Birthday Fun

My work observed Veterns Day today so I felt like I had a real birthday for the first time in a long time. I appreciate the birthday wishes from everyone, thanks.

I got a new camera lens and thought I would share some of the photos I took of Ira as I was adjusting to it.

It was a beautiful day today so we headed to the park to play with the new camera lens and the new Aussie Football (Footy) I got from Sharon. Footy is another variation of football that resembles a mix of Rugby, Gaelic Football, Soccer, and American Football. I won't bore you with all the details, but if you're interested you should check out some videos on youtube. I discovered it doing some research this summer on all the different kinds of football with the World Cup happening. I stumbled on it as the season was starting in Australia and kind of got into it. Anyway, I've been wanting to play, or try at least, and Sharon was nice enough to do some research and find a place to buy a ball.

Ira really liked the ball. Sharon and I had been playing for a bit and he started to get fussy so we went to give him some attention and play with him, but when we got there all he really wanted was the ball. It was cute.

I've got some work to do, but now I have a ball all I need to do is round up some people to play with.

We went out to dinner at a little Brazilian Cafe, Minas Carne, we've been wanting to check out. It's always nice to get some beans and rice Brazilian style, not to mention some meat fresh out of the Churrasco. Ira apparently really like it and the Brazilian guy working the counter really liked Ira back.

Camera Test

Our graduation present is going to be a new camera and so we are testing out a few products. I'm borrowing our neighbors SLR camera to test it out. It's a Canon Rebel something or other. I made the collage above from a few of the pictures I took with it.

I've had a point and shoot camera, Canon powershot SD 550, for the last five years and it has served me well. I'm a hobbyist photographer. I'm a graduating beginner, but not quit amateur, so a new camera that will allow more options and creative control will be nice.

Below are some pictures I took with the Canon Rebel. I feel there is a pretty noticeable difference from the pictures I've taken previously. Since I already have some loyalty to Canon, I think I will stick with a canon for my next one. Any opinions on cameras?Forget sucking thumbs, he's getting to to the good stuff early. This was not staged, he happened to move just as I was getting the camera ready

to shoot.

Sharon is an amazing mom.

This was getting ready to go on a walk. He was pretty excited, so much so he slept the whole walk.