Sunday, August 30, 2009

How I Lost 8 inches!

I've had long hair for about 5 yrs now. While I did not intentionally set out to grow it out just to donate, I did intentionally decide that when I cut it, I would donate it. So, I started doing research and was a little concerned that many places want 10 inches. I didn't know if I would go that short. I found out that Pantene will take 8 inches, so I am glad to participate in Beautiful Lengths. I love my new cut - I use Dee Dee at Downtown Salons in Wylie. Here I am feeling all kinds of sassy!













So, if anyone is thinking about helping out with this particular type of donation, go for it!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

backyard fun


I just wanted to document Grey before he started Kindergarten. He has had so much fun this summer just hanging out and being a boy. He is riding his bike like a champ, meeting friends in the neighborhood, lots of jumping and swimming. He is so active. He can just wear us out with his energy. But we have had a fantastic summer and are looking forward to a great school year!

Ella is 9 months!

Well, I'm a little late in posting this. Ella turned 9 months while we were out in west Texas. She is such a sweet little girl. At 9 months, she is incredibly happy. She sleeps really well, about 11 or 12 hours a night, with 2 2hr naps during the day. She does not have any teeth yet, but Grey was a late teether, so we aren't expecting any soon. Also, while we were out at Camp Meeting she took 3 steps on her own. She has been such a blessing to us and we are so thankful to have her in our lives!

Monday, August 17, 2009

Oh Woe Is Me...Pity Party for Amber

Oh I am so far behind!!! We went on our traditional family vacation to west Texas. I would have a very pretty picture of a sunset over the mountains to post now, but see, my computer crashed. Anyway, it was a wonderful week...I have pictures of Grey singing in the Tabernacle, serving dinner at the cook shed, Ella walking (yes, she took her first steps!), but once again...MY COMPUTER CRASHED!!!!! ugh! So, this weekend we did buy a new one, however, my pictures are stored on the old computer. My CD drives were corrupted, so I can't save my pictures to CD. Luckily, my USB drives on the old computer are OK, so I will have to hookup the old computer next weekend, individually save each of my thousands of pictures on a flash drive, and then transfer them to the new computer. Fun stuff, huh? Bet you wish you could join my party over here... HA!

How's that for irony? Open up a photo biz, make it public to the world, and literally - the next day, the flipping next day people, the computer crashes!!! So, is that a sign? Oh I hope not. I'm not much of a believer in signs, so I'm going to say it's not! Anyway, hopefully I can get caught up next weekend and upload lots of pictures for your viewing pleasure!

So, on to this past week. First let me explain, Billy got in a minor wreck a few weeks back. He was driving my Mazda 6, which I love. It is the first ever, brand new car that I have owned. I love it. So, of course I want it fixed. We drop it off before vacation and get a rental. The Tahoe gets about 3 mpg, so we opt for renting to save us gas money. Get home, mazda isn't ready, keep driving rental. But, one day I drove the Tahoe, just for kicks ya know. And it was making this noise. I've never heard a noise like that before...enough that a guy in a parking lot stops and says "That doesn't sound right". Seriously? Thanks random-man. So, my father in law takes a look at it, thinks the radiator might have issues and suggests I don't drive it. Billy is out of town, have the rental, no problem. So, finally at the end of the week, I get my car back. YAY!!! Come home, have a great Friday night with the kids, excited to have my hubby back the next day. Saturday spent day cleaning and getting house in order. It was time to go pick up Billy, get the kids loaded, and my Mazda won't start. GREAT!!! Billy takes a cab home. Fun stuff. So at this point, I have no computer, a bad radiator on the Tahoe, a mazda that won't start and kids who are dying to see their daddy. Poor Billy. I worked so hard for him to come home to the perfect house, and instead it's all falling apart! But, we got a new battery on the Mazda, a new computer, still not sure about Tahoe, but we should be back in business soon. Oh, did I mention Ella broke my cell phone today????

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Golightly Images Update

I just wanted to post an update. As promised, my photography blog is now beautified and FAB-U-LOUS!!!! Traci with Sweet Cheeky seriously has a talent. I had a vision, and she made it a tangible reality! I absolutely love it!!

Now, about my photography. I have several sessions to update...some really fun senior pictures, several great family sessions, and Ella's 9 month pictures. Those will all be coming soon.

Also, for every person that becomes a follower, I will offer a fun give-a-way drawing and discounts. With Christmas coming up, this would be a great way to save money on fabulous gifts!! So, check it out, become a follower, and leave me comments!

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