Trying a new lens

I rented a lens for this week (24-70mm) from an online website for my Nikon. It is really something. Really heavy. I am getting a few more clearer shots indoors than I can with the lenses I have. I haven’t really tried it outside yet, because it is so hot. Hopefully I can get out there with the kids later this week. Anyway, I’m making the most out of my time with it, so you should see an increase of photos here.

We’re all doing well here. Like I said it is pretty hot, but it gets a little stormy in the late afternoons, which cools it down here a little bit. I feel bad for Josh because the air conditioning on the Cavalier just went out during the hottest week of the summer here. I’m so tired of things going wrong with that car that I’m about ready to sell it and go back down to one car again. We were able to purchase my grandpa’s Cadillac after he passed away and he took such good care of it that I think if we keep the maintenance up on it, it should last for a long time. It’s a pretty fancy car to be towing two little kids in, but we are grateful to have it.

Josh has been working extra hard at work this week. He’s trying to write the schedule and make it so it’s more consistent week after week. His schedule is so hard to plan around sometimes, so hopefully he can get something worked out. I will be starting work again soon. I’ve had my hours increased, which is great for extra income. Thus another reason why Josh will need a more consistent schedule. Now I have to figure out how Easton will eat the day I go into work. I bought some sippy cups for him, so we may just have to go straight to those.

Sydney spent the night at my parent’s house Monday night and my Mom took her to see Ice Age 3. She seemed to enjoy it and my Mom said it was really cute, in case you want to see it. I kind of want to take Sydney to see Up this weekend since Josh has the time off, so hopefully we can work that out. You don’t suppose she’d wear 3-D glasses?

She’s getting interested in dinosaurs. My Mom has a bunch of dinosaur toys at her house and Sydney plays for hours with them. She’s still into her princess stuff though. I bought her a princess pillowcase and she loves it. She carries her pillow all around the house with her. She also loves to play pretend. The other day we brought out her blanket and pretended we were flying on Aladdin’s magic carpet. She loved it.

Easton’s great. He’s so sweet and cuddly. Over the last couple of days he’s been doing this fake laugh. It’s so funny to hear. He loves to grab my face now. He giggles his head off when he grabs my hair or my face. He’s still a champ at eating solids. He’s tried quite a few different foods. He loves squash and bananas the best. He’s doing much better at the store when I carry him. It will be nice when he can sit in the cart because it kills my back and shoulders to carry him around.

Here’s the latest photos.

These next few were from the 4th of July. We did end up watching the fireworks this year and it was a lot of fun. I think this will be the start of a yearly tradition.

Sydney was still covering her ears even ten minutes after the show.

Sydney was being so silly and Easton had no clue what was going on.

Poor baby got tired from all the pictures. He loves his thumb.

I love his bright blue eyes in this one.

Easton is always on his tummy in his crib. The poor thing can’t figure out how to roll back still. Although on Monday he did roll to his back, but it kind of scared him and he didn’t seem to know how he did that.

This girl’s hair is crazy. Maybe she’ll bring afros back.

Look at Sydney’s bright, big, brown eyes.

Easton was fascinated by the yellow.

His chubby legs barely fit into the bumbo.

Such a smiley guy.

I like this one in color and black and white.