Birthday BBQ/New Camera

This weekend we finally threw the birthday BBQ that we planned to throw last weekend. At first I was a bit of overwhelmed with all of the people and commotion, and as a result didn't get any good pictures of the BBQ itself. But here is a pic of me and the hubby from later on in the night when things began to settle down.

For my actual birthday the week before Jay bought me the simply most beautiful flowers:

And because I like to fancy myself a photographer, he also got me an SLR camera!!! I was beyond excited!

I took the new camera for its first test spin today. My test subject was, of course, my loyal sidekick Audie. I love this first one, I think he looks so regal:

I like this second too. I think it's a good action shot (but it would probably be better if it wasn't bordering on pornographic...)

I like the colors of this shot:

And finally... some "fall decorating" pictures:

My attempt at creating a "Pottery Barn style" decorated end table: