Photography 101

I <3 taking pictures. 

I have a Canon Powershot S3 IS that I have had for years and never really figured out how to us to it's fullest. I pretty much always left it on Auto and would just take pretty pictures with it.  This past week I started trying to read up on aperture, ISO, and Shutter Speed to try to make my pictures even better. 

Although I have stayed in all weekend caring for my recovering pup, I still found some more opportunities to take pictures. Here are some I am happy to share!

Haha. One eye open. 

A bit blurry ... but I <3 it.

He <3s sleeping in the sun.

Too much light? maybe ...

My Boys

Sleepy Time

Does anyone have any websites or books they would recommend to learn how to take advantage of everything your camera has to offer? 

*Maloik*

Today is day 2 after Guiness' surgery. He is definitely a solid mess right now. He is currently laying next to me on the couch giving me a maloik.

A maloik is basically an 'evil eye' for anyone that is not familiar with this term. This is one of our favorite words within my family. 

He is tired of my camera. I am one of those 'puppy moms' that took pictures of him growing up and has documented his homecoming from each of his four surgeries. He is probably just 'over it' today with feeling like crap and everything. 


Here are some pictures of our lazy Saturday giving our puppy some royal attention! 

Rob coming home from the Gym

My weekend hair*do

Guiness' fav spot. He is missing 1/2 his hair so he is always covered in blankets now.

My silly Boy!

*FurBabe is Home*

Guiness had his surgery this afternoon. Typically I have to wait till the next evening to pick him up but he did so well that the vet told us we could pick him up this evening. 

He came home at about 8 p.m. and has been passed out on my belly almost all night. 
He is such a trooper. 

Here are some pictures from the events of today!

These first two were actually taken a few days ago during our most recent snowstorm, but are just too cute not to share with you!

This morning before Hubstar took Guiness to the surgeon. I was so upset because he was so excited to go for a ride with his Dad and had no clue what was going on!

This is my little man after we came home. Yes - he has a snuggie. He has had 4 surgeries in 16 months. It has been used SO many times!

His Incision :(

Daddy lovin on his little fur*man!

Rob took over for a little while so I could get ready for bed <3

Mac Apps Rock!

I have to just tell you that I ADORE the new Mac App Store! I was able to download Pixelmator for only $30 and do some amazing things with some of my favorite pictures! (Which I am sorry - but some may already be on the blog :o) )

Hope you enjoyed! 

*Edit: I just realized that all three are in my header up at the top. Hahaha. I will have to play some more tomorrow with some new pictures. Does anyone else use Pixelmator? Any suggestions?

Really? Snow?

ANOTHER snowstorm?! O.M.Goodness!

I live in the Northeast and although snow is certainly not something new for me, I just cannot believe HOW much we are getting! It just seems to be the never ending snow-a-thon and mother nature has been picking a day each week to just go CrrrrrAzy!

There are things that I <3 and hate about the snow. I know that these may not be new to anyone, but still - I just have to tell you:

Hate: Driving. Oy! I drive a small 2 door car that does NOT 'handle' snow very well. Instead, snow handles my car ... and me. I remember one evening last year where the whole car swerved out of control and I ended up on the other side of the road facing the wrong direction. Luckily it wasn't a very busy street and my car just crazed a snowbank on the other side of the street. I was able to quickly turn around and get back home safely (I thank God for this EVERY snow storm). 

Love: Fur*Baby + Snow = Adorable! I absolutely love when it is snowing and he comes into the house from licking the snow and sports a face full of snow and a black coat turned white on top. He just LOVES snow. It's like a game to him and it makes it even more fun for me!

Hate: Shoveling!!!!! I have been so fortunate the last few snowstorms though! Hubstar got a riding mower and attached a plow to it! I haven't had to lift a finger (crossing them this won't change) :o)

Love: Snow Days! My company had a snow day for the 2010 Blizzard and I will find out later if we are having another one tomorrow. I am hoping for a snow day to spend with puppy before he goes in for his next surgery. He goes in on Thursday and comes home to us on Friday evening. Just in time to celebrate my birthday this weekend! 

So what do you think of the snow? Are you looking forward to it or already over it?