tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29182087127226629472024-03-23T11:14:06.676-07:00Peekaboo!Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.comBlogger304125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-81587822358946484522008-02-19T09:52:00.000-08:002008-02-19T09:54:46.465-08:00A new home!I now have a new home. Please join me in my new blogging adventures here-<a href="http://www.heatherbauers.typepad.com/">http://www.heatherbauers.typepad.com/</a> I will leave this up for a month so everyone can catch up.Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-30745333492625317852008-02-17T18:07:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:36:56.998-08:00Dark and edgy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjObnTa4QC4CzmLzqfNTpOakSzDr-eW2TecUV1aQIX7yl5yecmUqVZKgLiokibgzyA9szvx9HP8viX5aR-AEHdsDNXTE12EnjHJ61mrK69bh0KT470Rx_ve86rGjtGddTlp6eNrYyL3uxAp/s1600-h/IMG_6479+copy+for+web.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167767714695939794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjObnTa4QC4CzmLzqfNTpOakSzDr-eW2TecUV1aQIX7yl5yecmUqVZKgLiokibgzyA9szvx9HP8viX5aR-AEHdsDNXTE12EnjHJ61mrK69bh0KT470Rx_ve86rGjtGddTlp6eNrYyL3uxAp/s400/IMG_6479+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /></a>I just got home from a family shoot with a 1, 3, and 5.5 yr old. What fun! My PEZ dispenser got a real workout, let me tell you. I just downloaded the photos and this was the first one I pulled up. I'm normally more of a light/fresh BnW lover, but this one screamed contrast to me...so I converted it a bit darker/moodier. This girl has incredible hair...oh to be 5.5 again, right?<br /><div> </div>Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-4713616841963675522008-02-14T20:26:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:36:57.367-08:00Hand-me downs are my FRIEND!I seriously love a bargain. I grew up in a family that LOVED garage-sales, thrifting and getting a good deal. My dad is the king of getting a steal, my mom the queen of saving, and my brother the prince of internet discounts. When we had A, we were given SO much we didn't know what to do with everything. Then, when we found out N was another boy...whoo-hoo, saving $$ by reusing a lot of the stuff we had from A. It was a win-win for us, besides...not that much time had passed in-between the boys-18months to the date almost. This bouncy chair is something I was excited to put N in for the first time. We got hours and hours of entertainment with A so I was hoping N would give us the same. So far...so good.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166689927012746898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpbeuC9JJGb1BfqwIli1vd2i4oRz8jaSJ6_FtTMGymuJii8uCv1RY6T_gayjPC0WWJxlglcnZ0XkCDOp58RNF2EmysJuOXS3jYk9i7e_WNDeF98riVTc2gAzTWnq5XWB1wgHmq8TSF3fGE/s400/IMG_5655+nate2.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166690781711238834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1BBdyo4T2nxgas3x2DlR5at6SmEmnnodnNq95NDN2wIXDxLtqA2FBhZL-q1f6nUoHo0H81zSVFjwHoJy-Niyj45mGYV_0sNDRjNWH7_b9HxViSadJ6SFRCd7rwK_ZTBULaM-B36zdJSJ2/s400/IMG_5580+nate+1+BnW.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166690476768560802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipc_TG9mNS76rR4B7XeQoAB5DPi7L5Dsu5-vAUfglcbOmmZe4EIlAzzanKHJ1f1SY_v77PTwAmpTiZkgu5PrGdcfu1TuZKnWQTYeyx6xR4DiVjFrjURtJLUgI1qL5pfyPgDUDaGQVtEPr0/s400/IMG_5630+Nate+in+chair.jpg" border="0" />Just look at little N, does he not look like he's enjoying himself? Did I mention it vibrates and makes soothing noises? Ah yes...such is the life!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166688625637656178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJVsNGjpeQhUOjqJ-5alow1BBaeznklc7zHSe7IyHy-Z7a21WP-SNnuwQrCCdFD_bkNsuVYUJv6ddoAGz1cF3ruMbtQ3B14cJTlKcgRWscAdkONFLmjLNLwfS8wD4hZRLiln9Lt0QFYXZ/s400/IMG_5776+Andrew+in+chair1.jpg" border="0" />Obviously big brother wanted in on some of the action too. It's his first Lazy-Boy I think, just check that relaxed positon.Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-69232548952131386242008-02-14T08:39:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:36:57.634-08:00Snail-Mail<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6PEZu7HLbmuYgfYAgZefysqcrYWGI5xO_XxdCfdyWIXZ50b6JyEeBjWPp5-ppi74D332vYSJnguef9oxScSYhvLqtoBz41Kny1OJ0ir4YpadhLGihvm08FAPyxIAVkMYZKar0Kvm4bIUR/s1600-h/IMG_5825+stamps+for+blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166506282801104466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6PEZu7HLbmuYgfYAgZefysqcrYWGI5xO_XxdCfdyWIXZ50b6JyEeBjWPp5-ppi74D332vYSJnguef9oxScSYhvLqtoBz41Kny1OJ0ir4YpadhLGihvm08FAPyxIAVkMYZKar0Kvm4bIUR/s400/IMG_5825+stamps+for+blog.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I LOVE receiving things in the mail (minus all the junk of course.) There is nothing quite like a letter or card from a friend or family member. Taking time to actually send something via snail-mail takes time and energy, not to mention at least $.41 (although that's soon to change.) I've got a friend of mine (Hi Robyn) who is the queen of snail-mail. She's so great, she remembers anniversaries/birthdays and pretty much any important day ever. I love receiving cards from her because I know she cares. One of my New Year's goals was to write/craft more cards this year. So far I've been doing pretty well and hope to contine this throughout the entire year. I know my family who are out of state especially like receiving things-it keeps them connected. If you have not hand-written a note lately, I would encourage you to do so...it's quite theraputic. Who cares if you don't like your handwriting...your recipient sure won't. They will be so thrilled to receive it, they will totally overlook any typos too (at least that's what I like to tell myself anyway...)<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166522706756044386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7oKMG7HPMuNMQXMw7pI1KMe5t0m4lqyfCQWyU3TKjmtAIv9JnmdZyTTAAeSY_XlnjH-GC-Gw5wi97CHM57rJ-NaCxdspVW5LyhXHVWZT3aZQOS2wUyAJY5qBkobl6I17nF8Ff-3xXkNFB/s400/IMG_5840+for+blog.jpg" border="0" /><br />Just a funny shot to wish everyone a HAPPY VALENTINES DAY (yes...my DH will do just about anything-I LOVE this man!)Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-13453647560264604002008-02-13T11:56:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:36:57.863-08:00A little peace and quietI'm not afraid to admit it...I love nap time! Don't get me wrong...I so enjoy playing and interacting with my cuties, but sometimes momma CRAVES a mini-break. We are trying to get the boys on a similar schedule and it seems to be working. God has blessed us with 2, VERY good sleepers and their naps are starting to fall into place.