#2-On it's way!
Wed, Sep 24 2008 12:05
Hello All!
It's ironic that the day after I found out, I started feeling a little queazy. If I didn't know, I probably wouldn't have even noticed feeling sick. It's not really that bad... yet.
When Duane came home from work Monday he brought me a bouquet of beautiful flowers. I love when he brings home flowers!
Duane and I found out Monday that #2 is on its way! According to an online pregnancy calculator I am due early May and I'm about 8 weeks along. Duane and I are very excited for Kalvin to have a little playmate.
To break the news, we printed this picture and showed the grandparents and some family.It's ironic that the day after I found out, I started feeling a little queazy. If I didn't know, I probably wouldn't have even noticed feeling sick. It's not really that bad... yet.
When Duane came home from work Monday he brought me a bouquet of beautiful flowers. I love when he brings home flowers!
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Kalvin's continued adventures
Thu, Sep 18 2008 10:17
Kalvin knows that if he has his shoes on he's allowed to go outside, so he'll frequently bring me his shoes from the closet and sit in front of me. Yesterday morning he did just that, but before we could get outside he found his cowboy boots in my room. He reached for them and I couldn't resist, but take his other shoes off to put these cute boots on him. I took his onesie off, grabbed his matching cowboy hat and my camera, and outside we went.
I tried to let him play and when I saw a perfect picture, I'd call his name so he'd look at me (though sometimes he was too busy to look up at me).
Here are a few of my favorites.
Getting to the other side of the patio, I saw this puddle. Perfect for reflection!
I like the ripples in the water as he's running away to get his hat.
Too cute! I love taking pictures of Kalvin, he's great for the camera!
These other pictures are from a few days ago. After every meal, Kalvin gets a rinse in the kitchen sink. I was watching him have the time of his life and noticed his reflection in the faucet. You can see me in the background, also... hehe.
"Who is this in the faucet looking at me, Myself?"
I love the distortion of his face in the faucet as he looks at himself.
My favorite! He loves sucking the water as it comes out and I caught it just before he put his mouth on it.
We live about five houses down from Desert Breeze park, which is absolutely beautiful! We visit frequently and Kalvin could probably get there himself. Actually, the other evening we were all outside and he kept wanting to walk in the direction of the park. I wonder if that's where he was trying to go... lol. Cute kid!
Anyway, this last weekend, we went to the park because we heard the train was open on the weekends and sure enough it was. I ran back home to grab our camera because, surprisingly, I left home without it.
Kalvin loved the train! He wasn't as excited about the ride, but he loved crawling under the benches, standing on top, and looking over the edge.
He stopped scrambling, to look up at Mom for a split second.
I love how Duane caught the sun behind us.
Loved the light and then wanted to climb on the train.
After the $9.00 train ride, we played on the jungle-gym. Here I caught him blowing kisses just before sliding down.
Kalvin is a very fun-loving boy and it is so amazing to witness his growing mind.
A little over a month ago we went to the park and I forgot to post these pics. Kalvin had a lot of fun feeding the ducks. It was scary, but his curiosity often dominates his fears.
The next three pictures are a series of pictures taken right after the other (within 20 seconds).
Duane is helping Kalvin face his fears. His face looks like he thinks they're going to eat him!
But then he laughs after.
I liked this picture of Duane's shadow on the trash can. The duck is cute, too.
I tried to let him play and when I saw a perfect picture, I'd call his name so he'd look at me (though sometimes he was too busy to look up at me).
Here are a few of my favorites.
Getting to the other side of the patio, I saw this puddle. Perfect for reflection!
I like the ripples in the water as he's running away to get his hat.
Too cute! I love taking pictures of Kalvin, he's great for the camera!
These other pictures are from a few days ago. After every meal, Kalvin gets a rinse in the kitchen sink. I was watching him have the time of his life and noticed his reflection in the faucet. You can see me in the background, also... hehe.
"Who is this in the faucet looking at me, Myself?"
I love the distortion of his face in the faucet as he looks at himself.
My favorite! He loves sucking the water as it comes out and I caught it just before he put his mouth on it.
We live about five houses down from Desert Breeze park, which is absolutely beautiful! We visit frequently and Kalvin could probably get there himself. Actually, the other evening we were all outside and he kept wanting to walk in the direction of the park. I wonder if that's where he was trying to go... lol. Cute kid!
Anyway, this last weekend, we went to the park because we heard the train was open on the weekends and sure enough it was. I ran back home to grab our camera because, surprisingly, I left home without it.
Kalvin loved the train! He wasn't as excited about the ride, but he loved crawling under the benches, standing on top, and looking over the edge.
He stopped scrambling, to look up at Mom for a split second.
I love how Duane caught the sun behind us.
Loved the light and then wanted to climb on the train.
After the $9.00 train ride, we played on the jungle-gym. Here I caught him blowing kisses just before sliding down.
Kalvin is a very fun-loving boy and it is so amazing to witness his growing mind.A little over a month ago we went to the park and I forgot to post these pics. Kalvin had a lot of fun feeding the ducks. It was scary, but his curiosity often dominates his fears.
The next three pictures are a series of pictures taken right after the other (within 20 seconds).
Duane is helping Kalvin face his fears. His face looks like he thinks they're going to eat him!
But then he laughs after.
I liked this picture of Duane's shadow on the trash can. The duck is cute, too.
Costco Digital Print vs Epson 4800
Thu, Sep 11 2008 05:02
Since Angie and I own an Epson 4800 professional inkjet printer, we decided to do a test. We printed out a test print and then had costco print the same unaltered picture. We then compared the prints to what it looks like in Adobe Lightroom and we have a clear winner...
The picture on the left is from Costco, the color looks dead...the grass is more yellow and the skin tones are pasty. This goes to show that it you have nice pictures that you want to preserve and look their best from day one, don't get them done at your local print shop for pennies a print.
