Maddie's Recital

About a month ago, Maddie had her 1st recital. It was held in a studio and many guests were invited. I got to believe that one of the requirements for entry was that you had to possess and carry a camera. There were camera's everywhere. It was tough getting a shot without someone elses flash lighting your picture even more. This time I used my Pentex slr camera with a 300 zoom and slide film. These are some of the better shots. I then scanned it in my Nikon super coolscan 5000.

Shimaine's Birthday Party!

Yesterday, we had a party for Shimaine. It was her birthday a few days ago. Most of the family showed up and I took a few pictures.

Happy Birthday Shimaine

Yesterday was Shimaine's birthday and we had a small party for her. Sue, myself, Shimaine, Tasha and Irelan were there. We had Chinese food and cake. Below are some pictures from the party. My little princess wore a a new dress to the party.

Baby shower

Last Saturday, we all went to a baby shower. The significant others were also invited. The couple that hosted the party has a son named Dillon, who, I believe, is 2 years old or close to that. Irelan and Dillon for the most part were civil until they had to share toys. The boxing gloves came out then. Oh well, just 1 more year until they are past the terrible 2's.


Shimaine & Irelan



Fooooood and lots of it.



Irelan & Dillon during a peaceful encounter.


Some of the guests



Some of the gifts

California Fires

To look at some awesome pictures of the California fire, go to the link below. you may have to copy link and paste address on web page.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/07/californias_continuing_fires.html

Carmel

Last Sunday, i was hoping to drive down to the Big Sur fires and get some pictures. Unfortunately the road was closed and I had to turn back. I did stop by a couple of coves in Carmel and took these pictures. It was foggy most of the morning. The sun broke out as I was leaving on my way home.



This is what I saw a lot of on my way to Big Sur.



Waves splashing on a rock in a secluded beach.


Same beach, different angle.


Same beach, closeup of rock.




These are some crustaceans, (I think that's the right term), embedded on a rock on the beach



I liked this rock formation on cliff near the beach.



A peninsula that I took a picture. It was still foggy and visibility was not that great.



Another peninsula with the fog lifting a little.



I saw this sand formation adjacent to the road. Naturally I took a picture.



I loved the splash of colors from this peninsula.

A "Work of Art"

For Father's Day, my little princess created a drawing for me. To me, and maybe I am biased slightly, I think it rivals Picasso. No, wait, I'm way off. I think it belongs right up there with Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. Yeah, that's it, it more closely resembles that.

I know I'll probably start receiving all kinds of offers, but I want to go on record and state that this is one painting that is not for sale. How can you put a price on indefectibility (big word huh, look it up).