Day Two Hundred&SixtyNine

I don't normally like to encourage graffiti especially if it is not contracted work and especially if it is on old buildings...  But how can you Not love this??
I have noticed a few of these colorful creatures plastered around Neodesha and I can't help but smile when I see them.  I appreciate the fact that they aren't obscene things like a lot of crap we see.  I especially like that these colorful creatures love Neodesha as much as I do!!

Here are the stats:
Camera:  Canon EOS 30D
Lens:  Canon 28-135mm
F-stop:  f/9
Exposure time:  1/2500 sec.
ISO speed:  ISO-1600
Focal Length:  28mm
No Flash
(I wasn't paying attention to what my camera was set on when I pulled to the side of the road to shoot this... Hence the 1600 ISO.)

Enjoy!!

Day Two Hundred&SixtyEight

Be still my Auntie heart!
I'm sure you all have seen this little one running around on my blog many a times but I can't help it.
I mean, come on!!  Look at that face!
We all loaded up today and went to the park for family photos. 
There were very few moments when August was okay with this.
P.S.  Her mommy, Ashley, made her hair bow/band.  :-)

Here are the stats:
Camera:  Canon EOS 30D
Lens:  Canon 28-135mm
F-stop:  f/3.5
Exposure time:  1/500 sec.
ISO speed:  ISO-200
Focal Length:  28mm
No Flash

Enjoy!!

Day Two Hundred&SixtySeven

I would like to introduce the newest love of my life...
Zoey Renae Haman!
2 weeks old today
She is just perfect including her winking face that she uses repeatedly.
Her Auntie Rea got her this onesie for special occasions!  haha

Here are the stats:
Camera:  Canon EOS 30D
Lens:  Canon 50mm 1.8
F-stop:  f/2.8
Exposure time:  1/250 sec.
ISO speed:  ISO-1600
Focal Length:  50mm
No Flash

Enjoy!!

Day Two Hundred&SixtySix

Driving all night in a car with 4 guys for 9 hours = no sleep.
Arriving at my sister, Ashley's, in Denver at 6:00a.m. when everyone was asleep = tired confusion.
Laying down on the couch to catch some zzzz's and waking up 5 minutes later to a little Auggie starting at me with her monkey in hand = PRICELESS.
Be still my auntie heart.

This photo was taken with my phone so the only stats are:
Nokia Neuron

Enjoy!!

Day Two Hundred&SixtyFive

TheChad invited some friends and myself to a private show for The Beautiful Bodies at the Brick this evening. 
I had never seen them before and ABSOLUTELY loved it!! 
So much energy on stage!
They rocked it for sure. 
Hope they have an equally entertaining show at Buzz Beachball this weekend!

Here are the stats:
Camera:  Canon EOS 30D
Lens:  Canon 50mm 1.8
F-stop:  f/1.8
Exposure time:  1/80 sec.
ISO speed:  ISO-1600
Focal Length:  50mm
No Flash

Enjoy!!

Day Two Hundred&SixtyFour

I am slightly excited about this shot.
The firefighters in St. Louis had their ladders drawn and were flying this Ginormous American Flag.
It was so beautiful every time the sun would hit it.
I hope what I have captured will show what I felt when I took this.
God Bless.

Here are the stats:
Camera:  Canon EOS 30D
Lens:  Canon 28-135mm
F-stop:  f/14
Exposure time:  1/3200 sec.
ISO speed:  ISO-200
Focal Length:  28mm
No Flash

Enjoy!!

Day Two Hundred&SixtyThree

Mini SirTorey, Aka: Ashton, had his first soccer game this weekend.
I like that during the water breaks he practiced his photography skills.  :-)

Here are the stats: 
Camera:  Canon EOS 30D
Lens:  Canon 28-135mm
F-stop:  f/9
Exposure time:  1/500 sec.
ISO speed:  ISO-400
Focal Length:  28mm
No Flash

Enjoy!!

Day Two Hundred&SixtyTwo

Here are the stats:
Camera:  Canon EOS 30D
Lens:  Canon 28-135mm
F-stop:  f/9
Exposure time:  1/160 sec.
ISO speed:  ISO-200
Focal Length:  17mm
No Flash

Enjoy!!

Day Two Hundred&SixtyOne

Okay.
Here we go.
I would like you all to gaze upon THE BEST om nom Meal I have ever had in my entire existence.
**Deep Breath**
The Place: Big Sky Cafe in St. Louis, MO.
The Meal: Pot Roast in a red wine and rosemary sauce over garlic mashed potatoes.
If anyone reading this lives in St. Louis and can ship me a couple servings of it, let me know. I will send you my address and give you a GIANT hug.

Here are the stats:
Camera: Canon EOS 30D
Lens: Canon 17-40mm L
F-stop: f/4
Exposure time: 1/15 sec.
ISO speed: ISO-1600
Focal Length: 31mm
No Flash

Enjoy!!

Day Two Hundred&Sixty

Balloon glow!!
One of the main attractions for going to St. Louis was the above photo...
The Balloon Glow the night before the Balloon Race in Forest Park.
Everyone gathers around the balloons and every time the air horn would sound, allllllll of the balloons would light up and everyone would go crazy!
It was amazing.

Here are the stats:
Camera: Canon EOS 30D
Lens: Canon 17-40mm L
F-stop: f/4
Exposure time: 1/10 sec.
ISO speed: ISO-1600
Focal Length: 17mm
No Flash

Enjoy!!

Day Two Hundred&FiftyNine

Look what he can do!!!
SirTorey showed off his juggling skills at the Science Center in St. Louis right before we hit up the Omnimax showing of the Hubble movie.
If you have not done this, you should.
The Omnimax I mean.
Well, I guess the juggling too. :-)

Here are the stats:
Camera: Canon EOS 30D
Lens: Canon 28-135mm
F-stop: f/8
Exposure time: 1/320 sec.
ISO speed: ISO-200
Focal Length: 28mm
No Flash

Enjoy!!

Day Two Hundred&FiftyEight

Sushi Night #2 at The Castle.
I can barely move from the food coma!
Of course, pictured is my favorite made by SirTorey, Strawberry Fields. 
Rediculous.

Here are the stats:
Camera:  Canon EOS 30D
Lens:  Canon 28-135mm
F-stop:  f/5.6
Exposure time:  1/320 sec.
ISO speed:  ISO-800
Focal Length:  90mm
No Flash

Enjoy!!

Day Two Hundred&FiftySeven

I may be a wee bit biased because I heart the Pepper family, but ISN'T THIS THE CUTEST!!
Big Will turned 6 months old this month and is preparing for his corrective surgery next week, so Jessica and Chris decided to get some photos taken before hand. 
I am super excited about capturing such a big sneeze from such a little guy! 
So. Awesome.
And as always, super excited about taking pictures of such a cute baby boy.
Big Will and his family will definitely be in my prayers in the upcoming weeks.

Here are the stats:
Camera:  Canon EOS 30D
Lens:  Canon 28-135mm
F-stop:  f/3.5
Exposure time:  1/250 sec.
ISO speed:  ISO-200
Focal Length:  28mm
No Flash

Enjoy!!

Day Two Hundred&FiftySix

This little cutie is the Grand Daughter to my wonderful friend, Glenda Marie. 
We had a little trouble at first getting Ava used to the camera but after we did, she was perfect!

Here are the stats:
Camera: Canon EOS 30D

Lens: Canon 28-135mm
F-stop: f/4.5
Exposure time: 1/1250 sec.
ISO speed: ISO-200
Focal Length: 56mm
No Flash

Enjoy!!

Day Two Hundred&FiftyFive

Yum Yum Yum!
So many beverage containers!
Layne had a photo shoot that included the models "drinking" so we mixed and matched glasses of all sorts.


Here are the stats:
Camera: Canon EOS 30D
Lens: Canon 17-40mm L
F-stop: f/4
Exposure time: 1/30 sec.
ISO speed: ISO-800
Focal Length: 17mm
No Flash

Enjoy!!

Day Two Hundred&FiftyFour (Catching Up)

I hate hate hate that I have to keep apologizing for not posting.  My failure to keep up with this blog has been a mixture of being extremely busy and extremely lazy at the same time.
I have been sort of anti-laptop for about a month now and sometimes it just feels really good to not touch technology for a day or two.
Anyways!
Enough with the excuses!
So much has happened since I last posted...
Marlie is crazy.
I am taking on another job (massage yet again.).
I went to my first Chiefs game and we WON!!
I have found a new home away from home at The Westport Coffee Haus.
And most importantly:
I am the VERY PROUD Aunt to a wee Zoey Renae Haman, born yesterday (09-10-10).  I may add a few photos taken by my sister just so you can gaze upon the beauty that is life.

To make up for me missing so many days, I am going to just post A BUNCH of random photos with stats until I make up all of the days.  Hope that is Kosher.  Please feel free to yell at me in the comments section.  :-)  Love you all!  May you have peace in your life.

Chiefs photos taken with my Polaroid Point and Shoot.

These photos are from the UnScene fashion show that I shot with Layne at Crosstown.  The model above walked for Evil Pawn Jewelry by Faith Evangeline.  Check out her awesome accessories HERE!

Here are the stats: 
Camera:  Canon EOS 30D
F-stop:  f/4
Exposure time:  1/200 sec.
ISO speed:  ISO-1600
Focal Length:  22mm
No Flash

The following photos are from the awesome Engagement shoot I did with Beth and Dwight.  They are tying the knot in a few weeks and I am super excited for them.  They even brought their GIANT black lab to the shoot for his photo debut.  Makes me look forward to Marlie growing big and strong.  haha

And last but certainly not least...
Here are a few photos from my sisters camera of their little family.  The first one is of Grandma Sandy (Daniel's Mom) and the newly united sisters.  The second is of Mommy and her two little ones.  Not sure what Auggie thinks of the Zoey yet, but she is definitely in for a life change. 
August and Zoey are 16 months apart, just like Ashley and I.  I can only pray that they have a fantastic relationship like Ashley and myself. 
Maybe she should have one more (boy) so the 3 can be complete like the Jabben Trio!