I'm taking a break from my intense cooking to show you a few new photographs. I repeat: this is not a photography blog, but I love doing this, too. Anyway, this is a family I know through work whom I've become friends with. They are hilarious and the kids .... right out of a fairytale.
I went with Kate to drop of the CD this morning- of course there had to be the most stressful swearing, pull my hair out technical difficulty when I'm in a hurry. Naturally! They were happy with them and I got to land a huge kiss on baby O's cheek... leaving a little lipstick mark. Oh gosh, but seriously look at those cheeks!
(back to the pies...)
I told you dear readers that I had some exciting news, but it just had to wait a little bit... well, here it is: I'm a published photographer!
In October I was asked to shoot a few images for a local co-op's publication: the Seward Co-Op, and their magazine, Sprout.
Right now the issue where two of my images are featured is not uploaded, but if you're local and a creeper (just kidding) you can pick up your own copy.
I'm so excited and happy about all of it. I am kind of dancing on a cloud!
The two bottom images (middle and below) are mine:
Of course I saw New Moon. Didn't you? Didn't everyone? Whenever I go to things like this I really have to wonder, especially after purchasing almost sold out tickets on Tuesday and then driving for miles in a crowded parking lot: doesn't this alone improve the economy? Whatever the case...
I loved it. I thought it was better than Twilight. That's probably because the story and plot thicken- things get more interesting.
But because all the world is blogging about this I'll keep it to just two small points:
1- Alice's wardrobe is to die for. I am not kidding. I want it all. Look at this cute Zara coat, and the Michael Kors jacket she wears to the Volturi. I. Must. Have. It. (In another life, and another six figure salary career, of course!)
Karen and I thought she looked a bit like a modern Audrey Hepburn, and so did someone else.
2- Jacob is just beautiful. We seriously need more of that in our world. Talk about brightening things up! And whoever trained him needs to come right here and help the rest of the men out. :) Although, can I just say one thing- his voice reminded me of a self righteous Provo boy (have no idea where that came from!) But other than that- finnnee.
To do, is scrapbook. And here are a few recent layouts.
Created with some much needed new supplies :)
I have always admired the green glass of Pellegrino bottles. I think because it's just so gorgeous. I know- what a boring and cliche thing to say, but really... it's just so pretty!
I had been saving several bottles for quite a while- and then Karen brought home some Christmas lights. Here's what I did:
Taking the AOPi Christmas picture, and this time as an alumni. These ladies are gorgeous, but the lighting wasn't too good. I'm hoping a good quality flash is under the tree this Christmas, we'll see, I need to do some research on that. Here are a few favorites (mostly the silly ones):
I cannot tell you dear readers how thankful I am that I joined a sorority in school. The friends I made are my closest today, and have been through it all- what lovey memories :)
I think the main reason why I was so distressed over my December Daily album last year was because I had to catch up over a week of material due to finals. But since the Lord has blessed me with a little piece of paper via hard work called a diploma, I think I might be able to swing the entire project this year.
Today at Archiver's I stocked up on cardstock, thanks to their sale, and picked up my supplies for my album.
Here is what I found:
Ok, so this album isn't from Archiver's. I have no idea where it's from, my mom found it around the house and gave it to me. I actually have another spiral, patterned velvet covered photo album from high school that I love- so, if you know where these are from, tell me! They are gorgeous, and inside this is just a simple album with black paper- easily to embellish.
Cosmo Cricket holiday-themed rub-ons. I want to keep the album simple, so I'm not even 100 percent positive if I'll use all of these. I love typing up my journaling and printing it out, so we'll see, but I love that walking snowman. How cute!
JBS Journaling cards. I like using these for titles, smaller photo frames, or tabs for hidden journaling. I love these, and they don't seem "overly Christmas" to me. :)
Since the album's inner pages are black, I wanted to make sure I didn't choose something too bright. I love this pretty cream colored floral paper and the blue together.
If you are doing this project, too, let's follow along with each other. I'm hoping it will be much less stressful than last year! We'll see.
I'm hoping to find some other goodies at one of my favorite places here, Hunt and Gather.
It's almost winter now, and I think now is the time to do something creative. So that is what I did Wednesday night:
In other news, I am loving this top from GAP. I cleaned out my closet extensively this week, and have about two shirts left after a much needed purge. Somethings had certainly gone on to glory and needed to be reincarnation into dusting rags. I'm not joking!
