Fireworks at Maritime Heritage Park

Note: this is not your average post, that's right this is Jonathan. I've taken over the blogging for today. Actually, Shanna is right beside me walking me through this.

On the 4th of July, Liz and Scott invited us to watch the fireworks with them at Maritime Heritage Park. This was my 1st year being able to watch the fireworks in a while, since I usually have to work. I was especially excited because this year I attempted to take pictures of fireworks using my canon rebel xsi. After we laid Jackson to bed, we took off to the park on my motorcycle, while Ma and Pa Jones stayed home to watch Jackson. When we arrived we met up with Liz and Scott and their friends Jonathan, Jessie, Jason, and Crystal. My wife did most of the socializing while I stood in the back and nerded out with my camera gear. I set up the tripod, and here are a few of the pictures that I took.

Warning: taking pictures of fireworks is pretty hard, at least for a newbie at the camera like me. Most of my pictures didn't turn out, these are a few that were halfway decent.

The kids in the back ground were playing with sparklers

I really like how the lights make a diamond shape when using long exposures.

Jessie drawing in the air with a sparkler

The first fire work shot of the evening.
This is the Death Star exploding.

This was the last shot of the night, I edited the picture so that the red smoke would look like an explosion of blood. That's something you won't see on my wife's girly blog. HA HA HA.

Fairhaven Park

Yesterday we went out to enjoy the sun and try and get Jackson used to cold water. He is still not sure about it, but definatelly getting better. A few more times at the splash parks and he will be good to go.

Crazy child of mine

Jackson goes to bed at 9pm. When I lay him down I cover him with his favorit blanket that he loves to snuggle with. I then check on him before I go to bed around 10:30 or so. He is always uncovered so I put another blanket over him with the hopes that he will stay covered the rest of the night ( I know, wishful thinking!!) This is how I found him in bed the other night. He is laying the short way in his crib so his head is touching the bars on one side and his feet are sticking out the other side. It cracked me up, it was hard to stay quiet and not wake him from laughing. Thankfully he slept through the picture taking. He definately makes me smile!

Hovander Park

We are trying to get better at getting up and out of the house earlier in the morning so that we can do more fun things. Now that Jonathan is out of school for the summer, it means no more homework!!! ( I couldn't be any happier!) And a lot more fun. Last Saturday we went out to Hovander park in the morning. It was nice because there wasn't the crowds that you would see later in the day, which meant that Jackson could run freely in the grass and look at all the animals as long as he wanted.

Self timers are great!

Jackson's first experience with a big kids swing. He held on pretty good.

Isn't family time great!

Past few days in Pictures

Plus a bike ride.....see Liz's blog for pictures!

Sunny Day

We had a wonderful day in the sun today. Going for walks, playing at the park, going for a boat ride with Grandma and Grandpa York, and rollerblading. What a busy day. With sunny weather for the next week we definately won't be spending much time at home! Enjoy the sun!

What has Jackson been up to.....

Jackson loves jumping in this puddle after it has rained for a few days. I put his boots and sweat pants on and let him go. He was happy splashing for a good 30 minutes until he lost his balance and fell over and really got wet. Then he was done!

He played with this stick and rock for the longest time, just throwing them in the water and picking them back up again. If you listen closely he starts barking like the neighbors dog, then takes time to watch an airplane go by. He is too funny! (Kristine if you are reading this, this is what you have to look forward to! Boys are so much fun!)

We have also discovered Jackson's new favorite treat. He doesn't get much sugar, but he will sure guzzle down an orange julius!