New Kids and New Experiences!

On Wednesday night me and several of my girlfriends went to see the New Kids On The Block! We had so much fun. We screamed so much that I don't know how I spoke for the next two days! Many of us that went have been friends since middle school and remember the days of teen beat covered walls, puff paint, jelly shoes, and new kids tunes! It was unreal to be there, this had been the soundtrack to our preteen lives, memories almost forgotten. I was so happy to be there with my girls and can't believe it actually happened.


We were so close it was amazing. When they came down of the center stage you see here I actually touched Donnie and Joey! OMG!


Our new experience for the week was trick or treating! Owen wasn't even a year old last year so we spent the night passing out candy in 2007. This year, however, we went downtown to the fall festival and received candy from the local shops in our community. Owen ate 4 suckers while we were there and would not reliquish the pumpkin filled with candy for anything! It was cute.


My Little Superman!


We also had our family portraits made this morning by Heather! Thanks girl!

So needless to say it has been a crazy busy week with all of that and just our normal lives. Will we slow down? Not yet! We are off to my friend Jessica's tonight for another Halloween bash with the kiddies! Wish us luck!

Wedding Weekend!

This past weekend me and my girls went down to Jekyll for a wedding for a woman that is very special to me. My little Lori who's not so little anymore. We had a great time and enjoyed the sights, seafood and the freezing water!! I acutally worked too! I photographed the wedding :)


This picture is how I think of Lori (2004). Me, on the other hand was dressed up for an 80s party so please excuse the makeup and hair! :)

I taught public school as an art teacher for 6 years and one of the greatest connections I made during those years was with Lori, my student. Never did I think seeing her sitting in my classroom paisting and painting that we would become such great friends, peers, and confidants. I love her so much! I do believe that meeting Lori was worth all those days of stress, tears, and begging for art supplies.



This was Lori last Saturday!


I am so happy for the both of you, as I told you "twice" this past weekend! haha! I love the both of you and I am looking forward to the future and being in our 70s while still having our monthly cookouts!


Four girls, one hotel room, one bathroom, causes for extreme closeness! haha! Love you girls!


The view from our room (sunrise).

Freaky Friday!

Friday night me and three of my friends gave Lori a bachelorette/lingerie party! We had so much fun!


We had the best cake ever made by April , Lori's Sister. It was AWESOME!


Here is Lori modeling the cake for us!


The four best hostesses ever and the guest of honor! Kristin, Joy, Lori (the bride), Catherine (me), and April.


Lots of great presents. Some I wouldn't want to post for all the world to see.


Lots of pretty drinks to quench our thirsts!


We had another guest of honor! ;)
I have censored to photo to protect his identity!


Apparently Kristin can't drink Jessica under the table....only herself! :)


The last ones of us that made it to the end, a.k.a. the wee hours of the night, somehow ended up on the floor. Always a sign that it was a great party!

The Perry Fair!

Owen and Daddy


We took little Owen to the Perry Fair on Sunday! It was a blast! I was truly suprised at how much he loved riding all the fast stuff! I thought we were going to just ride simple, easy kid rides...oh no! He loved the crazy kid rides! I am so glad that he is getting to the age that he is so interactive and loving the world.


Owen and his Papa on our way into the fair.


Me and Owen riding atleast one easy ride!


Getting ready to go for a drive!


Yes. That is me and Owen on a roller coaster!


Who knew 1 1/2 year olds liked this kind of stuff?

Heather's little girl....

I took some photos of Heather's little Mallory today. Here is my favorite! You can see a few more on my photography blog.

So cute!

Random Photo Of The Day!

Biggest Mushroom Ever!!


Weird! We found this in our yard today!

Encouragement...

Check out my photography blog. I spent last night photographing an adoption finalization party for a sibling group of 3 children. It was truly encouraging for me to see them all there with all their friends and family. It gave me a boost. :)