Another Stream of Consciousness

I really liked doing stream of consciousness writing back in high school. That's why it's taken over my blog lately. Plus, it's just easy to get it all out at once without thinking about trying to be too organized.

Summer is totally the epitome of my life. I love summer more than I can express in words. And then I remembered...now, I'm a Mom. Hunter's not going to be in school for 3 hours a day anymore. Uhm. What I am going to do now? When am I suppose to go to the gym? Play Sims 3? Take a nap? Oh man, summer might suck!

No, I'm mostly kidding. I'm excited to do fun things with Nutty this summer. He's stoked to hang out at the pool, ride around in his jeep, play baseball, take gymnastics lessons (again), go to the park, the zoo, and hang out with friends we haven't seen in awhile. I just don't know how I'm going to handle not having "me" time anymore - I've gotten a little spoiled I guess!

I planted tomatoes. I'm documenting their journey through photos. They will be ready to go outside in a few days. They are my new babies, and I love them a lot. I hope my nurturing gives does them well!

I did my playgroup photo event on Saturday. It went really well. I had a ton of fun, and got some great shots. You can see them here: http://www.innovativeimage.org/?page_id=3933. Notice the new format of my gallery? Yea, I was really excited about that. I HATED my old galleries, so I'm stoked to have a new one.

I'm going to buy a new lens and new flash soon. I can't wait. I feel like all this photo stuff is kinda starting to come together. Thanks Canon 50D and my wonderful husband for letting me buy it.

We still have two frogs. I just thought it was important to let everyone know that I have not killed them yet. Hmm...speaking of frogs, I should probably feed them.

My best friend in the entire world just graduated with her degree in Radiology. I am SO proud of her.

My husband surprised me with a date night last week. We went to Jimmy Johns, which is my favorite place in the world, followed by a "Movie and Martini" at The Wildlife Experience. We saw the original Indian Jones. It was such a fun night, and I'm thankful Chase loves me enough to want to surprise me with nights out during the middle of the week.

Glee time!

Stream of Consciousness Update

Hunter has been doing super well at school. Each day, his teachers tell us how proud of him they are. He is talking up a storm, volunteering, helping, and being a great little man. We're totally thrilled with his behavior at school! Next year, he will switch not only teachers and classrooms, but schools as well. Hunter tends to take awhile to "warm up" to new situations, so we might be starting back at square one, but we're already discussing the changes with him and drive by his new school several times a week so he can see it.

Speaking of proud, I'm proud of our dogs. The other day, I let them out on the porch while I made lunch. Usually within a minute or two, Miley is ready to come in and will bark to let me know. Well, 15 minutes later, she still was not barking, so I went to check on them. The gate was WIDE open and the dogs were gone! I was freaked out as we are in pretty close proximity to two busy roads. I called for them, and they were right around the corner and came running back at full force. So proud they didn't run off.

I'm sick today. And yesterday. And Wednesday too for that matter. It's just a throaty cold I think - my voice is gone. I'm sure Chase loves that.

I took part of a senior photo fair at my old high school the other day. Some perks of being "in" with the yearbook staff meant I got to go for free, which was exciting. Free advertising is the best kind. Anyways, I had a pretty good response I think and am excited about extending my photography into more seniors this year.

Oh, and, I might be able to speak with their yearbook staff next year on turning photography into a career, which would be cool.

I (well, we as a family, but mostly me) have started sponsoring (okay, sort of sponsoring) a child from Ethiopia. Kongit is a 13 year old girl. I just sent her my first letter the other day. I've always wanted to do something like this and finally found Compassion International. I hope we can keep in touch with Kongit until she's 18 and "out of the program." I'm really excited to get a letter back from her!!

Chase and I are taking part of a HUGE playgroup anniversary party next week. They are expecting over 100 people. I'm going to take candids of the kids playing around and the families enjoying the sun (hopefully!). Later, the families will have the ability to purchase the photos from me, and to sign up for discounted sessions. I have a pretty big feeling it's going to go really well. I'm very excited about it.

Chase got an idea for a new window site. He has a feeling it's going to go really really well. I'm crossing my fingers for him because that's about all the support I can offer him as what he does is totally above my head.

More on Hunter...his talking has increased by leaps and bounds. He doesn't really know how to be quiet anymore. He is constantly making up songs, asking to call people on the phone, asking me questions, telling me what I'm wearing and what the weather is like and telling me all the places he needs to go (the zoo, Monkey Bizness, Taco Bell, Jimmy Johns, Saxon's house, Grandma's house, Gami's house, Opa's house, gymnastics, swimming pool, the grocery store, the dog food store, the gym).

The other day, a friend posted a blog on Out of the mouths of Moms. That night, Chase told Hunter at dinner "Nut, bacon doesn't sit."

Yesterday, Hunter was talking to me (nonstop of course) about something in the car. His friend, Saxon, wanted to tell me something and Hunter says "Wait Saxon! I'm talking to my Mommy!"

Hunter's been on a sandwich kick. He wants either PB&J or Grilled Cheese EVERYDAY.

Right now, Hunter is telling me it's snowing. I refuse to get up and acknowledge him because I refuse to acknowledge that it might possibly very well be snowing. We're ready for summer!

Not Me Monday

Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week. (http://www.mycharmingkids.net/)

*I so didn't leave a load of laundry in the washer for three days so that yesterday I would have to waste energy, soap and water to re-wash what was in there. I am far more responsible than that.

*I totally haven't bribed my son with everything under the sun for the last 5 days trying to get him to use the potty. I am a much better parent than one who uses every form of bribery to try and see some success. P.S. The bribery is not working.

*My son has not sat on the potty for 45 minutes at a time just to get off, put on his underwear and IMMEDIATELY pee in them. Nope, my son really wants to use the potty and is super excited about it and would never do something like that.

*I did not just give into my son's request to have a Rice Krispie treat at 8AM this morning so I could write this post/edit a shoot from yesterday in some sort of peace. I am much better at micromanaging, multi-tasking and being a Mom.

*I did not write this post at 8AM this morning and then refresh MckMama's page every 2 minutes to see when her Not Me Monday post would be posted. Nope, I am certainly not that obsessive, nor am I procrastinating editing pictures every single time I refresh her page.

Well, that's it for me today. What have you not done lately?

Vote for Jetta and Miley!!

Rainbow Cake

Zoey's Closet

I recently found Zoey's Closet via Craigslist and I am so in love with her stuff! I wish I had a little girl for her pillowcase dress. I know next time I'm pregnant, I will be ordering things from her. So cute!!!

Look for yourself here:

http://zoeyscloset.blogspot.com/

Free Photo Session Give Away

I am happy to announce that I have teamed up with Denver Window Info to give away a FREE session!

Go here for your chance to win!