summer fun

The shear joy of shootin' the slide tube. Jackson is the "energizer bunny"on the playground. Here at Central Market north JD flies around from one piece of equipment to another . When he entered the top of the tube I was ready to shoot below.....here he comes, the joy of young summer fun.....

post rain in Austin

Surveying the yard in Austin after a nice rain offers many intimate peeks into the refreshment of the shower. Here the snowball crape myrtle drips off to the every hungry roots below.

I downloaded a new app for the i-phone called "Hipstamatic". This features a representation of an old Instamatic or snap camera. then settings allow you to choose a lens and type of film. Again these are digital settings that create an effect. In the bedroom yesterday afternoon I noticed some sunlight thought the blinds hitting books, a teapot and a glass that struck me as a good subject for such a pic. The most modern of gadgets makes a retro....

Tyler Allen Evans

BIG day in Austin.....Tyler Allen arrives. Healthy, on the nursery table here 30 minutes after he was born. Oh you caught it....Jon is proud as can be. The maternity nurse has just given TA a vitamin K shot and eye goop. I set a record for pics with Jackson and I might just break it with the new big boy.

Jackson David was over for a visit tonight as his parents attended a concert (here in the music capital). I tried to put him down for a nap several times but he would out fox me. Finally when he said he needed an apple sauce snack I decided it was a chance to capture some developmental video on m i-phone, the use of the spoon! As you can see he has some mastery over this introductory utensil......next, the fork.....

Jackson Ball Austin

On Saturday, Jackson's Dad Jon played 3 on 3 basketball in an outdoor tournament. Jackson couldn't sit still and watch. He had his ball and he threw it, kicked it, carried it and hugged it for the three hour tour. In all he had a ball and possibly a future in ball related sports.

Austin Texas Baking Fun

Hey Nancy.......what are you baking into those biscuits??? It seems like the kitchen is often a happy place!

Austin spring frond Texas

A sure sign of spring is a dramatic unfurling of a frond from the earthen floor. It seems one day it's chilly cold and the next only summers soon arrival.

Recently Deb and I walked through Zilker Gardens on a radiant afternoon. When we reached the ponds a fellow was there with his tripod and SRL camera and waiting quietly. I asked him what he was intending to shot and he pointed to koy circling the lily pond. As I was passing a small school came round and I caught this single pic....the koy are aptly named.

Jackson at the Galaxy Cafe after seeing Sesame Street live and talking about Elmo and the number of the day being "3"! He was too fired up to want to talk but he is gaining an explosion of new words.....