“Wash Wash” — Today was the first rainy/stormy Fourth of July I experienced in a long time, if ever. We cut our picnic at North Boulder Park short, but that didn’t keep us from having more fun once we got home. Xander wanted to play in the rain, and that he did, which included sitting a puddle of rain water.
I love lots of things about this shot. He really is trying to get his hair wet, standing on his hands and feet. The reflection of him in the puddle is awesome. And the green Crocs in the background hint that his feet didn’t use to be bare before.
He had a great time! (And my camera got a bit wet, but I think it’s fine.) (Photo via my Flickr)
This is based on old photos—taken back in April when Xander had a big, fat black eye—and is my first attempt at taking advantage of the slideshow feature of Aperture 3.
“Xander at Spruce Pool” — This is one of my all-time favorite portraits of Xander. I got lucky with the sunlight even though it was close to noon.
“Big Pig / Little Pig” — @dailyshoot #ds207 for contrasting size. Another toy shot was way overdue. It was funny to find another “big pig / little pig” shot by someone else for the assignment.
“Empty Sippy Cup” — This is one dramatic sippy cup…. @dailyshoot #ds191 for focus with a plain background.
“Up” — Inspired by the movie I have yet to see. Gotta love the toes sticking out!
On our way home after a quick visit to Eben G. Fine Park.
“Radio Flyer Car” — It’s always such a hit among both adults and kids whenever Xander goes around town in it. @dailyshoot #ds162 for plastic
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This is at least one very good reason not to get the iPad. I have no doubt that Xander will expropriate it. [via minimalmac]
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Do you like my mittens? They’re actually Mommy’s. By the way, I can say “Mommy” and “Daddy” now!
Such a happy little kid!
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Peek-a-boo! — I’ve tried tighter crops, but I like this with the messy, blurred background better.
“Doors” — Photography by a 20-month-old.
Xander likes to press buttons of all kinds, especially the ones on my Nikon D90. Recently he discovered the shiny, silver shutter-release button and the fun sound it makes when pressed. (Until the discovery, his favorite had been the Live View button, which makes the same sound as the shutter-release button by folding up the mirror.) This shot was “taken by him” while I was holding out the camera for him to press the button. It’s quite impressive. Our—that is, Xander and my—goal is to one-up this photography exhibition by a three-year-old.
From Baby Xander:
Mommy took some great shots at Espressoria cafe on Sunday!
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Xander’s favorite song these days. When he sees water spouts, he looks for a spider. (via Abstract City Blog)
I’ve been watching a lot of Sesame Street lately online with Xander. In addition to the usual pedagogical/educational content, I’ve been enjoying the angles directed at parents. This is Patrick Stewart saying “Make it so, Number One!” clearly alluding to his role as Captain Pickard. Then there is Sarah Jessica Parker, “Waiting for Big.” Various singers’—Feist, Jason Mraz, Norah Jones—modified versions of their popular songs are quite creative too. I’m glad that the good people at Sesame Street take the time to make the show enjoyable for parents, who inevitable sit through it with their kids.
