My newest toy

Today, I decided enough was enough. I sold the third party wide angle lens last week to a friend in Virginia and washed my hands of it. Today, I drove to a local camera shop and picked up their last copy of the highly coveted Nikon wide angle lens, the 14-24. Mind you, anything with the name "NIKON" on it is expensive... but I guess you have to pay to play.

Can't wait to go out and take some pictures with it soon. Stay tuned...

My boy is getting big.

Its crazy. Its almost a year since Kami was born. During that time, I've taken well over 2000 pictures and adding more and more equipment as I go... not because of him, but he does make a great model to test them out right away.

So tonight to celebrate my purchasing of another lens, I put Kami down, dressed him up, and started snapping away. Of course, I didn't use my new lens as it wasn't meant to be for things like this. BUT, I did get some great shots of Kami.

Looking at his pics from even 3 months ago, he's changed so much. For those who've seen the pics, or Kami in person, know exactly what I'm talking about. Anyway... here are his 10 month pictures.

And now, I'm more fly...

I figured the older business cards I had weren't doing the job, not to mention they had my Austin phone number on them. I 'liked' them, but they didn't represent me or my website. So I made a quick template of one and uploaded it on 123 Print. Less than two weeks and $35 more, I have new cards.

Now they match my site, have the new phone number, and I can pass them out like candy!!!

here's glimpse.

I think Kami needs a haircut!

What do you guys think? Oh, and by the way... this would be his *second* haircut in his (almost) 10 months of life. He doesn't get that from his mom, thats for sure.

Happy Birthday Dad

The man is a true inspiration to me. The trials and tribulations he's gone through in his life are enough to inspire anyone. The things he's done and continues to do for his family are nothing short of spectacular and he's the kindest most wonderful person in the world. I get a lot of my personality from him and I'm truly greatful I am the way I am, because of him.

I couldn't be with my family for christmas because I'm 200 miles away, but my parents made it down here last week to see Kami and we took the chance to give them their gift. It was nothing special, but knowing how much they adore their first grandson Thao and I decided to get them a gift so my mom stops printing Kami's pics I send them in email on regular paper and plastering them all over the fridge.

My dad's affection toward Kami is like nothing I've ever seen. He loves Kami so much, its amazing just to watch them together. Kami is instantly drawn to him every time they see each other. My dad can sit with Kami in a chair for hours and Kami sits still and just plays!!! LOVE IT!!!

So today, Happy Birthday Dad and hopefully I'll see you guys soon.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone. Just wanted to wish everyone a great day and happy holidays.

A day at the park with Laylee, David, and of course... Kian!

When we did Kian's 1 year pictures a few weeks back at the house, Laylee had mentioned doing some family pictures. A few nights ago, she stumbled upon a great park downtown Houston called Discovery Green Park... great backdrop to to some great pictures, and its environmentally friendly. EVERYTHING is either recycled or is 'green'. How cool is that for those 'green' nuts!!?!?

Anyway... enough about Al Gore, onto some pictures.

Christmas is almost here

So I figured we'd dress up Kami and see what we could do w/ some Christmas themes.

Here's what we got before he started going all OVER the place!

Snow in Houston.

Last night, a nice little cold front came through. Today - needless to say - was cold... but mid afternoon, it started to sleet. Before you know, we had snow coming down. HARD!!! So when I got home, I snagged my camera and went picture hunting. Here's a few I managed to get I like.

Christian's (first) Christmas Pictures

So, Thao's cousin wanted to do some Christmas pictures of her baby boy, Christian. I threw the background together real quick and grabbed my new toy and went to work... only got a handful of good ones, but here's a couple before (and after) he peed all over the background paper!!!