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Sumiton Church of God Photography

2008-02-08T13:33:00.001-06:00

Sumiton Church of God Photography Class Information

Hey! Sorry I haven’t posted in a while but I’ve been a busy girl!

I am teaching a class at my church on Photography! You know how my passion is for photography! Last night was the first class! And here is some information for those of you who might want to come to the class! It is open to anyone, not just Sumiton Church of God Ladies! Oh and there is a Scrapbooking class, parenting class and interior design class too! If you are interested in one of those instead, email me and I’ll get you in contact with Debra Quinn!

So, onto the Photography Class Information:

Instead of moving on to the next thing I was going to teach in the photography class, I have decided to repeat it again (in a bit of a different way) because there were a few ladies that signed up that weren't able to come for some reason. In addition, there were some of you that still want to come but were afraid that you would be lost if you missed the first session. So, you will not be lost, I’m starting over! But, I NEED to know if you are coming so please email me ASAP if you want to come to the next class, on March 6th.

Ok, I am passionate about photography, as many of you can tell! I truly want you to get the best photos of your children so that one day when you look back at your photos, you aren't saying "gosh, I wish I had better pictures of my kids".............

Also, you do not need a fancy SLR camera for my class!!!!!!! Many of you have said "But, I don't have a good camera"....... The camera is only as good as the user!!!! So, let me help your camera get a better user!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will however mention that it is required to have more than a point and shoot that has only creative modes. Your camera will need to have a M, S, A, and a P - OR - M, AV, TV, P on your camera in order to really be able to do the things I am going to teach you. I will teach you specific to your camera via email so you are prepared for the first class! Let me know if you have any questions! Just email me or call me at 205-862-3296. And if you want new camera suggestions, I have a list of some of the best cameras available in ALL price ranges!

March 6th class information:

After you email me that you are going to attend, I need you to email me the type of camera that you have so that I can find your manual online. I learned from my class last night that there are a few things that I need to teach you each individually about YOUR camera so that when you get to the class and I begin teaching, you aren't lost. I'll explain more in detail once you email me that you are coming to my class and the type of your camera you have.

April 3rd Class Information:

I will get more deep in this class by explaining metering, exposure compensation, flash compensation and when and where to take photos. I am hoping to show you photos that I have taken, and why I chose the settings I did.

May 1st Class Information:

We should have light at 7 pm for this class so we may meet somewhere in the town and actually put what you've learned to the test!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you know that you can post?

2007-08-08T13:29:00.001-05:00

I know that many of you read my post because you tell me that you do or you email me comments.... But, did you know that you can post comments right here on each post? YEP! You just have to click COMMENTS and sign up for an account. Oh come on! Sign up, you will eventually anyway! It's a GOOGLE account and GOOGLE is taking over the world like AOL did years ago and then lost it when they didn't forsee everyone seeing past their facade of hey, i don't have to pay for AOL to get the internet!!!!!!! WOW! Ok, back to my discussion! SIGN UP ALREADY!!!!!!!!!

Sorry for the disappearance!

2007-07-14T01:09:00.000-05:00

Wow! This motherhood and career woman is exhausting me! I have no idea how single mothers do this job. I am exhausted and I have tons of help from Chris and our families. We went to the beach last week and had a blast! We stayed in the Crumps condo in Orange Beach and WOW! I thought my house was nice but this place had some unique things. I post photos later (hey i'm a working mom-photos are my last thing this week).
Chris and I leave for Colorado with the Spirit Singers on Thursday. On our free day, we will spend it with each other only. I'm looking forward to that. The boys aer always with us so we never really get to speak with each other at all. It will be awesome.

It is 1 am and i'm finally sleepy so i'll post sooner this time. Promise!!!!!!!

Trying out Adobe Contribute!

