Friday, February 29, 2008

Day #60--Happy Leap Year!!

Thought I would have a little crazy leap year fun and play with a picture of a picture that I took...what is it you ask? WELLLLLL----it is my new toy!! Actually, it isn't mine YET! It is sitting in my shopping cart waiting for me to hit purchase! I can't wait to hit that button!

Just ran an action (starting to get into them more) on this and then did a negative image...thought it was cool :)

Monday, February 25, 2008

Day #55--Tick Tock...a slow clock!

They say a broken clock is right 2 times a day...well what about a clock that is SLOOOWW??? LOL. This clocks battery has been running low for (embarssing) months. The problem is it is mounted in our foyer that is really really high and not accessible without a tall ladder. I don't dare attempt this...not for a second (no pun intended). The time was about 9:10pm when I took this photo. (just a little off ;) )

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Day #53--Eyelashes!

I actually took this yesterday, but I had to work and had a massive migraine and nausea all day so I wasn't up to posting anything. I was suppose to work tonight but the migraine seems to be lingering and I don't think I could handle another night. It sucks!

So anyways...this is Holly's eyelashes. I am not big into actions but I fell in love with this action and was dying to take something to use it on. This photograph is everything I envisioned the second I took it! :) YAY! I just with I had a better lens..I love nothing more then a nice crisp, sharp photograph! ahhh...

Have a great night :)

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Day #51--Bananas! Yuck!

Today, I gave Charley her first taste of solid foods--I mashed up a piece of banana for her. On top of NOT liking them, she isn't ready for solids either. She had no idea what she was doing...LOL...she just kept spitting it out and after a few tries she actually kept her tongue out. She was tasting it just fine and she didn't like it one bit! I am sure it was all foreign to her anyways. Ah well, I just thought I would try. I will try in a few more days/weeks....see how she does. I guess breastmilk is filling her up just fine for now.

This isn't the worst face she made, it is just the one that I caught on camera. HAH!

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Day #50--Leaning Tower of Blocks

We are still working on converting our garage into a play area for the kids. The kids still play in there while the work is being done. The area is really small right now but the kids seem to enjoy it anyways. Daddy and the kids built a tower out of Chase's Cars blocks tonight. They had a blast. I didn't snap any of the actual construction...but got some of the finished product :) It is as tall as Chasey is!

Poor lighting, didn't want to use flash so horrible grain and just yuckies all around. Not to mention the disastrous play area in the background! LOL.

Off Topic (updated this from earlier...kinda messed up the blog post...)
I had the pleasure of speaking to a very unfriendly IRS rep. today and I seriously hope that she isn't as unfriendly in real life as she is doing her job. One of the numbers in Charley's SS# was off so our return was rejected--we filed on the 6th through our accountant. I knew something was wrong because we weren't getting any information on the IRS website. So, while on hold (for forever), I went through our taxes to see if I could find something and noticed the number was wrong--IRS lady confirmed after I twisted her arm to get that tiny bit of info out of her. I seriously felt I had to walk her through the entire phone call and her personality was so cold. Sorry--this is more of a vent then anything. Just had to ger her baddies out of my system. AHHHHHH :)

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Day #47--Aquarium

Took the kids to the aquarium today, along with my sister, her boyfriend and his daughter. The kids had a blast! I just wish I could have let Chase enjoy it a little bit more. It was way over crowded. Another day we will go back when the crowds aren't so large and he can run a little more. I seriously feel so bad when I look back at the pictures and see how excited he was to see the fish. (it was just so hard with him, I didnt' want to have to risk leaving Charlotte sleeping behind in the stroller if he ran off somewhere, I tear up thinking about it. Next time, he has full reighn...LOL!! :) He thought it was the coolest thing ever though. We have a small tank here at home and he is always playing with it...so he was in awe at the big fellers! Because there were so many people there, it was so hard to get in there and get a picture of everything. I did manage to get a good amount though there is very few of the kids...they were just enjoying it too much!

Oh and guess what? I GOT MY Philly skyline picture. HA!! We were right across the river from it...literally! It was great :) I love city skylines, for some reason. I have always loved cities, especially ones with old buildings. Just something about it...





Here are some more...



I think Jellyfish are the coolest things...





Finding Nemo..



You can see how big some of the tanks were...look at the people on the bottom!



Hip-pop-anonymous ;)



Shark attack...

Friday, February 15, 2008

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Day #45--Red Roses!


Happy Valentine's Day everyone. Hope everyone is having a beautiful day!

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Sniffles, shivers and snotties...OH MY!

I have skipped numerous days (obviously). The problem is I am sick, sick, sick. I haven't even touched my camera. BOO. Yesterday we had a HUGE ice storm that soon melted away to warmer temps and yucky rain that continued on all day today. ON top of being sick a dreary rainy day isn't what I needed!!

The girls started dance class today and I unfortunately missed it because I don't think I would have survived 2 hours there. Missed a photography moment there.

Then Alison needs 100 things for the 100th day of school tomorrow. She came up with 100 kisses to go with the theme of Valentine's Day. I bet it would have been a cute photo op there too...but nope...not once did I think of that camera. Poor thing!

So, I am sitting here in my office with the space heater on full blast and just feeling so toasty!! I don't want to leave. LOL!! But I must go to bed and get some rest. I know as soon as I get up, i am going to get the chills. ILK.

I have a new template. Not sure I like it but my head is fuzzy so I will try again another day when I feel a little more clear headed!!

Good night and Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
Heather

Monday, February 11, 2008

Day #42--Sweet little feet!


