Softball shots.

Just thought I'd share a few photos from Wednesday night's church softball game.  

I've gotta say, I think stop action sports photos are amongst my favorite types of photo shoots.  I love when I can get a terrific stop action shot, as well as capturing the facial expression of an athlete!  

Then when I get such great shots, I can't help but be even more grateful for my awesome camera! 

Thank you Levi ♥

{enjoy the photos!}

A New Year and a GREAT day!

January 1:

It started off with a DELICIOUS breakfast made by Levi.  Seriously, it was the best homemade breakfast I've ever had!! Perfectly made french toast, scrambled eggs with cheese and green peppers, breakfast potatoes, sausage and bacon.  I am VERY particular about my eggs and he's cooked them PERFECTLY every time! I'm glad he's so aware of my needs!  Such a TREMENDOUS morning!  Probably my favorite morning all year.  ;)

We ran an errand at Target, then headed down to Balboa Park so we could check out the free museums and an organ recital.  It was also a good day to use the new Rebel, too.  We had the opportunity to take a tour of the back of the organ pavilion in Balboa Park.  So cool!!  While in line, I took this photo:

I was fascinated with his shoes & socks combination.  Besides, we were in line for a while, so I couldn't help but notice his legs and feet.  

Balboa Park was a lot of fun, with Levi.  I love walking, talking and laughing with him.  

Afterwards, we headed to Slaters 50/50 to celebrate his upcoming birthday {tomorrow}. He's been wanting to try out Slaters since our second date.  It only seemed fitting that we finally go there.....and man, was it TOTALLY worth it!! It was the best hamburger I've EVER had!!  But then again, I got to customize it.  I created "The A-Who?" and it was PERFECTION!!! {The A-Who? = 1/3 lb. Medium rare 50/50 patty, sauteed mushrooms & onions, baby greens, mozzarella, peppercinis, tomato w/ honey mustard and ranch}

SO.  FRIGGIN.  DELICIOUS.!!!

I tried to have our server sing to him, but she got a lil busy.  However, she was kind enough to put his birthday dessert on the house.  Man, I'm craving a Cherry Coke now...

We wanted to try to see Django, but it was sold out at Fashion Valley AMC.  Oh well.... a movie for another date.  

I had such a wonderful New Years day with him.  Even when it takes us forever to find parking or get a lil lost trying to find a new restaurant, I still have the best of times with him! What a wonderful way to start off a new year!  

A letter, to the North Pole!

Dear Santa,
My niece has been telling me that I need to put my Christmas wish list together.  I haven't done one of these lists since I was in the single digit ages.  It's not that I don't necessarily believe in you in anymore, it's just that I hardly get the Christmas gifts that I hope for.  In fact, unless I buy my own gift for myself, I'm usually disappointed.  In the last decade, I've stopped getting my hopes up for Christmas gifts, which has put a damper on my Christmas spirit.  I know that's not good, so I'm sorry Santa for not having the Christmas spirit as much as I should. 
So to comply with my niece's desire, here is my Christmas wish list for this year....

Isn't she pretty? Oh I would love to get my hands on a DSLR again!

I think this would totally help me enjoy baking more.

It doesn't necessarily have to be an Apple, but I sure love the camera option.

 I just love cardigans and I've been wanting a dark purple & mustard cardigans.

I've finally come to realize that Disneyland is the happiest place on earth! I can't help but grin, ear to ear! 

I just love the heart pendants from Tiffany, especially this one!

Well Santa, those are most of the items on my Christmas wish list.  I know some items are a bit much, but I'm pretty sure I've been a good girl, this year.  I won't be disappointed if I don't get anything on this list.  This past month, I've come to learn that gifts aren't necessarily something I choose, but something I accept as a token of love and consideration.  Santa, whatever I find under my Christmas tree this year, I'll be grateful, because I've already received the best Christmas present ever - Jesus Christ.

-Ehu.

Coveting...

....is bad!
Tonight I was guilty of it....but just a lil bit.
I was shooting some pics of tonight's FHE, with Ame's Canon camera and man, I was LOVIN' it!! Photography is SO different behind the lens of an SLR, especially a DSLR!  I forget how much I LOVE LOVE LOVE photography til I'm behind the lens of a real camera, not just a point and shoot.  Photography is my love and my passion and I haven't been doing it much lately, which makes me kinda sad.  Hopefully, if the weather's nice this weekend, I'll go out shooting with Tat's Canon.
I'm a Canon girl, always have been, since my first AE-1 that I "borrowed" from my Mom.  My first photo shoot was when I was 10, and took several photos of Barbie's wedding with Ken.  There's just something magical about being behind the camera. I LOVE IT.
When I got home from FHE, I couldn't stop thinking about Ame's camera.  I know there's a difference between "Needs" and "Wants"--somehow, when it comes to photography, it's more of a "need" to own this beauty:

I know, I know....it's not a Canon.  I feel like a traitor! But I can't help it! It's RED!! How many RED DSLR's have you seen?? Oh it's just so pretty! And I really really like the features! Oh man, I think I definitely need this camera!

HAP HAPP HAPPY!!!

Other than my jaw going back to normal, I found my birthday present!!

I'M SO STOKED!!!

I CAN'T WAIT TIL MY BIRTHDAY!!

YAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYY!!!

(Thanks Shake!!)

Isn't it so pretty???? And it's RED, my fave!! HELLO--BEAUTIFUL!! It's been a long summer since what's his face broke my camera. I'm so happy I found this replacement. AHHHH!! I'm so stoked!! And it's so pretty!! YAAAAAAY BABY!!