thanks for visiting & sorry it's been so long!