It's 2012!!!

Happy New Year! 

Since I don't like the word 'resolution' I've decided not to make any this year.  I'd rather make some lifestyle changes.  First up... dusting off the old treadmill and actually using it ... (and maybe I can lose these extra 15 lbs I've been carrying around!)

Next, being more diligent about continuing my 365 Photography Challenge.  In my constant quest to improve my photography I started one about a month ago.  It's so hard but I hope to 'discover' my creativity thru this challenge.  The jury's still out on whether or not I will make it the whole year, but I'm sure going to try my best.  lol 

I'm also seriously thinking about discontinuing w/this blog, since I'm pretty sure no one reads it anyway.  After all, just about everyone I know is now on Facebook.  But I will continue with my photography and 365 pages. 

Which brings me to my final New Year's 'change.'  Sometime this year, I WILL put myself out there w/my photography and see where it leads.  Somewhere good, I hope. 

Gotta leave w/a cute photo of my littlest grandson who spent New Year's Eve w/me so his parents could go out.  He's such a cutie..

Mar & AJ's Christmas pics

Can't believe AJ's already 3 mos old.  He has changed soooo much.  Just did a little shoot with him and his big sister using my new camera. Yay!.  You can check 'em out here.

Family Photo Shoot

Here's some recent pics I took of Kev & Amber's little family.  I have been waiting for recent family pics since the twins were 6 mos old!  lol  They sure are growing up fast.  They are now 4 1/2 and their sister just turned 6!!!  Sooo cute!  You can see more from their shoot here.

db Photography

So, I think I may be ready to actually see if I can make a go with this photography thing I'm obsessed with.  =]  I've been 'journalling' my photography for awhile now here but haven't actually shared it with many people.  I recently purchased my first proffessional grade camera and am super excited to start using it! I still need lots of practice so I'm always looking for someone willing to act as model.

Welcome to the newest member of the family! =]

So, I'm going to try this again!  (When I first posted this, something happened and it got all messed up so I deleted it.)  Sooooo...

Welcome to our newest member of the family!  These pictures are from AJ's newborn shoot, when he was only 5 days old, and were taken by our amazing photographer and friend Haley.  

Are You Ready for Some Football!! (Little League, that is)

Well actually, this season just ended.  I had been planning on posting some pictures I took of my grandson playing quarterback for his little league football team.  But I take so many (over 500 - and that was just 3 of his games) I had a hard time wading through them for the 'highlights.'  Then his parents posted this You Tube video.  Sums it all up much better than I could.  Way to go, T!! Enjoy the Layton Colts.

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Something's wrong with my blog....  Can't seem to figure it out.  Driving me CRAZY!

My Kinda Vacation!!!

We recently spent a week at Payette Lake in McCall Idaho. Can I just say, RELAXING...... Oh and fun, perfect weather and lots of yummy food. My kinda vacation!

Our view from the deck on the middle floor.  Every floor had a view.

It was a really great 'cabin.'

There's a little sandbox for the kiddies.

This little guy visited us a couple of times.  We also had a bear visit us.... twice!  Slept through that little adventure... both times!  Dang it!

I think B preferred the hot tub to the lake.  lol

I actually got in the water.  Well, sorta...

Ken doing one of his favorite things.  Like I said.. relaxing...

Went for a little ride...

She was the first of the kiddies to catch a fish.  So excited!

Of course, T couldn't be outdone by his sister.  lol

Papa preparing to ski from the dock.

"It looks easy enough"

Uh oh!

Let's try this again...

Made it.  Whew!

Boy, was he glad to get out of the wet suit.

Thought these guys were cute.

Jason showing his dad how it's done.

Let's give surfing a try....

Yay!

Getting ready for some poker.

So cute with all of their gear and little bikes.

Even B has her own gear and bike.  Can't be outdone by the boys now can we?  lol

Ken and I and Gma Penny and Gpa Robert went for a bike ride into the town of McCall.  Beautiful!

Grandma Penny ready for her turn in the water.

She's up on the first try!

T wanting to surf but the water was just too cold for him. =[

 

All in all, one of the best vacations in a long time. We could do something fun or nothing at all. Thanks for inviting us Jason and Hollie. Till next time....  =]