Days 2, 3 and 4?

Sorry this is so boring but I got the look I was wanting .... with the background more out of focus.

I took the camera outside and was trying to figure out what does what. Sigh...I feel like this is almost like schoolwork. I have to go back and read...wait...how does this work again? The higher the ISO what happens? OY!

My first day!

So I'm trying to learn more about photography and I still don't really "get it". I have no idea what day they're on since I know I'm starting somewhere in the middle. I figure I can learn from others. I see others pictures and wonder how in the hell they're so darn CRISP! So I'm working on it. I was playing with the boys and playing with the blinds and the light. Here's what i got.