What to do with myself?

Funny how you never realize how dependent a person becomes on their computer. Right now I'm typing this on my ssslllooowww desktop computer in our spare room. Usually I'm working on my super fast brand new laptop downstairs, but not today. And not for another two weeks (although I'm hoping sooner). Seems that the monitor on my laptop is having some pixel issues and since it's still under warranty I shipped it off to be repaired. I miss my laptop. That's where I do all of my photography work. So what am I going to do with myself for the next two weeks? I've decided to reread Bryan Peterson's book Understanding Exposure, flip through my new Photoshop book by Scott Kelby and of course, spend even more time with the three loves of my life. But, if you don't see any new picture posts for a while....that's why.

A day at the pool

My family got together yesterday for a cookout and a day at the pool in honor of some out of town family members visiting this weekend. I was so busy catching Dominic as he jumped in the pool over and over again that I barely got a chance to take my camera out. I did manage to snap this cute picture of Aidan. I just love this boy's eyes.

Flying High

My sister stopped over today just as I was taking the boys outside to play. I brought my camera out in hopes of getting some good shots of Dominic, but no such luck. I did get some great ones while Tee-Tee (that's what Dominic calls my sister) was playing with Lucas though.

Little Miss P. Teeny

I had the pleasure of having this sweet little girl (and her parents) stay with my family for a week. She's the daughter of our best friends who now live in Florida. This was the first time I got to meet Miss P. Teeny (she's 3.5 months old). and it was the first time they met our littlest man too. I was so sad to see them go this morning (and so was my oldest...he may need therapy) but we have full confidence that they'll be moving back soon.

Meet Aidan

This is Aidan, formerly known as Spike. He is my third favorite little man in the whole world. He is the son of my cousin Lyndsey and is exactly nine weeks older than my youngest, Lucas (and they're going to be best buds forever!). I was blessed to be present at his birth and I love him like he is my own. I adore taking pictures of him because he has the most gorgeous eyes, skin and hair. He's formerly known as Spike because that gorgeous hair that I speak of used to stand straight up. A little of that spikey hair is still present, but for the most part it's gone. I took these pictures of him today in honor of him turning nine months old. I can't believe he's already NINE months old! *sniff, sniff*

The Little Things

The husband/father of the Weitzel family stopped me outside yesterday to tell me how much he loved his Father's Day gift. He said it couldn't have been any better. He also told me how impressed he was with the pictures. He suggested that I start to branch off and take pictures of other people more often. What a nice compliment. Thank you J. I'm hoping to take you up on your suggestion!

The Weitzel Family (minus daddy)

This family is just gorgeous and such a joy to photograph! The mother wanted me to take pictures of her and her two daughters to give to her husband, father and grandfather for Father's Day. The oldest daughter, D, is quite the model and the camera definitely loves her! Luckily they're my neighbors and I can photograph them any time I want! *wink, wink*