ok folks, time to fess up :)

I have been neglecting my blog for the last few weeks and I'm ready to confess. I've been taking some amazing new pictures with my new friend...

I know I just put it on my wish list that I'd like a nice camera like unto this one. I had no idea it was so close in my future but after blogging about it, Mike reminded me of a generous Wal Mart Christmas gift card that he's been hanging onto that we could put towards a camera. Well, let me just say, we owned it within 2 days and I'm so excited to learn how to use it and start sharing some amazing pictures and making photographic memories...

I didn't know how to turn the flash off so I had to go outside and with C.G. in pouch, I snapped one of her.

I love the detail of the grass in his hand. I'm so excited to get to

Vroooooooommmmm.

Longer summer if you see your shadow on the fence? Hmmm (look at that pot belly, he he he)

Our wonderful visitor from Virginia (taken by MDS), 'Aunt' Loretta/LoLo. We love you! xoxo

Our friend Lauren came with Loretta and somehow got Cora Grace to look right at the camera. Good job Lauren! ;)

Taken by Daddy!

learning how to use "ISO", with a fast moving kid as a subject, lol.

I couldn't help myself. I laid her on the floor of her play gym (i love it! target, online, Infantino) for some tummy time while I got Evan in his high chair and give him his dinner. When I came back, this is what I found. :( cute but I was totally looking forward to some mommy and me time. Oh well, later then...

She really doesn't mind the Bumbo seat but spits up if it's right after she eats. I try to remember that. I love her faces she makes!

Ok, I put her in this cutest of cute outfits today AND finally figured out how to put those bows in her hair (i used Karo syrup). She was such a model. The TINY bit of information that I've learned about the camera, has helped me get these MUCH better shots. On this day, my biggest triumph... learning how to turn the flash off. {bows to the crowd, bows to the crowd} LMBO




Such a model. Trying to look coy.



A 'helper'. riiiiight.



Oh my gosh, I can't tell you how much I LOVE this picture! It kinda reminds me of the board game 'clue' where the characters are in various forms of foreground and background. My favorite part of course, is the fact that C.G. is following her big brother everywhere he goes... and I caught her in the act. ahhh :)



Squishy smile!

Chillin' by the tree.

Hey guys!

Evan showing Cora and I, "mouth".

"I think I like you... nah... I love you"

"Ahhhh, Wah".

This was shot in between tears for making him stay there till I took a good picture of him. LOL. ;) I am such a mean mommy. lol

So there you go folks, we got a new camera and I've been trying to learn it, upload the pictures and find time to blog. I made the time tonight, I hope you enjoyed the pictures and updates. (also 2 month pics were taken with new camera)

Friday Fives

this week (sorry, i know it's been awhile): WISH LIST. wishing away....

1. A house like this one day so my Mommy and Daddy can come live with me when they are old and I can give them sponge baths when they are old, have no teeth and don't remember who I am (lol). I would give my dad his own garage even if he's not allowed to drive anymore and they will have their very own tornado shelter:




2. A nice camera to fulfill my fantasy of being a photographer, lol. I want to take better quality pictures of my family. I should also learn to use photo shop so I can make us look even better. he he he.



3. I've always wanted my own scooter, all my life and will own one someday. My brother Vince always liked Vespa's and they are totally cool but I'm really not picky but I don't want it too modern, I like a more vintage look:



alright alright, maybe I'll own this instead that way Evan would have a ball and I'll be his favorite parent (since Mike is the 'cautious' parent and would never take him on it. lol):





4. To take a bunch of girlfriends, sisters and sisters in laws on a cruise and can we go tomorrow please? No babies and an anonymous contributor would pay for it all. We'll get to have massage on the beach, go snorkeling, zip lining, kayaking, eat lots of yummy yummy food and lay out as long as we want (with out husbands telling us how boring that is, lol):



5. I would love a sort of lap pool in my back yard. It doesn't take up as much space, it's easy to put an electronic cover on so it's function and fun. I want to add a 4-6 inch deep child's play/beach platform to it too that can be blocked from the deeper water temporarily so you can put a chaise on it or kids can play easily.