Little man

Got to take pictures of a little guy we met today. I had such a great time. Learning with every picture I take. He is such a calm 6 month old, so he made it easy on me. My favorite effect is still the older looking pictures. I was very nervous when we started. Being new, I don't want to screw up. After college I am not going to like these pics, but now I love em! :)

I am getting me a edumacation!

Last year I went to a technical college in South Carolina. My goal was an associate degree in computer programming. The college didn't offer a degree in Photography, so when I got to Alabama I jumped on the opportunity. In 2 months I will be back in school with 6 classes. I have one more year to use my GI Bill. Not only do I get to go to school, but I get paid to go! Since the money I am getting goes toward college, Adam said I could get Photoshop. WooHoo! I am not done with computer programming. I think in two years I can get both.

I am very excited to take pictures of a little 6 month old boy tomorrow. I told his mom that I am not a professional, but I am sure I will get some good pics. Those pictures I get to add to my portfolio. My first photo shoot ;)

Then Saturday I get to take pictures of my friends prego belly! She asked me yesterday! She is having a girl! She also has a daughter that will be playing with us! Off to draw out layouts for the pictures!

Prayers

Today the girls asked if God answers all prayers. I told them that he listens to all prayers. He answers them, but there are some answers we may not like. Well, at 11:00 pm it was Colleen's turn to get an ear ache. We have the ear drops that the Dr gave Abby and Annie for pain. Only problem is I don't know where Adam put the drops. I wake him up and he didn't know where the drops were. He looked out in the van while I looked in Abby's room. I searched low, and he searched high. About 10 minutes into it, I told Adam to go to bed. He has a test tomorrow, and needs his sleep. Colleen "helped" me look everywhere. I decided to double check the van. I grabbed my keys and looked in the van and the truck. "Please Lord, help me." I decided to look on the back porch, so I unlocked the door and checked. Nope, nothing. Tossed my keys on the counter, and I missed. They landed on the floor. "Don't forget to pick up the keys later." Drawers, bags, short pockets (in case I put it in my pocket for safe keeping,) washer, dryer, in couch, under couch, behind everything... I give up! I give Colleen some pain meds and a hot cloth for her to put on her ear. "Don't forget keys." I go to pick up the keys and the t shirt under them. I toss the shirt in the laundry room, and there are the drops. They had fallen off the counter, and the t shirt was tossed near the laundry room on top of the drops. I am not going to say who put the shirt there, but after fathers day I will let him know. See, He answered my prayer. If I had not missed the counter, I wouldn't have picked up the shirt to find the drops. "Thank you" He answered it quickly, but I needed to look around before I got the answer.

Colleen is sleeping, Adam is sleeping, and it only took me an hour!

I love a good deal!

Last night I made a big purchase on a lens for my camera. I should have waited, but "Wow! That's a low price!" jumped into my head. I can and will use it. I just don't NEED it. If I wait till I NEED it, the price will be jacked up again. So, I got it! I know, I don't NEED it. Opteka 650-1300mm High Definition Telephoto Lens for Canon EOS 50D, 40D, 30D, 20D, 10D, Digital Rebel XT, XTi, XS, XSi, & T1i Digital SLR Cameras

Ok, off that. Coupons, a great thing to get involved in. Free is always good in book. Another movie flash pops in my head. Bedtime stories with Adam Sandler, and he says "For Free!" Oops, got off topic. Where was I, Coupons. There is a website that has a bunch of tips on how to use coupons. I thought I knew, but I guess not! I got 6 boxes of cheerios and 3 packages of Keebler cookies for $8.00. That is a savings of around $22.00. With Coupons and BOGO deals. I KNOW! My issue is would I normally purchase cookies, No. But, keep this in mind, the cookies were free with purchase. Do, I need that many boxes of cheerios? No. They will get eaten in my house though. I couldn't NOT buy them though. The website, Southern Savers and it is wonderful!

Ok, kids are up. Time to run around! Oh, I didn't make it 10 minutes without checking my computer. I am addicted.

Sorry no pictures lately. Been really busy and not taking any. Shame on me :(

No TV day!

I told the girls this morning there will be no TV while Daddy is at work today. I could make it an entire day, but I can't make Adam give it up. It happens that today it is raining! It didn't start that way, but it has been thundering for about 2 hours. So, what did the girls do? Abby, still with an ear ache, slept. I wish I could do that. Annie and Colleen, colored for a little while and are now playing with play dough. I helped a bit keeping them busy by taking them to the reading program that the library put together. They also planned an outside day, so they had to change their plans too. It is so quiet and calm though. The sound of the rain, and no TV. Every once in a while the girls will start to sing something. Colleen has been stuck on the good ship lollipop. All morning it was "It's my party and I'll cry if I want to!" When she gets a song in her head, you hear one part of that song over and over again. I think tomorrow will be no computer....that would be hard for me. Till Daddy gets home though. The girls are great without TV. I just needed some peace and quiet. Now, off to check on Abby and finish my book.

of all days...

My sweet Adam had a test this morning. I was worried he wouldn't wake up for a test, so I checked the clock through out the night. I got him up at 4:00, crazy I know, just like he requested. Said goodbye and watched NCIS. Today is going to be an easy day, right? I, once again, was wrong. I invited Abby's friend to spend the night. I thought they would play together all day, but Abby has an ear infection. Poor princess can't get in the pool. She has been laying down all day. I feel bad for her friend too, because our house isn't much fun with Abby down. Annie and Colleen can't get in the pool, because it wouldn't be fair. So, I am tired. The girls are snappin' at eachother. And, I don't have anything that could really make Abby feel better. Did I mention I am tired.

Adam came home, and he is so sweet. He said, "Honey you have bags under your eyes." Thanks, I love you too! I, too, have been up since before 4:00. I have been dealing with 4 girls all day. I am tired! And yes, I now know I have bags under my eyes!

Ok, enough complaining. My wonderful husband passed his test. YEAH! I am so proud of him. WooHoo! As many times I have said I am tired he has mentioned he has passed his test. So, I changed what I was saying to see if he would change what he was saying. "Hey honey, You passed your test today!" "I know! Isn't that great!" At dinner he was telling the girls about his lecture for the day. They all had faces like he had something growing out of his head. I told them to say, "Oh! That is cool!" to everything he says. So we did, and he smiled. As long as Adam thinks I care, we are good. Then when I show them pictures I have taken I expect, "Oh! That is cool!" See, we are both happy!

Adam also made dinner, Fish Tacos, and dug a hole for me to plant my flowers. What else did he do? He washed the dishes and is folding clothes right now! Where did I find this great husband? Ha! He wants to go shooting his bow after work tomorrow. He is trying to soften me up. I already agreed. I do love him! I wonder if I can get him to rub my feet...

Babies

I was reading a misc blog today about a woman who was trying so hard to have children. Nothing was working for her. A year ago we found out a friend has breast cancer. She was going to go through the treatment, but afterward would not be able to have children. After Adam and talked, I asked if the Drs. took any eggs for later. She said they were ok not having children. I then told her I would be a surrogate mother if she wanted. I loved being pregnant, and I know we will never be able to have more children. She said no, but in a nice way. I told her my uterus is always available if she needs. Just reading how heart broken this other woman is made me think about it all over again.
I love my girls and I would have more if we could. I am not certain if I would get to 7 or 8, but that is because I am not patience level is not that high. If I had the patience, I would have 12. Only if I could have all girls. I don't know what to do with boys. They scare me...