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When Pete and I were out on our date at Applebee’s the other night, we got the chance to discuss some possible Christmas gifts for the kids. Isabelle has asked for a Aqua Dots which of course she is not going to get now. She has also asked for a cash register so she can play grocery store…now that we can do but the toxic Aqua Dots just won’t work! Lol! Nik wants a DS Lite and Jake, well, he hasn’t mentioned a single thing yet. He has been taking a photography class and seems to be liking the whole thing rather well so we thought a digital camera might be good for him. Right now he has been using mine which is not a really big problem except that there are a lot of times where I can’t find it because he’s got it.

There are a ton of different digital cameras to choose from so I really don’t even know where to begin. I did find a site called Techbargains where I can find out about all the latest deals and steals. I can also find coupons and rebates for different techy things, not just digital cameras. I think I will sign up for the tech bargains e-mail newsletter which is a weekly update of the best deals. I certainly plan on checking out the product reviews and comparisons! This should make my Christmas shopping quite a bit easier this year! Neat!

Dippy Eggs and a Horned Caterpillar

Jake is taking a photography class this year at our local homeschool co-op and he is doing great! I am teaching the same hour or I would be in there with him learning too. I’ve always wanted to be able to take lovely photos. It’s happened a few times but not many! Lol!!

Not only are digital cameras good for taking photos (duh!) but they are also good for creative writing projects. Here are some photos my kids have taken…these are waiting for their stories. I just know Belle has a great one about the caterpillar….

Digital Camera Love

Jake is taking a photography class this fall at Co-op. He is thoroughly loving all the different tips and challenges that his teacher is giving him. I love to see his excitement and I can’t wait to see some of the photos he’s going to capture! Wouldn’t it be neat to have a digital photo frame to showcase his work in…what a way to boost his self esteem. I just know he would be thrilled!

Now, Belle is not old enough to take the photography class, but I still let her take my Kodak digital camera out in the backyard to catch some nature shots. She will often come running in the house searching for the camera so she can “capture some nature”…that’s what she says! Lol! I would never had let her do this with the old type of cameras….that would be wasting film, right? Lol!!

Anyway, I love having a digital camera. It has given my family a neat way to be creative and appreciate the world around us!