I was looking at old photographs yesterday and could not believe how much my kids have changed in 1 year! I am soo thankful we have photographs to remind us because they just grow so fast. I took this one of Chase when I was doing his 1 year portraits. I just love it! :) An oldie but goodie in my heart :)

Have a great night.
Heather

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Day #41--Driving down the highway...


I made it out to the store without the kiddies in tow. I wanted to stop on the way home and get some pictures of the river because the sky is wicked today! However, I spent more time in the store then I wanted so I never made it to the river. I have to work tonight so I needed to get home to the midgees and for some relaxation before I head out! So, I snapped some pics while I was driving down the highway. Nothing great but it gives you an idea of just how freaky the sky was!! It was snowing a little bit AND the sun was out...LOL....it was cool!!

There is nothing good about this photo...LOL..I know but I wanted to put something up to represent today. :) Today is a sloppy snappy kinda day!!

Have a great night~
Heather

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Day #40--Calibration!

WOW, my monitor calibration was overdue 319 day!! HAHA...shows you how much I pay attention. I just kept ignoring the reminders and even at one point turned off the reminders. I don't notice a change so it must not have slipped away that bad. But, I can definitely say that what a difference from a when my monitor wasn't even calibrated at all.

I worked last night, so you know the drill, I slept the day away...blah blah. Actually, I didn't ahahah...I only slept until about 11:30 (hubby had to work overtime) so I had to get up to watch the midgees. So, I was lazy all day. Then hubby decided to take me out to dinner (with Chase and Charley in tow but it was nice). Ali and Holly went and hung out with their Grammy for the day. So, I didnt' really take any pictures except for my Spyder doing his thang. LOL!!

It is thunderstorming (if only you could photograph noise ;) ) right now...what an odd Winter we have had so far!!

OH and YEH!! I am officially UNCLOGGED! LOL. I feel so much better!

Hope everyone is having good weekend. :)
Heather

Friday, February 8, 2008

Day #39--Sisters!

Just laid low this morning. I am still a little achy...but the good news is, Charlotte is in the midst of a growth spurt (I have never been so thankful for one...LOL)...so she is helping me out A TON!! Perfect timing :) Almost don't mind the fussiness...ALMOST. HA!!

Charlotte was happy enough to pose for a few shots earlier with Holly. It didn't last long though. I have never seen Charlotte this fussy before and it is kinda sad because she is usually a very happy baby!

I have to work tonight so I am getting my entry up early today. I need to do some errands and cleaning now that hubby is awake (he worked last night).

Have a great Friday!
Heather

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Day #38--5 months old today!


Happy 5 months sweet baby girl! Little sweetie just chilling in her bebepod and being a sillyhead! I actually planned on doing a mini shoot with her today but I have this excruciating headache and am just achy all over. On top of it all, I think I have a clogged milk duct (may be the reason for the latter). UGH. Just hoping it breaks free soon.

Have a great night.
Heather

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Day #37--WEEEEE...*Giggle*!

AHH it is a beautiful (even though cloudy) day today in my little part of the world! I swear Mother Nature throws these days in there to get people out of their Winter funk--it certainly energized me! After we had our taxes done (thank you for refunds!)...I decided to take the kids to the park and a walk around the neighborhood. The kids pretty much wanted to stay on the swings so I was bopping back and forth pushing them all. LOL...If only mommies had 3 or 4 arms. But hey I got some good thigh exercise. I snapped some of Charlotte just absolutely enjoying the swing. She laughs the whole time. Of course it doesn't help to have a silly Mommy who sings songs along the way. :)

Hope everyone is having a great day today!!
Heather

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Day #36--Sleepy Heads!

This is what I got to see when I came home from work this morning. My 2 sleepy heads, sleeping in my bed. They are usually the ones that will sleep later (mostly in my bed...LOL) then everyone else (mainly Alison--the stinker). Jason said Chase got up when he was warming up some frozen milk for Charlotte, he must have eaten something because his face is dirty...LOL.

Have a great week...I am back baby...ha ha!!
Heather

Monday, February 4, 2008

Day #35--First time...


in the highchair. We are transitioning Charley into the highchair in preparation for solids. She has shown no interest whatsoever so we haven't started solids yet, but I hate not including her at the dinner table. She loves it!!

Heather

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Day # 34--Mirror, Mirror...

ACK this is postdated, sorry about that. I am officially a "cheater, cheater pumpkin-eater!!". LOL

AND Photobucket is down...bummer...I will have to load directly from puter. YUCK.

Sorry to disappoint my fellow bloggers. I had a major FUNK this weekend, not sure what exactly is was, but I had to take a personal. I did take pictures, just snapshots...and I am going to post them but I know that I officially do not have a perfect score. BOO.

I also managed to make it out with some very old friends on Saturday. I haven't been out in a very very long time. I didn't realize how badly I needed a night like that until I was actually out.

Anyways...the picture. Cousin-in-law had a Grand Re-opening of her dance studio. We took the kids because we are going to be signing them up very soon. They had a blast! Especially Chase who had so much room to just run and run and run. The mirrors were just too awesome for him!

Heather

Friday, February 1, 2008

Day #32-Raindrops...

Raindrops on our back door...yes, I know pretty boring right? This pretty much sums up today. Rainy and cold and yucky!! Hoping the weekend is more promising :) We need to get out of the house, like WOAH! I have off, but hubby works--still might plan a trip to the aquarium or something. We will see...

Happy Friday.have a great weekend.
Heather