b e n j a m i n f a l k e n b e r g

Benjamin got a VTech Kidizoom camera for Christmas (thanks Nana and Papa!), and here are some of the pictures taken with it so far; all of these pictures are from the Christmas gathering this year in Sheboygan.

The camera is a 0.3 megapixel toy, and not a serious camera by an stretch of the imagination. The images in this post are reduced in size and slightly sharpened; one or two have had contrast/brightness adjustments as well.

The camera specs are as follows (taken from VTech’s website):

.3 megapixels with 1.8" color screen

Double viewer or LCD screen for easy photo taking

Connector cables for TV or PC hook-up

Photo editing capabilities

SD card slot for extra memory

3 preschool games for added fun

Large hand bumpers for easy grip

Changeable faceplates

16MB internal memory (stores 200+ photos or up to 5 minutes of video)

It’s very, very cool for what it is, and pretty inexpensive, too. It’s rubberized/ruggedized, and quite sturdy; it’s already been dropped quite a few times with no ill effects whatsoever. Oh, and if you buy one from Target (available both online and in their stores), it comes with a case, too…something that seems to be a Target-exclusive deal.

None of the pictures in this post were taken by Benjamin…yet. He’s still getting used to using it (and LOVES the thing!), but as he gets a little better with the camera, you can bet we’ll post his pictures, too.  :)

From everyone here, we hope you had a great year in 2007,
and we wish you all the best in 2008!

2006 ended well. Great Christmas, great to see everyone. Thanks again for the cards and gifts! Benjamin had a great time with all the paper and boxes, and even some fun with his new presents. ;)

And 2007, so far, is off to a bang-up start! All three of us have been sick this past week. Benjamin’s had a cold, and pinkeye. Not quite sure where it came from, but strongly suspecting the play area at the local mall last weekend…

Mom’s got a really terrible-sounding sore throat, and Dad had the flu about a week ago, too. It’s been a rough week.

Benjamin’s getting some eye drops for his eyes, and after one treatment, he was already looking TONS better.

We’re off to Disney in Florida this next week. Should be fun!

Just a quick note to wish everyone all the best during the holidays, whatever holiday it is you might be celebrating.

Ben’s first Christmas should be interesting. We’re looking forward to it. We might even be able to get a few photos up, who knows…

Thank you all for the cards and gifts!