Had Fun at Sea World September 24, 2009

We had the pleasure of visiting Sea World in Orlando, Fl this summer. We’ve been there before, but it’s been a few years. Some of our friends went with us, which makes it all the more fun. I took my Canon EOS Rebel XTi with my 75-300mm lens. I did my best to get some good shots. It was partly cloudy and sprinkled on us at the end of the day. Although we didn’t see everything, I took pictures of all that we did see. Overall, I had a great time and so did everyone else.

Because I took SO MANY pictures, I’m going to have to post a little each day, or every few days. My favorite part? Shamu! I’ll save those for last.

We’ll start with the seal show. Great skit, funny, entertaining, sat in the shade.

The pirates look a little stern, but it was all part of the skit. It didn’t seem to bother the seals, they enjoyed all the stimulation, and they were pretty good actors themselves.

Free falling….

He was supposed to be looking for the treasure map.

They were too.

Still looking.

This is the, “get someone from the audience and soak them” time during the skit. It was pretty funny.

Back to treasure hunting.

This little otter had a knack for sword fighting.

The seal’s imitation of “Jaws”, music included.

Isn’t he huge?

Give me five.

Faster than a speeding bullet…

“Here’s looking at you, babe.”

And here’s looking at me.

I hope to post more about our trip, with pictures of course, throughout the next week or so.

“Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.” Proverbs 10:2

Sugar and Spice September 22, 2009

No, she’s not a toddler adorned with bouncy blond curls haloed around her cute little face, but she once was. That was her sweetness. The spice came into play when you watched her walk and heard her talk. Adorable, and have never met anyone quite like her since.

Her hair has darkened and the curls are tamed and styled, framing her still “cute little face.” She’s in high school now and experiencing life in a good way. We set out to take a few pictures of her brother, who is a senior now (previous post) and decided to get a few of her as well. I can tell you that she’s a natural poser. Every time I got through with a certain pose with her brother, I’d look around to find her and she’d be sitting or standing in such a way that I’d yell “stay right there, don’t move!” and make a mad dash to where she was. It was wonderful and she is absolutely wonderful!

“I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the Lord. Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless thou the Lord, O my soul. Praise ye the Lord.” Psalms 104:33-35

Senior So Soon? September 15, 2009

While we’ve been busy raising our kids, they grew up, right in front of us. It’s a good thing, I know, but it’s kinda sad too. I have memories and photographs of this young man, (except he was much younger then) jumping on the trampoline, swimming, hugging dogs, riding bikes, skating, eating cake at birthday parties, opening presents, and laughing.

Now he’s in his Senior year, handsome as ever, and he’s still letting me take his picture. It’s nice when some things don’t change.

” The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them. The Lord preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy. My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.” Psalms 145:17-21