It has been a busy, busy season!  I'm finding it hard to post previews on the blog and am just jumping right into the proofs.  But I couldn't resist posting this image of my sweet son, Campbell.  Took this over the weekend while playing out in the front yards with my best friend/neighbor, Ninotchka.    I love his messy haircut that is in need of a cut so badly.  He just looks so relaxed... I may even use that as my Christmas Card!

It's summer in Texas... it's hot.  Today it is 106 outside.  I have lived here my whole life... someday I swear I am moving to San Diego!  Until then... I'll try to stay cool inside.  Hope you are doing the same!

My dog, Chloe, was doing her usual lounging around.  Her day consists of sleeping and barking at the mailman.  Must be nice to be so relaxed, Chloe!  But since I had her cornered I thought I would try out a little fun with my Nikon 135mm F2 DC lens... it is a defocus control (hence the DC) so I experimented with a little rear defocus for this doggy portrait.  I think I like it!

Thanks Chloe!  Keep cool!

Well... this week our son came home with his first black eye.  He said, "It's a shiner, mommy!"   (cutie)

So, here is how it happened...

He and some of the kids at his after school program were playing a game he called "Monkey in the Middle" -- sounds crazy to me!  Apparently the game consists of throwing shoes in the air and I'm guessing someone is in the middle???  So a flying shoe hit him in the eye.  Of course, my question was, "Campbell, was  there an adult in the room?"  Hmmm...

Oh well, I am sure it is the first of several over the course of his childhood, teen years, and possibly manhood.  I'm just glad this one was an "accident" and there wasn't anything worse that happened!

I tried for several days to have him let me get a picture of it and this morning he did.  And it makes me giggle that it was this morning after he had slept in a black "muscle t" (I usually call it something different!) AND he had his typical just woken up bedhead that I adore!!!

My son and I recently enjoyed a sunset playdate together at Flagpole Hill in Dallas.  We ran down the hill... okay, okay... HE ran down the hill while I took pictures!  We played on the swings... even if they were too small for him.  We went to the top of the steps to explore the flag.  We generally had a great, if not chilly, afternoon.  I love you, Campbell.