Saturday, November 29, 2008

Las Vegas Auto Show

Joshua, Joseph and I went to the Las Vegas Auto Show to see the new cars. The boys had a great time seeing all the shiny new cars and sitting in some of the real fancy ones.
Joseph is a happy boy in the new Corvette.

This is the 2010 Camaro. I don't know how true it is, but we were told that this is only the second auto show at which the new Camaro has been displayed.

Another angle of the new 2010 Camaro.

Josh looked like a good fit behind the wheel of the new Hummer H3T.

As if Hummer's don't stand out enough, they went with a bright orange on this one.

Josh was ready to take this Cadillac XLR home.

Joseph and Josh in front of a Rolls Royce Phantom.

From one of the most incredible cars in the world to the glorified Go-Kart known as the Smart Car. You know the car is small if these little guys look normal size in it.

This was probably the oddest vehicle of the show. The Jeep Treo is a concept vehicle

The rear of the vehicle tapers so that bicycles can be carried over the rear fenders. Strange!

Monday, November 10, 2008

Birthday Bash at The Mirage

I just couldn't wait to upload this photo from last Saturday's party at The Mirage. I will update this with more photos and the story.

Friday, November 7, 2008

Anatomy of a Photo Shoot

For the most part, Angelina hates to get dressed up in new "Sunday" dresses. Although she typically really enjoys the results, she despises the change that wearing something new necessarily involves. On a recent Sunday when Julene dressed Angelina in the outfit, below, she had an absolute fit. Being the nice and compassionate father that I am, I told Angelina that I was going to get out the camera and start taking pictures.

At first, I wasn't certain that my brilliant scheme was going to work, but then the tears started to dry up.

The hint of a smile replaced the pout.

Then, mischief returned to her expression.

Donning the hat caused seemed to cause a reset of emotions.

However, it didn't take long for her to reboot.

Soon, Angelina's inner ham took over.

In the end, our little girl's happy disposition returned and we were free of drama for the rest of the morning, without having to resort to any disciplinary measures.

Sunday, November 2, 2008

The Puppet Show

Allyse loves to create lessons and plays for Family Home Evening. One recent night featured a puppet show.

She got quite animated during the show, as she has really learned how to play to her audience.

The children were quite captivated by Allyse and her production. Angelina could hardly get any closer to Allyse's "stage," and all of them were laughing heartily at her jokes.

Allyse graciously posed with her handmade puppets for a photo when she completed her show.