Photography 101

Thanks to my dear sweet friend Joy, she sent me a blog of here favorite photographer and I have spent too much time searching and getting inspired by several amazing photographers. Now, I have this intense need deep down to CREATE! Here are a few pictures took in Seattle that I changed to B/W or saturated the color to intensify! I am hope to take some photos of Samatha this evening as I cannot sit here much longer...time to get creative!

Our Samantha a "STAR" someday?

So we all know Samantha can be amazing and say the funniest, most embarrassing things I have ever heard a child say. Even from the time she could barely talk, interesting things would come out of her mouth. As she is getting older, her use of vocabulary and her understanding of these words continues to amaze me. She is getting more funny though...take yesterday for instance. We were at Target spending some of Jacob's birthday money. She had been doing this "spontaneous singing" all day thanks to Suzy and this great microphone from Peter Piper Pizza which makes her even louder. Well, the singing continued into Target with the exception of the microphone. She would add verses to her songs based on which isles we happen to pass at the time. As we were finished paying and headed to the doors to leave, she flips her body around, extends her arms straight out, does a little bow and proceeds to say very loudly, "I am here all week!" As if her whole audience in Target was coming to her show! Where does she come up with these things. I am laughing again as I replay the images over and over in my head. She is a funny girl!

Party Pictures

Happy 7th Birthday Jacob!

Back Home, More Pics, and Wrap up

Well, as with all life these days the trip went by fast. I have to say that so far the weather is what I miss the most. I had no idea just how beautiful it was there. Having a brother in art school and my new camera, we took quite a few creative liberties with the scenery. It was fun to experiment with such a fantastic canvas the God created just to please us. Enjoy a little more of my trip...thanks Rich!

Can you believe I actually found a boat with his name on it? And I had to take a picture!
We went to the beach not to far from his place...the water was cold but it was quiet and peaceful.

Experimenting with some features on my camera!

We ate lunch at this cool crepe place in the farmers market. Everything was made fresh, and I mean fresh! They cut all the veggies, fruit and cheese as they made your crepe! Hmmmm...delicious!

Seattle Day2

Another beautiful day in Seattle! Here are a few pictures, more to come in the days ahead!

This is the harbor just outside of my brother's place!

Kerry Park, a very high end neighborhood with the best view of the city!

Of course a Mariners baseball game! It was cool and fun to see the game from straight away center field. Thanks for the fun Dad and Maryann!

Hello from Seatle!

Ok, so I want to move here! Maybe coming in the peak of AZ summer is a bad idea! It is gorgeous here...50 degrees cooler at least. It was raining when I landed but woke up to clear, beautiful blue skies. I have included a few pics from this morning. Since we are in the downtown area we ride the bus to get around. I will send more when I have more. Rich has planned a party at his place today so I can meet all his friends. Love to all for now...

Fresh fruit, veggies and flowers fill the Pikes Place Market...the smell was pleasantly intoxicating!

Anyone up for an adveture...I think this is squid

Deadlist Catch anyone...Alaskan King Crqab legs

My brother waiting for me at the airport with a sign...this put a big smile on my face!