2007-06-27T12:36:00.001-05:00

I purchased the entire Adobe CS3 Web Premium Edition today and i'm so excited that i can edit and post my blog or websites via Contribute very easily! I'm addicted Photoshop and now that i have my hands on all these other goodies, oh my gosh i'm about to burst with joy! I know, some of you are thinking "What? Is something wrong with her?" And you may be correct. Something is very wrong with my love and addiction for Photoshop and now everything that Adobe creates! It is a sick thing, a sick thing i have for this program and all of it's little buddies now! Oh i cannot wait to learn them all! I'm using Contribute right now and i'm posting this entirely from it. I have this problem where i cannot leave well enought alone. I can make something very beautiful like a photo or a webpage, something someone else thinks is gorgeous, and i have to P-E-R-F-E-C-T it to my tastes! I am a perfectionist. So, i've never been completely happy with my blog and how it looks. I want it to look like no other blog out there! I have to put MY look on it so it says Audrea! And i may have to use Dreamweaver for that part. See, someone thought enough of a program to name it DREAMweaver! They have this sickness too! LOL! Ok, i'm leaving now to feed my addiction to all these new adobe products! I am so excited!!!!!!!!!!!! Here is the link to what i bought if you are interested! It has Macromedia Flash 8 too! Ooh, Oooh, i gotta go play! Bye!

Comedy in our everyday lives..........

2007-05-02T13:42:00.000-05:00

Every Tuesday and Thursday my mother keeps Skyler and Tyler. Sandra has them on Monday and Wednesdays. But, on Tuesday, my mother took them into the room to lay them down for their daily nap. They sleep on a bed together but she lays down between them (so she can rest some herself) until they go to sleep. This also cuts down on the fighting. Skyler loves to say words that he thinks sounds funny. This particular day "Pookey" was his choice of repetition. Tyler was almost asleep and Skyler would not let up on saying the "word" over and over. She had told him to stop but since he continued, she decided she would just keep her eyes closed and ignore him. A few minutes later, she heard Tyler say "Granna's not hearing you" and as if he was saying - "Skyler - HUSH". But, Skyler did not care and he continued.... so Mom quickly reached over, popped him on the mouth. He just stopped, very stunned and then said very calmly - "She heard me then!" He rolled over and went to sleep. My mother almost couldn't control herself. She did all she could do to keep her laughter inside.

Praise God for the comedy he blesses us with in our everyday lives...........

Isn't she beautiful??????????

2007-05-01T14:10:00.000-05:00

and hard to take a photo of! Miss Priss wouldn't go to sleep at all. Lacy fed her like 5 times just so she would sleep and so the photo you see here is the only one we really got of her asleep. We didn't even get to remove the blanket because we were afraid she'd wake up. So, i just took photos of her on the blanket but it turnd out great for the way i ended up doing the card. She is a very happy little girl! And she loves her Aunt Ree! (That's what my name is going to be i think since Aunt Audrea is a tongue twister!!!!!!!!!!)

I know, i know, it's all weird

2007-04-04T21:25:00.000-05:00

I know the blog has been weird and has changed like 100 times in the last few days. I've actually been using it as a guinea pig for our work site. I've been posting things in the html code to play as to not mess up our work website. So, sorry it's been changing constantly.

While playing, i decided I'm also going to change the blog up a bit. I'm one of those people that is never satisfied with something - it has to be PERFECT and even then i want to see if i can achieve even better than PERFECT. I know, it's got a name - Obsessive Compulsive or something like that - and i have it. My sister is now yelling at her computer saying it's called something exact that i cannot pronounce i'm sure. WELL, I HAVE THAT! So, if you are reading the blog, bear with me.............................i'm changing it! AGAIN!!!!

The best photos are unplanned..........

2007-04-02T09:36:00.000-05:00

I wanted to take the boys down to the grafitti wall in old dora to take photos of them since i remembered it and since i also sprayed my name on it many years ago. Of course, my name is long gone and painted over now. But, it was still cool to go. Starla heard me mention it and she decided to go along with me. I'm so glad because the photos we got are priceless and ones the boys will never forget....... And of course, we tried the "hey, look at me" and "stand here" stuff that i always know doesn't work and DOES NOT give you the best photos but it's innate in us to do that. So, finally we just let them be little boys and we got the best photos! I have soooo many good ones that i didn't know what to pick from today so this is my first little goodie for you all. We also went up to the train tracks where there was grease!!!!!!! Can't you just imagine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll post some of those later.

Can i touch him mommy??????

