Photography

I've decided I need to take a photography class so I can learn how to use my camera. Up until now, I've just been using the Auto Mode. There is so much more potential to my camera and I hate having it all go to waste. So I've had a couple of classes so far and I'm loving it. It's a little confusing and is taking me a little while to take all the information in, but I think I'm slowly getting a hang of it. My kids hate me now, I've been snapping pictures of them non-stop. Ben goes into hiding as soon as he sees me with the camera.

Here are just a few pictures from my last class' home work assignment - aperture control.

Constructive criticism is welcome.

Absenteeism (is that a word?)

I've been absent from the blogging world for a while. How do you people find time to blog? I constantly think of things I would like to blog about, but never have time to. I think I have some problems with time management. I can barely keep up with my house and the kids and the mess that they never stop to make. How does everyone else do it? Do you have a schedule/list that you follow? Do you have certain chores that you do on certain days? I would love any ideas or advice. I've been feeling really overwhelmed lately.

On a different note, the kids are doing great. Benjamin is potty trained and he is in that stage where he asks "why" questions ALL THE TIME. He is a curious little soul and wants to know everything. He doesn't ever stop talking. Nothing new there, though. Andrew started to crawl. He is such a happy baby and makes us smile all the time. They're healthy and happy and they love doing stuff together. These boys bring so much love and joy into our lives.