Photographers in the Making

Here's what you get when two little boys get their hands on a camera.  By the way, I was really wanting to take some pictures of Logan's handy work and just haven't gotten around to it.  While the boys were here helping, they each had a hand in photographing the working that was taking place. There are lots of pictures here, but I've only posted a small portion of them, they managed to take 554 photos. 

We start with Chase...as he begins his series of photographs.

The guys working on the steps.

The Board...you will see through out the series here variations of this board.

He discovered a funny funny photo op....the boys couldn't wait to come and show me every time he took another photo like this, not that I minded, I think Logan might now that I've posted it.

One lone brick.

The board.

He took this one by taking a photo of his reflection.

The siding...I know, right now it looks like an old barn.

This wall is looking so fabulous, I can't wait to plant some flowers.

A close up of the board.

Looking back at the back side of the house.

Long ways up or Down.

Woody and his Rocket

Now I thought this was a clever photograph.  Chase took the photo of the fireplace / entertainment cabinet and the glass door has reflected Logan and the work going on outside.

The boys are really thinking how clever they are...grandpa is so busy he can't stop them from taking these pictures.  So funny and you'll all thank me that I didn't post all of them. 

Tyler wetting the rocks and dirt, so Gandpa can compact it and the steps don't sink.

I was encouraging them to take a photo of something new...Here's what Chase gave me.

It's beautiful.

Doesn't Tyler look like the little boy on the ladder from the Nativity?

A silhouette moment.

You're gonna miss this board the minute Tyler get's the camera.  Last opportunity to view it...take a long long look.

Tyler has now decided he want a turn at it....here he comes.........

He's so handsome.

These guys are so adorable...love that they love wroking with Grandpa.

Sweeping the rocks...not sure that's gonna help.

but the water will do wonders and it's much more fun.

Those babies weigh 100lbs each, and to think he's moved everyone of them himself, at least twice.

What a great day.

A view of the west wall.  Just need a fence.

Looking Good!

Are you getting the picture now?  there'll be lots and lots of patio when he's done.

Chase is the ultimate model...he's not coming for the camera...but....

he love's to have his photo taken.

and Tyler has an eye for the unconventional photograph.

what a model...

Cheese!

that would be the low voltage light he's sticking the hose into, hmmm.

and here Tyler's discovered the rapid shutter button...

go through it real fast and you'll see Chase moving.

The End.

There was much disappointment when the card was full.

2010 Christmas Season

This Christmas was a rather quiet one. It ended with Kate, Ryan, Tyler and Chase coming out for Christmas dinner and the boys spending the night. Hindsight being what it is and us not really thinking too clearly, I'm surprised no one thought of it, but seriously, we kept the boys from the Christmas toys and really they didn't even say anything about it, we were only missing one very special blankey.


After our ward Relief Society attended a Creche display during the holidays I realized I really wanted more than one Nativity set. April / Kevin and Kate / Ryan gave us the beginnings of the cutest nativity set I've ever seen. The set is from 'Mama Says' and it's a depection of children portraying the Christmas Nativity. Notice the little boy on the ladder holding the star.

The next day I connected with Janna in Phoenix and we headed to SLC to spend the weekend with Mom and Dad. Shellie took the weekend off from work so we could have a little family / sister time together.

I Love the Christmas lights on Temple Square.

The beautiful Maggie girl.

This sweet guy offered to take our picture, and I was pleased with how well he did, without using a flash, he did a great job on focusing on the faces and not the lights behind us and got the lighting just right.

Shellie and Maggie at the water fountain.

Saying Good-bye.  Wait....not to each other, to Janna and I...

Mom and Dad, it was a wonderful weekend, thanks for having us and walking and shopping till your feet fell off and your wallet was empty. It was the highlight of my Christmas Season. Love you two.

Painting...again

New Years day I started painting. Jeanette Calvin who is new in our ward introduced me to her teacher who just happen to have an opening. I didn't know how I would do since I hadn't done any oil painting since high

school, and we won't begin to figure out how many decades ago that was. Maybe it's just beginners luck, but I am rather pleased with how my first painting is turning out. Oil's are definately easier than watercolor, but some painting just need to be in watercolor, which I hope to get back to after I get more confident with oils. My goal is to have this painting completed by the end of the week, I'm ready to begin another painting next Saturday.