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WPPI 2012....hope i win!

2012-02-06T12:27:00.000-08:00

unfind is giving away free passes to WPPI 2012!! =D this would be my first time attending classes if i win! =) fingers crossed!

http://www.undfind.com/

LCA & WPPI

2012-01-25T07:44:00.000-08:00

Life.Camera.Actions are giving away a free ticket to WPPI! Hope I'm lucky enough to win! =D
Check out their crazy, silly video...these guys look fun! =)

http://www.lifecameraactions.com/2012/01/25/giveaway-wednesday-wppi-registration-the-hodgepodge-mix/

katie final

2011-03-02T10:13:00.001-08:00

Picture In Landscape 5x7 folded card

Unique party invitations and announcements by Shutterfly.

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Shutterfly is a photo nerd's toystore! =)

2010-11-18T11:21:00.000-08:00

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HAPPY SHOPPING EVERYONE! =)

Texture mix...

2006-08-24T12:25:00.000-07:00

Rough, dark wood against the smooth, blue sky.

A cloud of bubbles...

2006-08-21T07:09:00.000-07:00

Found while walking along the beach w/ the boys.

Imagine...

2006-08-16T08:25:00.000-07:00

You hike over a huge mountain in some foreign country, get to the edge of the cliff where the land meets the sea & you see this...endless sets for surfing.

But in actuality, it's just a close-up of low tide at Dog Beach. I love the way it looks, tho! It kind of takes me away for a bit. =)

Say it ain't so...

2006-08-13T08:33:00.000-07:00

Me, Lauren & Mary headed for the Shake Shack for a treat. When we got there, we were shocked to see that it was taken over by Ruby's. How could they?! The reason why we always went there was because it had that original homemade feel to their sandwiches & shakes. Knowing that it now has the corporate name attached, it just doesn't feel like it did before. But at least the beautiful ocean view hasn't lost it's ambiance.

None of your bee-zness...

2006-08-10T08:22:00.000-07:00

I think this is a bee, but I've never seen one like this before. It was just hanging out on our wall, so I decided to risk getting stung so I could get a good picture of it. Did I ever tell you that I LOOOOOVE the macro setting on my camera?!

Don'tcha just wanna jump right in?!

2006-08-09T08:18:00.000-07:00

Visiting HB from RB...

2006-08-06T08:07:00.000-07:00

Amy & Toby made the treck out to Huntington Beach for a beach date. The weather was perfect and the water was warm. We stopped off at No Ka Oi to pick up lunch and headed back to the house for a pool session. Even tho me & Amy usually get jinxed with gloomy weather when we plan trips, this time was different. It must have been our lucky day indeed!

Family tree...

2006-08-05T08:00:00.000-07:00

Last month my grandma came to visit from Hawaii, and since it was such a rare occasion (last time that she was in California, it was 1995!) we decided to take some family pictures to seize the moment. Yes, this is my crazy, mixed-plate family.

They just love these humid days...

2006-08-04T08:30:00.000-07:00

New toy!

2006-08-03T08:16:00.000-07:00

I ordered a telephoto lens last week & it came in yesterday! Don'tcha just love when you come home from a day's work to find a present at your doorstep?! After I ripped open the box like a kid on Xmas morning, I tested it out in our backyard. I can finally get close enough for a picture that I normally wouldn't have been able to get with my stock lens. I love it! After finding out about Amy's handsome new toy, it inspired me to take this one. =)

(full 300mm on the new lens)

(digital zoom in on the computer to show that it really is the moon)

Just bad timing...

2006-07-30T07:49:00.000-07:00

Me, V, Neille & Marky decided to check out the US Open today, so we took our our bikes for the 5 mile ride to the beach. The sun was out with a little bit of a breeze, perfect weather for some pedaling. By the time we got there, the contest was already over. But the beach was still packed with the crowds. I don't think I have ever seen it this crowded...ever! We ended up walking around, checking out all the booths they had to offer.

I really loved this one. His name is Mike Field and creates amazing works of art. I love the Hawaiian vintage look to it & the way you can actually flip thru his art book. So creative! I really want to get a surfboard like this to just hang up in our house. Isn't it so cute?! Maybe V can paint one for me since my artistic ability with drawing goes as far as stick figures & happy faces.

We strolled over to the pier & watched the end of the MX show (that we just missed, of course!). While standing there, I spotted a cute, little bulldog. He looked like he was pretty excited to be there, enjoying the summer day.

Either way would work...

2006-07-26T07:52:00.000-07:00

North or South, you'll still have a beautiful, scenic drive along the coast.

Refuel...

2006-07-21T07:38:00.000-07:00

After a morning of surfing & a healthy dose of saltwater up your nose, a plate of omlette & homefries is the only way to go. So, we headed to this cute little cafe in San Clemente.

