I followed Adam to the skate park today and watched him fly through the air. He made it look so easy that I was tempted to try...NOT!

Rams take on the Devils from Tennessee. Pretty entertaining game to watch. The kids were so enthusiastic. I think they are all relieved that school is out and just having fun. Anyway they won 94 to 64. Austin had 18.

I saw this little marigold on the porch growing out of the tiny crack between house and foundation. It reminded me of this proverb which is always inspiring in its simplicity:

Bloom where you are planted.~Proverbs

Sadly my Night Photography Class comes to an end. I now see the beauty that surrounds us in the dark. Amazing how the light plays across the sensor creating works of art on my computer. The easiest photos to take are sometimes the most beautiful:

Another great game: this was a steal, score sequence.

Reflection of the sky on the water made these interesting to me. Night sky over Lake Ivanhoe last night:

Austin wins: "All Tournament Team Player" for his performance on the court during last weeks tournament at Lyman High School.

Our traditional tree hunt at Home Depot where I dodge the employees with my camera while the kids bury Andrew in the trees. Fun stuff, but a bit sappy.

Yes a Martian...see!

I had my portfolio reviewed and the advice I got was: simplify, get in close and for heavens sake, focus the eyes!

Jupiter, Venus and the Moon in the night sky over Lake Eola.

“Sponges grow in the ocean. That just kills me. I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be if that didn't happen.” ~Stephen Wright

Surfboard photo: courtesy of Ashley.

Nana shows us how to play golf:

Poker Game: Big Winner Nana!