Photo Show

This last week, CFHS (Catalina Foothills High School) had our annual photo show. Every photography student had to submit five photographs. If you were voted on for "best overall portfolio" or "best photograph" you got a special place to show two photos at the U of A in a Tucson High School Show that includes judging and prizes. I'm one of those students who got picked! Next Thursday, I'm gonna miss school, spending the whole day at the U of A for the show. I'm SUPER excited! I'll post some of the photos after school on Monday 'cause I have to get the computer versions off my school account.

Dogs, Dogs, Dogs

We have pictures from our latest "play date"! So exciting! It was partly in celebration of Tito's birthday (he's three years old now) and we had a great time. His parents even found a vodka label that we consider "his" now because it shares the same name.

We even have a few pictures of the "parents" thrown in this time! Tito lives in an area called La Paloma, which is gated. However, it's pretty gorgeous. Its basically build around this mini canyon (or at least the neighborhood part is) and there's lots of BIG houses in there. Tito's dad used to work for the Boston Globe (though I'm not sure what exactly he did) and he helps to organize the Tucson Book Fair every year. Although I missed it this year, I'm very excited for next year. Maybe Barbara Kingsolver will come back next year!

Here are the pictures... there are a few close ups of Izzy's very cute face.

Bloomin' Arizona

Even more things have started blooming since I last posted. Another cactus has gone wild with yellow flowers that have red lining inside while our oleander has bloomed. The flowers look like mini white hibiscus. Our rose bushes have also bloomed too, which is exciting for me personally. Roses are one of my favorites.

Although I don't have a picture of it, we have a hummingbird nesting on top of our hanging outdoor lights. Dad is going to take the bulbs out so when we turn on the lights, she doesn't get electrocuted. Its quite cute really. I can't wait to show Aunt Susie when she comes out to stay with me next weekend! So exciting!