to the MOM's - Happy Mother's Day

Joy's mom saw THE HIT a comedy play last year and thought that all her children would also enjoy. We celebrated Mother's Day in memory of Joy's mom Lorraine, with the help of Val and saw the play Sunday. Mom was right everyone loved it! All nine childrens, most spouses and some of her grand children were there. It's playing until mid June at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Ave, downtown San Diego. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!!

FREAKY - Painting with a camera
Last Monday we went to the William Heise County Park near Julian to continue Mother's Day celebration. I was looking at these trees that just had a lot of contrast. I used my ND400 filter to slow my shutter down then did the shake and no-bake thing and painted this. I hope that this is just a painting and nothing else - spooky.

Just CHILLING at the park - it was a beautiful day.

Cinco de Mayo

Celebration at the Levett's - Ahreeba, Ahreeba!!!

Today is Joy's Birthday

We went to Disneyland for a couple days, one of Joy's favorite places, for a family celebration. On our way home we went to DIHO SIAM in Ladera Ranch, Joel's girlfriend, Kristica's parents Thai restaurant, the food was delicious and the service was fantastic.

No PhotoShop

Little Robby at Sea World

Little Robby with Grandma Nancy, Joy, and Ariana last week. Ariana took most of the pictures.

A Waterfall from the Past

I've been scanning a lot of Joy's family pictures lately and I came across this black & white picture that Joy's grandfather, also a photographer, took in the 1940's. Lisa and David took Ariana and I to this same place when we were visiting a couple years ago. The waterfall is in a national park in Illinois it looks dry back then and it was only trickling when we were there.

Steven's Civil Trial a couple weeks ago

Joy and I went to the Ivy Hotel in San Diego downtown to support Steven, Larry, and Michelle where they stayed waiting to be called to tesitify. Steven was in a car accident about two years ago and has been suffering with a brain injury. Here's a picture of Steven with one of his lawyers Nick. We hope everything turns out well for him.

Cleared I-15 freeway in 30secs

Used a 30 seconds exposure and a couple of ND filters looking down from Larry & Michelle's house.