June 16, 2008
About a Boy
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April 20, 2008
Spring, Glorious Spring!
Just about a week ago I woke up to snow outside my bedroom window. It was a fluke. I mean, really. Snow? In April? So depressing.
After a long, extremely cold winter, I prayed for Spring every day. Dawson felt my pain. Every morning since January, he has been asking me when he could go outside to ride his bike. I kept telling him once the snow melted and the weather was warmer. He got his wish this weekend.
It was so warm and wonderful that we spent most of our weekend outdoors. I ignored the housework nagging at me, I tried not to worry about all the things I should be doing and instead decided to play outside with Dawson.
We went to three different parks and playgrounds. We took two bike rides. We took a long walk (3 miles) this afternoon. The temperatures averaged about 65 to 70 degrees and we took advantage of the first real days of Spring.
Dawson got to ride his bike, he was so excited to petal all by himself with no pushes from Mommy, not counting the part where he went off the sidewalk (we’re chalking it up to being the first bike ride of the season).
Murphy (our dog) was in heaven. He’s been dreaming about warm weather and a leash for months.
As for me, I was just happy to spend some time outdoors with my boys. (Okay! Okay! And to take many awesome photos with my new camera.)
It’s a brilliant camera. Here’s the proof:
Enjoying Spring at Mead Park
Snowbank in January, Duck Puddle in April
The Doodlebug
For the Love of Mother Earth
The Pensive Child
Thankful for Days in the Park
My Beautiful Boys
Petal to the Metal
Posted by Dana 7:25 pm • Nature & Environment, Photography, The Doodlebug, The Mommy Files • 7 comments
April 11, 2008
Camera Envy
I’ve been coveting a fancy schmancy, rather expensive, digital SLR camera for many long months. I love photography and my husband calls me the “Camera Nazi” because I’m always taking photos and I carry my camera everywhere.
I’ve had other digital cameras. When they first came out, I bought a very basic Polaroid model. It broke six months later. Next, I bought an Olympus. I loved that camera, but it didn’t have as many options as I had hoped. I only bought it because it was priced decently.
A year ago, my brother lent me his Sony DSC-H1 for a trip to the zoo. I fell in love with the zoom lens, the mega pixels and the amazing close-up capabilities. Several months later, I bought the Sony DSC-H2 at a pretty good price. But now, I’m bored with it. I know. That sounds terrible.
Let’s face it, I suffer from camera envy. I’ve been eying the Canon Digital Rebel XTi since last Christmas, but I just can’t bring myself to spend $700 for a new camera. The guilt is killing me. A couple friends have highly recommended the Rebel and I’ve seen photos taken with the camera. It’s slick.
Then my neighbor was raving about the Nikon D-40 and now I’m not sure what I want. The D-40 is $300 cheaper, but I worry that after a few months I’ll wish I chose the Canon. I’d have to blog a lot of hours for the Canon!
If only I had some camera PR people pitching to me. Maybe a free camera could find it’s way to my door step? I know. That’s a lot to ask. But I’d blog that to the hilt. Free advertising in exchange for a Rebel? (I kid. Kind of.)
Anyway. I need help, blog friends. What do you suggest? Canon or Nikon? Your help is greatly appreciated.
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