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh77xSSlq1FL4ia5xP5vr5449GOS8Mr4qlDIHzbH6oUuT15uk14zENikWqGmZ5wh4cL5lXT8oiKGrseURV3skdwzHYxoBJDozH1GRve3SyjvfxbZWfREDk4kvH6IAxbFQAIkW2eRGjXFMoM/s1600-h/IMG_5354+andrew+sleeping.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166185388614551106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh77xSSlq1FL4ia5xP5vr5449GOS8Mr4qlDIHzbH6oUuT15uk14zENikWqGmZ5wh4cL5lXT8oiKGrseURV3skdwzHYxoBJDozH1GRve3SyjvfxbZWfREDk4kvH6IAxbFQAIkW2eRGjXFMoM/s400/IMG_5354+andrew+sleeping.jpg" border="0" /></a>Little A gets his rosy cheeks from me.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwZ_UdS7daA3h-aU67Xj4AM53u3ss6RpjvNGKbq_acMO8fXmXWnPmojVZJbdhAt2tFTv2XeIsQKhIL_cLNZGm0PPEDbdQneQFWVTsvfd6K4IlHgkSptMBHwlI2csxfKTzumx855hy4XiNX/s1600-h/IMG_5357+nate+sleeping.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166185251175597618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwZ_UdS7daA3h-aU67Xj4AM53u3ss6RpjvNGKbq_acMO8fXmXWnPmojVZJbdhAt2tFTv2XeIsQKhIL_cLNZGm0PPEDbdQneQFWVTsvfd6K4IlHgkSptMBHwlI2csxfKTzumx855hy4XiNX/s400/IMG_5357+nate+sleeping.jpg" border="0" /></a> Don't you wonder just what he's dreaming of?Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-10127657515048689202008-02-12T08:19:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:36:58.171-08:00Yup...<div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165758168217617922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9v1t_B2NJ1Z5pnZ6b8BcNSi-pL_-NNRYLWxJLyqJT52Lrd44rIUZ8YtoIelxqokss3gFDhOQYR3N10RPwZw3pfJt2-IMps0l0i2LzuP9o04iwDyNCBc3JW45toLs14K6juqdJ4oXoHfu1/s400/1.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165759924859242018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgllUtTRUaXkUOxX6M630I8t3CicheOKHB3VsXO45th9VoRYkidS75M9NE3PRMii-GHxtiaIFjyNvgIqmzP1NjSLfDsJbMxLlXYXDiv8Pj0vOPtDAdfwDYbFy4DqOlUSOzgeXZIk6X19v9Z/s400/IMG_5415+Nate+funny+face.jpg" border="0" />I just KNEW I had seen this face before!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I love when babies make faces they don't even know they are making. It makes for some great candid pictures for the baby books. My N is VERY expressive (something he shares with me.) He can make the funniest faces, enough to make me laugh out loud when watching him. He has started to laugh and he will tilt his head back and let out a few giggles. It is seriously the cutest thing ever, I love it!</div><br /><div></div><div>Thanks for all the nice comments about yesterdays post too. It's not always easy putting yourself out like that, but always nice to get positive vibes. Oh, and the lipstick is called Angel Red and it's from Clinique. I never thought I could wear red until I found this shade. It's more of a blue-red and works well with fair skinned, blonde folk like myself. I also recently found out it's one of their most popular sellers-go figure. </div>Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-25647963161946818762008-02-11T11:37:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:36:58.920-08:00Gotta love yourself!<div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165438425082299858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV7NvRg9eNu-2aFCGN8-4DUMWq2Jy537vfCjPbkExFwJ43v9QpJ8JxzMSAG8gjvpUN2qDzH7xNaUYH1Vm5JKs4Fx4CxPCZ9IigxxwQXZw9oeirwIcTDiXAiR0rZh4BMo5EDR1w_LxPTs2z/s400/IMG_5465+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165438141614458274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaHZ9VqJw_ztMQSei7ZEgquPtYmy2vofhICXrMpZzM_Aka0SZ6PtmWtbjjhrf8_u3qyuaZZUbAP8b0j90d8QSkufGByQWWk4OvjA2xhKlJBwh4-x5IWWmfmdA78VFQpaSl64WxoMtO1slZ/s400/IMG_5512+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165457301463565810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLlwuawZgzUON4uWtMWYMlt8Z4W9jN7TaTzNHnSzXfK4G_SIqQ_4NipxFxCW8Wr8Mrn_PIKG5WqkOurXmC5-8NNzz323ZU-BmoLDd3NADDLoEmLI3fCzYP0CxivFJwFu334w-3i01glnyN/s400/IMG_5512+vintage.jpg" border="0" />Just a little conversion fun:)</div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165438236103738802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHXfeYADalg-7CD5nVacDAp8DsA5nsk1M8g56udc14GxZ4wr3ldNnB2f-pGCLf18z_e_F-gI1yh7iAxJm6_O4lLI_ZEEdoiaXxzmPLsiFqE2jYJOdDRWuDmeOlbyoPk34SNdCSqOydeor7/s400/IMG_5489+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" />I think in order to fully love, you have to love and be comfortable with yourself. Nope, I'm not completely where I'd like to be in this, that's why I posting...it's forcing me to evaluate things and work on this area in my life. I have got to work on loving me the way God loves me! Right now I don't care for photos of myself...I can be critical (as I know many of us women can be.) However, it's important for me to face some of my fears head on, so that's why you're seeing pics of me today. I'm facing my fear and learning to love myself the way I am right now. I thought this was a good way to start off Valentines week and for my mom to see a recent snap of me-HI MOM!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165438313413150146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtMjL_TzwJ5OjH0FBeMi3WLlEQ9y7ToBSWhcwk7lpCu683AwDaF_Pzja30Z4srVh_jehE23yBkDSdoePEQSnQRTc_t-4grpibcN7BwA5t8tOXxIsXU9pGW2-EMMg4cFoC68x0or3eTZOVy/s400/IMG_5470+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" />ISO250, ap5.6, 1/250, 24-70 (thus the reason for any distortion)</div>Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-81828533573151490482008-02-10T10:13:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:36:59.065-08:00Some moments are priceless.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis8WtvQDNSEjKWZ3B44Lk_Szdpyw9vMO_-N0eBy0cs55PDz-AO4SUEOH5TleBFdQbq9__PAUSQD-JhJHcyqsVRWNZU6U2vIeVkrkU819b6D6P6X60Ry9ZpF1DJMBLn5pptFTya8O7c-jM_/s1600-h/IMG_5350dad+and+dew.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165045371150206290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis8WtvQDNSEjKWZ3B44Lk_Szdpyw9vMO_-N0eBy0cs55PDz-AO4SUEOH5TleBFdQbq9__PAUSQD-JhJHcyqsVRWNZU6U2vIeVkrkU819b6D6P6X60Ry9ZpF1DJMBLn5pptFTya8O7c-jM_/s400/IMG_5350dad+and+dew.jpg" border="0" /></a>This is how Dad and son spend Saturday morning...watching toons together. Don't they look mezmorized?<br /><div> </div>Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-37889598532692508132008-02-09T12:38:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:36:59.638-08:00Just some candidsWe were chillin' in the nursery this morning and the boys were so happy! I decided to take advantage of the moment and get some snaps. I am just starting to get some pics of the boys together and am thrilled-even if they are far and few between.