We got Total Training with Photoshop CS2 and I am enjoying this so much. I have tried to learn photoshop a few different ways and nothing comes close to this one; it's easy and fun! Here is my first tutorial I did. Deke (the teacher) wanted us to make the picture more dramatic. I was taught the dodge and burn tool mostly on this picture and which ranges to use to lighten and darken. I had a hard time on the water/snow area...he can only teach you so much, you have to have an eye for it too. I know this is my first, I will get better with use. I was also taught the blur, sharpen, and smudge tool. I used the smudge tool in the clouds. I have done 2 other tutorials that was for red eye and changing the color of objects. And recently the clone and bandaid tools which I love because I have dirty boys! :) Dekes Before Picture My After Picture

Uncle Gordon came into town and we all went to Austin to see our friends. It was Tripp's first trip as Haze kept saying! Haze was excited about going and seeing Tre's house because Cree has gone a couple times and told him all about the video games at Tre's. We met Mike, Gordons friend who was very generous and let us all stay there since his family was out of town and he has a baby bed, so we all fit perfect there. We met up with Brad and Maj and saw there cute new house and of course went to Tre and Melissa's where Haze got to enjoy a room of games! He did not want to leave...ever.

Tripp is now 5 months old, almost 6 months. He is rolling over both ways and smiling all the time. He is a very happy baby, so when a couple days ago when he was extremely fussy and not happy I knew something was wrong! 2 days ago I saw Tripp has his first tooth! Go Tripp!