Chasing Bumble Bees in the Clover Wonderland - My Backyard

Photo Date: July 6, 2008
Its all about time now for me, therefore, I started to photo shoot insects, yes small creatures which are everywhere, probably one sitting on your shoulder somewhere or hiding in the folds of your dark shirt. Kidding aside, I tell you my backyard is abundant in bugs, just have to look carefully. Especially at night all the creatures wonder towards the kitchen light, but only make it to the sliding glass door. So few days ago, I decided to leave Matthew sleeping in his bed, and have his dad watching over. I took my camera and went on the backyard. First, the scent was unbelievable, and it all was coming from white clover flower. Yes, our grass got invaded by clover, but guess what it is more durable, does not grow tall and does not need to be watered because roots are deep and leaves cover the ground keeping the soil moist - clover is almost like a weed, but now a weed we appreciate. I have decided to chase this one bumble bee and try to photo him. I wanted to get some photos of bumble bee in motion. No success this time. I was playing with Time Value Tv mode to get the bee in motion, it would work if only bee was on the sun all the time. However, success or no success, I still got some cool photos which I am going to showcase.

Photo Date: July 13, 2008
Aside, Matthew is growing fast. He is over 2 months now, weighs over 15 lb and is 61 cm. He grew 10 cm, wow. He still wants to be carried around during the day, however, the little guy likes to sleep like mommy and daddy. He is in bed by 11 pm and sleeps for about 4-5 hours. The latest and greatest, I think some indicators are telling us that he is starting teething. Not sure, may be too early, but our little boy does not look like infant anymore. Oh yeah and he started to hold his head up since last Wednesday. He is really growing, and someone must slow the time down, because it is flying too too too fast for me, lol.