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164711885856477506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3eljjQFSi9K0eKaKfqRoqKNjZ0-nRNsq4DNP6HGPLYplN7rpCBOtRNzt3PP1iZ5seP8MBQaBOPWCnlyCRfrtfjWXI5pRzJ608ArXyzJ3JcQpvU3kFjEP_NbogpRz3Lnwf2K4Ex9vJ2UDV/s400/IMG_4840+andrew+and+nate.jpg" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164711980345758034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7UC0ibQ837W12ULrTsiyMDGtojlY6dI7JKOjx6r8i_ujZca2XbwPjljfxhH3Ky5tXr5i5_zb9Cl07zPnTKZVmJ9h33o_T6MUY-ulydAHS6nMQv882xPsX0PlUlA5kueVtC8RBIsBELHk-/s400/IMG_4850+Nate+blanket.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164712061950136674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ZIjrPacA-FmGJrL-lPi_uHvGBaAov_EVOdZBFGkH1lSggqH6AShuFa1_KhNWQ29lCwr0xqDD5MQezUUKeJt3sO1O3ZkeFDRGdm_jYg2IqAKWvM6goJULogwNvuffd4ADBdJsKh7jP4qL/s400/IMG_4920Nate+blanket+1.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164712186504188274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqSAQI2nd2viwNQCSkHtJ4cQet-r0mJiodXByiBezHEbUI-FQ4NExl2TMZtXln3Pl9MHFk9uRvV-nmOA9WZfjtmsZX6vaMiQjSeNZQV_5pKzQHY362TKDUw6V9gPnPOryR9nOQyoOOMHhq/s400/IMG_5045+andrew+blocks.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164712276698501506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkcChcuDXnMD1hzJPVnb7MTRgxMehPi3U5B5t78R8IQGXKLTI2h-6SJ7famJyoAKGjYTvVoR9JGGWYlIBjG4UiiLnIkRPRo-6IJjO2H_7Xtcwrd3ubiE4L7SZwWeW5VzbTqUF3q1GN7Sk5/s400/IMG_5121+Nate+in+crib.jpg" border="0" />Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-38253473871353958862008-02-08T08:31:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:37:00.036-08:00I admit defeat, now HELP!Welcome to my home! Well...at least my living room. I'm in need of some help. Do you see the pic and vase above the fireplace? I love that picture and vase, but need something on the other side of the frame and am stumped! I've tried topiaries/candles/vases and the like and am just clueless as to why I like nothing I select. I figured it would request some help from my family/friends. If this were your room, what would you do? Please ignore the toys and the photos, I just wanted to give you a little idea of what you're up against.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164277119202005282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQc7cBQ8aGOkfbEip_YmOrT6_TCWEqrSSX9wOMPd2R4gJtrivBYjCmWabAg2ygi7arSSr9u9_2r_9U-PGkFVbtbfmeJEzanS-s96h8AvaUkk8Dxesdki-OW5GMziA3TU395ecOJvpcqI1/s400/IMG_4720+living+room.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164277007532855570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6PimHleQMLI9c8gT_mDR4r-tW8UCAee0WNl5wxVtFc_HsmSx2NhjW6lFC_hsSUwUas9O3kHILRNunMNOXAmSj8o6NqnhDBtn5aL2HLMsHx0OvLq7GSe2BKaD7duk10uLf2Kdm6mJbDESO/s400/IMG_4742+living+room.jpg" border="0" />Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-41213616119844565832008-02-07T10:34:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:37:00.396-08:00Definitely brothers<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163566804625690850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOHB8PuH2_icdMrYNVMin6NWcZriDX069aCEc0A8061ZPgbrx_JKe5a5M8qkTITCvtACFBhho67k8UMmw-Kl_PKN5VlZDS1C4C-67as82K9qX4MxyYB2B23vYldnXczq4HhaviweRe40Nw/s400/IMG_4658+Dewey%27s+toes.jpg" border="0" />Big brothers toes.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163566486798110914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLuECZ4gAAp4aXTgcdWTGDb38jt-7eqSzHJTxC6HJR1Kzy-BhFuXE_aAz5FZGDTDxoB9_5vpzrHjZTq3HjzsQVo3mpCPJTZkY9pVfmF4sm7ElTgxMfcxvcXDLu3rSQffXi7EuCkyUIJpyS/s400/IMG_4688+Nate%27s+toes.jpg" border="0" />Little brothers toes. Any questions?<br /><div> </div>Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-59413248773463767612008-02-05T09:17:00.001-08:002008-12-08T15:37:01.038-08:00So sweet<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163547717791027362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoiNZKvLc6movU7VEWYtg8sMpxBWN2AKoJJGP4tg4JZyoLM8KYS6dRcAbgrUMsVsy0J94_pTBFcY3BuyOo3YxCYyN2APvY9WzdDpDgeFkuTverWjZlXVVLBlkODLwEvrplxrUroOGth9VG/s400/IMG_4459Nate+smiling.jpg" border="0" />My little N is so my sweet boy! I love how happy he is, how content he appears, how he sucks on his soothie, how he looks at his momma. I love my sweetie!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163547846640046258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ63CDpSoArL73LwVxBE1NputSdsZuuczhpY3TUvg0XZ31Vj6nnNA-ECg9us7YX1YZhbRUjeQeTqzCDOZxkwOERFii3fryfgMFNerEoVeD0WlkXVu-YxdpD0hhKEv7eOj4PiNIXWi86KuL/s400/IMG_4554Nate+and+soothie.jpg" border="0" />Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-25958492780732419802008-02-05T08:06:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:37:01.192-08:00Aperture exampleIn photography, the camera lens opening and its relative diameter is called aperture. Measured in f-stops, such as f/8, f/11, etc. As the number increases, the size of the aperture decreases, thereby reducing the amount of light passing through the lens. Don't think too much or you'll get a headache. Mom...this is a little example for you, isn't it cool what changing the number can do?<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163157348213493842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD2XCE0tnNvHlCli2MtG_hUSF8O8hTiWoUecWaU8gXBSWUNkXY3hb1dB3LjunuOeRktHgQ8AqpN_dhkx5itUuJFzvv6CIdVwo2p9xWn9gmoxM6E3rUcdkTyaZsX7sRu-4yDFoWQUe5VraP/s400/IMG_4280+F2.8" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163157245134278722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5mNd6vvO_YPKgRUrQlue-IFvTJe9aZedGtN5G3huLiFNVKlUGy4nD-28V4203NmQZ8H3cTf3tFbVolXzgmOBK-dfk_fsDyKeYlhAyi8aHD-_uiwsrXAg8IMQFZ1CD9plRBiJlId4JPX_i/s400/IMG_4353f22+1.jpg" border="0" /><br />I took a pic of these do-dads on purpose. I am going to scrapbook this weekend! If I say it out loud, maybe I'll actually do it. I told myself I would not get more than 3 months behind on N's baby book and guess what? He's 3months old and I have not started. Oh, I've got ideas in my head...but have not put those ideas down on paper yet. So, everyone out there...you're my accountability and I no longer have an excuse.Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-74090170119896550702008-02-04T15:07:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:37:02.628-08:00A BIG mommy moment!I knew this day would come eventually, it could not be avoided. Eventhough I knew it, it was difficult nonetheless...my baby was getting his first haircut. His big-boy haircut. We found a salon that specialized in childrens cuts, so we figured that would be a good place to try. We had no idea how little A would react to someone trying to cut his hair, but we were SO impressed with how he did. He was exceptional, didn't cry once and smiled several times. He got to watch Thomas the Train while in the little car chair, so I'm sure that had something to do with it. The stylist could tell I was a keepsake sort of mommy, so I got the little baggie with his curls in it. If you're wondering...yes, a few tears were shed. But my...look at my handsome little man! Isn't he cute sportin' his new do?<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162895015906021250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzYxPyka7tsJQt_nBP_5jSN3P1vTtgbi2tUuTqtpyqrWkL3Nb2J_YGTnycLdAX2zTVUv5oLxC8fxJOOBnpm6EazH0EUexNoZ89bAOvygI8ulz8WypsklADi4K9jTlpHdD6t8KGdQa9BwUa/s400/IMG_3940+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162895217769484178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlYdfR4IRddlvg1wcmg5AFj6QSsrAyvnHrUnpocBX7tWno9FbV3HF9UVPBqBms-XCvV_YO7ipPbofi3XRgLkqdTgGK2L2ufxv0jXPTMR7j_wdWbrl-dUmFTiXxf7Znf1EacKvvm0oo1ZWH/s400/IMG_3941+copy+for+web+BnW.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162895453992685474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5qUXRTHgjIjYC79W4F_qTMCR0S4tlTlNmoo7QB-xy0MLIi33ufMtTB5lLtsXPyKjIuT_md-VBLMjArz78fTAhHCtU90X51Vc4mFKABcVvE6mqeZuJByPnOTxjFsrJeXjBWlU2J30HcxNV/s400/IMG_3946+copy+for+web+BnW.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162895836244774834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4AFfEBDy7bD00ekrreSPDtMFZoax8l3hCSpJMcleV_QnmTlrkVIWZF2MqZiBo5Qir8HhnEu9-rR2h10MYwDwTX75JnR9sNSvNKaVEIvpd7cwTM6tnWBfXR1TBlly2tIuXGcZbI-ELe-K9/s400/IMG_3959+copy+for+web+BnW.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162896489079803858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNZFNx-DOy-b8Adp_Zn7J6OiTAqvksYbRHYj0eK8B7ztdEOALP83Uv7nmvjqwnoieZmwVY7JEoEjT1U69Hd8AhUrFnBYuQehC7Rne76q9Lzk_Yd-PCZcx0n6ZiOtErR-DMo3dcwL10dpS/s400/IMG_3972+copy+for+web+BnW.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162896678058364898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJWblCXL1U5FS8JNnjfXb6r1tM5TcGbb0cNCThWRxoFG7q8g9IyM76mxziC_4UQtz-rcsbbF8UbQK64qejUX5T-vH7jSmOcNqF8NhI7LADJZbtJ3IIm1gnwQVrzF7E3m1c7_HT4xBwyFjB/s400/IMG_3983+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162896918576533490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkixzHYytcRuLWTpzMS2ikilX73U6LK47mIUt7LWIQcons3Yyg16uza4FHHbXBRkS7WBYJhsKTFc52ypvB86XhHuS0wDF0usOu9frryF7_v2Km2O87CCxHcF_Ttovn6RNdID9lgAotFXrf/s400/IMG_3991+copy+for+web+BnW.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162897227814178818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi271x3_MoCF_G_l28k1_Om_YrpbGEPfJZGxkl8p9OhUWpkIFygMiKjDwQ3_Gv-zEjvo43k6pT1Cz58LTjtkboij9rc7PzePDbvC_DTLV2vgfhItkQ_SdvgPihNGETwXiIWsEMQG6ZQbnxS/s400/IMG_4017+copy+for+web+BnW.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162897567116595218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-gf4n8Luy7Z7syLaYL7spLPYqAvk9l-IJfq7KLga7wE8397JJU3ptXKc9v8mfA0voXw5i6euO9c-bXPowiI0IPkrOld-uNvjeZqwm4fd5SQ4msYOetjBjzp554T4yFAvSWqvDmQ3Nbuc/s400/IMG_4060+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162898215656656946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePmk7ajECgVcpIGcneOQOkQMt0FYnlgBg7Dcl70CiR91rNMm17agvj10n64E9io435OOOrCxKVZI8nj8FFY5PNGiBHt7TZaUVOZpDk-6zaahGmRTXP2nLpraybHvWolwma3oFF_bZ58gQ/s400/IMG_4061+copy+for+web+BnW.jpg" border="0" />24-70L, 800ISO, F3.2-5.6.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-56557336868525770082008-02-03T17:50:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:37:02.832-08:00Purple Mountain MajestyWell...you can't really see her, she's behind all the fog. I'm fortunate to have Pikes Peak in my backyard. This was taken today, on my way home through the Garden of the Gods park. We live close to GOG and often drive through it to and from places. It's so majestic and awe inspiring. When the weather is good, you see tons of bikers/hikers/walkers/climbers and runners enjoying the scenery too. Due to the bitter weather, today we saw mainly drivers.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162567455930224482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUi6KEd11wZs2zyVAJ4Jwvq2T0b8NuNnFQRA4R_1RRlpFRodzTx8D81jfHrm-Hb6MeZ9mnwlmiCqOyx_B9bjbAPt9QSL-68gc7f9TvZ1ZiIq7YSM16kkLlCYZPCReZhVthymjEx-eEI8zR/s400/IMG_4190+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162566949124083538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2x2rJwjMk7S9SjoX3LWxZAETGzlAtTpA8_R4hf1FxgMRMU-buuy8Hqi_UE2OyoMYvrDRW-ngFH715od0S0pGiXl7-f8yAUfHSdzHgUGXF79PKSRpCQV-ChVJD3vX0vv6Q3fyXDwiKeuEL/s400/IMG_4200+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" />24-70L, F11, ISO100, 1/30. I took one shot, turned a quarter to my right and got the vertical. My DH was more than a little nervous for I was standing right on the edge of a rock-definitely risky business. Oh, and on yesterdays post...yup-all natural light. I swear that I'm going to turn that nursery into a studio, but then WHERE would the boys sleep?<br /><div></div>Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-75180373168743484472008-02-02T15:59:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:37:03.670-08:00Larger than life!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7z9iiESW5Ib5dVP0CX2fLP6hdFxAxPhrfyyO20AL1U2muEVHTY4-8-c5zzrRD4lHDhStbYumSxcQlHvga7kZUftg-Y9OE2iXmyXg6E_7V-sDUXiYhSNE3FKED1RbMljf-dfSiTNItoSZQ/s1600-h/IMG_3879+for+web.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161853778394517250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7z9iiESW5Ib5dVP0CX2fLP6hdFxAxPhrfyyO20AL1U2muEVHTY4-8-c5zzrRD4lHDhStbYumSxcQlHvga7kZUftg-Y9OE2iXmyXg6E_7V-sDUXiYhSNE3FKED1RbMljf-dfSiTNItoSZQ/s400/IMG_3879+for+web.jpg" border="0" /></a>We've had giraffes as the theme to our nursery ever since being preggo with DD. After she passed, we never had the heart to change it, so our giraffe collection has continued to grow. When N was born, we received this big giraffe stuffed-animal as a 'welcome-to-the-world' gift. It's been in the corner for a while and A found it today! Oh, it was love at first sight. He just played and played and played and I loved every moment.