Fun With Pictures

I have always loved photography. The ability to capture a single moment in a time that others will appreciate is a gift that few possess. Ali is really good at this type of stuff, and she is very sweet when she puts up with my amature efforts.

In recent years not only have I enjoyed taking the pictures but I have learned how to manipulate a picture, and turn it into something funny, unique, or more pleasing to the eye. It’s a great activity that takes my analytical mind away and allows me to be lost in a moment of expression and creativity. Not all of my creations are winners, in fact most are not, but every once in a while I do something cool.

I am continually amazed what computers and software can do. Here are some of my latest. I hope no one, namely Jill, is not offended, but you cannot post a picture like that and expect me to leave it alone.

Jonny's got an Ipad!

Tell Me I am Not Alone

This just about sums up how I feel these days...... all dressed up and no where to go.

MIssing You!

I bet nobody would have guessed that I would be the first one to post about the vacation. But believe it! I will let Ali, Mel, & Juli do more of the posting and explaining, but I just wanted to say that it was an incredible past 10 days. I am going through major withdrawls, not because I am missing the 24 buffet, but I got used to seeing the Hawaii Hallstorms. It's all I thought about on the 13 hours car ride home from Seattle.

Sad to report that I did not see the bear & moose that I wanted but that means that we need to go back.

The only thing that I would do differently is have Jill, Shawn, Josh, & Kira there next time! You four were missed.

Here are just a couple of pics that were taken:

1 Amazing Woman!

Not only did I marry and incredibly good looking woman, but man she is brilliant!!! Honestly she is one of the smartest people I know…..

Not only did she juggle a crazy schedule with church callings, three kids, sewing project, household duties, running errands, and putting up with me. But this past semester she has been going to school too! How she does it I don’t know? But in true Ali fashion she pulled it off, not just barely, but with an:

-A

I can’t believe it, well yes,….yes I can.


Congratulations Sweetie! All you hard work, sacrifice, and stress, has paid off!!!!

Any wildlife lovers out there?

I know it’s another random post, by your truly.

With the Jim Hallstrom clan taking an Alaskan cruise this year, I have been day dreaming a ton about what it is going to be like and the things that we will see. I have to be honest with everyone, other than family I am really looking forward to seeing the wildlife that Alaska has to offer. In fact very few things get me as excited as an opportunity to look at animals in the wild. Am I alone in this?

There have been many times where I have been in the comfort of my own home in the evening, and I have a desire to drive around to look at deer. I know deer is a common animal that most of us see every day, but man, I never get tired looking at them. I have also driven up Provo canyon with just a slight hope to see some of the moose herd that lives up there.

The other day I was golfing and I looked up to see a hawk circling above me. It was about 75 – 100 feet off the ground, really close. I watched as it was joined by another hawk. I was so memorized by it that I actually forgot that I was golfing. This is saying a lot.

In another life I would love to be a wildlife photographer or something that I could have a real excuse to find and watch these animals. Every year I tire Ali out with pleads to go to Yellowstone, and my sweet wife put up with it. (Love you baby!)

I am just amazed with the majestic beauty that Wildlife has. I don’t think I will ever get over it, sorry Ali….

Greta's 4!!!!!!!!

I can't believe she 4!!!!!