Weekend Roundup

Whew... I'm sitting at my desk ready to sleep...but its Monday, & I'm at work, at my desk.

They frown on sleeping at your desk... no fair...

But here's how my weekend looked like

Friday

* I stopped at Starbucks on the way home - got a Java Chip Frap - it looked A-MAZ-ING!  Chocolate-y & yummy... but as I was walking out to the car, I had it in a small basket from the grocery with some sparkling water & thanks to the bumpy road, it fell over & dumped all over me... right down my pant legs, right into my suede shoes.  I was so freaking mad.... mainly because the drink looked so good.

(This doesnt even show how soaked my pants were... or how wet my shoes were
... or how mad my face was)

* Chasity & I headed to the wedding rehearsal of the Bride & Groom we would be shooting the next day...

* Got home & made sure everything was charged & I tried to get to bed early... got a little caught up though in that show on CMT about the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders.  I never watch CMT but somehow catch this show every year. (Side note:  I always used to dress up like a Cowboy cheerleader when I was little.  I just loved to tie that knot in the middle of my shirts)


Saturday

*Wedding Day!!!!  Which means very few pictures of the day because I had a camera around my neck all day... which makes no sense really.

* It was an outdoor wedding - which I've been so excited to do - but whew, HANG ON... the wind was INTENSE.  While the grandparents were walking down the aisle, I had to make sure the arch didnt blow over at the front of the ceremony.

* The wedding had a photo booth for all the guests & the Bride & Groom get a copy of all the pics - so Chasity & I had to take a minute before we left to leave our mark.

(We were saying "We love you" with a nose pick at the end)
 

* It was so cool to see the Bride & Groom from the previous wedding attending THIS wedding.  Their family was also attending - it felt like a reunion.  I love getting to know families.  You'd be surprised how much you feel attached to people in the span of one day.

* MY BIG TOE... I got some cute Crocs (yes, they do exist) & they really help my feet since I'm standing from 11am - 9pm - but the past 2 weddings, my big toe always hurts on one foot.  Isnt that weird?

Sunday

* So I won an entry for a race... I wanted to do it but was afraid to enter knowing it was the day after a wedding (which EXHAUSTS me)... but when I won the entry, I thought, let's give it a go.... but then, we OVERSLEPT!!!
I set my alarm on my phone for Saturday - not Sunday.... we needed to leave the house at 7am... we woke up at 6:50am!!!!!!!!!!  I jumped up & asked Ricky, "What do we do?" - he said, "Its up to you.  If you're going to feel bad about not doing it, let's get up - if you dont care, let's go back to bed" .... I knew I'd kick myself if I didnt try.  So we were up & out of the house in 10 minutes

* Eating half of a protein bar in the car & about 4 oz of water before a race isnt the smartest way to start a race...

* My iPod died as we were walking to the start line... I just knew this race was going to be the worse one ever... but Ricky pulled out a camera, so I dont care how upset I was, I've gotta smile.  I know the rules of what to do in front of a camera.

(In my mind, I'm thining, "Dang Stupid Ipod" while my stomach is growling)

* Thankful that Ricky was with me... he kept me smiling, encouraging me & going with an empty stomach & a sore back from the day before...

* We finished ... & did decent... I ended up beating my time from last year by 1 minute, 3 seconds... that's awesome!!!! 

* Probably in my top 2 fav medals... the center spins

* we were ready for FOOD at this point.  So we headed up to Cracker Barrel.. & yes, I wore my medal in.

* Stopped to get my car washed on the way home ... I spent $10 for the premium wash - got out & looked & there are still dead bugs on my car, & dirt on my bumper.  Well, I know not to waste my money on that again.

(Bubbles... reminded me of peacocks.....& my car looked like peacocks pooped on it afterwards)

* Edit Edit Edit... the rest of my Sunday was starting on wedding photos

* Emmy's .... learned that it is DownTON Abby, not DownTOWN Abby... who knew?

* Jimmy Kimmel... thumbs up!

Friday Fragments

Friday... Friday... Friday!!!

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Send me good vibes, would ya?

