Some images from yesterday's outing with Tee and Krystal...

Yesterday was fun. We played some tennis in the morning, went to go eat Pho at Pho Hoa Cali in Rancho Bernardo afterwards. Tee and Krystal were in town, and Tee brought his dSLR...so went back to Cabrillo and took in the sunset, capturing a few pictures there and then some more in Coronado in the evening.

I love the expression of the two cousins here. The seagull was a cool capture against the creamy sky.

Monica here recreating the Karate Kid. The seagull in the background was recreating Monica's silliness.

Julie enjoying the setting sun. She commented that though the picture looks warm, she was freezing.

Playing with some fill flash temp balancing and intensity.

American flag flying above Cabrillo monument. Love the magenta cast skies.

I like the color and mood of this one of Krystal reaching back for Tee.

Crimson setting sun. I love the way the trees and hillside is silhouetted against the sky.

Denny had Monica stand by the tree to get illuminated by the tree light. Good use of existing light to create a different image. My camera was custom white balanced with a whibal card to remove most of the tungsten orange cast from the picture.

Toys...learning while playing...

Kids' toys are so much fun nowadays. I can't wait till lil.T grows a little older so I can purchase some of the older kids toys so I may test (read:play) with them myself. ;) But until that time, the toys lil.T has been getting from all his aunts, uncles, grandpa and grandmoms have been ones that try to teach him as well as occupy his time. This cool learning station that auntie Karin and uncle Ham gave lil.T for Christmas is suppose to help him get used to standing on his own and develop those leg muscles in preparation for walking. As you can see, he can't quite stand up on his own yet, and is actually just content with playing with the station from the ground level. Everyone has to start somewhere...and as a metaphor for life, he will one day rise to the top. When we help him on his feet, he can stand there on his own pretty well, even moving from one side to the next. I guess it won't be too much longer before he's off and running everywhere. I can't wait to take him out and let him play outside, while capturing some great pictures of him.

Continuing to be a joy...

lil.T (my new net name for Terrence of course) continues to be such a joy. No doubt about it, he's a morning person just like his dad. He's so happy just to be up from his nighttime slumper and he was smiling so cutely that he reminded me I have not yet documented his four pearly whites. Both grandmas loves babies when they do their cheesy grin with the four front teeth showing. I have to admit, everytime I see him do that...I have to go squeeze or hug a body part of some kind. Until you guys can get your hands on him to do the same, be content with the following pictures. :)

Say Cheeeeeeseee!!!

I call this, smiling with the eyes. My favorite feature of a girl when they can do it. Just as cute when a baby does it. Kawaii desu ne?

A more natural smile, still showing those whites

Lost of tender moments like these in the morning. Lil.T gets very affectionate. Sometimes he spots me from across the room and smiles with his eyes to get me to come over. Then he crawls towards me to give me a head bunt. His way of endearment. Melts your heart.

What can I say...too cute with the tongue. He's been sticking it out more lately.

Lastly, here is a nice capture from one of San Diego's hidden treasure. The only suspended foot bridge in town, connecting Spruce St. near downtown San Diego. The local kids call it the wiggly bridge. Denny, Julie, T and I went to seek it out on Thursday and I got this cute shot from there. Will share more as I look through that series.

Woohoo...guess what Santa brought me...

Dear Santa...love ya much for the pair of pocket wizards. I guess I have been a good boy this year. :)

Love,
-David

Bath Time...

Terrence could very well be a fish. I am sure once he gets old enough to swim, he will be just as nimble in the water. Unlike his dad who prefer to stay above water with the only thing touching it is the fishing line. :)

Each time Terrence hears the water running as his mom draws his bath, he gets so happy. We try to keep his bath time short so he doesn't catch a cold, especially now being flu season and all. Now that it's colder, we make sure to turn on the heater as well to make the environment more comfortable. Here are some images from this morning's bath time.

All clean and getting dried off