2007-03-28T17:04:00.000-05:00

Carey and Sandra (AKA- Grandad and Sani) wanted to take the boys down to see Thomas when he came to town. I had always wanted to take them but never got around to it so they let me go also. We had a great time. Skyler was in amazement and as most of you know, he loves ALL things Thomas. When we were standing to take a photo with Thomas i bet he asked me 10 times if he could touch Thomas. He was in Heaven! When we went shopping in the TENT that you could spend THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS in, Skyler found the perfect train - SPENCER. He informed us that Spencer was the FASTEST engine on Sodor. So, he carries Spencer everywhere he goes right now, even to bed. Ty likes Thomas too but not like my little Skyler. He just wanted to play and wear his cool new sunglasses. We all had a great time! Thanks Sani and Grandad!!!!!!!!

More photos of Annalace.......and us

2007-03-27T13:36:00.000-05:00

I'm adding photos daily. the boys were very excited! VERY EXCITED!!!!!!!! We'll have to give it a few days and a lot less of a crowd before they can be there with her. I don't have any photos of them holding her because i was helping hold her in their arms, so Aonya, send me photos. Anyway, here are a few of us holding her. And I'll post more soon!

Welcome to the World Annalace....

2007-03-26T16:48:00.000-05:00

Annalace was born at 11:21 on Monday morning, weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces and 21 inches long. She is beautiful and sleeps like her daddy (mouth open). LOL! We can't tell who she looks like yet but her eyes are blue. She has very tired but HAPPY parents. Lacy is very glad that she is here and out of her body. We've all been there haven't we ladies????? I'll post some more photos later. The boys are on their way to see their new cousin!!!!!!!!!!! This should be interesting!!!!!!

Here's the kicker...................

2007-03-14T22:02:00.000-05:00

SKYLER took these photos!!!!!!!!!!!! He began to show an interest in the camera one day so i showed him how to push the button, look through the lens, then wait until it focused, and of course taking the shot!!!!!!!!!!! I have to say, i'm so proud!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have groomed a little photographer. It's really hard to get this kind of sharpness and clarity (you are seeing low resolution for web) in photos so i guess that is why i'm so proud.

These shots will be called my silly faces photos photo shoot. I converted them to black and white since i needed some self portraits anyway for this weekend's Scrap Etc event. So, they will go on a Scrapbook page, of course. I may even let him help with the page since he took the photos!!!!!!!!!!!

One Room at a time..........

2007-01-23T17:18:00.000-06:00

I have exhausted myself moving into this house and i'm still not finished. But, i have found that it's just easier now at this point to decide i'm going to completely clean and unpack one room at a time until it's finished, then move to the next room. Also, we ordered ALL new furniture so none of it had come in yet until this weekend...... We got the boys bedroom furniture set up and in their room. So, the room is almost finished (one more box) except for decorations, etc to get put up on the wall. So, here is the boys room, playroom (ignore old couch-i'm getting a cover soon) and the front door. My favorite thing about our house is the floors!!!!!!!!!! Love them! I can show you the front door, because there are no boxes in there! LOL! Still need furniture in there! Anyway, here's at least a few rooms!!!!!!!!!

3 Amigos!!!!!!!!

2007-01-23T16:47:00.000-06:00

We had our first "playdate" in the new house. I think i went upstairs 1000 times to check on them. It was alot of fun though. The boys were estatic when i told them that Logan was coming over to play. The asked me 100 times before he even got to the house "when is logan coming?" So, when he finally got there, they took off to the playroom and had a wonderful time! I fed them grilled cheese sandwiches (here's proof Starla since Logan couldn't remember what he ate) with Lemonade. They also showed off for the camera as you can see..... Oh and we had to move a chair to the bar for Logan to sit on that day BUT the boys refused for days to let me move it back to it's place because "it's Logan's chair"! LOL!

we moved in!

2007-01-17T16:06:00.000-06:00

We moved into our house on Dec 31st. Our first night was New Year's Eve. We opened boxes until we just couldn't do it anymore and we rang in the new year ASLEEP!!!!!!!!!! All 4 of us! I've never slept that good before!!! LOL! We didn't even care that 2007 was coming. And, in the last 2 weeks, i've opened sooo many boxes and it's still not finished. I don't even know how we aquired all this stuff! And if it's still in the boxes, do we NEED it at all???? The boys love their playroom and bedroom. It's a big change from that 2 room basement! We do miss my mom, dad and aonya. Tyler and Skyler made the move pretty well with the exception of the first night. They played in the playroom while we moved in and when it was time for bed, Tyler cried to "go home" and get in his bed. It was sweet and yet very sad at the same time. He missed his bed. But, the next night he seemed better and since then, they've been happy with the house and the move!

