The boys decided that my TV program that they were being “forced” to watch was far too boring for them, so they got the checkers board out

I used the opportunity to test the Sony A77 (I’m reviewing it for Girl Guides) in low light… I think I pushed it too far for the camera, ISO 2000 is far too grainy.

* My Every Day project is my 2012 year-long project reflecting my life and things around me

The week’s themes at school for both kids has been all about themselves, and today they came home with self portraits that they’d drawn of themselves.

I love the big smile that Connor drew on his image, and that little tuft of hair at the top of Bradley’s head made me smile.  Bradley was quite proud to point out the shark tooth around his neck… LOL not sure where that comes from.

* My Every Day project is my 2012 year-long project reflecting my life and things around me

It was the first day of school yesterday for the boys.  Bradley is in Grade 3 this year, and Connor is in Grade 00.  They were both completely exhausted after the busy day, and this is how I found them and Erin (who was spending the day with my mom) when I got to her house after work.

This was taken with the Sony A77 and a 50mm f1.4 lens that I’m reviewing for Girl Guides.  ISO was 640 because of the low light.

* My Every Day project is my 2012 year-long project reflecting my life and things around me

Erin stayed with my mom today, and then the boys joined them in the afternoon for some playtime before I picked them up on the way home from work.  It was raining outside when I got there, and the kids were quietly playing in the lounge… then Bradley got hold of my iPhone and started playing games.

Bradley was trying to make bird sounds…

* My Every Day project is my 2012 year-long project reflecting my life and things around me

I cannot imagine having a cold Christmas.  Even though experiencing a white Christmas is on my bucket list, I love that we’re swimming and having fun outside at Christmas time, and Christmas day would not be the same without a dip in the pool.

I took this a few days ago, and I was hoping to have a few different swimming shots today, but I took them with a Sony A77 that I’m reviewing for Girl Guides, and I can’t get the photos of the card… not sure if it’s the card or the reader at this point, and I don’t feel like fighting with it, so you’ve just got Bradley tonight…