My sweet girls

This last week the girls went to Vacation Bible School. They had such a great time, and are making good friends at church. At the Family night, Annie was a little girl's best friend. Annie went on the big slip and slide with her, and wasn't even asked. Annie enjoyed helping her. Abby was with me cheering all the kids as the ran down the slide. She made a friend, and then they chased her friend's baby brother around. Colleen was playing with her friend that she met in her class. I only saw her on the slip and slide. Then she was gone again. In the girl's mind all kids have the same beliefs that they do.

Friday night we went to a get together at a guy the Adam works with. We had a blast! The guys wanted to take their bikes to this trail down the road, so the kids jumped in my truck and off we went. The girl's VBS cd was in the radio, so they were singing along with it all the way there. Then one of the little girls told Annie that God is not real. Annie was in shock! She was mad that she was saying that. Annie told her that he is real. The little girl said, "You can't see him! So he is not real!" Annie asked her, "Can you see the wind?" Then I told them to stop yelling at each other. At 5 years old, this little girl was told not to believe in God. Annie gave her a great answer that she learned in Sunday School in Oklahoma. My cousin Heath talked to the kids about the wind, so she was obviously listening.

On the way home, Annie told her sisters what the little girl said. Abby asked what we should do, because she needs to understand the God is real. I said we can pray, and the next time we play with her they can tell her about God and that He IS real. It was a quiet trip home that night. All three girls were in the back praying for this little girl.

My Prego Friend!

I love the pregnant belly! I also was the one who will not touch the tummy because I know I got tired of it. People who do not even know you will ask to touch your belly. Or, even worse, they just touch it without asking. Anyways, I got to take pictures today of my friend's belly. It was so much fun! She was relaxed and didn't care what we did. Makes it even easier ;)

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.