Stay tuned and i'll post some house photos when the rooms become more presentable!

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

2006-12-18T16:30:00.000-06:00

Hello and Merry Christmas! I haven't been in much of a christmassy mood lately. Mainly i guess because i was upset that my house isn't finished so we can have Christmas in it. But, i finally realized that it didn't matter how hard i tried, it just couldn't physically be done by Christmas. So, i chilled! I've also learned that the best photos are the ones rushed. I made this photo of the boys very quickly actually. I was upset at myself for not having it done yet so Chris and I threw these clothes on the boys and took them outside while at the lake for Thanksgiving. It was almost dark and i just shot away. I wasn't crazy about Skyler's face but it's really him!!!!!!!!! He was looking at his DADDY!!!!!!!! Chris was alot of help and realized how difficult it is to get two 3 1/2 year olds to stay in one spot. But, the best photos are not positioned, we just told them to put their hands in their pockets and VOILA!!!!!!!!!

Back to Christmas! Who out there reading this is really sick of the hustle and bustle of Christmas????? I am! Every year i feel exhausted and beaten - i feel like we loose the true meaning and all we care about are presents. So, just remember why we celebrate - Jesus' birth is the true meaning. HIS birth set everything in motion! Don't forget Jesus' birthday on this Christmas!

Hope you all have a great one and i look forward to a Great, New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Catching up - starting at Halloween

2006-12-05T16:32:00.000-06:00

I know, i'm behind on photos! But, here are some halloween photos of our little lions. Skyler wasn't happy much - all he cared about was if Ty was going to get his seat in the van. Literally, they ran from houses to the van, fighting on who was going to get there first! They didn't care much about the trick or treating. But, we did have fun at the church festival. I don't have those pictures for the blog. But at least you can see the lions. Aren't they the cutest? LOL

Hang in there with me....

2006-11-13T09:30:00.000-06:00

Sorry, i've been so busy with the house and work that i haven't even uploaded any Halloween costume photos. I know, i'm sorry. They were sooooo cute too! So, i promise, this week, i'm going to get you some photos.

The house is coming along. This week we should have power, hardwood installed and cabinets installed. I'm hoping that by next week, tile is down and the plumber can get us finished up, and carpet put down. i promise i'll post photos for that also. May be next week though.

Please pray we are in by Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!! I need my sanity back!!!!!!!!!

Men in Trees!

2006-10-26T12:47:00.000-05:00

Well, i knew one day it would happen, they'd begin to climb trees! Luckily they couldn't move once they got there and they smiled for photos. Here they are- my men in Trees!

Loving my new zoom!

2006-10-25T15:34:00.000-05:00

Bit the bullet and bought a zoom lens that i'd been wanting. It's the Nikkor 80-200 f2.8. I couldn't be happier!!! Here are a few from Sunday while playing outside. I also have some of them in the tree outside at mom's house that i'll post later. They were really great shots of the boys but i didn't have time to do them all today. Just decided to crop a few throw them in a collage and post! So, i'll get those on here a bit later!

House update - we are painting! Praise God! Hopefully i'll have some photos of that by next week sometime! YEAH!

House has trim!!!!!!!!!

2006-10-12T12:39:00.000-05:00

Here is an updated house photo. The trim is on the house now! Most of it anyway. I think one of those doghouses is still needing trim, but all in all, it's coming together. The front door is closed on this one but it isn't stained yet. I think it is my favorite part of the house-truly. It will be stained a very dark chocolate like the trim is. They are priming the inside - so i'm finishing up my color selection here. My dining room is going to be apple green! Then alot of the house has blues and chocolates in it. I love blue and chocolate!!!!!!! The floors will be a VERY dark hardwood - i mean dark! YEAH! I'm going to have to get one of those little robots to clean it. I hear they are amazing and practically clean the floors for you so you never have to sweep or mop as much. I LOVE that idea!!!!! Now, if they'll only, cook, clean the showers and tubs and pick up after my 3 men, i'd be in business!!!!!!!!! I'd pay alot for that robot!! Also, the brick is going to be cleaned in a week or so......AND that port-o-potty won't be there when we move in either!!!!!!!! Isn't it beautiful?????

