Ok time for my family's fav sport--fishing. This is our trip for T's birthday. We only caught one fish but I got some great shots!


As always, cc welcome. I am loving all the comments.


TFL, Trish

Taken at iso 100, 1/125, f 11 used fill flash

Well I've posted soccer and golf so I guess it's time for softball--one of my fav sports. These are of my niece. Both shot at aperture priority, f5.6, ss 1/1000 and iso 200. As always all of your comments are so welcome and wanted. Help!

Tomorrow my family's all time constant hobby--fishing!

Another sport pic! I didn't take this one today though! This is my nephew playing soccer. It was his first full season playing goalie and they won the championship. These were taken in October.

This week's theme is sports. I actually have shots of sports to post!!!!

Tanner was at the driving range yesterday so here are a few shots. It was late afternoon so shadows were a problem but I think they're ok. HHCC always wanted and needed.

TFL, Trish

A quick shot from our last boating trip. Tanner and I were feeding the ducks peanut butter crackers. Who would have known they would enjoy Daddy's crackers?!

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Well well well once again blogger ate my post! I'll try again. Last week I could have had water shots of the pool since my niece was swimming in it. This week we are back in jeans and jackets. That's living in Florida! I am going to get out and get some water shots no matter what this week. For now I am posting one of my favorite water shots from a few weeks ago. This flamingo at Gatorland was taking a bath right as we got there. He splashed away and I clicked away!

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We went to tea at the Ritz Carlton today for my little sister's b-day and we sat right in front of a huge window. Great natural light! I wish I had this light at my house.

HHCC very welcome!!!

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Took some time to get a few shots around the yard today. Very dreary day today. I guess it's our version of winter! Weeds are blooming but it looks like it wants to snow--not likely since it's in the 70's!!!!

I tried out my new tripod on these. Will take a little getting used to I think.

Taken at ISO 200, f5.6 and 1/160 ss in A setting!

Taken at ISO 200, f5.6 and 1/250 ss in A, 250mm

Taken at ISO 200, f5.6 and 1/1250 ss in A setting. Dreary sky!

I'll save a few shots for tomorrow in case I can't get time to go out.

TFL. CC always welcome. Trish

Okay, new photo to post. I looked for an inanimate object this time. Didn't have to chase the kids or the animals. Much easier shot!

Taken in manual! iso 800, f5.6, ss1/80 cc always welcome!

TFL Trish

A quick post of Mr T. He is on an animal planet kick right now and is drawing pictures of every animal he learns about. He has his doctor kit out and is driving the dog and cat crazy. Today he wants to be a vet. I think the animals are in hiding!

Picture taken at iso 400, f5.6 and ss 1/60 with fill flash. CC welcome always!!

TFL, Trish

Okay a few quick shots of my only willing model today--Prissy. She decided to sit outside with me today and it was just getting dark so the shots aren't as good as I would have liked. I could use some help in the settings department. Still working on using anything but auto.

The first one was shot without flash at iso 400 ss1/15 and f5.6.

Okay second shot was with fill flash which I knew I was going to get demon kitty eyes but it was getting dark. Shot at iso 200, ss 1/125 and f5.6.

Any CC more than welcome!

Thanks for looking. Trish

Oh man I can't believe I'm behind already and it's only the 9th day of the year!!

I took some new pics of Sneaky--outside the glass. T loved holding him.

Also got a quick shot of the ever mysterious Prissy. She rarely allows paparazzi to catch her but she was entranced with that piece of cardstock. She loves scraps!

Alright 2 shots! Sneaky was shot at ISO 400, f5.6, exp 1/80 and Prissy was shot at ISO 320, f4.5, exp 1/40.

TTFN, Trish

Alright! End of month is over and I had time to snap a few shots of the boys. Outside late afternoon, natural light or what was available in the sunshine state!!!

Both shot at 800 ISO, exp 1/60 and f5.6.

Day 2!! It's rainy and yucky here so no natural light to be had in the sunshine state! T and I went to his fav restaurant to celebrate his last day of vacation.

My cutie!

Shot with my Sony Alpha, ISO 400, f5.6, 1/80 used fill flash.

CC always needed.

Thanks, Trish

Okay, I'll try this again. Blogger didn't like my last post apparently.
I picked an easy subject for my first photo challenge. My son has a new addition--a leopard gecko named Sneaky. We have become quick friends since I feed and water him every day. I haven't become daring enough to take him out of the aquarium so these shots are through the glass aquarium!
Well, as usual blogger hates me. I can't get my pictures to upload. Will try again later!

