A sister is a wonderful thing for a girl to have. A girl who doesn't have a sister should at least have a girl cousin. This girl cousin of ours has four brothers of her own so she was happy to lend us her girly self for a couple of days.
11.15.2009
Girls
A sister is a wonderful thing for a girl to have. A girl who doesn't have a sister should at least have a girl cousin. This girl cousin of ours has four brothers of her own so she was happy to lend us her girly self for a couple of days.
11.08.2009
A day for happy tears
I didn't forget to post on this event..I've been trying to get some pictures together.
My brother, John, & his family were sealed in the Houston LDS Temple last month. It was a beautiful occasion that was celebrated by our families and some wonderful friends. We're so happy for John, America, Bash, and Mia.
10.26.2009
Sometimes it's ok to cry...
like when you leave your brand new camera in the backyard for two days...in the rain.
Let me start from the beginning. We bought a Canon Rebel a little over a month ago. I've been using it all over and around the house. Friday morning I made a quick look around for the camera and immediately remembered where I'd left it. I brought it inside and, as one would expect, the lenses were completely spotted with water. The camera turned on but would not focus. Another troubling sign- water dripping out the side of the lens. I'm somewhat of a realist so I told myself it was drenched and ruined and I resolved to move on and not let it ruin the day for myself and the kids. It wasn't until I had the chance to tell a friend what had happened that I found myself bawling. Funny how that happens.
Anyway, the one and only recommendation was to air it out. I removed the battery and the memory card and dried it out. I also wiped down different parts & switched it off and on several times which I understand you're not supposed to do. I'm impatient. And despite that I'm happy to report that the camera's actually working! It's a little quirky and still a little spotted and, although I still don't know much about this camera, I can tell you it's definitely taking pictures.
And this is the boy who is the reason I had the camera in the backyard.
Let me start from the beginning. We bought a Canon Rebel a little over a month ago. I've been using it all over and around the house. Friday morning I made a quick look around for the camera and immediately remembered where I'd left it. I brought it inside and, as one would expect, the lenses were completely spotted with water. The camera turned on but would not focus. Another troubling sign- water dripping out the side of the lens. I'm somewhat of a realist so I told myself it was drenched and ruined and I resolved to move on and not let it ruin the day for myself and the kids. It wasn't until I had the chance to tell a friend what had happened that I found myself bawling. Funny how that happens.
Anyway, the one and only recommendation was to air it out. I removed the battery and the memory card and dried it out. I also wiped down different parts & switched it off and on several times which I understand you're not supposed to do. I'm impatient. And despite that I'm happy to report that the camera's actually working! It's a little quirky and still a little spotted and, although I still don't know much about this camera, I can tell you it's definitely taking pictures.
10.21.2009
Let the catching up begin...
9.24.2009
Got it!
I've got a new camera and I love it! Over the last couple of days I've been irritating my kids by taking loads of pictures of them. I'm starting to cool it since the only look I'm getting now from my 2-yr old is a glaring sideways glance when she sees the camera. I can't say it's not fierce but it's getting old.
9.14.2009
big decisions
My camera broke. I'm not too upset, though. Truth be told I've been waiting for my camera to brake for some time now...it's been half-broken for almost a year. I've been looking forward to getting a newer, nicer camera and now that the time has come I remember how much I hate making decisions... more so when they involve lots of money (going out, not coming in). It doesn't help that I know very little about cameras.
In the meantime, it's driving me nuts not being able to take pictures! Here's one that was taken during the last days of my half broken Kodak. I love this picture. Way to finish strong, Kodak.
In the meantime, it's driving me nuts not being able to take pictures! Here's one that was taken during the last days of my half broken Kodak. I love this picture. Way to finish strong, Kodak.
8.23.2009
Our Mima
Never did blog about Mima's visit! Mima, my grandmother, spent about a month here in Houston while my mom recovered from a recent surgery. My mom's side of the family is full of colorful women and I'd say Mima takes the cake. She's a lot of fun and we really enjoyed her visit. I still can't get over how neat it is to watch my own kids having fun with my grandparents the way I always did as a kid.
And this was a common sequence during Mima's visits to our house- Olivia leading her by the hand to her bedroom closet, shutting her in and walking away. You can't beat a great-grandmother who'll oblige that kind of behavior, right? And then to have her come out of your closet wearing your bloomers on her head like a Mexican wrestler? I wonder if my kids know how lucky they are :)
And this was a common sequence during Mima's visits to our house- Olivia leading her by the hand to her bedroom closet, shutting her in and walking away. You can't beat a great-grandmother who'll oblige that kind of behavior, right? And then to have her come out of your closet wearing your bloomers on her head like a Mexican wrestler? I wonder if my kids know how lucky they are :)
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