I'm up to do another wedding tomorrow..

 

fun times!

 

But send me well wishes for 2 reasons

 

1. Its an outdoor wedding...

I'm so pumped about that - but I want to make sure the day is perfect & beautiful

 

2. I'm running in a race the next day...

 I'm usually sore as heck from walking over 10 miles during a wedding & bending & standing & getting in weird poses to capture a picture... & now I'm challenging myself to get up the next day at 6 am to go downtown to run a part of a marthon!!! ...

 

I must love a challenge

 

 

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Look what I got to do yesterday

 

 

 

Got to go watch Sophia in her cross country meet...

 

Pic 1 - Look at her holding hands with her friend (how cute!) & look at her hair down. Her mom tried to put it in a ponytail but she wanted it down.

Pic 2 - Me & the one of the fastest runners there!! She came in 63rd out of over 200 girls!!!!  Right at 10 minute mile!!!! GO GIRL

Pic 3 - This is right at the finish line... she stopped short because people were in front of her getting their numbers of their place... she finished strong, believe me.

Pic 4 - Before the race... all huddled up... love she's getting a taste of teamwork!!!

 

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Its been so nice, we havent had our AC on for 2 weeks...

 

at night, we turn on some window fans & its darn right COLD

... but I love to snuggle under the blankets...

 

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Still loving my new car

 

I'm in the habit now of stopping & vaccuming my carpets once a week

(Black carpets will do that to me)

& even treated my leather seats & wiped down my dash to make it shiny

 

Anxious to see how long I keep this up

 

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iPhone 5

I dont get it...

of course, I dont have an iPhone either

 

but people waiting overnight in line for it?

Really?

 

I can understand doing it for the next Twilight movie - but for an iPhone?

 

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Look at my necklace I'm sporting today...

I never wear big jewelry like this

but back in the good ole days, I would PILE IT ON!!!

 

I remember people used to call my earrings "Hardee's ashtrays"

They really were that big..

 

but this necklace?

Its straight from the 80's....

Found it in one of the boxes my parents gave me of my stuff when they moved

 

Its true what they say - what goes around, comes around

at least in fashion

 

 

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Summer Finales!!!!

 

Big Brother... just glad Dan didnt win

So You Think You Can Dance.... thought for SURE Cyrus would win for the boys.  Pleasantly surprised that both the boy & girl I liked won.

Drop Dead Diva.... did it just jump the shark with bringing back the REAL Jane in Owen's body? Me thinks so

Dance Moms.... I love Chloe

 

Bring on the Fall Season!

 

Dancing with the Stars

Once Upon a Time

Revenge!!!!

VAMPIRE DIARIES!!!!!!!!!!!

 

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Show I hope you're watching

GO ON

 

 

 

I seriously love this show

Its funny... its sweet... even a tear jerker at times

Hope it works out because Matthew Perry is awesome

...all the characters are HILARIOUS!!!

 

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I want to eat Edamame everyday

 

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Spat of the Week:  Big Brother Finale

 

When we saw it was down to the final 2 - Ian & Dan

I said, "Ian's got it"

 

Ricky then proceeded to tell me how Dan could pull it out

...we went back & forth on who would vote for who

& then he had me convinced Dan MIGHT win

 

When in the end, Dan LOST 1-6,

Ricky still said he was right

His reasoning?

"I told you never to predict's people's behavior & I was right"

 

I love a spat where you can always turn it around & make yourself right

 

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& speaking of making yourself right...
Enjoy a funny montage of Mr. Wizards World

 

 

My dad's dream came true...

My whole life, my dad has had a love for horses...

always grew up with them... even had a horse for my brother when he was little so his children could have the same love of horses as he had...

but life in the city doesnt let you hold onto horses for long...

The love of animals was instilled in my brother & myself... my mom made sure of that...

that's why I have 4 dogs right now & my brother has 2 dogs himself...

But my dad?  Still always wanted his horses back...

a few years ago, he bought a horse but kept it at the barn he was from, with the horses mommy & brother...