</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161853035365174930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg035mSVClz-jVFsyxjR_bgCu9fqoPiGocOlfzc200oZBerrE25X05npnuns3j9a5JUkP-FxiisO84FPmXNr2EnoL706jThv8BrMyexqB0kbnDDlOT-6o1xM7Q0XAb9bl7uFgc96Vhn_TSf/s400/IMG_3760+for+web.jpg" border="0" /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161853683905236722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_a3zOUkxT6mO7ndtZFwwlKKKkc-QH0ifrVLde1tHBxEYhHlRP0mDAd5sH7dGdks8WzaPrQ3pRrKd2k_zjfMkBEBA0ZS6-e2G3rm9vk2pU9NSLb06r606f5nl4kPwLOebcvk2SLPBodcg9/s400/IMG_3865+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161852958055763586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL4pbTWRJh6YUqo2hTGxCqnalIIYrWJt3PHLWMMaGjhJZITAdHRvG4vUmgq57BDyOva3v_o-40DI5PDZcVwmSoXgFIpS8VfrBc4EOz2TuOqNG5zmLgrMrjSQh2G8FMD-HkUZ6yw2jeXd7D/s400/IMG_3744+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161853469156871890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXh8oCX9B2GuO-I2LiDkiWCPP8YpwoiWP3_E_vqx7WR7oLkpjDRWTwy2FhlFVrR2OFOn-CNI0E7b9X0WeVungKmQTsQ8Nvrnz5HMipayZXRAsP0H87lv2kilDK3wAEWouniIHEywkLqd2a/s400/IMG_3841+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161807096394976866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvEvVWcLgxa4MZa-ezMjTeAvouPcOTg3u7xh4WhS6DpCq5-h1Wh3AH3MbPuCLBmV_GTH6vbgK2TlhafmJRLtDUuWymKelubrzELr8nKln8gaJRVr2gkjo8EnHf4Yh3Ac6b94YwRBBAtYw/s400/IMG_3920+for+web.jpg" border="0" />Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-38819865426424454682008-02-01T17:45:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:37:03.919-08:00"Night-night!"N got this little gloworm for Christmas, but A has adopted it as his own. It plays about 5 different songs and when the song is winding down, the little face slowly goes dark. The little face reminded me of a moon.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161452641333972434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7rzSh_nwktImbO3SHcYzGrPm7J119OyhpVopd6al1GDBzSZJ1c9Ia0iPVcGha4rOYKzFP3y_Lhpi-EF6nqasbGd_UitP8y1P_1G1r_qEFTtk9QKvKgwBBdO2tpvGniTqufI_B96qcTl5n/s400/IMG_3680+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><u><span style="color:#810081;"></span></u><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161452525369855426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqaM8bP7KC6kUIWQcQqoKMro0G6ekMujgCrxgtpq5FGQxzUKpeKzy17i_wN9F0kGtBg1chta5qIU7DCi0k_AFuIcBKTmJPy5KC7hKRtCjYasfp6vDbNWQivvBozO3KuN5zYmHEfLuQzaAi/s400/IMG_3680+copy+for+web1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p>My friend Rebecca tagged me for 7 random facts about myself. I told her I would accept the challenge, so here are 7 random things about me that are current.</p><p>1. I like to dance with my eldest son. We will turn on the radio for some tunage and then, dance like there is no one watching.</p><p>2. When I sit at the computer desk, I have to elevate my legs somehow. There is no rhyme or reason or medical necessity, I just do it. </p><p>3. After I get a professional haircut, 90% of the time I continue to trim it myself after I get home. Definitely an obsession of mine.</p><p>4. I dislike wearing coats, even in sub-zero temps. Don't worry though, I'll have a down vest on.</p><p>5. I crack my toe knuckles constantly (or so it seems...)</p><p>6. I don't have much of a sense of smell...sad, but true.</p><p>7. Bathtime with the boys is one of my favorite times ever!</p><p>Now...if you've got some time, go give my friend Rebecca some love. You can reach here here <a href="http://twiaa.blogspot.com/">http://twiaa.blogspot.com/</a> She just relocated across the country, is pregnant and has a toddler at home. </p>Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-27462428022623391392008-01-30T14:04:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:37:12.071-08:00These will have to do**sigh** I really wanted to get a shot with BOTH boys in it, but that's just too much to ask right now. Everytime I would put them together, A would either try and bop N on the head, or N would cry because he was uncomfortable. It was just NOT working, so I decided to snap a few individual shots so I could keep my sanity. I used props of course. Thank GOD for the Target $1 spot, it's terrific. I got this lollipop and bear there, one for each boy. The pink background is a blanket I found on a great clearance at Pier 1.<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161023861863910706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzv6vPJMsa0LNsfGjkLSz5UcNjOzCR94M8cUg7UuePEIQfOXTv9Y8gZ4HGHbZDXHIx9YetPjWjbyiJ_73VVwfhVOkqGU1hqYECC2MknTvxLNIV5LdPw7qNDmnVWGN6B9ccfoXfmV-Oa5f2/s400/IMG_3123+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161023041525157058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_FmHAmrMM5s03TiLPaHtm5Vu2F-VfW2nry2yHS3NJBFLHhkRfA1tgyibP_u_srbFET4pbW40vOgowMWeqolEcqDgtCfIU9yyJ9Y_Yepopo6hkl7uZN01sNWG8YMeD_m3Ng9r-uNdxwnSS/s400/IMG_3111+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161023346467835122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi19LzWYTDc9apTLLWHY5LSkziJ3IOJ6gDn54xkKAC0YfDhOcbuly3_ELtQMROICi1vCpQavXwx3yDpcVgAR_gKiB8zf-qaw0GjqyrIfokV2QTL-igFEHw2igZHgcKl_nEyklnpBtjnaGEV/s400/IMG_3283+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161023569806134546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtpwT_AqxyZOQyilLH22sWHZMgZRHEuYGnzeVdP_LVKMCZM9YZXfS0gz2eQKv0RwNRoxrKczBCUkDJGdlFGa4K3CKGtCeu1ZWJEY4P1RzKoriJsTM9QtO0dswCK0mYUxSPbg0Zwuk599oQ/s400/IMG_3127+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" />The lighting changed and I grabbed a few of N. He was So squirmy!<br /></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161024102382079298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQeJFDAbyxu1tMji-lHFh78qwSbayJPi9fnI2iWNOTNq2NgWSrM6pAsu7tJgJ1yGdCoDwomVQsIey7Zba3DkOrpwfBJw8G4uy2NPbiINUC7n6uQD6nMAb_t3UPAPikegm_XQKx8TkKMGz/s400/IMG_3553+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161024201166327122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZ15nXaoE4RxvBRSjvHCBB80PpPueOZWRDIabw5PlqE3hl5vHME22s7l9eKKBs793-w7uVpulux6gQJRqN5oUYQANt2ec93INiiIfM2UDJyQ4482gAmCkclE0mhgT0RZ6zPFpagmqOX0N/s400/IMG_3539+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161024871181225346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpOUaPZHjalmQsu-yeJwz_XEvScDAB_fz1k3blyze-eZTRTc8-ETrLRsWbkLAGb6aQOF_E24xRXhLGtUrTD46SPduwqMOhZBQVlJ1VIxAiIhEZLweJxmwiNsNhV37bmtm5QLz5D0rKPbnJ/s400/IMG_3536+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" />All shots taken with the 85mm, but all different settings.Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-33006375620877641892008-01-29T18:42:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:37:13.703-08:00VerticalsHere are a few vertical shots from the engagement shoot. I also had to throw in some of just Sayo...she's such a beauty!