Gotta run and get back to working! TTYL!

House Update!

2006-10-10T10:00:00.000-05:00

Hey everybody! Alot has happened he house since my last post about the windows. Of course, if it hadn't been for the mess up on our windows, i'd be living in the house by now, but who's upset about that!!!! LOL! Here's a shot of the front of the house (at the wrong time of day for sunlight)! but as you will notice, the boys LOVE building a house because they get to play in the sand that is supposed to be for the mortar. I'm sure the brick layers came to work the next day and wondered why their sand had been spread everywhere and had little truck marks in it. But, the boys had a blast. Now, my story on how i had to get them home.... in these photos they are still somewhat clean. After about 15 minutes in the sand, they were so NASTY, i had to put them both in garbage bags from their feet to their armpits and buckle them in. They thought it was HILARIOUS and cool to be in a garbage bag! Now, that is what i should have gotton a photo of!!!!!!!!!!! Oh well, next time!

Who needs a Sky N Ty Fix?

2006-10-09T16:07:00.000-05:00

I've heard that some people need a Skyler and Tyler FIX!!!!!!!!!! Well here's one. I desperately needed a photgraphy fix since being in the basement. I haven't taken ALOT of photos while we have been in Mom and Dad's basement - FORGIVE ME! Mainly, we are so busy with the house every weekend! It's beginning to work on my nerves! But, Chris and I got out in the yard with the boys on Sunday and i took some shots and made a little collage with them. It was absolutely beautiful on Sunday and the weather was PERFECT!!!!!!! I loved the color I got on these shots so much that it will be hanging in my NEW house soon! YEAH!

Tommorrow - Update and photos of the house (hopefully)

Off to the beach with the girls!!!!!!

2006-09-07T14:52:00.000-05:00

I am sooooo off to the beach with about 10 girlfriends!!!!!!!!!! Yes, i know, don't be jealous! I am so excited I cannot even tell you how much. Last year and into the beginning of 2006, we began a prayer group. We would meet about once a week. The first few weeks, we read "The Power of a Praying Wife". The the next little series we did was "The Frantic Female". I missed a good bit of those so i didn't learn alot there. That was the beginning of our move and living in our little dark hole in the basement. So, i don't think i can overcome "Frantic" until i get a bit more space to live in :) But, this weekend is about "just us". A break from all that comes with being a wife and a mommy 24/7. I know i will really miss Chris and the boys so much. And by the time i get home, 3 days will have been too long. But, sometimes you need to get away so that you come back "REFRESHED". And i really need "REFRESHING". So, I'll try to write on Monday and hopefully i have some photos to share!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I fell in love in Tupelo!

2006-09-06T13:10:00.000-05:00

Yes, Chris is from Tupelo but i fell in love with Charlotte Russe in Tupelo Mississippi over a Christmas run to the mall. Why am i telling you this? Well, because we have one in Birmingham now! Yah! There it was in Brookwood Village yesterday as i walked by. I couldn't believe it. I had wished for one for so long! And there it was. So, for all of you who love the Russe, stop by! It's here in Birmingham now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally, i can tell!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-08-30T10:06:00.000-05:00

It has almost killed me but i was sworn to silence until today. I was finally told that i could say "I'm gonna be an aunt!" The shirt says it all but i know that everyone is wondering who's having the baby! And i know Caris and Brandon are screaming - "Not US!" and Kelly and Casey are also screaming "Not US!" So, the only ones left are Andy and Lacy! YES! So, Andy and Lacy came over about 4 weeks ago and wondered if the boys were still awake and said they had bought them a present. Well, when they arrived they quietly got the boys in the next room while we were all talking and then they ran in with the shirts on! It was exciting. They are excited. Lacy and Andy wanted to wait until 10 weeks or so to tell anyone. And you know me, being sworn to silence was KILLING me! So, finally i can shout that Chris and i are going to be Aunt Audrea and Uncle Chris!