The happiest place on earth...

2006-07-20T07:23:00.000-07:00

No, it's not Disneyland...it's so much better than that! Last Friday, me & the girls decided the weather was perfect for surfing & headed out to our favorite spot. It was a little overcast when we got there, but it all burned off & the sun came out just in time.

The thing that I love about this place is that it's never crowded & there are always empty waves up for grabs.

No matter what the conditions are, this place never seems to disappoint.

They're here, they're here!

2006-07-17T11:53:00.000-07:00

They're finally here! Can't you tell the yellow/whites are my favorite?! =)

Another surf session sunset...

2006-07-15T11:48:00.000-07:00

The sun finally fizzing away after a long day of overworking itself.

In search of a location...

2006-07-14T11:09:00.000-07:00

Me & V set out for Laguna last nite to find a good place for pictures with the entire family. We don't get many chances like this since my grandma is here from Hawaii, so we had to grab the rare opportunity.

We found a perfect spot with some rock formations for all of us to sit on. Hopefully the beach won't be too crowded on the hot, Saturday morning.

As we were leaving, the sunset looked so beautiful & the palm trees gave it such a tropical feel. So of course I had to take a picture! It reminded me of the Tahiti sunsets.

I love the rebelious palm trees that change their minds & decide to not grow straight like the others. It's kinda cute, don'tcha think?

V seized the opportunity for a unique shot. I love it!

Lucky shot...

2006-07-11T07:08:00.000-07:00

I went to throw away my piece of paper the other day & wasn't amazed at the fact that it DID go in, but was a bit intrigued at the fact that it didn't. I mean, what are the odds of this happening?!

Practicing my autograph...

2006-07-07T09:10:00.000-07:00

Just in case I got the chance for Mann's Chinese Theater when I grew up. I found this by the garage at my parents' house. Looks like I wrote this in 1981, so I was about 4 years old here. I like the way I used to dot my I's with swirls.

4th of July fireworks...

2006-07-04T08:42:00.000-07:00

Me & V rode our bikes to the pier to watch the firework show. Mary & Adam met up with us & we all looked up from our blanket on the sand. There were tons of people walking around & the air was filled with the sounds of the holiday exitement. But once the show started, the crowd went silent while the fireworks exploded over the water. The nite sky was clear & made a perfect backdrop for the colorful display & as always, was worth the bike ride down.

Something beautiful out of something icky...

2006-07-03T08:32:00.000-07:00

The afternoon sun on a web that needs a little TLC.

Sunset session...

2006-06-30T08:22:00.000-07:00

We put some surf time in after working hard during the hot week. I love it when the day ends like this.

After work exercise...

2006-06-29T08:33:00.000-07:00

It started out as a short bike ride to a car show down the way, but we kept going & it ended up being a 5 mile trip down to the beach. The weather was perfect & it was fun seeing all the summer activities on the sand.

Employee benefits...

2006-06-28T07:35:00.000-07:00

The crab & the shark took a break to enjoy the perks of their work location.

The heebie jeebies...

2006-06-26T07:41:00.000-07:00

I'm not scared to hold a snake, or even let a spider crawl on me. But if there's ever one thing that gives me the icky feelings, it's gotta be snails. I don't know why, but I hate the feeling of touching their shells for some reason. When that sort of thing does happen, I get all grossed out and resort to getting away from the thing and shaking off my fingers until the yucky feeling goes away. Yes, I'm a wuss...I'm afraid of snails.

I was doing some yardwork over the weekend and for some strange reason I thought this little guy had a cute character to him. You couldn't pay me enough money to touch him, but I ended up taking a picture of him cause he seemed like a little baby that was so curious with everything. Go figure...maybe I was being courageous that day.

I heart you...

2006-06-23T07:35:00.000-07:00

The baby stephanotis vine fell in love with the plumeria plant and just couldn't let go.

The beauty within...

2006-06-21T07:33:00.000-07:00

Santa Barbara has so many talented artists, including a guy that actually makes his own kaleidoscopes. His name is David Sugich, & he's a regular at the Stearns Wharf Craft Fair every Sunday. If you're ever there, go check out his work. You'll be in awe of the colorful creations that his kaleidoscopes make.

Santa Barbara colors...

2006-06-20T07:13:00.000-07:00

Me & Amy finally got our chance to go to Santa Barbara, after months of weather delays. Even though the sky was a bit gloomy, it was perfect for all the walking we did. These are a few of the things that caught my eye while we were there.

Not all things about spiders are icky...

2006-06-19T08:09:00.000-07:00

I do admit they are talented artists that create amazing pieces of work.

The first plumeria of the season...

2006-06-17T08:05:00.000-07:00

This all happened over 2 days. I can't wait 'til the yellow ones come out!

