The heat doesn't seem to be effecting the grasshoppers, they are still munching away on my plants, grrr...I told Michael we need to catch them and take them fishing!! 
Lantana is loving the heat too and blooming fairly well...
This guy was nodding his head at me as if to say "Plumbago is pretty darn tasty today!", UGH!
This one found the leaves on the Fica tree nice and tasty!
Mums in the Cactus Garden are peeking out!
Another try for the Red Sylvia!
This grasshopper is enjoying the Silver leaf sunflowers...We seem to have Grasshoppers all over the place and they are really finding my plants tasty too, Grr....
Cherry tomato bloom, they are doing okay as long as I remember to water them. Anyone want some Cherry tomatoes?
This is actually a larva of something that builds his protective home out of all kinds of things. I have not been able to figure out what they are called yet. I've sent out a few inquires to bug sites and I am waiting to hear back as to what it's proper name is...If you know tell me! I like them as to me they use little bits and pieces of debris and it looks almost like a sculpture or something...it is about 1/2 inch long.
Well I am off to make dinner and possibly try for an evening walk and photo therapy session...
This is the bubble blowing gun...See Helen it does blow bubbles, lol.
Not sure what Michael was doing here but I loved how the photo came out...
I think this is the first time Jake has seen bubbles and he was just too funny!! After this photo he got up and started barking at them...silly dog!
Concentration!
Michael was trying for LARGE bubbles!
He was doing a fairly good job at it too!
Okay now off topic, lol...We had a milestone this weekend...Michael let the barber use clippers!! For the first time in 3 yrs he got a decent hair cut...well at least his neck and around his ears looked good, lol....I had to get a photo! My little M.A.N. is growing up!!
I took these photos of lillies (I think they are lillies?) at Freds employers shop...I think they are gorgeous and I never remember to take photos of them...today I stopped by there to pick up some things for Fred and thought Ohhh time to grab the camera and try for some photos!!
That is it for the day folks. We had a busy day and it's time to hit the sack and call it a day!
Sean was dozing off for a nap...he tried so hard to stay awake but just couldn't do it!
Do they look like they are having fun?
Sweet little Zac had an accident (cut to his scalp) a few days ago and isn't allowed to get his hair wet for a few days...so the reason for the shower cap.
Playing with the beach ball.Next time I think I'll try a different lens, wasn't too happy with these photos.
Thank you Kelly for having us over. We had a wonderful time, you are so good with the kids. Love how you had them make the pizza's, we enjoyed lunch!
Black-chinned hummingbird
I thought the tail feathers spread out were pretty cool.
loved the wing action on this exposure.
Berryline hummingbird.
( I loved the colors on this and no I did not adjust it in PSE 6). What you see is what you get!
I'll keep playing with the camera and continue to try for that perfect hummer photo!!
Grandpocka teasing Michael, as always!
My husband getting grouchy because I was messing with the camera settings!! That MAN has no PATIENCE what so ever, Grrrr! So I have a decent shot of Michael and Grandpocka but hubby is scowling!!
One more try...Ahh beautiful Hubby looks decent, Grandpocka smiling and Argh...Michael blurry and making goofy faces!! I give up, lol...Okay boys your all done!! Go Play!! and y'all wonder why I stick with nature photos, lol....Happy Fathers Day!
June here, HOT, Hot, Hot and no rain! Look at the brown crispy crunchy grass on the roadside....Ewww! I was actually playing with the light meter on the camera as we were driving down the road, lol...
I found somebody to pose for me, lol...a 2 inch baby anole lizard, he was just too darn cute!
Now turn your head a bit more, yes that is it!
Uh Oh and here comes Mama! Time for the little one to head out!
I moved on to an Argiope spider, just love their zig zag webs!I was so proud of these Macro shots, I really thought WOW I did good today...Then I went over to take a look at Krissy's blog...She had said she tried to do some Macro exposures and that she just couldn't match mine, *snort, *snort! I am hanging my head in shame. I have been out done! Anyone want a camera, I give up!!
Click here to take a peek at Krissy's photos
This woman has the touch!!
