2.7.10

Happy hour with friends.

2.6.10

Just looking guilty.

2.5.10

My good luck charms for the day.

2.4.10

I admit it. We still have out a few rolls of wrapping paper left over from Christmas in our room. Even worse, I'm not sure (nor do I particularly care) when we'll actually put them away.

2.3.10

Come to Mama . . .

(f/5, 1/60, ISO-400, 40mm)

2.2.10

Today is "Mindy Day!" Seventeen years ago today, I drove with a friend to the SPCA in downtown Dallas. I left with one of the last two kittens available for adoption. (For the record: my friend, who was simply along for the ride, left with a puppy for herself!)

Here are a few shots of my lady. Note: I was randomly playing with the various settings on my camera with no purpose or intention. In fact, I had not a clue what I was doing. :)

That Mindy attitude shining through . . .
(f/5, 1/25, ISO-3200, 40mm, monochromatic)

'Sup? Can't you just pet me?(f/4.5, 1/60, ISO-400, 36mm, portrait)

At about this point, I'm pretty sure (okay, I know) she's thinking, "I see you. Now QUIT taking my picture!"
(f/5.6, 1/60, ISO-400, 55mm)

I've always been enamored with the Minster's foo-man-chu whiskers. They are SO long!

(f/5.6, 1/15, ISO-3200, 55mm, monochromatic)

Mindy has been through so much with me, and she is an awesome cat. With a mighty spirit and love for her mom, my 17 year old cat is still kicking some ass and taking some names. I love you, Mindy Kitty Cat!

2.1.10

Yesterday was a lazy, dog day for all of the living creatures in our house. Pippin and Steve were my only willing subjects for the day.

1.31.10

The print on my pajamas that I've worn all day today.

1.30.10

I had several friends over today to sip on some wine and sniff on some Scentsy. Of course, I didn't break out the camera until people got ready to leave. Oops.

Kacy, Kecia, & Jenn



Baby Langston, who did no sniffing and no sipping. He did, however, like the dogs.

1.29.10

I got a free canvas from Canvas People, and it's awful. It is SO BRIGHT which made me add some chalking for a little bit of definition and balance. The chalking doesn't help much. The color in this photo of the canvas looks better than it does in person! Luckily I only paid $4.95 for shipping. Canvas People = do not recommend

1.28.10

I'm so excited about my new Scentsy warmer. Thanks, Jennifer!

1.27.10

YUM! BROWNIES!

I wasn't sure exactly how to shoot this, so I just played with some settings. The brownies probably tasted better than my shot looks!

f/4, exp 1/30, ISO-400

1.26.10

Kacie vs. the box.

The amazing family of my amazing friend, Kacie, hosted a shower for her this past weekend before she enters the hospital for at least one month and must stay quarantined at home for two to three months after that. The biggest box of all proved to be almost bigger than Kacie!

Kacie is scheduled for a bone marrow transplant during the second week of February. We are all hoping and praying this will be the cure to her six-year battle with leukemia. You can join us in praying for her if you like. If attitude has anything to do with it, then Kacie is on her way to kicking cancer's ass!

1.25.10

Good Mexican food + good margaritas + good friend = a good end to a craptastic day.


Focus was on drinking, not on camera settings. :)

1.24.10

More retail included finishing out the bookshelves in our front room.

1.23.10

Yesterday sucked. Katie makes everything better though. Flowers, a balloon, and chocolate makes me smile.

1.22.10

Retail therapy included a new mat for the laundry room floor.

1.21.10

Very few leaves left on the hibiscus. Will it survive? That is the horticultural question of the season.

1.20.10

Scrapbooking scores for under $60!

1.19.10

This is my friend Kara's dog, Nico. I love his beard and funky hairz.

Anyone have tips on shooting pets and dealing with their eyes?

AF: f/5, 1/60, ISO-400