Unfortunatly I wasn't able to get any photos today. I spend the day on the couch with a fever, upset stomach and headache! It was not a good day to move!
I am hoping to capture some today as I am finally feeling like I can move around.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Day 4
Today we woke up to more snow. Thankfully the walk to school wasn't bad. It was quite warm actually!
After spending most of the morning inside playing with the kids, I decided it was time to go out and plow out the driveway.
The kids happily played on the trampoline and the slides while I did the driveway. 
After the driveway was done we let Snickers out and played fetch with her. She is in LOVE with her fetch! This is her keep a close eye on who has her kong and where its going. If you look close enough I believe you can see Bekah and Connors reflections in her eye.
The kids and I thought it would be great fun to throw the fetch (her kong) into the deep snow and make her find it. Snickers dove into this head first.(Pun very intended!!!) A couple times the kids went on the treasure hunt with her.
Play!! Play fetch! Again with the concentration and watching the fetch. This dog is fixated on her fetch nothing you can do will break it.
These are my photos for the day. The white backgrounds with the dog are all natural white, heavy snow! Her dark colour on the white snow makes the photos pop for me!
Day 3
Today started out with Quinn and Bekah being home sick from school. This tummy bug going around right now is not very nice :(
After a bit of a lazy morning, I bundled the kids up and with Sue and Carter in tow, we went to Riverside Park in Preston.
Carter got one to land on the tips of his fingers. All three kids stood so still and quiet!
This chickadee was having a good look at Sue before it took some yummy seed and nuts!
Coming in for a landing!
Taking off!
After a bit of a lazy morning, I bundled the kids up and with Sue and Carter in tow, we went to Riverside Park in Preston.
Our goal today was to get some nice pictures of the kids and Sue feeding the chickadees!
These are some of the shots taken on the boardwalk around 10:30 am.
These are some of the shots taken on the boardwalk around 10:30 am.
Carter got one to land on the tips of his fingers. All three kids stood so still and quiet!
This chickadee was having a good look at Sue before it took some yummy seed and nuts!
After spending about 30 mintues on the birds, we took the kids over to the playground area. Its so neat to watch kids learn how to do things while wearing full snow gear, boots, hats, mits, coats, snowpants. Even the simplest things become huge obstacles. They made it through the snow and had a great time on the creative.
Carter making room to sell some icecream. Anyone want some?
Bekah coming out of the tube slide head first! The look of glee on her face was priceless!
Bekah climbing up to talk into the playground P.A. System!
It was a mighty tough climb but we made it. Quinn and Carter in the ring climb
I want to come too! Bekah struggle with the last few rings, but Sue was there to lend a helping hand and get her to the top!
All in all it was a great day! The kids got some fresh cold air (which really helped them feel better) They got to feed the birds and feel them land on their hands. They played in the snow and on the equipment and tired themselves out!
I really dont' know which shot is my favourite for this day of photos. I would have to say that this one takes the cake. Its been fun but now its time to go! You can see my reflection in her eyes!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Day 2
I took a couple outdoor pictures today while trying to get a photo of my neighbour Sue feeding the chickadees. ( The chickadee's were not co-operating at all) This one is my favourite of the day. Its of a nice bright red male Cardinal sitting in the tree waiting for us to leave so he can get at the seed we brought. I did some editing to it and added a drybrush effect to it to make it look like a painting. I am in love with how this picture turned out.
The next picture is the original of the cardinal. It might be hard to see the difference from drybrush to orginal but there is one!
The next picture is the original of the cardinal. It might be hard to see the difference from drybrush to orginal but there is one!
Its a new year....
...and I have a project to keep me busy. Its called Project 365. It really a neat idea, you take atleast 1 photo a day and publish it by either scrapbooking it or posting to a blog or face etc. At the end of the year you have an awesome documented history of the things you did, the things that matter to you most etc for the entire year. Everyday of the year you will know something that you did on that day and can look back and say oh thats what I did!
You also use your camera more, learning more things about it, more things about photography, lighting, and become more creative in your shots.
