Picture Color Week 2 & 33 Weeks

I've done a pretty good job of staying on top of my Picture Color assignments and I'm so proud of myself. When I did Picture Holidays I fell behind and had a really hard time catching up.

But so far, so good this time.

Here are my Week 2 shots - June 6-10:


{White on White}

{Yum}

{Exclamation Mark}

{Texture}

{Creativity}

And...I'm 33 weeks along today.



Seven short weeks left. I had a great doctors appointment on Monday and I'm still feeling okay, but I'm definitely on the downward side. My back is starting to ache which is a big bummer. And I'm having some serious round ligament pain at night when I lay down. I couldn't figure out what was going on at first, but my doctor assured me it was just the muscles stretching.

They're these sharp pains that feel like leg cramps on both sides of my belly. So painful.

I never had anything like it with Andrew, and I'm not a fan. But at least the pains only come at night and I can usually walk it out after just a few minutes.

But it'll all be worth it. I'm getting so excited to meet her. I hope she looks like Andrew.

Picture Color Week 1

Hi,

I've been without Internet for almost 24 hours, but now it's back, and I have access to the online world again. Access, glorious access. I did have my iPad and my iPhone with 3G service, so I wasn't completely without contact, but it was close.

And I have to tell you why our Internet, TV and phone service went out: squirrels. Yep, squirrels chewed through the line in our alley. Awesome. Foiled by nature.

I signed up for Tracey Clark's Picture Color class this month. Every day in June I'll receive an email with an inspirational prompt for a colorful photograph.

I took her Picture Holidays class back in December, and really enjoyed it. And I took a picture almost every day, which is surprisingly hard for me to do.

I like having the inspiration to photograph something besides Andrew. I love my photos of him so much, that it's hard for me to branch out and this helps me do that. If you're interested there is still time to sign up. Let me know if you decide to join me!

So I'll be sharing my Picture Color photos here.

These are from the first week:


My cute polaroid frames are from Pugly Pixel. She has so many pretty overlays for blogs. You should check them out.

I'm off to read the Internet. It's good to have it back! :)

It's December Y'all

Ahhh...I hate it when I haven't blogged in over a week. Now I have a ton of stuff to say, but it doesn't all fit together. So I'll just create a list for you.



1. I just started Tracey Clark's Big Picture Picture the Holidays class and I'm so excited about it. The picture above is my entry for today's topic: Holding onto Gratitude. The class started today, but you have until Dec. 8 to register. If you decide to take the class please let me know. I'd love to see you there!

2. Andrew's favorite phrase is suddenly "no, no". How did this happen? It's like he turned into a two-year-old overnight. But he's only 20 months! I'll say, "Andrew, do you want apple juice?". "No, no. Apple juice?". I'm sure he's just asserting his independence, but whoa....it's going to be a long year. Ha!

3. We went out to my parents' place at the lake last weekend to take family pictures for our Christmas card. I got the settings all ready, set the camera up on my tripod and then let Mom fire away. We got some really good shots, but I'm not going to show them here until my cards have gone out. I will show y'all this one though. It didn't make the card, but it's adorable.



4. I have purchased one, yes ONE, Christmas present. I'm kind of worried. I have no idea why I've waited so long. I like to do a lot of shopping online, but I haven't even started that yet this year. Next week - I have a date with Northpark.

5. I made the Pioneer Woman's Cinnamon rolls for Thanksgiving. If y'all haven't made these yet I encourage you to do so for Christmas. There's a reason they're famous on the Internet. They are really awesome. Seriously, your friends will love you forever. And here's my little tip: There will be lots of gooey goodness that oozes out after you roll them up. Scoop it up and poor it over the top of the ready-to-bake rolls. Mmmmm....so good.

6. This is my absolute favorite time of the year. I plan to take my time and enjoy it. I hope you do too!