Thursday, July 21, 2011

Moving to Maplewood

Loading the main truck in the front yard

 Loading up truck #2 in the back to ~10 ft in so we could load in the Suzuki



 The fearless driver!

 We stopped at Highland the first night. Claire is telling Ryan what she thinks of us moving to Minnesota.

 Love this little girl!

 What a great little traveler!

 Northern Illinois

 Spent night #2 at Arrowhead Lodge, Best Western, Black River Falls, WI

 Coming into Minnesota in the midst of storms

 New carpet, flooring and paint.

 Our life in 2 Penskes minus one car and one small dog



Stephanie and I were very proud of our mirror/picture box concoction

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Toby learns to tube


Showing Jake how its done

 C'mon Jake! You can do it!

Out to sea with Cousin Jake

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Enjoying Highland Lake







Ryan pitched in for an eagle!

 



 



 
Happy 28th birthday Ryan!

Stephanie moves to Highland

 Moved in and painting over the aqua blue



 Lots of rain and muddy paws

 Ryan's 1st 28th birthday dinner


 Skyping with Aunt Lori & Todd


The semi-finished product

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Using PS Elements - or how many ways can you edit one picture?





original


 
 b&w version 1

 
b&w version 2

boost

lovely - added color & soft focus

soft faded

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Some pictures need more help than others

original
color adjusted

boost

lovely - soft focus and more colorized

black & white

soft faded