<br /><br />Yes, these were taken at Garden of the Gods park. It's a very popular place and one of the few places that's still free to visit. I used several lenses, but mostly my 24-70L-definitely my work-horse!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161046015305223570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMvlKCNVbnEKDQovq1QjOhlel3CZbBMyejkZCdYeygMSKiuw0b453CXmBVa_tYLn_NTlV7_aDG9EEJ77bcruM9VuwOZmxAhY43soxK7X03ibUYK229W0nh-A01vATw0C-X346gOGNCDMO8/s400/IMG_2421+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160767314877385762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxCDJQK0wtwm40SYa1sBvUkvcnIWN6BlhYisCNmQnYFt3l5X-RoSzApwbPJLItmT7yorrWJFBZYMUfJAKDoSLTmD2Zrya8Y9WRnqol2-3_Oc15FDOwDEZPkhHw1KlmQdohOELnA_7Qpo5X/s400/IMG_2441copy.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160767959122480210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW61CiVvzF6bqwPW9grYgdI46y90hRC5EkDBVbXpk1bWUwkO2vJtQHQIkTOTk3i3hHev3y6ujwybTeXnjt4XEeCsaKJ2zXoouydqEe0WWn_D_eO2NqGWSTTL7ppHT2ScKQYD5ymSFKsTgE/s400/IMG_3030+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160767499560979506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiE49SxGCgEtJUFzqkuYBDMR5hLofjnMG4mc-Mk2x3FA7eoA9W-vNvNY9NxAvjKvZOCri-g32Rnlrjnp4Ky3GmfcPhfy3CsrKM9KiBL0quiKFpRVHKzboVcKeoSBIB-Hb4tuMNKH-T8zy4/s400/IMG_2520+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160765931897916418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX_BgKWeDhLdTbwgZjY5nLJYnFh-x4vRy4GS0ojqEY7bnkzyJAlriPbjyr1fvn0I5FTSsVKVOq7YAJpbAcnzoEVBLM3WzgO0B51EO_nalS4bQ-oE6QpMr3c-z8-SD0FrR91FlnyH8QLsvI/s400/IMG_2486+copy+for+web+copy1.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160768504583326818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3UJ0gZ1cePgFigju8FysSDwpR9c0FulA7bCFShtJEeF2IxaJJZi75_7RD3mpR3-ocyNqFcriIjYDkuiBZdF5gy-4OPL1h8BEgeHdFRjt6v70K5P4rO94rf85VCaEi0s1NFqk5Ezk4Ic08/s400/IMG_2977+copy+for+web+BnW.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160769080108944514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjG-dVLvkqHPZ-oje02FFpba0apXNEvKkd9_HKgSTTFGil-5TcLbHduJ1hO0uz4bb87-xAd9GtXh5He66l55e5CFRkcb9MMuqVxkPJTZEbRtDmuXM3DHBfEonhCYezyp_FGE4sx2OhrM6c/s400/IMG_2883+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160767791618755650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnkFMmIdLhbO8YhMdttUzll4ETAqHiLaGch76N-854uRDE_Py0mT8hdnre4O9SYfT_9jbw2Y_I6OuEtp4gV4_bFIE65lGfbyyND5AGzyReXKM2iCy64i7R4frBEez0p9_7EDk1Y_2XlTJ-/s400/IMG_2730+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160768822410906738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHwm9csBSlKu4D3SRqZRY3-TVV_3MWBC24pcAF5dkKEPRh-aPtAoFdNqczOY8fpLoSjUV2KeUnAjHOHQBywKimjorj0LnZYQpv1XlShfCNc-gsQQ0tWzvedFb04VgJKNI66Um-Ofq3YPD/s400/IMG_2895+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160770377189067954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJBwpDmCYLlsyD0kQEOELG86BotpuDUYdbitjpGN07kSCSTxcMRF9_i8o0uWbzNv3ygEWcqKAI-rfsLNhyphenhyphen-Ir9Ix1VThDoWRw9RAeIZVb0VNnz_qpBCZAN_123n1yZTRSqxVsloTQ27Uu/s400/IMG_2928+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160769389346589842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfgXpufluH8erouzhBRr6LzklR7Cy67i2RvnVcPs3kHj7RducqnzPNI-QRQo8-4G1Z-JD81T-PJE-x5QO9l3yJfzzZhhBtQvuhSH7EkTJrdOHFIFn957_te5VKCi4AJqORjUIguM_036bB/s400/IMG_2862+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" />Ok, so I threw in a couple horizontals... could not help it.Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-30029067661457708312008-01-28T20:40:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:37:15.564-08:00HorizontalsI had a challenging engagement shoot this weekend. The couple was terrific, but...the guy came dressed in a white shirt (complete with logo) and hat, refusing to take the cap off. This is when you try to make lemonaid out of lemons. Thankfully they are very funky and like BnW, so I was able to convert and make the whites not so mis-matching. These are a few of the horizontal shots, fitting along the horizontal/vertical theme this week, according to moi!<br /><div><div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160386153709734738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVXas86G14g41wOnwiyh0Z4JsUxyuOFXoMTbZLtGFjjKbdfffHmMCRH_e4mJj29NBR20cb0hUG24etTBew6rLuoTmFa2xExorTjXAAKubpDRjvtq1Rt-CN6-UJ4iUwT55uLJQrm8RkNBQ/s400/IMG_2800+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160391054267419506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjySYq0uKRn9w9pdefsW2I5T-9pTKcd7BBVCvK3b-JCGHC2-VWNCEs_YGgSjLvCnzgrmyE7hhCGbkDE2YXVkiVZGsC72iT5mdy-10nshrTvJrPglc446PqlQhwhhXHAhpNjsuxDeMu2Dw9_/s400/IMG_2244+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160386037745617730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguqFAY3Vx-qxFw-shVLL6H2H5VNijePtFSkhYV6zR8YKiyJlY6Jbof4ol1mR48GIQWHzJaO5HAq0cjN7-zSG2qBJMjgq0ojMRNY5NQW6cjjzVkd6pjTWh8vbWzU7JQar-3FDlxY6qTYz6h/s400/IMG_2680+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160386282558753634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyNTmdDEXZZrUoa4I1TR1TOOzpuPwkODWSq_B0KcA3uGlA95ZHmKePiAn6IS0di5sbp8UGO71JlG96Xwx8wCujrh4V6W3Uh1ITJ-SmxYEzhL5ksA-qm8EEO6xuNlbfy53nOM8VVosRLPDS/s400/IMG_2815+copy+for+web+BnW.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160385878831827762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3IX9duFJ2_tOqIh-a4S5CDKrEdjQhe4aum4MwqBHzdxqdDnkNJJhISutNHQobSP_G7r9fiEiP_Cm4USRuTVTRGfaS-s03DjYuLVFr0rct_rLveRbQP4lc_eFXRnHcHPn2_wStvQhVZLqp/s400/IMG_2627+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" />It's hard to see it on this small of a pic, but the phone has their wedding date in text.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160385707033135906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0cw7MnNlza4IwGmnvcJ6Rx3hs6M1OkwAHfvHqBWU8bco_6NItvRxM6-bKXYi-Mpbhb9cf2FNP-vGN_77Dzm49gZ5Igi15JUfqnPNc1p0IbBsUpbg_krxq8NE-SnaleBf4wZtTg9143-F/s400/IMG_2535+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" />My token shot with the hat off...