More forward a few years & my parents put their house up for sale this year... moved just a few miles away from us... a few miles from my brother...

& guess what the house has?  Land for a horse...

My dad has been working his butt off to get it ready... & this weekend was the time

It was cool too because Julie & the boys were up so they got to see the horses...

We got there & Luke was all curious... hanging onto Pappy but wanting to see what was going on....

Dad's horse came to his new home... with his mommy... So when you hear me talk about Cochese & Candy -you now know.

& this is what they did the whole first hour they were there... checking out the grass...

Must be some good stuff...

Isaac was a little nervous about them & stayed away... even had Julie take him out of the gate & go sit in the shade.

Luke?  He has no fear - he just kept wanting to get closer & closer... its a wonder Luke didnt start eating grass himself after watching Cochese do it for so long...

So there it is... my dad's dream come true... I know its what he's wanted his whole life.

Sometimes dreams take awhile....


Its what I keep telling myself about my dream of being a slim, fit, runner :)

Hodgepodge

Wednesday... time to get my Hodgepodge On...

1. What's the best and worst thing about growing older?

Best? ... time... time to share with family & friends, to try again, to LIVE!!!

Worst?  Got lots of time to listen to the list? ... haha - get it?  A few things:
* Wrinkles
* Turkey necks
* Energy zapped
* achy body
* slow metabolism
* wrinkles
* age spots
* arthritis
* hair looses luster & gets course
* wrinkles

(I could go on & on & ON with a list... but did I mention wrinkles?)


2. Autumn arrives in the Northern Hemisphere this week...what one thing do you love most about the fall season?

The SMELLS!!! ... the smell of pumpkin, the smell of apples, the smell of burning leaves!!!!

(I could go on & on & ON with this list too...LOVE Fall!)



3.  Speaking of fall...pumpkin seems to be flavoring everything these days-are you a fan? What's your favorite pumpkin flavored food or beverage?

I do love pumpkin pie... mmm...

but I think I need to try a Pumpkin drink at Starbucks.  I hear its all the rave.



4.  Since we're on the subject of fall...what's the worst fall you've ever taken?
Owww... my ankle just ached thinking about it...

It was like 2 weeks before Christmas & icy & slick on our porch.  We were headed out to go shopping when, WEEEEEEEEE, an awesome slide off the porch, which I think I did a double twist that would score a perfect 10 in the Olympics.  My ankle was broken straight in half...

I can still remember that pain being so intense, it made me faint ...not fun...

Now everyone knows why I walk like a 98 yr old across anything slippery



5.  If you could own a prop from any film what would you choose?

Since my favorite film is a cartoon, I cant actually have the rose from Beauty & the Beast...

so I'd go for one for my husband & say any of the super hero costumes - Spiderman, Superman, Batman... The Hubs would be happy with any of them. 

I'd be the coolest wife EVER if I could own that & give it to hiim :)



6. What's the most interesting word you've read or heard in the past week?

Gangham ... that stupid word is everywhere... Gangham style... or ever better, the guy who does it- Psy...

please future generation, dont name your child Psy


7.  When was the last time you locked yourself out of your house, car, or office? Was it a big deal?

The last time I forgot my keys to my office, it was pretty cool... someone had a key to the front door, but not to the office doors, so I got to get in the building & wait an hour for someone to get here...

So I laid on the couch in the reception area & watched TV for an hour...

easiest hour at work in my life


8.  Insert your own random thought here.

Jennifer Aniston ROCKS!!!

I love a gal who can make fun of herself, while making fun of all the idiots that make up stories about her...

Adult Truths

My dad sent this to me in an email... I thought they were pretty funny... & kinda true

& of course, I add my two cents worth on some of them (in red)

Adult Truths: 

* Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.  (... that's when you just say "Whatever" & walk away before you dig a deeper hole for yourself)

* I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.

* There is great need for a sarcasm font.  (... it'd be the only font I'd use)

* How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet? ...(Dont tell me to go to Pinterest either - I still cant do it)

* Was learning cursive really necessary?

* Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5. I'm pretty sure
I know how to get out of my neighborhood. .... (its usually the only thing that's right though before it sends me to an empty field & says, "You have reached your destination")

* Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died. ... (Some actually do - I read them & always want to know when someone dies young)

* I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.

* Bad decisions make good stories.

* You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day. (... usually right after lunch for me, or 8:10 am on Friday)

*  Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don't want to have to restart my collection...again. (... PLEASE)

*  I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page technical report that I swear I did not make any changes to. 

*  I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.

*  I think the freezer deserves a light as well. (... our new one has a light. I'm amazed by it)

* I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night
more kisses begin with Miller Lite than Kay.

*  I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.

*  I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger. (...I solve both by eating anyways)

* How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile
because you still didn't hear or understand a word they said?

* I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars team up to prevent
a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers and sisters!

* Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Jeans? Jeans never get dirty, and you
can wear them forever... (... they're too stiff after you wash them - who wants to ruin that comfy softness?)

*  Sometimes I'll look down at my watch three consecutive times and still not know what time it is. 

*  Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey; but I'd bet everyone can find and push the snooze button from 3-feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time. 

*  People who forward e-mail without deleting the tons of previous recipients should be shot and then tarred and feathered. 

*  The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that their brain is also important. Ladies quit laughing!

Weekend Wrapup

Another doozy-weekend...

Friday

*The day was all about editing pictures... I knew Julie & the boys were coming in so I took the day off work & worked on pictures all day long... so without further ado, (if you havent seen the preview on my Facebook Photography page) - here's some wedding pics

Saturday

* Woke up to 2 little blond hair boys knocking on our bedroom door... that's a wakeup call that always makes me smile

* We just took it easy this weekend - lots of playing - lots of relaxing around the house - lots of fighting over toys

(Ricky's loved)

* I took the boys to the school playground down the street from us while Ricky & Julie went to pick up lunch... There is a balance beam thing where I would help Isaac walk on - I said, "let's see if Nanny can do it" - Isaac said, "I'll hold you!" - he held my hand & helped me across the beam... he was so excited I made it :)

* While the boys were playing in the sandbox there, I said to Isaac, "You're Pappy's buddy, arent you" - he looked at me & said, "Yes - because he loves me"... Luke instantly turned around & said, "Nanny loves ME!" :)  ... I love conversations like this

* We saved a butterfly with a broken wing... Isaac kept saying, "He'll grow another one & he'll be okay"...I love the innocence of a child's mind.

* Julie & I went out for a 6 mile trek while Ricky & the boys watched a super hero movie... it was a PERFECT night to hit the road. No humidity - the sun wasnt out - perfection.

* The boys are used to Superhero movies with Pappy - well, it was Nanny's turn.  I turned on Thumbelina  ... "let me be your dream"... (I love that song) Isaac kept saying throughout it, "I dont like it - I want Ironman" - but Luke kept saying, "I like this" ... at least I got one vote for it. ........... I never realized how OLD Thumbelina's movie looks.  Way before Pixar - that's for sure.

Sunday

* Ricky's first day officially in Youth Ministry... I told him I needed to take his picture going in the door like a first day at school picture :)

* We headed out to lunch at Culvers... we hadnt ate there in YEARS.  Sitting across from me, I was getting some cute winks from a cute guy...

* I had never had their custard before - but it was time for some goodies all around.  Me & the boys has M&M Sprinkles... anything with M&M's in it has to be good.

* We went to my parents house for their BIG DAY... my dad's horse finally made his way to his new home.  & Cochese brought his momma Candy with him.  (I actually have pictures on my camera I need to download) ... I think my dad's dream finally came true on this day.

* A little bit more playing before the boys head home... with Isaac saying "Why is Nanny & Pappy's house so far away?" ...we try to remind him we're just 3 hours away instead of 18 hours - but in "kid world", its about the same distance.

* Back to Senior High Youth Class...

* & back home to work on a few more wedding pictures...

it was like the circle of life :)

Hope you're weekend was wonderful!