I actually started taking photos a few days ago, but I will start posting a picture from Yesterday afternoon.
Bekah hasn't been feeling well for a couple of days now. I was doing some work on the computer while she was watching a movie. When I went out to check on her this is what I found. She LOVES her big bear named Beary and whenever she isn't well he comes off her bed onto the couch for cuddle time. This bear is 2 times the size of her. She sure is looks comfy!
You also use your camera more, learning more things about it, more things about photography, lighting, and become more creative in your shots.
I actually started taking photos a few days ago, but I will start posting a picture from Yesterday afternoon.
Bekah hasn't been feeling well for a couple of days now. I was doing some work on the computer while she was watching a movie. When I went out to check on her this is what I found. She LOVES her big bear named Beary and whenever she isn't well he comes off her bed onto the couch for cuddle time. This bear is 2 times the size of her. She sure is looks comfy!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Christmas is Almost Here
It's hard to believe that Christmas time is almost upon us again. This year has just flown by!
We have had some wonderful times this year, as I sit and reflect back on all that we did.
2008 started off with Eric and I purchasing a new DSLR camera. Boy have we had fun with this. Its really nice to finally have a "real" Camera. As you all know I have been a bit camera happy lately but the photos are just amazing! Norm went out with me a couple times in February and March and we captured some really nice winter shots, and a great photo of Bekah with a chickadee eating on her hand.
The spring months came with lots of planting of flowers in our new flower beds and lots of bike riding and trampoline jumping. After being inside most of the winter with all the snow we had last year the kids couldn't wait to get outside.
Bekah got a new bike for her birthday this year and was outside with the "big" kids riding up and down the street.
We are so wonderfully blessed with our new friends Sue and Carl McKay and their boys. They truly made the summer awesome. With Daycare kids and our own kids the street was filled with no less then 13 kids each and everyday of the summer. We played games in the street, rode bikes, played on the tramp0line, played baseball at the school etc.
In June Sonia moved to BC to be with her mother after her father passed away in April. The kids all said their goodbyes with many hugs and kisses. They miss Nana greatly but the little emails and phone calls help wonders! We are so glad that she and Nanny are doing really well.
In August we are the pleasure of going to Picton Ontario for a Lightfoot Family reunion with many cousins we didn't even know existed! It was wonderful to meet everyone from all over Ontario, as well as some from Alberta. The family resembles were just amazing between Norm and his cousins.
The end of August brought Danielle and Khem's wedding. We had a wonderful time in the beautiful garden of Sue and Chan. The wedding was absolutely beautiful. The weather was great. I was able to get some nice photos of their special day, the candid moments. Afterwards we took the kids to the Dance portion of the reception where the danced the night away. Miss Bekah was on the floor from 8 -11:30 pm. That child has some great moves.
September brought some very new experiences our way. Bekah started Junior Kindergarten at Centennial school. She is in the new program of all day every other day. It was a huge change for me to have 2-3 days a week all to myself. I was very emotional the day I dropped her off and didn't pick her up again until 3 in the afternoon.
Quinlan started grade 1 and was gone all day too. I now had to get up and send my babies to school for full days with lunches packed. Of course it didn't phase them one bit!
Alexander (my biggest baby) started High School. Its so hard to imagine him there. Highschool didn't see that far back in my history until I realized my own child is there now. Where does the time go?
On September 20th Natalie and Shawn had their wedding at the Aberfoyle Mill. Norm was going to be the photographer and about 3 weeks before the wedding handed the job over to Eric and I so that he could video it! Eric and I were very nervous, but got it together and took over 1100 photos of Natalie and Shawn's special day. It took me a while to get all the photos edited and ready for print. I really enjoyed doing the photos and helping being a part of the festivities.
In October our beautiful daughter Madison hit the double digits mark and turned 10 years old. We had a great day at the spa getting fingers and toes painted.
Now as we head into the winter months, we are gearing up for my new stay at home job of doing home daycare with the Region. The kids are just as excited as I am to have some new faces to play with us. It gives me the chance to still be here for my own children and provide some quality home care for children in my area. It will also give us a second income. We are hoping to pay down some things as well as travel to British columbia to visit with Sonia and Nanny!
