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I am frustrated with the photos I took while the dog and kids played in the sprinkler. I was too far away because I was afraid to get my camera wet and I should have set something different...just not sure what. The water is more in focus that anything else. Do you know why? This is why I need a class or at least to spend some time learning what I am doing, rather than winging it.
I played around with the colors on this one and I kind of like it. This dog is crazy.
"Oh Pegward, you dazzle me."
"I know, but remember...we can only go to first base."
"What do you think Mr. Freeze, should we attack now?"
"No, Mad Hatter...their love is melting my frozen heart."
I have some more work to do on these, but I am impatient and wanted to show you them today. I hope you had a nice weekend.
Traveling Edward made it to his first destination...
We have one more game of T-ball! They handed out game balls this Saturday; this one is from the game my son got hit with a bat and caught his first fly ball. The look on his face when he caught the ball was priceless. He looked at his mitt as if it was magic.
Our new caterpillar pets turned into moths. I know no one likes moths, but they are cherished in this house. Each one is being released with love. They do have cute fluffy heads.
We found two peepers, which are being released today. They are smaller than dimes. I don't want to keep them because I'm afraid they might not survive in our care.
Miss Tink and her new friend. Welcome Summer.
...not saying a word when your wife poses an Edward doll and takes a picture of him at The Olive Garden. You have no idea how cracked this made me feel, but I did it for you, and to get over my fear of taking pictures in public. Edward was worried that I was hungry and he wanted me to eat this breadstick.
Edward ordered a mini beverage. I did have a moment when I wanted to shrink under the table and die, when the waiter noticed the doll and said, "Is that who I think he is?" "Um, yes." "Thought so." Oh my, taking pictures in a restaurant is one thing, being caught by the waiter who knows exactly what I am doing is another. When I put him away, he noticed and asked where Edward was, I told him he was not behaving. My husband wanted me to ask if the waiter would take a picture with Edward, and I should have because it would have completed this post, but I was too chicken. Then we took Edward to the park to find a spot for Bench Monday...
I will have the list this week, I am trying to figure out where he is going first and then off he goes. I wanted to find him a mini Barbie suitcase, but didn't have any luck. I hope you had a nice Father's Day and first day of Summer!
For Tracey's Vintage Photo Friday. This is one of my Dad's relatives from Denmark named Lara. Love that name. You have to study this photo because of its perfect vintage charm - she is wearing a babushka, knitting, and look at how cozy her home is, you can almost smell the bread baking. They were farmers and the women were tough, probably could knit circles around us. Have a great weekend.
I'm having trouble focusing right now, the kids are staying up later now that we have more sun in the evening - or I should say light because it won't stop raining. I was so happy when they woke up this morning at 6:30. Long day.
I will make a list soon for Traveling Edward. I finished the Twilight series today, so I am having a crash similar to the end of this season's Lost.
I want to bring the book club back - I will post the name of the book soon, but I was thinking of the one mentioned in the last episode of Lost (can't remember the name). For August I would like to read Stephenie Meyer's The Host - which is from the adult section. I am interested to see how her writing changes when it's rated R and not PG-13.
Finally, I am going to try and scan some of the vintage embroidery patterns I bought. I also started the gnomes, but filled them with color after this photo:
I will post a photo when they are finished. I hope you are having a good week.
I've crossed the line of sanity. I bought an Edward doll. I know. But I have a reason! I thought it would be fun to let Edward travel, and give you an opportunity to be creative with him. He can go on vacation with you, help you with laundry, or have dinner with your family (er, he doesn't eat) and you can photograph your time together and post it here on Flickr. Bad Puppy is still out there, I think he found more appealing accommodations, so now Edward must go and find some fun. Yes, this is silly, but it does give you a chance to be creative with your photography...it's educational!
He doesn't bend at the legs, which makes him difficult to pose, but he is quite serious and will stare at you for hours. The rules; this will be a first comment, first get - so if you want to be on Edward's list - leave a comment. I will contact you for your address when it is your time - I think keeping him for a week is fair - we can share - right? If anyone is close to Forks, you can get him first if you promise pictures. Oh, and behave ladies...his clothes stay on (um, I tried because I wanted to buy him a swim suit, ahem). When he is done traveling there may be a prize for the most original photo - perhaps a Twilight DVD or book?