</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160385105737714434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRar27dPmAhpMsvBZSdAJ0_f3GOBYPuQuiYr-Oz3Dv4DaNNi5s3ctvkNWbvcxnImzxzXn3UQg9ZMJQNq76Xm_CB3AGZYwI6n9phMMD1XPCBEKNqI1punFMy4dMb9LEd-xsvm1KlNgfFFjx/s400/IMG_2479+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160384938233989874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBfFpWHnCg7sdkaaJN8oYKoZaBwqcCO-qqrhFz9Kbdz7gP_RXpLaqFbfj1AG8aFEja9RR4rAxEQ5ICsn9w-1TAPH4gl4xtFAHjaAii4L9yuSW5gNBr5OSItIOvjq1vM-XD7LZmK3LX9x0e/s400/IMG_2341+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160384805090003682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3PQbrnOnrrp3HTkjykUhHADroSB0N88e5zIdHvvU5WASt8pHW7KDwLlv7T0Iu7bGAKnAS2Gn_pLfKtxixm3Bm65UFj_6OdeUBYeTJln0rwTfdGDDGqdC_dNc6eaeAgvRJEMOkYQhwZN6P/s400/IMG_2328+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160384667651050194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPcWropJIlK1zMBHvBgRVmt6k5AA_WVkzUrBUxa3vILCrxHy-s4CkHluBwPwvOu4w62y7ew_xmPn7MXUDSkPbOwWfYPJZNsOOSD1zT87jlIzl3VvLAFtSuHQWvwr_xRLyKYyTKodBSNy6D/s400/IMG_2311+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160384530212096706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjacte3JqCK4PXK5IY8yi54glrVpKMiWM04gG0rXws-3WAT9tjMyCZ6lVLUT-5O4MOqRJ_bh3ZYMm7Yd9heEZvfwRVXNQgFo8nHKr7pWl18ifzOkryPixdTjdsY_UlMpMuText1EsKCEtNa/s400/IMG_2257+copy+for+web.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div>Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-68665577857085063792008-01-26T09:26:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:37:16.046-08:00What a sport!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_WQlpaUUnGSYF4G08BONsNSa169rETc-50V7Ot2AC64QymvDmg3EXM9czYkSm4nebx0OLbx2nHdjPlzWqRLO2CXfoJprJPEAgcvUSbKvOhdn615jy1ZqZ-kSe5Q6k9IoUN74VEjVuGHL9/s1600-h/IMG_9140+sledding+10+for+web.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159841281273662082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_WQlpaUUnGSYF4G08BONsNSa169rETc-50V7Ot2AC64QymvDmg3EXM9czYkSm4nebx0OLbx2nHdjPlzWqRLO2CXfoJprJPEAgcvUSbKvOhdn615jy1ZqZ-kSe5Q6k9IoUN74VEjVuGHL9/s400/IMG_9140+sledding+10+for+web.jpg" border="0" /></a> I love how my DH is so willing to have fun! I can suggest something outlandish and he's game to try. In the 9 years we've been married, he never ceases to amaze me. <br /><div></div>Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-25823893534154836022008-01-24T18:35:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:37:17.589-08:00Impromtu sledding adventure.We decided we just needed out of the house for a little R&R. I get the cooped-up feeling a lot. In fact...we are looking at bigger homes as we speak. It's time to move and I could not be more excited. I digress... I was not even going to bring my camera for it's noon and FULL sun, and Colorado full sun is like 1000 times worse than anywhere else in the country (or so it seems) I then realized it would be a good challenge for me. I was not about to tote around a reflector or worry about any of that, I just wanted to have fun. Sometimes it is good to force that perfectionist inside to just be flexible.<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMFWKyxM3a8vzH_QjabFpj2h-cwgv5cA4RJ5xU3z9yb4phmrEqqjylhZf5gAGlXfJXWCQlRhNbGCy5YxZzOzUWNrg4Q6G09QYs0-WQR8bkmTsqr66GeTcURsHvYHfVliXgdWjDrSfTsXQI/s1600-h/IMG_1700+family+walking+to+park.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159240544197970466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMFWKyxM3a8vzH_QjabFpj2h-cwgv5cA4RJ5xU3z9yb4phmrEqqjylhZf5gAGlXfJXWCQlRhNbGCy5YxZzOzUWNrg4Q6G09QYs0-WQR8bkmTsqr66GeTcURsHvYHfVliXgdWjDrSfTsXQI/s400/IMG_1700+family+walking+to+park.jpg" border="0" /></a>Headed to the park. It's about 3 minutes from our house, the perfect little walk for the boys.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159241476205873714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYGKV6UtUP43oT3Ps8gs782JhwusWnKFdLWPbxowD2c_azMjDRHQx2AH2cqeJSibdAuKGIbgN8CO03sdsZ5IIkpLX1qwxdYiu9L2NvztOi3W58hFFY7xWa6B4ygrDGNKj0HBYfzN-zhc5R/s400/IMG_1708+soli+on+curb.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159430304443042386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitPCy5_Y0WvGrYxQ5iEmhseiovL22btLsT9dYciL9FRntjHPImYnRjU-hgC0nUgXBCSI2dDHJtdDuPKfv8PyDcZi_BkumqxVF42QF2CuA_USl8Z9uQrk__OoGW7kzj14USoWosG_UiFzq3/s400/IMG_1721+boys+in+their+own+world.jpg" border="0" />Just looking at these pics makes my hands soooo cold!<br /></div><div><div><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159237911383017954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Ks7qdSirWnLMj8iRZtRRTaztbaJlSn6Wa95cKx6l290cGJtrmOP8JiZlEX2yq06SOv9m_HUbLuaLkpN3pmXImSAmjc1Hiioc7_9EoXRwcFLVMV5Rk7LPuwUikv28Q5TSUYIxScXJ9wSs/s400/IMG_1814+wide+landscape.jpg" border="0" />We could not have asked for a more beautiful day. It was crisp yet nice and sunny.<br /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159237812598770130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqO5GvYJoc-Nggis-qIEL6kXGNMXDw3uftOjxGl0alh7iWwsnGh5EBhn4tsRiGfcI5x2uRu0Ofs7ixZABb-QKZ2D3_EUxDo6c3G_aba0e1DR6LEi_jiXWQK2uQCvzm3or8VnNMg4p7yUW0/s400/IMG_1801+mom+carrying+sled.jpg" border="0" />I cannot believe it, but my MIL got in on the fun and some sledding of her own. Way to go mom!</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159237679454783938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhttWQFl7RsQUbQL1JeYmfW2Mjca_m1kunjKIRNx4FarlSiENNXCj69SAvdHcbxO63Dl-MLMrf5CYQktV5iD9nEHSVzSxHP8cSVeOY0cYL0FDvJ-CL_oeTMbCLBjspfsLGpHMNm4i40wAnc/s400/IMG_1798+william+pushing+soli.jpg" border="0" />Uncle "Wigglesworth" helping out.</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159237456116484514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAUYY9-kCvUoux9JPwBjDQYjveJRqMyYM2XYDr41z7_JCSnt_JM-zRWLqmOPxVJ_1N2sW_tdK-xVHm1NV_0SmtXAyGiKryPeTIekJQ3x2sygpsmTpIYfhr3N3s6SPWNzWMkGnWptFvIgnQ/s400/IMG_1732+promise+and+william+down+the+hill.jpg" border="0" />Following the leader.</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159237572080601522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDvE2kHTKo4CP5M5Mxqtm3nq5uMul2QdS68l_uCQjw_BRtCcn-ix5RuUvy5QZLT_ZDP0hN80tuK4lwbSjGDHxjpAUlsa5aPCBBM4ci4tjyOGiGKucVCASQ5TwTP7p7aAdZvhf8BmpTCrAy/s400/IMG_1754+promise+and+soli+laying+in+snow.jpg" border="0" />Wipe-out!</div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159240234960325138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEignr77WLARUnWtRgERC0vmmXKmHY1ZlwLUfqNQI8JjQCHggQGGF91Zj0ULmOMMWrMNRVvkSSu5mSb4pVuVqDqj5VWCwFnzxXyr5tl3kwKP8MQPF7IO8F3Dl5lS4kr0A7ZOIy0X7mKKKnsN/s400/IMG_1803+shadow.jpg" border="0" />If you're going to have shadows, may as well have some fun...right?