We want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas season. Enjoy the time with family and friends and have a wonderful New Year!
We have had some wonderful times this year, as I sit and reflect back on all that we did.
2008 started off with Eric and I purchasing a new DSLR camera. Boy have we had fun with this. Its really nice to finally have a "real" Camera. As you all know I have been a bit camera happy lately but the photos are just amazing! Norm went out with me a couple times in February and March and we captured some really nice winter shots, and a great photo of Bekah with a chickadee eating on her hand.
The spring months came with lots of planting of flowers in our new flower beds and lots of bike riding and trampoline jumping. After being inside most of the winter with all the snow we had last year the kids couldn't wait to get outside.
Bekah got a new bike for her birthday this year and was outside with the "big" kids riding up and down the street.
We are so wonderfully blessed with our new friends Sue and Carl McKay and their boys. They truly made the summer awesome. With Daycare kids and our own kids the street was filled with no less then 13 kids each and everyday of the summer. We played games in the street, rode bikes, played on the tramp0line, played baseball at the school etc.
In June Sonia moved to BC to be with her mother after her father passed away in April. The kids all said their goodbyes with many hugs and kisses. They miss Nana greatly but the little emails and phone calls help wonders! We are so glad that she and Nanny are doing really well.
In August we are the pleasure of going to Picton Ontario for a Lightfoot Family reunion with many cousins we didn't even know existed! It was wonderful to meet everyone from all over Ontario, as well as some from Alberta. The family resembles were just amazing between Norm and his cousins.
The end of August brought Danielle and Khem's wedding. We had a wonderful time in the beautiful garden of Sue and Chan. The wedding was absolutely beautiful. The weather was great. I was able to get some nice photos of their special day, the candid moments. Afterwards we took the kids to the Dance portion of the reception where the danced the night away. Miss Bekah was on the floor from 8 -11:30 pm. That child has some great moves.
September brought some very new experiences our way. Bekah started Junior Kindergarten at Centennial school. She is in the new program of all day every other day. It was a huge change for me to have 2-3 days a week all to myself. I was very emotional the day I dropped her off and didn't pick her up again until 3 in the afternoon.
Quinlan started grade 1 and was gone all day too. I now had to get up and send my babies to school for full days with lunches packed. Of course it didn't phase them one bit!
Alexander (my biggest baby) started High School. Its so hard to imagine him there. Highschool didn't see that far back in my history until I realized my own child is there now. Where does the time go?
On September 20th Natalie and Shawn had their wedding at the Aberfoyle Mill. Norm was going to be the photographer and about 3 weeks before the wedding handed the job over to Eric and I so that he could video it! Eric and I were very nervous, but got it together and took over 1100 photos of Natalie and Shawn's special day. It took me a while to get all the photos edited and ready for print. I really enjoyed doing the photos and helping being a part of the festivities.
In October our beautiful daughter Madison hit the double digits mark and turned 10 years old. We had a great day at the spa getting fingers and toes painted.
Now as we head into the winter months, we are gearing up for my new stay at home job of doing home daycare with the Region. The kids are just as excited as I am to have some new faces to play with us. It gives me the chance to still be here for my own children and provide some quality home care for children in my area. It will also give us a second income. We are hoping to pay down some things as well as travel to British columbia to visit with Sonia and Nanny!
We want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas season. Enjoy the time with family and friends and have a wonderful New Year!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Fall Day at the park
Today just went by so quickly, that before I knew it, it was 4:30 pm and I still hadn't managed to take the kids to the park as I had said I would. So we grabbed the kids that wanted to go and off we went to the park a few blocks from the house.
The weather was fanatasic today and we managed to get some great photos of the kids playing. I got some very nice ones of Eric too :) The walk back home the kids found lots of Dandelions that had gone to seed and decided to pick and then blow some. With the sun started to set as it was after 6 pm the lighting effects in the pictures are great.
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