80 of 365 My Garden

Thought I would post a photo of my garden.
I shoveled snow this morning!

79 of 365 Baby Norah

or as Eva says RarRar

They came by for a brief visit today. 

78 of 365 Reading List

I bought a Kobo a week ago. Brought it home, added a few books, strained my eyes and decided this wasn't for me so I returned it. The credit back on my Visa inspired me to purchase real books. I have read several Scott Kelby books - love his writing and he makes me laugh on every page. So I bought book 3 in his series ( I have book 1 and so far am managing without book 2) I am also enjoying a Canadian author, David duChemin. He is a great writer who makes learning the tech stuff so easy and enjoyable. But what I am enjoying the most is the inspiration I get from reading his books. I will be rereading his books.

I do more then enough reading on my computer every day - hours of it. Perhaps that is why I enjoy a book in my hand at the end of the day.

77 of 365 New Pink Boots

I bought pink boots for Eva at our last visit to Walmart where I learned our very easy going Eva is not so easy when things are not going her way.  We survived. Grandma won, which is very important. Eva doesn't usually do pink, but they were the only ones in her size.
We took Eva to the zoo today, Saturday. Her last hurrah with G&G before we return her to life with a new sibling. She was interested in the geese and the lion but mostly all the other kids.

 I was interested in the American Bald Eagle

But Eva will be the official photo of the day. More shots of our zoo visit on the blog.
PS - the house was back in order as of 7 pm this evening. 
Did not get to birthday shopping..... Monday?
Still researching the 50mm 1.2 or the 85mm 1.2
Advise?

76 of 365 Miss Eva and Miss Norah

Miss Eva is quite taken with Miss Norah. And somewhat emotional. And a wee bit demanding. I guess it is all part of the adjustment. We hand her back tomorrow. :)

It's my birthday today. Laying low with Eva. I am thinking I might celebrate by buying a new lens on my wish list  (or a new tripod) ..... tomorrow maybe......when my house is back in order. :)

75 of 365 Norah Grace

I am thrilled to present our third grandchild and Eva's sister, Norah Grace who was born early this morning. She is a beauty! Mom and Norah are doing well and Eva is having a blast getting spoiled by Grandma and Grandpa. More photos on the blog shortly - but first I have to get Eva to bed and myself to bed - haven't slept (other then 15 min cat naps) since Tuesday night.

Does she look familiar? 

Below is Eva moments after her birth. 

Norah has less hair and brown rather then black hair.

Grandpa and I are thinking we are going to have a whole lot of fun with these two!
We are just thrilled with her safe arrival.

74 of 365 Allison

Still waiting.....

Allison wasn't up for any studio set ups - don't blame her. I wasn't up for setting up strobes and umbrellas either. But I needed one photo of this little one before she arrives. Tonight maybe?

73 of 365 Little Penguin

Had to pick up some white wine today... the cupboards were bare... and I remembered the theme this week was green. Nothing at all related to St Patrick. ;) Except green.

72 of 365 A New Discovery

Yes, Eva had her first ice cream cone today. The poor girl has a bad cold (along with her Mom) so it wasn't the greatest of experiences but it passed the time.  She stubbornly insisted the ice cream cones were to stay in the holders - no discussion! We took them out, she put them back. Next time I will just hand her the ice cream cone - no holder!
I seem to spend a lot of time keeping Eva entertained these days - we watched Chitty Chitty bang Bang AGAIN today!
Hope she is feeling better soon.... I think she may have some inkling that life as she knows it is about to change. She will be sharing the spotlight with her baby sister any day now.

71 of 365 Eva's Debut

Eva wows the crowds with a stirring rendition of Baby Beluga!