Foto Finish Friday- New Camera!!

We finally got our new camera *sort of* figured out last weekend. Well, figured out enough to take some pictures (a lot of pictures), and get them downloaded and uploaded. It's a little fancier than our old camera, and takes great photos, but still your average point-and-shoot type situation.

It's got a "sports" mode, and takes great action shots.

Maybe we'll finally get some decent shots of our little guy in action.

These trees were along the freeway,

as we were traveling 65(ish)mph! Not too shabby...

Sadly, a new camera cannot turn a frown upside-down.

(This was totally fake, but he did almost squeeze out a tear!)

**WE ARE FAMILY**

I love, love, love that K is really starting to be aware of his family. Not just Joe and I, but also his extended family (still working on the "two sides" of the family thing). Whenever we discuss a family event, he always has to list everyone who will be there, and if someone is missing, he gets quite concerned. He knows his cousins, and somehow knows they are family, not just friends. He is really getting a sense of what being a family means; that we're all here for each other, care about each other, and help each other.

On the night of our little "date" last week (see picture below), K could not understand why Daddy was not coming with us (he had a meeting after work). When I told him it was just him and Mommy, he asked "Why not Daddy?". When I told him why, he said "But he part of my bamily".

Talk about a heart-breaker.

And from an attachment standpoint... a huge relief!

Foto Finish Friday

The King has spoken:

And he declares:

Chicken nuggets go in carmel sauce...

Apple slices go in ketchup.

(Yes, still without an operational camera. We finally got our new one, but have been too busy this week to try to figure it out. Maybe this weekend...)

Then & Now

(How is it even possible that we have these kinds of photos??)

Then: Easter 2008, 13 months old

Now: Thanksgiving 2009, 33 months old

Less is More

Yes, I am still alive! Yes, we're fine! Sorry I've been a little MIA lately, allow me to explain...

By now, you probably know my stance on New Year's Resolutions. I'm not big on them. I'm all for making goals that benefit yourself or your family. I just think it's a little ridiculous to restrain it to one time of the year. And yes, I understand the theory of making a clean start for a new year. It just sorta brings the expectation that it will probably be broken. I tend to make New Year goals small, attainable, and something that I know will last the whole year or beyond. One year, my resolution was not to buy ANY gift wrapping for one year. I did it! I went an entire year not buying any NEW gift wraps. I used stuff I had, recycled and got creative.

But, I digress...

This year I decided there were a few areas where I could use improvement. So, my goal for this year are to use my free time more efficiently, and more with my husband. I bet you can guess what this means...Yes, less time for blogging and internet socializing. I will still do it, but not as much. I need to focus my precious few hours of free time per day on my hubby, or getting productive stuff done around the house. My other goal is to get rid of the 10 pounds of baby weight I've been carrying around for 2 years (yes, it still comes even when you haven't given birth!). About a year ago, I just resigned that I was a Mom now, and I would have to live with it. Well, I'm not gonna take it anymore! (Also a preemptive strike against some upcoming vacation plans)

So there you have it. I'm accountable to all of you.

And because I don't want to disappoint, possibly the best of our Christmas photos...

Hopefully more pictures soon...maybe even from this year! Our camera died and we're waiting for the new one to come in.

ETA: Proof that I am staying on track...this post took me two days to complete!

Foto Finish Friday- Happy New Year!!

Wow! It's 2010!

I've been a total blogging slacker, but promise to post some Christmas pics soon. Maybe even this weekend! Things have been a little nutty around here!

As we rapidly approach the 3rd birthday, we are seeing our little guy change and develop on a daily basis. This week: changing clothes. He's been awake today for almost 2 hours, and already changed his clothes 3 times! It's so fun to see what he wants to put on next. The above picture is a new outfit he got for Christmas. The second he opened it, he took off his clothes (in the middle of the living room, in front of everyone) and put it on. Shirt, pants, the whole deal. As you can tell, he was so proud of himself!