Oh and I will always have GUM!!!!!!!!! (excerpt from Monica on Friends)

First day of Preschool

2006-08-28T12:37:00.000-05:00

A few weeks ago we began preschool. It went really well! They boys were so excited the night before that they layed in their beds awake until 10:30!!!!!!!!!!!! Then, they both woke up really early. I was really hoping that didn't happen every morning. And thankfully it hasn't. They are in Ms. Angelia's room and they love it. They didn't even tell me goodbye the first morning. They ran in and started talking to the other boys and girls like they had known them forever! And thankfully, i'm glad they do that. But, it also made me a little sad that they didn't worry or even ask where i was. Now Logan on the other hand, really loves his mommy! He is pictured here with the boys (showing off his dinosaur skills). We all knew it was going to be hard and he was going to cry. But, he only cried a little while. The teacher grabbed Logan and i grabbed Starla. LOL! Just kidding, it had to be hard to leave a crying child that you have rarely left since his birth. But, after a few days, he was telling her goodbye and running to be with the other kids. Starla seemed fine too! And she's very glad to have some alone time!

He was born on May 15th and the boys on May 17th. It's very funny to see these photos of the boys with Logan. She and i were pregnant together from beginning to end. Talking daily, and i mean TALKING, and TALKING, and TALKING! We know alot about each other. Things we'll never tell others - right Starla? LOL! Like what green apples are great for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And how appalled my mother was to find out that Craig was in the room when Kendra did the sonar to find out the sex of the babies!!!!!!!!!! Oh how funny that was! (inside joke) But, to see these three playing and becoming friends is really cool! Maybe they'll be as good of friends as she and I are!

Sorry about the shotty photos. It was very bright and i was having a bad photo day i guess. Plus, i'm too lazy today to edit them any.

I know my header photo is gone...

2006-08-23T12:29:00.000-05:00

Blogger merged with Google. So, Google users were able to switch over to the Beta version for Blogger. So, i did. And for most everything - it's much easier to use! Meaning i don't have to write the custom html to make mine look different that other peoples. Yeah! Except for one thing, i cannot (as of yet) do custom html for the header section- so therefore my header is gone. But, Google said it's being fixed. So, hold on and i'll get that back up soon! And maybe, just maybe it will be a different photo this time! We'll see!!!!!!!

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2006-08-21T16:00:00.000-05:00

That was about the house we are building. Now, i know that i am blessed to be building a house and i am very, very thankful! But, wow, it is amazing that anyone gets a house built these days! If it isn't one thing, it's another..... I posted a photo of what our house looked like 6 weeks ago. And the only difference in it now is that it has shingles on it and a few of the windows are in. Did you notice i said a few windows? Well, that is the problem! For some reason, we cannot seem to get all our windows in this house! They were ordered 6 weeks ago, yes i said 6 weeks - FOR WINDOWS!!!!!!!!!! So, when you don't have window in - you cannot brick, and when you cannot brick - you cannot sheetrock! UGH!!!!!!!!!!! Now, i'm just the one that is listening to all of this happening, because my WONDERFUL husband is LIVING it! He has really kept his cool too! Very Jesus like! And i'm not sure I would have done that. Although, he has taught me some things through watching him in these situations. He has showed me how proud i am of him and that I CAN be JESUS like even when i want to blow my top! So, all in all - if this is all that goes wrong, we are going to be ok. But, i really want to move into this house by the end of October!!!!!!!!! Please Lord!!!!!!!!!! Ok, thanks for listening guys!

He loves to look at himself.......

2006-08-17T13:30:00.000-05:00

He can't help it, look at him - he's just too cute! Yes, he loves to look at himself. I shot this photo of him when he grabbed my sister's camera the other night. He proceeded to take everyone's photo after that. We had to stop him after that because he sort of just thought the camera was his at that point. And then the other night, Chris told me that my mom caught him with another camera. He had went to tee tee by himself and when she found him, he was WITH CAMERA!!!!! There's no telling how long he had the camera and where he took it!. So, i think i have hooked one and i'm pulling him in - he's going to love this joy i call "PHOTOGRAPHY!"

Sunday School Lake Party Part 2

2006-08-10T15:11:00.000-05:00

Sunday School Lake Party

2006-08-10T14:39:00.000-05:00

We had a great time at the lake a few weeks ago. Although there were only 4 couples that were able to come, we still had a good time. Adam & Charlene Ritch, Me & Chris, Adam & Crystal Russell and Craig & Starla Fowler. We watched a movie and played on the lake. In addition to EATING GOOD! Here are some photos i took of us on the lake playing. I believe that Craig drove the boat when Chris rode the tube - and you'll see why i told you that when you see the photos...

