Monday, February 22, 2010

My New Camera and the February Tease



Danford gave me a new camera for Valentine's Day. I can't decide whether to be mad at him for spending the money or happy because I really wanted it. My old camera is still pretty impressive, but it is old. A lot can change in digital cameras in seven years and I was still using a lens that was made for a film camera. I can already tell a difference, especially with indoor pictures. My new goal is to learn how to take great pictures with it. That photography class is still on my list of things to do!

I had a good opportunity for some practice last weekend while the weather was beautiful. Evey February we get at least a week of beautiful warm weather. It is a tease to get us ready for Spring, and then it goes right back to being winter and wet. This year we have had some beautiful weather on and off all month long. It was a particularly beautiful weekend last week and the girls dragged me over to the playground behind our house. Hannah has been anxious to show me her monkey bar skills. They were indeed impressive and she now has the blisters to prove it.

They had fun soaking in the sun and I got some good opportunities to play with my new toy.











Friday, February 5, 2010

Because I Know You Really Want to See This...

Warning: The following video contains some violence and portrays 14 year olds trying to throw eachother to the ground and hold eachother down there. Viewing of these scenes may cause stomach cramps and/or nausea (at least it does for me).

Also, Luke is wearing a singlet (sniggers).