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Day out with Nana and NHL

Posted on December 23, 2010 8:57 am by TheAngelForever

Nana and NHL both had the day off on Wednesday. We all brought JSL to nursery school and then made the most of our four hours together. First stop was to have Nana pick out some yarn. I told her that I would make a scarf. I think my mother was a bit overwhelmed with all of the different options. In the end she picked out some Lion Brand Homespun in Baroque.

I have to admit, I was pretty excited she wanted to try the Homespun. I was really intrigued with it and had never bought any. Not entirely sure I love working with it because of the way it bunches up when you have tension in your knitting, but I am figuring it out as I add knit away.

After this we went to the mall. Nana asked NHL where he wanted to have lunch and he requested Pizza Uno. NHL was really hungry and did not understand that we had to wander around for an hour until they opened for business. We went to a few places looking for the Keurig Apple Cider K-Cups that TechyDad wants to try. Nothing was found. After checking out a few stores, it was finally 11:00.

NHL knew exactly what he wanted on the menu. My mother and I decided to do the pizza and soup lunch special. Check out the soups that we tried. They were absolutely amazing.

Fighting off a cold, I was definitely more interested in these than the pizza. Speaking of the pizza check out the photo my camera took.

I am in LOVE with the new camera. TechyDad picked out a great one. The food photo setting does a phenomenal job! No really here’s another view of the pizza!

So I’m curious, do you take photos of your food?

I think TechyDad started to do it while at Disney World after seeing AJ’s blog all about Disney food. After a bit, I caught the food photo bug since AJ inspired us. At Disney you don’t get a lot of looks from people when you are snapping away photos. Around here, people look and sometimes question. I just reply that I am a blogger and often write about food out. The end!

On that note I am off to nurse a cold that has blossomed over night. The little guy and I were both up a lot. Oh and TechyDad, enjoy the pizza for lunch!

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Tuesday Tales – Figment of your Imagination

Posted on December 21, 2010 12:37 pm by TheAngelForever

There is so much going on right now. KidsFunPlaza magazine deadlines, winter break coming, and the list goes on. Thanks to all of this, Tuesday Tales will be a Figment of your Imagination this week. You know, like this cute purple guy.

Lots of reading going on here. Yesterday, I read five books in one sitting with JSL. He pulled out a pile from our library bag and insisted on all being read. One of the books was the one written by President Obama to his daughters.

Meanwhile, NHL is listening to an audio version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. He has really enjoyed reading along with the CDs and is not phased by the fact that it is a chapter book. Success!

Over break we will probably try some more chapter books on CD. My other hope is to take some time to read a science mystery book that we were sent. The one we have is called Doyle and Fossey, Science Detective – The Case of the Crooked Carnival. As a science teacher, I am really intrigued with this series by Michele Torrey. Look for a review of this coming soon.

So what have you read recently? Please be sure to link up to your Tuesday Tales and/or leave a comment below. Include something you read on your own, with a child or someone else. Tuesday Tales are all about spreading the love for books.

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Toy Story 3 on Ice – Family Night

Posted on December 18, 2010 10:24 pm by TheAngelForever

Dear NHL and JSL,

Tonight we went to see Disney on Ice. The two of you had seen the commercials on TV for quite some time. Papa mentioned that he had gotten you tickets, so you both knew it was only a matter of time.

NHL, this was the third Disney on Ice show that you have been to. You were a pro and knew what to expect when we walked into the arena. I think JSL was a little overwhelmed. He was mesmerized by all of the merchandise for sale when you walked in, the people selling items at the seats, and then the show itself.

Daddy and I decided to get both of you some Toy Story hats that came with cotton candy. They were cute and I think both of you will enjoy them more at home. Here are a few pictures:

Now we just have to hope that Daddy can rescue the photos from his new camera. Something went wacky during the show and they may be gone. Thank goodness I took my camera along.

I can not wait to talk to both of you in the morning about the show. I just hope you sleep in a little since you were up so late. Looking forward to more magical memories with both of you in the future.

Love,

Mommy

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Outtakes with Woody and Buzz Lightyear

Posted on December 15, 2010 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

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The joys of a camera that works

Posted on December 6, 2010 8:55 am by TheAngelForever

Just after JSL was born, I decided that I wanted to get a small digital camera that I could easily transport with me while out and about with the kids. As an early birthday present, TechyDad bought me a Canon PowerShot A570. I have written about my adventures with this camera before, including here and here. To make a long story short, the camera stopped being able to recognize fully charged batteries in less than a year. Many web sites show reviews and similar complaints from other people, but Canon would not acknowledge it. A local camera store gave me a fix that worked for a short time.

Once again, my camera stopped working and was never charged even with new batteries in it. I was frustrated and upset. The timing was perfect with Chanukah and my birthday this week, so I asked to get a new digital camera. TechyDad and I finally narrowed it down to Panasonic DMC-FH20. Unfortunately, each time a Canon was suggested I could not think about it after my recent experience. Sad, since I know Canon cameras are good. TechyDad’s digital imaging friends said the Panasonic was great.

On Friday, my camera arrived and I have not looked back. Although I am still getting used to the menu options and settings, I am in love. My little red powerhouse (seen above in a bad photo taken by my cell phone) takes amazing shots and is easy to toss right into my purse for on the go moments. Below are a few photos from the weekend via my new camera.

The boys sat and were cooperative letting me take photos of their new Agent P pajamas that they picked out for Chanukah.

TechyDad trying to figure out his new camera. I can’t wait for him to share the photos from his DSLR, they are unreal!

Front and back of the new Mickey and Minnie pieces that my parents gave us for Chanukah. Later I will share some of the macro shots of these, they were pretty amazing for a tiny point-and-shoot camera.

The boys concentrating on their games. Note the dimples on both of them! Please excuse the hat hair. All three of the boys had just gotten their hair cut and it was being a bit defiant.

A macro shot of my Chanukah earrings. TechyDad and I were both using them to test our cameras last night. It only took us a few minutes to realize what the Hebrew on them said (we then realized we both need sleep).

While knitting a little, I had to pull out my camera. I have not been able to get a decent photo of the yarn I am currently using. I think this did it. You can see the swirls of purples and other colors within it. Now I just need to finish the scarf so I can use it.

Just thought I would share a few items from the weekend via my new handy dandy Panasonic camera that TechyDad and my parents bought for me. Thank you again everyone, I love it!