Like Mother, Like Dog-ter

If you've been around my blog for awhile, you know I have a doozy of a time with ear infections.

yes, I'm the adult they want to schedule to put tubes in their ears

... kids dont have to worry about health insurance... adults do... so I just deal with my tri-yearly ear infections

But I'm not the only one in the house with an ear infection all the time...

our big girl, Buffy, gets them too... & this is how she ends up

(She's too ashamed & embarassed to even look at the camera)

She's so bad though because she constantly licks her paw & then rubs her ear.

She has now rubbed off the hair under her ear & caused an ulcer-like thing to bleed

So the cone has to stay on...

& let me tell you - you cant convince me she doesnt know what she's doing because when we put it on her, she aims that baby right for your knees... & that sucker HURTS!!!!

...I think I hear her laugh when she does that too...

So, I left her at home with the cone on her head... I'm sure she had it off 5 minutes after I walked through the door & is rubbing that spot once again...

I'm just glad there's not a cone for me when my ear hurts...

Any tips for dogs who rub their ears?
Any tips on how to hold down a 120 lb dog to clean their ears?
Any one know where to get knee pads cheap at? ;)

Hodgepodge

Hodgepodge Time... you too can join along

- just click the button above & visit other Hodgepodgers

1. ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? The NFL is back in action along with all the college teams. Are you a fan? Who do you root for? If you're not a fan what do you do while the rest of America watches Saturday, Sunday, Monday night, and now Thursday night games?
I think I've watched maybe 2 games my whole life... & those were Super Bowl games. No team favorites - could care less really. 

What do I watch instead?  Sunday - Once Upon a Time ... Monday - Dancing with the Stars Baby!!!... Thursday - Vampire Diaries, or now you add Glee!... Saturday - usually catching up on my Real Housewives of wherever.

See - I have more important things in my life other then football :)


2.  What's something I'll always find in your closet?

Clothes & hangers ... duh...

I kid...

But you'll always find running shoes & flip flops - no matter what the season is

& during a storm?  A dog or two



3. Share one of your earliest memories.
I can remember being in kindergarden.  My aunt owned it & her sister, my grandmother, would come & get me during nap time & we'd run over to a little 5/dime store & get some watermelon Jolly ranchers.  To this day, I dont smell a watermelon Jolly Rancher & not think of her. 



4.  What circus act best describes your week so far?

Clown Juggling Act ... enough said...




5.  What's a food you disliked as a child that you love now?

Onions ... used to freak out about onions being on anything

now, I love 'em... not raw onions - yuck!
But some good fried up sweet onions?  YUM!


6.  Describe your summer in three words.
just another thing

... we dont vacation or do anything special during summer, so it's just another season... hot & sweaty, which is to be expected... so just another thing



7.   Where were you on September 11, 2001? Will you do anything special to mark the day?

I'll never forget it as long as I live. 
My coworkers husband called & told her about the first plane hitting the World Trade Center.  We went into the reception area to watch it on the TV & it was just her & I when they showed live the 2nd plane hitting... we gasped & freaked out...

The rest of the office crammed in that reception area the whole day & watched every minute of it... devestating...



8. Insert your own random thought here.

I had to post this picture... thought it was hilarious.

At the wedding we photographed this past weekend, a family member of the Bride caught Chasity & I in action... but for the record, both my shot & Chasity's shot came out great :) ... its the whole reason to have a Second Shooter

An original....

We're on a series right now with the youth, talking about identity.

With teenagers, how relavent is that?  Afterall, in school, its all about those 'labels'

Are they the jock, the artist, the nerd, the cheerleader, the loner?
...everyone gets labeled...

Ryan taught the kids the other day & brought up a wonderful example...

He showed them the picture of the Mona Lisa

Source: artfinder.com via Laura on Pinterest

First - I have to say that I was surprised they even knew what it was & second, some actually knew who painted it... impressed, I am...

But he reminded them that they could get copies of that print anywhere, for a cheap price... post cards, posters...& all probably under $20

But how much is that original?  An amount of money that none of us in that room had... even put together...

Why is it so pricey?

Because of who painted it...

the craftmanship in it... the talent... the work... all put into one painting
... the original...

