Aren’t my little cousins adorable! They went whale watching today, but only saw dolphins.  Not bad!! Thanks Lis.

Today we had a birthday party for my Uncle who’s 79 and my little cousin Cody (I guess he’s not that little anymore…he’s a freshman).  I finally got my new “carry around” camera too.  I ended up going with the Canon SD800 for a number of reasons, mainly the wider angle lens and video capabilities.  I tried it out a bit today, but still have to get used to it.  It’s almost too small!  It has some great features though for such a compact camera.  I’m looking forward to using it.  Most people who know me know that Canon is one brand I’m fiercely loyal too.  I’ve got some initial criticisms about this camera already.  But I’ll reserve my comments until I know a little more.  I’m still thinking about what SLR I want…or if I even still want one.  Time will tell.

Uncle George looks GREAT for 79

Tommy, Carey & Andy 

Carey & Tommy

Carey & Kyle

Carey & Emily

Cody & Carey

Andy & Carey

Deer in the headlights

My cousin installed a new doggie door tonight, and guess who found it first?? 

Tonight I had dinner at my cousin’s house.  She has two kids, Tommy who’s 5 and Andy who’s 2.  I got there before they got home from Tommy’s karate class.  In the last week since Tommy has seen me, I’ve grown a goatee.  When he got home from karate, he ran up and hugged me, then looked up at me and said, “Carey, when did you get a new chin??”  At first I didn’t realize what he was asking, and then it dawned on me.  I said, “I grew it Tommy”.  He looked at me with a quizzical look and said, “I didn’t know you could grow a chin!”.

Tommy, after he pressed his face against the screen door

Andy picking oranges