</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159430673810229858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJmjeVXSg2TSLTLnJ_igg93547rvJ72FEE_hkNxLwSEYipwM57NidVC1ohSWBcn5u3p9lKehraBs6yXYHMTuUWK84tb4SrnTHRe4m-yP-37cRr7TciK05Sj4smjldIyXaUWw7dc3Oy99-9/s400/IMG_1880+Promise+swinging+in+air.jpg" border="0" /> We went to the playground afterward. You have to look at her boots...what was she thinking? They are actually high-heeled. Definitely not the "right" boots to wear for sledding. Definitely marching to the beat of a different drummer. I therefore dub this photo as "IRONIC" and that is my word for today. </div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-43956426289959994972008-01-23T09:54:00.001-08:002008-12-08T15:37:18.241-08:00Built for BoyhoodTonka is a very popular name in our household. When A was about 8months old, we bought him his first set of these little trucks. They are perfect for hand-holding, so he gravitated to them quickly. It got to the point when all other toys were neglected and he had to have his little trucks by him. I think he's got about 30+ now, including the Speed-n-go Funway to "race" them on. These are a sampling of the different sets. As I was lining them up to take a pic, he had a fit. What you don't see is that he's in the background, playing with about 15 already. He just can't stand not having one if he even catches a glimpse of it.<br /><div><div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158732054429862242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEecvoc4HlkzyfTa4oHFdx601N5nL3eEUZzUjKlYvxWABKZ5_l8PJc7gw2Go-cfQ34_1dFm_xij3LKeSci0kKNo_0Qd9hcKUeL7RL1I04r2xQV7apoXvi14VApuAoBdU5vkYguitjlHbjG/s400/IMG_2202+copy.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158732269178227058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTusWL6rEdhyir6HalPurCv-KFV6nCxZKWHoOOoCNSND2Pm5gQ5fDif4W6k77hZm23Ct7zcOAjvqMIR0ijl1DRECrEZV5M9lgn4K3mtJ4u1vKNZM9vs-Rh-3Yr_Zf3zb2VSe2PyssH5k_d/s400/IMG_2174+copy.jpg" border="0" />Macro 100mm, ISO400, Ap 5.6, 1/40. This little van is my personal favorite. </div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158731959940581714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZzAPiWfYFm-F6sA0gF9CY3t2QR46h573Sp9NIocdkzCy-tIpdWiPfyUiOgHsbrNrlkVjGcsnru6GqilrDNWp42PrnyTo2ZY_xNQIhiatQe8K7i3sYrENdgnpbpMfYSjxeSuFcuMVtrAHo/s400/IMG_2235+copy.jpg" border="0" />24-70L, ISO400, Ap 8.0, 1/60.</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158732376552409474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6wLXjvGlAUupztOlf3vfA0jkkNZR3BEJodOBRvyhCYAvX-0iUpibGUQZoHHhrw6tJO0E7Pw4Lq82CoJDZsUxBtZ1bzhmTkLLEgKhslXdDK6krwK1IFk5doDCjJman9SqzwhGcbid8q7Gx/s400/IMG_2160+copy.jpg" border="0" />24-70L, ISO400, Ap 3.2, 1/200.</div></div></div>Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-53804135788320864412008-01-23T05:43:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:37:18.525-08:00Magnificent!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjot5NfiIACL__xYqqfDjsMWEKN9P_UrK3i9eO3Dp3eBv33ap8xyh6elrwYRfzzsjDQzDKr3aD7Jfrq7o2fiCrLMu3rYvHzgA4ZXoC51VR9Lo2kq2h37Tt9X_vitF7Um84xeY-Ile-xH0fT/s1600-h/IMG_1669+landscape.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158730748759804226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjot5NfiIACL__xYqqfDjsMWEKN9P_UrK3i9eO3Dp3eBv33ap8xyh6elrwYRfzzsjDQzDKr3aD7Jfrq7o2fiCrLMu3rYvHzgA4ZXoC51VR9Lo2kq2h37Tt9X_vitF7Um84xeY-Ile-xH0fT/s400/IMG_1669+landscape.jpg" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158766422758164882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnaBa5rOW-r3fmyUGFdfIWMmex2C6VQjQUlij3r_TnK-UlXwN2gVZi3Y98QftEndILnNe6enJrGUqGD_0TWn3AbEyh5bgnxc03VZZJaP9IFJHZ2Jz85h3EAz04t7iDQ5PFjUlpRM4YXZaX/s400/IMG_1689+landscape+1.jpg" border="0" />I absolutely LOVE Colorado and all the scenic oppurtunities we have! I could spend an entire year just visiting different locations, trying to capture what I see in real life through a lens. I'm not a landscape photographer and am afraid I cannot give Colorado beauty, justice. I am wanting to really work on that this year and have been investigating ultra-wide lenses in order to get the vastness of the land. We were coming home and I looked out the window to see these. I quickly took the camera out of my bag, rolled down the window to take pictures. I wish I had had the time to actually get out of the car and take some more shots, but was pleased with what I got. After getting home and looking at the photos, I decided right then and there where I wanted to take my photography next. I don't even remember the settings I had on the camera, except that the ISO was left on 1000 from earlier in the day (I think?) I'm looking forward to studying and practicing more throughout the year. I have MUCH respect for those who do landscape photography, it is certainly an art all by itself. </div>Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918208712722662947.post-43560559960442464282008-01-22T06:56:00.000-08:002008-12-08T15:37:19.163-08:00My truthI am the mom of 2 outstanding little people. They are the light of my life and are both at such fantastic stages in their lives. A is talking like crazy and exploring life around him in a very tangible way. N is smiling/cooing and such a breath of fresh air. Everyday is a new adventure, one I'm certain to remember. This Valentine's day I want to do something special for the boys in my life (DH included of course) because my love is definitely everlasting for my boys!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158371307998229058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho5Tfen_Kvky80dVq3_sA7MgsA77AttG5tEYzlVovgBMNYVnCbd4grOCnfdbHss2acQPmfMwwYBdRBIxpYe0g8mpQL6I-AvDN4yHZGz3yMGGN17LORxTyvWDqVvz_FK5QVmcyNI_tlvXjP/s400/IMG_0322+andrew+6+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158453384823255714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju7MovrcB1TM6ac8KsrIuO-0hxKVN75qSl51ApvphvbRSb1rMa7UHjcsYuzXSNIQSW4IQ7xaWKl5cGE59yjU0IWxkNOVwvPckS6Pzy0KuKvXP1zljPDkmzdRZxjbdaO7Kr3YJ7VdIwHyOB/s400/IMG_0530+mobile+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158371153379406386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbWsNQxwqBTeTgjD6Ls_rPTvpgSDbsXdUtP8CrZLVeTGatrjVEym4WtiTC6ordiXjdl0GAkKr43SARB4QoUpqsPx9TFTR235AimCwkZeVbO5SfM9AlW7sim7vYBQkjnzxd0qexfc8k4R5I/s400/IMG_0316+andrew+7+for+web+BnW.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158452985391297170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXJlsZ61X_XUUX6DScW_z7PKvw6AXTHIpeQQxViXthjYnsa5y2pbXZBDbSkLbdcDCIm2XiZx9L-2T1lu_R3AGQqStKkd1ArfUmdH-UatTQE9AA2rmdZa-Oy4buqBzph3QhYjiExxpYpdit/s400/IMG_0549+mobile+for+web.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158315692466713122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3h51PXHi6c4VnTlVXnLBzXuzP1zpesol39r1YeZa4EEexFBYcNwDcmgSvfiJWHc1OiMe-J5lGd6faiPHFe4JSgIUypRH661wN3Vqa8HiNodWY_9ogpb90lqZR60yzdz2PT4iQkzh1JTdo/s400/IMG_2065+love.jpg" border="0" />Eeek! Pay no attention to my dirty fridge. Nothing like a macro view to bring out all the details-good and bad. Macro 100mm, 3200ISO, ap 5.6, SS 1/20.Mom2Drewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01237120079107535718noreply@blogger.com36