Now look in the mirror....
.... & remember that God created you
.... put craftmanship, talent & work in creating you
.... you're an original....

Now, how much do you think you're worth?

you're priceless

... no matter what your label is

Weekend Wrapup

Not a lot of pictures this weekend...

Why?  Because I had a camera around my neck all day on Saturday...

one word can sum it up my weekend...

WEDDING!!!!!!

So while I took pictures of a wedding, I didnt take pictures of much else... after all, I'm getting paid to do that - not take pictures of my life :)

But here's a quick run down anyways of the weekend

Friday

* Headed up to the church for the rehearsal... & my GPS BITES.. big time... I was 30 minutes late to the church & left early to get there too.  This is why I like to go to the rehearsals so I'm not lost on the wedding day.

(See her shoes on the alter?  They did something really cool... she walked down the aisle barefoot & the groom put her shoes on, ala Cindarella style... aaahhh)

* Ricky & I stopped in the little town where the church was for dinner... but he didnt feel good so we literally got our order & was out the door in less then 10 minutes.  Poor guy.


Saturday

* Up early... lots to do & nerves to boot.  6 am & I'm getting my car packed up.

* Thankful I have my new car... its bigger then my Santa Fe & held all my equipment perfectly.  I should have had a bottle of champagne to crack on my car as it was the maiden voyage for photography.

* Found out I won an entry to a race that I was debating on doing... guess I'm doing it now :)

* Had to drive to Louisville to pick up 2 lenses & then back up through Indiana for the wedding, so I was driving for almost 2 hours... ugh...

* The drive was easier because I got to use my new car's MP3 hookup... 2 hours driving with all my favorite songs made my voice raspy by the time I arrived to the wedding

* Busy Busy Busy....but perfect, beautiful day... it was in the 70's, sunny, beautiful blue skies.. couldnt have asked for a better day

* Couldnt have asked for a better family to work with either...

 

You totally know pictures are coming

 

* One of the bridesmaids looked so familiar to me & she said I looked familiar to her... we figured it out... she came with a friend to my church one time & I taught that night... I felt good when she said, "you were so funny" :) 

* What's the deal?  Do guys have all the fun?  These groomsmen were the funniest bunch of guys... I think maybe Bridesmaids spend so much time on hair & makeup that there's no time for fun.  Guys?  Put more then 2 in a room & its 'GAME ON'

* Chasity assisted me again & the day went so smoothly - I'm still in shock... we were packed up & in the cars by 9 pm... the day was completely 100% stress free... ahhh

* Came home to the BEST SURPRISE!!!! The Hubs had my garage 90% cleaned out... it had to take him all day to do what he did...

* I was starving by the time I got home - Ricky & I went out for pizza at 10:00 pm

* Up to 1:30 am uploading wedding pictures... yawn...


Sunday

* Got greeted by the youth on my way into church - made the start of my day fantastic

* It was another beautiful day, so I took the 7th/8th graders outside for our small group... I could have church outside anytime its that beautiful

* Ricky & I went out for lunch & then stopped by my mom & dad's house... here's a picture of the sky from sitting on their back porch... told you - beautiful day

* Editing, editing, editing... my goal is to try & get the whole wedding edited within 2 weeks... before my NEXT wedding!  I've already got 72 pictures edited - so a good start.

Hope everyone else had a beautiful weekend... why cant every day be like that?

Friday Fragments

 

Friday...

are we sure it was a short week?

Because it didnt feel like it

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I cant believe we're into September

That only means one thing...

Bring on the Fall Decorations!!!!

 

I love my house in Fall then any other time

... all the leaves & pumpkins & orange colors...

 

Now, if only I didnt have to scrounge around to find the totes that holds it all

 

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VMA Awards...

Didnt see 'em...

 

But did see Rihanna's acceptance speech

Is she jumping on the Madonna train & getting a new accent?