Also, did you know that there have been reports from divers that the Catfish by the dam are as big as "doodlebugs"? I promise that i have been told that!

And Charlene is ALOT years younger than ALL of us!!! Inside Joke!!!!!

Hopefully the whole class can get together this fall to watch a game on the Plasma. Well, the guys are really into that one anyway!!!!!!! Us girls can talk and lay out by the lake and pool!

Birmingham Area Mothers of Multiples Garage Sale Info

2006-08-02T09:27:00.000-05:00

Ok, as most of you know, i'm a member of BAMOM. www.bamom.org. Anyway, we have a HUGE garage sale twice a year and it's coming up again. It's our fall sale and you are all invited. Now, in order to get in early, you'll need the invitation located at the link above and just put my name on it at the bottom!

Hope to see you all there!

Why i love to scrapbook

2006-07-19T14:30:00.000-05:00

Sometimes when i think about why i scrapbook or when someone asks me why i scrapbook. I get this overwhelming feeling in me to tell them why i do it. It's passion for me. Mainly because when my mother and father pass on one day, all i have are photos of them. I do try to listen to stories of the past, but what would be so much better than that????????? Words with those photos! Add a little art and WOW! That is why i scrapbook. My boys already look at their scrapbooks. They love it! And they don't just look - they ask me questions. THAT is the gratification that i get from scrapbooking. And one day, when i'm gone, they will have the photos and scrapbook pages that i put my heart and soul into......... And they will have something to hold on to and read about their past with me, their daddy and their family. I am so passionate about this! Can you tell yet? And for those of you that say "I'm not creative." It's not about creativity, it's about what you feel. PUT THAT ONTO A PAGE! Even if it's only words and a photo stuck on with double sided sticky tape. It would be worth it to your family one day when you are gone........

Well, one more reason.........you get some quiet time alone - even if for a little while........

So, with that said-stay tuned, because i'm going to begin posting some of my layouts. Maybe it will inspire someone to start this wonderful craft called SCRAPBOOKING!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our Beach Photos

2006-07-16T20:10:00.000-05:00

Ok, i'm posting twice today since my family wants to see a few beach photos. I have a few that i had time to get off my camera and post on here. I'll post more later. These are the photos that i went to the beach for. And of all things, we waited until the last day, on the way to eat to take these. AND, my camera battery was about to go dead. I was almost in tears. So, this is why they are not my best. But......at least i got a few before it went dead. Here are two of them. I actually got a shot with me and then took one of Chris with the boys too. They were all rushed. I'll post more later!

Opposite Twins

2006-07-16T19:50:00.000-05:00

About two weeks ago, i bought a NEMO slip and slide. I remember vividly having a yellow slip and slide as a kid. So, in rememberance of my old slip and slide i purchased a NEMO (on sale) slip and slide. At first they didn't know what to do. They just stood and played in the spraying water. But, after some coaching and showing them how to do it - they finally go going on it. Skyler LOVED it and could slide from one end to the other. Tyler tried and would get half way. He was more interested in the pool a few yards away and jumping off "GrandPop's" diving board. To my knowledge, my father has never taken a plunge off of that diving board but Tyler say's it's "GrandPop's" diving board. To be exact, Tyler said this while running and jumping off of the end into the pool "I LOVE Grandpop's Diving Board!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" It was so funny. Skyler will NOT jump off of the diving board. He is scared and will scream if you try to get him on it. He just stands beside it and watches Tyler do it over and over again.

I have OPPOSITE twins. And I would not want to have it any other way!

My First Ever Post!

2006-06-05T14:41:00.000-05:00

Ok, this is my first post! Yeah, i have a blog. It's all inspired by blogs of Heidi Swapp (http://heidiswapp.typepad.com/), Monique McClean (www.scrapetc.com) and my friend Sherri Winstead (www.sherriwinstead.com). I have always wanted a blog and now i have one.

Mainly i wanted one to help family (especially those that live far away) keep up with us and see photos of the kids. So, in the next few days, i'm going to post some photos for you all!

Talk to you soon and WELCOME to MY BLOG!