Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Just a little jealous.

January 26, 2011 | Posted by

{A little jealous. That’s me. I’m trying not to be. But, I am. It’s really very silly… But, with all these mama’s with babies Ruari’s age starting to get pregnant again… I get jealous. Of course I’m so happy for everyone and can’t wait to see all the sweet photos!}

{BUT, I guess I’m just a little overwhelmed by all the research/reading I need to do on adoption/surrogacy. We were given a ton of information about adoption from Unofficial Mom. I’ve skimmed through some of it. BUT, then I get confused and put it away. Mike and I did officially decide we’ll start with surrogacy then adoption… Now, we just need to figure out how to pay for it… well, we really just need to figure out everything about it.}

{I guess I also worry a bit about the possibility that attempting surrogacy could cost a ton and take years. Who knows. I have an amazing baby right now, I just want her to have a sibling close in age. Hmmm…}

{Anyway. That’s all. Just admitting my jealousy. :)}

{Oh… one more thing: I think I threw my back out. Hurts to breath! 🙂 Yay!}

{If you have a Wordless{ish} Wednesday, please feel free to link it up below (BY the way: Shawntae from A Little King and I now share our Wednesday Linky’s. :D). And, feel free to link up to these blogs too... (Wordless Wednesday HQ, 5 Minutes For Mom, Parenting by Dummies, A Beautiful Mess, Go Graham Go, Supermom, Live and Love Outloud, and My Wee View.). Happy Wednesday to all of you! Don’t forget to check the announcements above the posts. Giveaways and the photo challenges!}

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My favorite blogs…

January 24, 2011 | Posted by


Thanks to Trop 50 for sponsoring my writing about fabulous bloggers. This year Trop50 is granting 50 fabulous wishes. Click here to enter for a chance to win $1,000 to help grant a friend’s wish!

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Do you ever visit a blog and wonder… “Hmmm… I wonder what blogs this blogger reads EVERY day…” Well, I thought it would be nice to share a couple of my faves… BUT, I’m limiting myself to five blogs for today. I will be sharing more later of course. But, for now: Just 5.

It was So freakin’ hard to pick just these 5. There are many… and I mean MANY blogs I read at least on a weekly basis. But, these blogs I always find myself visiting… always.

Reasons I love each of the following blogs: They update often… their photos are always beautiful… 99.9% of the time their posts have photos in them (I’m such a visual person that a photo in a post is always a plus)… AND, these ladies are all very nice (unless they’re totally faking ;D)…

Here are the first round of favorite blogs:

Ashley Sisk

Oh, Ashley. This lady is pretty awesome. I met Ashley in the blogging world WAY back when… It really seems like forever ago, but I think I actually met her in June 2010… June 23rd, 2010 at 3:10 pm… Just kidding, I don’t remember the exact date. But, she entered one of my Paper Mama Photo challenges. I checked out her photo entry and wandered through her blog. Her photos were just gorgeous!

As time has gone on we’ve exchanged many emails and the occasional instant message. I really consider her a real friend. I wish she lived closer. Probably best that she doesn’t… kidding. If you haven’t checked out her blog… you are completely missing out on something awesome. Give her a visit. Ramblings and Photos.





I Rock So What

The lovely Jess. This girl cracks me up. I love visiting her blog. She’s so open and honest and FUNNY! Her posts are always great to read.

I randomly found her blog one day through Allie from It’s a Wonderful Life (another amazing blogger). I’ve been hooked ever since.

It’s been great watching her beautiful photos of her son turn into amazing/awesome photos! If only she lived closer… I bet we’d have many playdates…. Please give my friend a visit if you have a moment. I Rock So What.

A Sorta Fairytale

Miss Mandy and Bennett. Mandy’s blog is one of the earlier “mom blogs” I found. She had entered one of my earlier Paper Mama Photo challenges and I was SO in love with the photos of her little Bennett. They were all so beautiful.

I was lucky enough to meet her in person a couple of times now (here and here). She is so amazingly sweet. And, little Bennett is so cute! I just love wandering through her blog and all her beautiful photos. Please give her blog a visit! A Sorta Fairytale.

Harper’s Happenings

Mandy and Harper. I love this blog. I don’t really know what took me so long to find her blog. Melissa from Hi, Baby told me about her awesomeness probably in August 2010.

I wandered over and explored her blog and LOVED it. Harper is one of the cutest babies ever! And, Mandy’s pretty cute too. 🙂 She’s such an interesting person and a wonderful story teller. I love to go and check up on her and her family. Please, check her out! Harper’s Happenings.

Christopher and Tia

The beautiful Tia. I’ve been following and loving her blog for…. ummm…. over 2 years now? For some reason I feel like I started reading it October 2008. I even donated something to her old Monday Suck Days… 🙂 Her little Charlie was still in her belly growing.

Tia is a wonderful story teller. I love reading her posts. The photos that go along with them… the way they’re written… beautiful. She recently turned off her comments (to spend more time with that family of hers) but, don’t let that stop you from visiting. I love it. You will too! Christopher and Tia.