 

I'd love it if one of them would drop a great country accent

instead of going all "British" on us

 

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Big Brother News:  Frank is gone

Now... I could care less who wins

I think Dan is the devil

 

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My 'photography season' kicks in starting tomorrow

Another wedding :)

 

& its supposed to be sunny & in the 70's

Perfection

So cool to spend a day with a bride & groom

 

 

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I saw this & had to post it for my hubby

 

Source: cheezburger.com via Rebecca on Pinterest

I like that someone said,
"Um, maybe 30 years ago" ... haha!!!

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I've been obsessed with "Bad Lip Read-ing"

They make no sense at all... but they're hilarious
(you have to remember, it doesnt take much to make me laugh)

I chose a quick one... this is only like 40 seconds, so you can see what I'm talking about.  They have movie clips, videos & lots of politicians...
all stupid... Yeahhh! :)
 

 

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Sad News.... Amy Poehler & Will Arnett seperate?
How do funny people seperate?
Isnt their lifes full of laughs?
... apparently not...

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Hope everyone has a Fabulous Friday & its starting to feel like Fall in your area

 

Let's Encourage!!!!

Encouragement...

who doesnt love to get it?

who doesnt love to GIVE it?

Every spiritual gift test I take, that always is in my top 3 things - the gift of encouragement.

I love to be a cheerleader of others... love to see potential in people..

can only imagine how God sees the potential in everyone...

But an awesome bloggy friend has come up with an awesome idea



You can click that button right there & it will take you to her site that will explain more...

The idea is simpe... she'll match you up with someone else & all you do is send a card or note in the mail of encouragement... you get to learn more about someone new, which is always fun, & then you just become a 'cheerleader' of sorts for one another...

who doesnt want someone cheering you on?

& who doesnt want a fun piece of mail?

I get giddy & excited when I get a card or letter... instead of bills... boo!

So join Veronica at her site & sign up... you have until the middle of September to sign up...

Let's ENCOURAGE!!!!


Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you."

2 Corinthians 13:11

Hodgepodge

Wednesday!! Right? Holiday weekends throw me for a loop...

 

 

1. In your opinion, what's the most important job in the world? Oh, and parenting is a given so besides parenting, what's the most important job in the world?

 

I think of so many... but the one that it always comes back to, for me, is a teacher... for people to LEARN their job to be important, they once had a teacher teach them...

 

 

2. Share a favorite or not so favorite memory of a childhood birthday

 

My birthday was always cool for me because it fell during Christmas Break... no school...

 

But I remember one year, I was probably 8 or 9... my dad took me to my grandparents house to make the 'rounds' for birthday visits... & when we came home, I noticed a couch full of coats.  I instantly knew something was up...

 

Go downstairs & SURPRISE!!!!!  A birthday party for me... it was so fun... I can remember it like yesterday - the friends who were there, the games we played - all of it...

 

It was my only surprise party I've ever had in my life...

 

 

 

3.  Peanut butter-crunchy or smooth?

 

I've never ever been a fan of cruncy... until lately, when I eat the 'natural' peanut butter - I dont mind now to get a real hunk of peanut in there...

 

In almond butter, I love when I get a big almond in a bite...

 

you change as you get older I guess

 

 

 

4.  William Butler Yeats is credited as saying, " Happiness is neither virtue nor pleasure nor this thing nor that, but simply growth, We are happy when we're growing." Your thoughts?

 

All I have to say - when I get on the scale, & I'm "growing" -I'm not happy in the least bit....

 

 

 

5.  What's something that makes you cringe?

 

* Fingernails on a chalk board

* the sound a braking car - waiting for that impact sound

* a 'gross' cough.. where you hear stuff come up (I just cringed thinking about it)

* really loud 'mouth' sounds ... ex: chewing gum/lips smacking

* my latest dentist bill

 

 

6.  Name a song that always puts you in a good mood?

You cant hear it & not want to dance... & when you want to dance, you cant be in a bad mood....

 

 

7. The answer is yes. What's the question?

The question is - "Are you busy?"

