My Spectacular Grandchildren . 100_0494 slides/100_0494.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 Me, by Elijah. So, I went to visit my grandchildren this past week, and challenged myself to work without a professional camera. So, these pictures are made using my daughter's Kodak Easyshare camera. I think I need to get a pocket camera - it was SO convenient! Me, by Elijah. So, I went to visit my grandchildren this past week, and challenged myself to work without a professional camera. So, these pictures are made using my daughter's Kodak Easyshare camera. I think I need to get a pocket camera - it was SO convenient! slides/100_0494.JPG 100_0452 slides/100_0452.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 Elijah Michael Peters - Big Brother #1 Elijah Michael Peters - Big Brother #1 slides/100_0452.JPG 100_0454 slides/100_0454.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0454.JPG 100_0477 slides/100_0477.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 Josephine Talia Alaire Peters. Born 7/18/2008. She has 2 older brothers: Elijah Michael and Tobias Matthew. She looks a lot like her mother. Josephine Talia Alaire Peters. Born 7/18/2008. She has 2 older brothers: Elijah Michael and Tobias Matthew. She looks a lot like her mother. slides/100_0477.JPG 100_0478 slides/100_0478.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0478.JPG 100_0479 slides/100_0479.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0479.JPG 100_0481 slides/100_0481.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0481.JPG 100_0482 slides/100_0482.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0482.JPG 100_0483 slides/100_0483.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0483.JPG 100_0484 slides/100_0484.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0484.JPG 100_0489 slides/100_0489.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 Elijah Michael Peters is the eldest brother. Master of the local swimming pool, fearless rider of bicycles, builder of forts, and all around great guy. Elijah Michael Peters is the eldest brother. Master of the local swimming pool, fearless rider of bicycles, builder of forts, and all around great guy. slides/100_0489.JPG 100_0492 slides/100_0492.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 Elijah at the ibrary with his grandfather (me) and his parents little point & shoot camera. Window light, always wonderful. Elijah at the ibrary with his grandfather (me) and his parents little point & shoot camera. Window light, always wonderful. slides/100_0492.JPG 100_0493 slides/100_0493.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 Elijah, the young scholar, by window light. Elijah, the young scholar, by window light. slides/100_0493.JPG 100_0497 slides/100_0497.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 Tobias, the second brother, is still adjusting to his new role - and the loss of the old role. Here he is trying to pose for a picture with his sister "Baby Jo". Kodak EasyShare camera. Tobias, the second brother, is still adjusting to his new role - and the loss of the old role. Here he is trying to pose for a picture with his sister "Baby Jo". Kodak EasyShare camera. slides/100_0497.JPG 100_0498 slides/100_0498.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 ibid. anon, anon, anon ... The Kodak Easyshare was not THAT hard to use for pictue taking, but does require a bit more work to get a decent picture. The built-in flash is awful, so I went for natural light where possible. ibid. anon, anon, anon ... The Kodak Easyshare was not THAT hard to use for pictue taking, but does require a bit more work to get a decent picture. The built-in flash is awful, so I went for natural light where possible. slides/100_0498.JPG 100_0499 slides/100_0499.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 Here they are again. She's obviously had just about enough of this position, and is about to let us know. Here they are again. She's obviously had just about enough of this position, and is about to let us know. slides/100_0499.JPG 100_0500 slides/100_0500.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 "Doesn't he look dreamy? ..." This dream sequence lasted about 3 seconds - like everyting does when you are 2 years old and have a brand new baby sister. He loves her dearly, but "it's a process, you know..." "Doesn't he look dreamy? ..." This dream sequence lasted about 3 seconds - like everyting does when you are 2 years old and have a brand new baby sister. He loves her dearly, but "it's a process, you know..." slides/100_0500.JPG 100_0501 slides/100_0501.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 This was two seconds later. This was two seconds later. slides/100_0501.JPG 100_0502 slides/100_0502.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 Three seconds and we're done here. Three seconds and we're done here. slides/100_0502.JPG 100_0503 slides/100_0503.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 A moment later, I was able to grab this shot; just before Toby left the scene. A moment later, I was able to grab this shot; just before Toby left the scene. slides/100_0503.JPG 100_0505 slides/100_0505.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 Elijah, with his "No smile" face on, holding his sister. The Guardian, the Protector. Elijah, with his "No smile" face on, holding his sister. The Guardian, the Protector. slides/100_0505.JPG 100_0506 slides/100_0506.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 Elijah, with his "Ok, smile" face on. Elijah, with his "Ok, smile" face on. slides/100_0506.JPG 100_0507 slides/100_0507.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 Elijah and Jo, just a sweet moment - Elijah and Jo, just a sweet moment - slides/100_0507.JPG 100_0513 slides/100_0513.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 Me and Baby Jo - by Amina Me and Baby Jo - by Amina slides/100_0513.JPG 100_0515 slides/100_0515.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0515.JPG 100_0519 slides/100_0519.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0519.JPG 100_0520 slides/100_0520.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 A close-up of Josephine A close-up of Josephine slides/100_0520.JPG 100_0525 slides/100_0525.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 Elijah and I built a magnificent fort. Based around a castle. Elijah and I built a magnificent fort. Based around a castle. slides/100_0525.JPG 100_0528 slides/100_0528.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 Elijah and the fort, mostly completed. Elijah and the fort, mostly completed. slides/100_0528.JPG 100_0529 slides/100_0529.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0529.JPG 100_0530 slides/100_0530.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 Elijah and the completed fort. Watch out Dubai!! Elijah and the completed fort. Watch out Dubai!! slides/100_0530.JPG 100_0531 slides/100_0531.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0531.JPG 100_0532 slides/100_0532.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0532.JPG 100_0534 slides/100_0534.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 The boys: a trip to the pool. The boys: a trip to the pool. slides/100_0534.JPG 100_0538 slides/100_0538.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 Elijah: Master of the pool. Elijah: Master of the pool. slides/100_0538.JPG 100_0535 slides/100_0535.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 A sequence of Elijah jumping into the pool with his famous Pencil plunge. A sequence of Elijah jumping into the pool with his famous Pencil plunge. slides/100_0535.JPG 100_0537 slides/100_0537.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 I score it a 10. I score it a 10. slides/100_0537.JPG 100_0536 slides/100_0536.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0536.JPG 100_0539 slides/100_0539.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 He can even jump in backwards! He can even jump in backwards! slides/100_0539.JPG 100_0542 slides/100_0542.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 A group portrait. A real challenge with a 5-year old, a 2-year old, and a newborn - especially if you are related. A group portrait. A real challenge with a 5-year old, a 2-year old, and a newborn - especially if you are related. slides/100_0542.JPG 100_0543 slides/100_0543.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0543.JPG 100_0544 slides/100_0544.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0544.JPG 100_0547 slides/100_0547.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0547.JPG 100_0548 slides/100_0548.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0548.JPG 100_0549 slides/100_0549.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0549.JPG 100_0551 slides/100_0551.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0551.JPG 100_0553 slides/100_0553.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0553.JPG 100_0554 slides/100_0554.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0554.JPG 100_0556 slides/100_0556.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 I caught Josephine with her yes open, just relaxing for a moment. So I grabbed the camera and recorded that lovely face with eyes. I caught Josephine with her yes open, just relaxing for a moment. So I grabbed the camera and recorded that lovely face with eyes. slides/100_0556.JPG 100_0559 slides/100_0559.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0559.JPG 100_0559_bw slides/100_0559_bw.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0559_bw.jpg 100_0559_Hw slides/100_0559_Hw.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:32:55 -0600 Jalbum 8.0 slides/100_0559_Hw.jpg