When I grow up, I want to be a Seagull!

I have so many photos that I cant pick which ones I want to post! So here is a favorite of mine that I managed to snap. I need to thank Marvell, for the lense that he let me borrow to get some of these wonderful photos- Thank you. I took this of Cameron while he was jumping over the incoming wave, and it ended up looking like he was mimicking the seagulls! Kind of a neat shot. As always, it was color corrected in Lightroom, my new best friend. We had so much fun, that I don't know if I will ever get all of my favorite photos up!

Anchor Bay Vacation 2009

I went a bit crazy with taking pictures this year, and ended up with about 700 to 800 photos. I know, its a bit on the overkill side, but I was so interested in capturing the "moment" that I just never stopped. There is such a magic and draw about Anchor Bay for me, that I just cant get enough. The Ocean is a whole other topic- it too just pulls me in, I can't seem to get enough of that either. Anywho, here are two pictures that I am proud of. Fishing was a blast this year, even if the wind kept us from going out where we wanted. I will post the picture of my Ling Cod as soon as I get it downloaded and processed. Hope everyone is doing well!

My First Firework attempt!!!

I have always been amazed at the beautiful pictures I see that people take of fireworks. I figured that since I now own a DSLR, I might as well give it a try! So this is my first attempt, taking the photo from the Stadium of Fire in Provo. It turned out O.K. I obviously need some improvement, but its a great first start!

My First try at a Panoramic photo!

I tried to do my first panoramic photo, and it didn't turn out half bad! I had to merge 4 photos to get this, but it didn't turn out half bad!

Why I LOVE Adobe Lightroom

I just upgraded to Lightroom 2.4. It was a much needed improvement! It has made post editing a breeze, and I have now seen the light and converted whole heartedly to RAW and Lightroom. I now can edit colors, fix problems, export to Photoshop, correct vignetting, convert to JPEG, and more at a touch of a button! Everything is so simple now, its seriously ridiculous. I should advertise for Adobe. Why am I not paid for this???

Provo Balloons 2009

This was the earliest we have ever made it to the Balloon raising in Provo. 6:30! Our usual time we make it there is around 8'ish (no thanks to me). We had fun watching them and seeing them up close!
On a sadder note, my father has become sick, so our vacation might get postponed. I hope he is able to get better soon. He is in our thoughts and prayers.

Blog Update

I haven't been posting, but a lot of things have happened. Traci is pregnant! We planned this one, which will be our last. She is having a tough time with this one though. She started feeling sick around 4 or 5 weeks, and it hasn't gotten any better. I feel for her, but I cant do a whole lot, other thank keep on my kids to keep the house clean.
Vacation is in 3 weeks! We are going back to California this year again. We will be staying at Anchor Bay for 6 days. There are a few days before and after that, that we will be in Antioch visiting family, but otherwise it will be a shortened trip. I believe it is a total of 14 days in California (including traveling). It is a needed break, so we are excited!
Soccer has come and gone, and the boys were great sports about it. I think they need a few seasons to get the hang of it, but they seemed to like it, and near the end started to actually chase after the ball!
Anyway, I should have some updated pictures from our trip to Anchor Bay here shortly, so stay tuned!

What NOT to do to your New iPhone 3Gs! LOL

Zac's Soccer photo

Zac's soccer photo, I'll try and post a few more in.... "a few days". LOL I have been slacking on my blog, and actually gave up on it for awhile. I think I needed a break, but I might be back from that break, and then again, I might not. Time will tell! :p

Snow Day

Traci took these photos from the last storm we had a few weeks ago. I adjusted the colors in Lightroom, but they are pretty much untouched. She did a great job! -And should I mention, this is outside of our front door! I think we all need to look out and appreciate what we have around us more often! Seriously.