My bear in underwear...

2006-06-14T07:20:00.000-07:00

The last time I was in Vegas, I bought a souvenir from the coolest store invented. I didn't want to spend much, so all I could afford was some clean tighty whities for him so he wouldn't be completely naked. This is Bobby D. Bear...

I picked him out of all the others because he was so soft, but with a scruffy look. And how can I pass up a face like that?!

I love how they pay attention to all the little things that make people like me happy. Like the stitching of the smile & feet to the paw prints on the elastic band of his undies. They even had a hole for his tail!

Just another day browsing thru Home Depot...

2006-06-11T09:07:00.000-07:00

I love searching thru their garden section, finding all the cute flowers. I would buy them to plant around the house, but my thumb is so far from green that I think it's purple.

Not just any plain old iced tea...

2006-06-09T23:43:00.000-07:00

It's a NINJA iced tea!

Entertaining myself while waiting for our pizza.

Finding treasure in a chore...

2006-06-08T07:48:00.000-07:00

I don't like washing my car too much, but this little find made it all worth while.

Here I go again with that addictive macro shooting. Hi, my name is Kimi & I'm a macroholic.

Almost time...

2006-06-06T07:26:00.000-07:00

Since the weather has been so hot the past few days, the plumerias are slowing starting to peek out. I can't wait! They smell so good when they're fully bloomed & that's why they're my favorite flower. Especially the white/yellow ones.

Tomboy pastimes...

2006-06-05T10:11:00.000-07:00

Here are some other things that I found while rummaging at my mom's house...Micro Machines!!! These also used to be one of my favorites. They were so small & cute, & some even had doors, hoods & trunks that opened! They were the coolest things back then. I have about 25 of them that all fit in a old raquet ball can.

This one was my favorite out of all of them. I think it was because it reminded me of the A-Team van. =)

Japanese experience...

2006-06-02T07:34:00.000-07:00

Me, my mom & V went to check out this Japanese restaurant near our house, calle Shin-Sen-Gumi. It was a yakitori type of place. They have all the raw meats already prepared on sticks & they cook it right in front of you when you sit at the bar. We have never been to this type of place & felt so lost, like the new kids in school. There were so many options & special ways to order that it was a bit overwhelming. The waiters were yelling in orders in Japanese & the cooks were yelling something else back that we still couldn't understand. It was all pretty funny being in such a strange place, but so close to home.

We got the hang of it after a few minutes & ordered a variety of things off the picture menu. Thank goodness for picture menus, cause there were things that we read on there that didn't quite make sense to either one of us. In the end, we ordered some shrimp tempura, a couple rice bowls & a salmon plate.

We even racked up a few sticks of our own to be proud of. They give you these cute bamboo cups so everyone can see your accomplishments & how much of a yakitori master you really are. And judging by everyone else's bamboo around us, we did fairly well.

Wedding funnies...

2006-06-01T07:21:00.000-07:00

Me & V went to our friends' wedding the other week and they rented the same photobooth we did! =) We were so happy that we could finally make up for the all the photobooth pictures we missed out on during our wedding day. These were some of the shots from the 10 photobooth strips. With unlimited photos to take, you end up running out of goofy faces.

Ghetto fisheye lens...

2006-05-31T07:50:00.000-07:00

Took a picture of us after a day of riding.

Nostalgia...

2006-05-28T07:32:00.000-07:00

I was at my mom's house yesterday and found some awesome treasures from my past. Do you remember these?! They were one of my favorite toys when I was a kid!

I had quite a collection of slides and remember them all. I guess you can tell alot about a kid by the stuff they're into. But with me...it looks a little confusing. A bit of the trendy, some of the nerdy, little bit of the girly and alot of the tomboy. From Michael Jackson's Thriller to NASA's Apollo Project Moon Landing and from Cinderella to Duke's of Hazzard.

I can't believe I still had the Dukes of Hazzard can that it came in! Yeah, I was a big tomboy (and still am a little to this day) and LOVED the Dukes of Hazzard! As you can probably tell by now, I'm a dork...but it's okay, I think it's fun!

Repeat offenders...

2006-05-27T22:45:00.000-07:00

I was running errands last week and came home to see these 2 in my front yard.

I think these are the same 2 that we occasionally find skinny dipping in our pool during the winter.

The magic of macro...

2006-05-26T23:30:00.000-07:00

I just love the macro option on my Canon A610. It makes me appreciate the little things in life...like what you create when you just simply water the plants.

New beginnings...

2006-05-24T13:52:00.000-07:00

Thanks to heavy pursuation from my crafty, dog-lovin' friend...I'm now starting my own random blog. =D My life isn't as interesting as my boys', but I'll try to fill it with things worth looking at or reading about. Here goes...