WOW WOW wow. That was so hard to just choose 5. I wish I could pick my top 1,000! More later. I’d LOVE to see what your favorite 5 bloggers are! Feel free to link up your 5 favorite blogger’s post below!

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Photo Challenges

January 24, 2011 | Posted by

My 365 project:

Day 21{365}: Are you leafing already?

MM3

Day 22{365}: Kim and Danny.

Day 23{365}: Black Cat.

Shoot and Edit: Nighttime


I pretty much always take my photos in the morning. That’s the best lighting in my home. 🙂 This photo is from 10 days ago. One of the only nigh time shots I have.

Good to Wow

Happy Monday: Shoes

Steppin’ Out Saturday:

Ruari:
Blouse: Old Navy
Tights: Old Navy
Shoes: Target
Chelsey:
– Top: Anthropologie
– Jeggings: Anthropologie
– Boots: Amazon.com for like $25 bucks!
– My awesome pose: that just comes natural to me. ;D

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Scavenger Hunt Sunday

January 23, 2011 | Posted by


Memories:

For some reason whenever I have a cinnamon roll it flashes me back to my childhood. The smell… the taste. Yum. Maybe because I don’t have them too often.


Silhouette:

Doorways:

Photography love...
Reflection: Reflecting light

Silver:

I seriously kept forgetting to take a silver photo. So, we’ll just have to go with this one. The tire spoke is silver. 😀

Scavenger Hunt Sunday

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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Friends

January 22, 2011 | Posted by

This weeks guest judge: 
Rachel from and then, she {snapped}!

This weeks challenge: Friends.
The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty) with their friend(s). Favorite stuffed animal? Favorite person?

Rachel’s example of “Friends”:

My example of “Friends”:

Will Ruari be embarrassed that I say she’s my friend? ;D

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Here are a couple links to some free photo editing software if you don’t already have something:
Picnik 
Picasa
Gimp
Pixlr

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Remember: my photo challenges do require you to have either your children or one of your furry children (pets) in the photo. It could be just one finger… or a toe… but, they must be there.
There always has to be rules… I know, boring right? But, it’s to help me and you. 🙂 Click on the link for more details… Each entry does need to link back to my blog… All photo entries need to be in by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on January 27th…
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Guess what…. after 4 challenges there will be a week long vote off of the winners from the 4 previous challenges… 2 more challenges to go…


Winners so far:
Resolutions: … Being What I Want to Be …
A different view: … Blue Skies Photography …
Friends: … no one yet …
Birthday: … no one yet … 

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AND, the winners of the "Different View" photo challenge are…

January 22, 2011 | Posted by

Sorry this was late everyone… I’ve been busy. 🙂

This weeks guest judge: 
Ashley Sisk!
This weeks challenge: A different view.
The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty) from a different view. Do you take photos from above looking down? Or, do you get down on the floor to the same level of your baby/pet? Do something different. Try it.


The winners chosen by Ashley:

First: Blue Skies Photography
Why she chose this photo: “Well I do love the shot – and the white out effect with her processing. She really knows how to use her space well. That all aside, the entire post cracked me up. If you don’t know Amy, you should…her writing is hilarious and she is an incredible photographer.”

{Blue Skies Photography}

Congrats! Please feel free to grab a “fact: I’m awesome … #1 winner” button below. Because: you ARE awesome! And, thank you SO much for participating!

The Paper Mama

Second: Super Piper Calliedocious
Why she chose this photo: “Well I do love the shot – and the white out effect with her processing. She really knows how to use her space well. That all aside, the entire post cracked me up. If you don’t know Amy, you should…her writing is hilarious and she is an incredible photographer.”

{Super Piper Callie-Docious}

Third: Jules Gallery
Why she chose this photo: “Alright, the jumping…the color, love everything about this shot. “

{Jules Gallery}

Fourth: Seasons of Thankfulness
Why she chose this photo: “Something about this shot really draws me in – I’m not sure if it’s the truck in the background of the patches of green, but I love the perspective. I think the tilt really draws my eye and I love it. “

{Seasons of Thankfulness}

Fifth: They Call Me Mommy Rachelle
Why she chose this photo: “Love this shot too – that little hand is so sweet. It’s like he’s saying “let me out.”

1.16 (hand)
{They Call Me Mommy Rachelle}

Congrats to the top 5 winners! Great job, and please feel free to grab the top 5 button below! You’re all awesome!

The Paper Mama


My favorites (in no particular order):

1.16 (hand)
{They Call Me Mommy Rachelle}

{A Good Life}

{An Army Wife}
{Laugh, Lament, and Love}

{Pixie Dreams}

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{JM PhotoArt}

{Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails}


If you’re one of my favorites you are more than welcome to grab a “Paper mama hearts me” button below!

The Paper Mama

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Guess what…. after 4 challenges there will be a week long vote off of the winners from the 4 previous challenges… 2 more challenges to go…


Winners so far:
Resolutions: … Being What I Want to Be …
A different view: … Blue Skies Photography …
Friends: … no one yet …
Birthday: … no one yet …

And, if you all get a moment….
I’d LOVE a vote! 😀
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