These look alot better irl. They were all taken at f5.6, ISO 400. 1st shot is exp 1/40, 2nd is 1/60 and 3rd is 1/30. No flash due to the glass.

CC definitely accepted!!!

Thanks. Trish

Okay, I'm reviving the old blog so I can post my pictures for the photo challenge on 2peas photo board. Might still not post a whole lot but will be posting my pictures anyway. I need all the help I can get with my new camera!
Happy New Year everyone!
Trish

Wow, I can't believe it's been 16 days since I've posted!!! Bad Blogger Bad Blogger!
I'll try to do better but it's not likely. Home today with a sinus infection. Ugh. Went to the doctor and he prescribed a bunch of yucky meds. I swear one of the pills is really for horses or lions or bears. It's huge and I have to take it twice a day! Not happy but I really want this to go away.
We've been so busy since school started. T is still loving kindergarten. We had our first conference with his teacher last week. She said he's doing great academically. He's a bit outspoken--wonder where he gets that?--but she doesn't see any major problems. She said he's bright and should do just fine. Of course I'm prejudiced but I know he's very bright, he just has to settle down a bit so the teacher can see how bright he really is. We'll keep practicing at home and working on the basics. He has a behavior chart at school. He starts out on green and can move to yellow then red if his behavior gets really bad. Luckily, so far he hasn't gotten worse than yellow!!! He's doing great and we're so proud of him.
Oh and by the way he's losing another tooth!!!! How can this be happenning? Two teeth and he's not even six yet. This is what kindergarten does to ya I guess.
N's doing fine as well. Seems to like school and is still off his ADD meds so far. First progress report comes out the 31st so we'll see how he's really doing then. He seems to think he's doing great but we'll wait to see how the grades are.

OH, we have wireless now. I'm so excited. Dew sat and played poker in his favorite chair last night and I am sitting in the Daddy's recliner typing this right now. Something so simple but so great! I'm loving being a high-tech redneck!
Ah well, enough for now. Have to get ready for open house at T's school tonight!
See ya'
~T~

I finally did it!
I went to the salon to get my haircut--a pony tail is not a good look for me!!!!
At the salon was a poster of the exact hair color I have been trying to get. I have failed miserably trying to get it at home so I decided since I was there I'd give it another try, why not! It's only hair right!?

Well, this time it worked! The hair color specialist matched the color with the poster and I now have 3 different shades of red with blonde highlights!!! I'm so psyched.
I'll try to post pics but you know my issues with blogger. They may not work. But if they do you'll see my new hair below!
So long for now,
T

First day of kindergarten!!! I dreaded this day all summer and now it's here. It wasn't as bad as I had anticipated but it was hard. I didn't cry in front of him though. Luckily, Dew went in late so he could go with us. I'm so glad. It kept me from losing it totally. I'm counting the minutes until 2:20 so I can leave to pick him up. He was so brave and excited. I hope he had a great day and met lots of new friends. (and followed the rules)!!!!
A few quick shots I took this morning of my big boy!
Oh well, blogger isn't cooperating as usual. I'll try to post the pics later.
T

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?
I know a garden girl. I never thought it would happen. I am sooo excited that my friend (yes, my friend) kellicrowe, the kellicrowe, is a garden girl at 2 peas!!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited OH I already said that. I'm rambling. 2peas made a great choice. I love her work and scraplift it whenever I get the chance. And to top it off she's sweet and kind and the craziest woman I have ever met. So lucky to be her friend.
To think I went to CKU Nashville Masters knowing very few people and came home with the Nashville Stars as my buds. Who woulda thunk it.
They are all so talented and sweet and they put up with me!
I'm so excited!!!!!!!

I am hating blogger today! I have tried 3 times to post an adorable pic of kellicrowe and it won't load.
Just know that I have one and will post it when ever this whacked out blog gets a clue!

Oh, Nate's back from Las Vegas. He had a cancelled flight and 2 delays but got in about 1:30 this morning. He had a great time and took tons of pics on his camera phone! A scrapper's kid for sure.

My sisters picked up Heidi's new collection at Costco for me today!!!!! They even swiped one of the boxes for me in Heidi Swapp pink. I can't wait to get my hands on it!
Yay for me.

That's all for now.
T