Whooooo-wweeeeeee... starting Saturday, my calendar is so full all the way through the end of the year, I'm not even sure when I have time to breath.... I guess in 2013
 

 

 

8. Insert your own random thought here.

Please hide your phones while in the car...

a sweet bloggy friend of mine was in an accident because she was on her phone - thank you Jesus she is OK & it wasnt serious...

but have you seen those commercials where it shows the last text someone saw before they passed away from an accident?.... freaks me out everytime I see those commercials...

I watch people all the time texting while they zoom past me on the expressway...

Nothing is that important that it cant wait until you stop...

PLEASE!!!!!  Put the phones up while driving...
Or I'll sick Oprah on you all with another contract thing that she promotes
 

 

Source: via Kari on Pinterest

 

 

 

 

Weekend Wrapup + 1

Friday

* Had to stop on the way home to get my reserve of Sparkling Water up for the long weekend.

* Highlight of the evening:  Watched "Shark Tank" & cut up 3 weeks worth of coupons.  I'm not sure why I take all the time to cut them up because I always forget them at home & never use them... but I may save a quarter one day & then it will all be worth it.

Saturday

* The Hubs had to work... since he was up getting ready, it got the dogs all excited... which meant barking ... which meant I didnt get to sleep in... which meant I woke up in a bad mood

* Isaac was supposed to come in with rain so I headed out early for my run so I didnt have to do my 5 miles on the treadmill...it was SOOOOO humid - I dont think I've ever seen more sweat DRIPPING from my body before in my life

* Got home & sat on the porch to stretch, when this one was like "its my turn to work out... just THROW IT"

* Met up with another Bride that I'm shooting at the end of September... her apartment was adorable.  She is so crafty & had little things she made all over the place.  Pinterest would love her place.

* Veggie sandwich from Penn Station... mmm... but gotta get home quick because their bread gets soggy on the drive home.  Soggy bread is the worst.

Sunday

* Church.... great lesson from my buddy Ryan to the youth on 'self image' - I'm totally going to share a part of his lesson later this week on my blog...

* Got to go out with some friends after church for lunch.  Friends, laughing, & onion rings - doesnt get better

* Target run...& just as I predicted - school supplies on clearance... I loaded up.  I get so happy with red stickers.  & yes, there are Cinderella folders.  I told Ricky to find anything that was Disney Princess :)

* Back to church... Thrive...We had so much fun hanging out with the kids... in our girls small group, I think I laughed until I was ready to throw up... seriously... & then afterwards, we played some games & just had a great time together.  I learned I can pick up routines nicely for a cup/tapping game.  I kept telling them its because I'm a dancer.  I can pick up counted routines quickly.... no one believed me though...

* Big Brother... I now officially hate Dan... when they vote Frank out on Thursday, I'll root for no one.  Hope they have a rule where everyone is a loser.


Monday... Labor Day... YIPEE!!!

* One extra day to get it right... I got to sleep in... FINALLY!!!!  I slept until 8:30... that's what you do with a day off work

* I started going through old boxes my parents found while moving of all my childhood stuff...I found all my old glasses... Ricky couldnt believe how much I looked just like my high school pictures with these glasses

(My hair... I know... its a lazy holiday weekend... no comments needed)

& found more pictures

(I see my braids & laugh how I still wear them when I run...
but now you see why I wear a hate when I braid my hair... big head!)

& found all my old books... man, I can still remember them.  & yes, you'll see right on top, Judy Blume & Beverly Cleary... & Amelia Bedelia (loved her) & Caps for Sale & Pippi Longstocking & Hardy Boys Mysteries... good stuff

(That "BECKY" sticker?  I had those things ALL OVER my bedroom when I was little
...By the way, the only people who call me Becky are my family members)

* We were planning on going out for dinner, but just too lazy to take the energy to get on 'real' clothes.  We just ordered pizza instead.  REALLY took advantage of a holiday weekend & was EXTRA lazy!

* Caught up on Housewives of New York... I have to say, I still love Heather.  I love how she can keep her cool when Ramona is crazy-craz with her.  I'd punch her in her eye-rolling-bobbing-head-face... but I'd do it with class just for LuAnn.

* Michael Clark Duncan... just watched him Saturday in Armaggedeon... so sad...