Well, I finally got the blog up and running for my photography! I plan on highlighting a new family daily for probably the first month or so, and then it will slow down to just new shoots that I do! I'm excited about this, and excited to share it with all my clients -- past and future!
Check it out, and let me know what you think:
www.innovativeimages.blogspot.com
Yesterday, I sold my beloved Galant. I am bittersweet about it right now, but it does make me very sad to think about never seeing my car again. I am excited about my new car that I'll be getting in a few weeks, but until I get it, I will probably continue to mourne my loss...
My parent's bought me my 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse for my 16th birthday. They spent a couple thousand on it, but no more, thinking it was only a matter of time before I wrecked it. I am a good driver and haven't been in an accident to this day, but, my Eclipse met the end of it's life when the timing belt broke and thus caused a chain reaction of other events that it could never recover from.
So, I sucked it up, got a job, and my parent's cosigned on my Galant for me. I believe in the 5 years I spent paying her off, I only had my parent's pay for one payment, so, that car really felt like mine (my dad disagrees and kindly gave me the passenger door handle when I paid it off in June.) I really felt like I worked long and hard for that car. It never gave me problems (other than the paint job), and I was very satisfied with my five years with it. We went a lot of places together, and had a lot of memories. I drove all over Colorado in that car, all over Arizona, two trips to California, and through Dallas and Ft. Worth, Texas. We've been on the border to Mexico several times. We did many loops around the 101 in Arizona when I was struggling with my emotions...Chase spent many of those loops on the phone with me. I brought my kitty Turbo home in that car, Miley home in that car. (Hunter came home in Chase's Audi, which I never got the chance to get attached to.)
All in all, it's been a wonderful 5 years, and this post is just so I can say my goodbyes. I will miss you, Galant!
And now, on to the new...I'm very excited to bring home my Hyundai Santa Fe here in a couple of weeks. I really need a SUV with my growing family. I hate not being abe to take my doggies places (at least, comfortably), and, want a car that will continue growing with us when we have our second child. I will post pictures of my new ride once we buy it!!
If my Broncos cannot be there, there is no other team I'd rather...
In past years, it never would have happened. This year, everyone said it wouldn't happen, but whatdoya know....
Let's go Cardinals!!!!!
Today marks the end. The end of the '08 Bronco football season. A lot of people find it strange that I'm so into football -- in fact, I find it a little strange. I look forward to the games all week. Hunter has several Bronco outfits, Bronco shoes, hats, etc. Chase and I both have Bailey jerseys that we wear religiously from August to...the end. This year, the end has come today, and my jersey shall hibernate in the back of my closet until next year.
I'm disappointed, although not surprised. While our offense is hot, they are often unpredictable. Great passes are often dropped. Not so great passes are often made, and I've come to expect at least one turn over every game due strictly to Cutler's cockiness. Our defense is another story. They suck, period. Now, don't get me wrong -- I'm a big fan of several of our players (proof: I didn't buy the Bailey jerseys simply because that's all that was left in the clearance section...) Ekuban always shows up. Bly would be great if he wasn't compared to Bailey. But the rest...meh?
And so...as Chase sits downstairs and faithfully watches us lose, I've already retired my jersey to the hamper for the night, and have moved on. Tomorrow, I'll focus on more important things such as the Nuggets (no, no I will not, I hate basketball). Tomorrow, I'll focus on the Colts killing the Chargers next week so I can feel some satisfaction in having our rival walk away with their heads hung how I did tonight.
So tonight, I say goodbye to salsa, guac, and "chipies." I say goodbye to cuddling on the couch with Chase only to jump up every 52 seconds in either victory or defeat. I say goodbye to watching the Robot stomp across Fox's screen as Chase complains that it always takes too long for Fox to show the replay. I will say goodbye to my pink jersey.
Next August, I'll happily welcome the Broncos back into open arms and support them once again, but for now...my heart has been broken.
BTW -- you need to click on this picture to view the full thing and understand it!
I've had a lot of time off lately due to the Holidays, as well as due to well-timed snow storms on Tuesdays and Thursdays (the day I work out in the boonies in Franktown...) You would think due to that, I would be better at updating. I'm not. :)
Here is the end of November and December through pictures...
- Thanksgiving with my family! Chase, Hunter and I had already eaten, so we skipped dinner. They didn't feel necessary to put us at the table, and instead sat us off to the side...The good news though...I didn't have to participate in dishes! Whoo!
This picture makes me laugh, but, unfortunately it's not the best quality. Chase was rough housing with my nephews and Hunter just HAD to get involved...
- This is one of my favorite pictures ever! This is exactly what Chase and Hunter do together - especially on lazy Saturday mornings.
- Hunter was reading to Miley from "Things That Go"
My nephews have this Bronco helmet and Hunter is absolutely obsessed with it...it doesn't hurt that he looks super cute with it on...He is pretty convinced though that with the helmet on, he is invincible and goes around ramming his head into things...Concussion before the age of three -- definitely possible.
I promise you he is laughing in this picture and not crying!
- He's going to be pretty upset one day when the trailer snaps in half because it can no longer support his weight.... I guess it IS a Tonka though...
- My dogs think they have an extremely hard life...although it was hard to watch the Bronco's lose I suppose...
- I'm fairly obsessed with my Christmas tree. I got an unexpected photo order mid- November leading me to believe I could splurge on a great tree and beautiful ornaments! I was so excited...I still am. I may become the crazy tree lady and leave it up all year long...
And last but not least...our trip to see Santa. Mandy and I took Hunter yesterday after an unsuccessful trip with Daddy on Friday (the line was way too long for a 2 year old's patience). We had running bets on whether Hunter would scream, but, Mommy lost. He sat very seriously with Santa, shaking his head vigorously no when asked to smile. No screams though, making it a successful Santa year for the second year in a row...
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I knew I was going to love this picture the second I took it! Him and Santa were having a one-on-one as Hunter asked him for a train and Little Einsteins laptop for Christmas...
As we were leaving, Hunter spotted the moving carousel near the door. A little boy was happily enjoying the $1 ride that his Grandparent's lovingly bought for him (Grandparent's are such suckers...). They were nice enough to let Hunter hitch a ride...
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After the ride was over, Hunter wanted to see what the boat was all about (no doubt genes carried on from his Opa and Grandpa...) He couldn't quite find the seat though, but was content sitting in the hole where your legs go. Silly boy!
Well, that's all from the Anderson house (yes, my paperwork for my name change has been successfully submitted). We hope you all have a VERY Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
