So this morning I woke up and felt like poo. I am seriously not sure how I got the boys to school and me back home safely. I just said a prayer or three. I could not focus, it was rough. I do not have time for this right now. There is so much to get done. I went on and canceled cub scoouts, which made for a not happy 3rd grader, but there was no way I could have made it through the hour.
Well, we came home and got homework done and seriously had a do nothing night. Something I think we all needed.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Basketball Pratice x's 2
Tuesdays are great but pretty long right now. The boys' have both decided to sing in the Children's Choir for the Christmas Eve Mass. I am so excited that they will be doing this, Danny has for the past few years and I love it. I am so excited about John Michael joining in this year.
After Choir practice both boys' had basketball practice. John Michael is getting better and so is Danny. There is a lot more pressure on Danny I think because the team is so big and I know that he wants to play. As long as he has a good time I am not worried about it.
Well, I know that this is short, but I am behind. Surprise. Surprise!
After Choir practice both boys' had basketball practice. John Michael is getting better and so is Danny. There is a lot more pressure on Danny I think because the team is so big and I know that he wants to play. As long as he has a good time I am not worried about it.
Well, I know that this is short, but I am behind. Surprise. Surprise!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Happy Birthday Meemaw!
This morning I was definitely on a roll. I was up on time which means a mini workout happened and breakfast was cooked. This is how I like to start the week. Hopefully I can keep it up.
I had a session today, but I arrived to find that she could not get off work so I headed home to take advantage of the extra editing time. It was definitely time well spent as I have managed to get back on a good schedule, now to keep it up!
The boys' had great days at school. Danny is getting really good about not giving me what is in his folder which is very frustrating. I hate to start doing him like I do John Michael and going through everything, but maybe it will teach him to be more responsible. John Michael got a green face, but we forgot to put his folder back in his bag so he got a sticker.
After homework was done the boys got the den clean and I got a paper finished and a few more pictures edited. Now for transfer number two so that Brandon can start burning for me. Then for the delivery. I have been so busy with sessions that the mail is about the best way for me to make a delivery happen in a timely manner. I will probably transfer tomorrow.
When Brandon got home we headed to Meme and Pop's for dinner and cake for Meemaw's Birthday. The boys' were glad to get out of the house and always enjoy going to visit Meme, Pop, Meemaw and Aunt B. Aunt Kelli, Uncle Blake, and Aunt Pat were there too which made it even more of a treat for everyone. While we wished we could have stayed longer we stayed as long as we could. We headed home about 8:30, which is bedtime.
Needless to say the night was a little longer than I wanted as far as getting in the bed, but it was an overall great night so no complaints.
I had a session today, but I arrived to find that she could not get off work so I headed home to take advantage of the extra editing time. It was definitely time well spent as I have managed to get back on a good schedule, now to keep it up!
The boys' had great days at school. Danny is getting really good about not giving me what is in his folder which is very frustrating. I hate to start doing him like I do John Michael and going through everything, but maybe it will teach him to be more responsible. John Michael got a green face, but we forgot to put his folder back in his bag so he got a sticker.
After homework was done the boys got the den clean and I got a paper finished and a few more pictures edited. Now for transfer number two so that Brandon can start burning for me. Then for the delivery. I have been so busy with sessions that the mail is about the best way for me to make a delivery happen in a timely manner. I will probably transfer tomorrow.
When Brandon got home we headed to Meme and Pop's for dinner and cake for Meemaw's Birthday. The boys' were glad to get out of the house and always enjoy going to visit Meme, Pop, Meemaw and Aunt B. Aunt Kelli, Uncle Blake, and Aunt Pat were there too which made it even more of a treat for everyone. While we wished we could have stayed longer we stayed as long as we could. We headed home about 8:30, which is bedtime.
Needless to say the night was a little longer than I wanted as far as getting in the bed, but it was an overall great night so no complaints.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
A Day at Mount Laurel
So I have so many sessions before Christmas and Mount Laurel is my favorite place to go for them. Today all of my sessions were there. It was awesome. It was such a pretty day to be outside, especially if you are armed with a camera. Stay tuned to http://www.monicaannephotography.com/ for blog updates there.
The boys and Brandon came with me today. They had a blast. They went to one of the parks there and they also went to one of the areas and played football, baseball, and I think soccer. They also found the basketball courts and cannot wait to go back to play there too. They were doing their lighting tonight and we thought about staying, but it is like a neighborhood block party and we were afraid that we would be intruding. We decided to come on home and just head back out there soon to see everything lit up.
I have to admit I was glad to come on home, as much as I would have loved to have seen it I am so tired and have so much work to do that I knew the best thing would be to come home. The boys have had their baths and showers. Everyone is about to eat dinner. I am editing now and plan to keep it up until I head off to bed, which I plan to be sooner than later tonight.
Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers! I hope that everyone's weekend has been as blessed as ours. I have learned that if you count all of your blessings you will never stop!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Non Stop Saturdays
So today was a very busy day for the photographer in the family. We started in Mount Laurel, my FAVORITE location and then ended in Hoover on the side of 31 by the Library. Yep, that crazy photographer by the huge tree was me! The clients wanted a big tree and this one seemed perfect!
We went to Mass after the photo shoot. I enjoy going on Saturday nights, especially when I am up all hours editing. Not having to set my alarm for 5 AM is nice. Plus I have not been hearing it at all lately and missing Mass is not something that I enjoy doing at all. I like it a lot when Saturday night Masses work out for us. We are all still getting use to the changes but slowly we are getting them. It definitely gets easier with each Mass. Breaking a 30 year habit is not very easy, but I will be able to though.
We contemplated the parent's night out that the 8th grade was hosting tonight, but we really were ready to come home and get to work, plus the boys were tired and ill.
Well, since I have been home I have been editing. If I get the session I am working on now done before tomorrow night I will be back on schedule, which is something I like to do. I have a lot to mail on Monday, but I will get that done. YAY for hard work.
Well, I am off. I have to edit and try to finish up a paper, but since it is going on 1 AM I am thinking bed. 5 shoots tomorrow!
Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers!
We went to Mass after the photo shoot. I enjoy going on Saturday nights, especially when I am up all hours editing. Not having to set my alarm for 5 AM is nice. Plus I have not been hearing it at all lately and missing Mass is not something that I enjoy doing at all. I like it a lot when Saturday night Masses work out for us. We are all still getting use to the changes but slowly we are getting them. It definitely gets easier with each Mass. Breaking a 30 year habit is not very easy, but I will be able to though.
We contemplated the parent's night out that the 8th grade was hosting tonight, but we really were ready to come home and get to work, plus the boys were tired and ill.
Well, since I have been home I have been editing. If I get the session I am working on now done before tomorrow night I will be back on schedule, which is something I like to do. I have a lot to mail on Monday, but I will get that done. YAY for hard work.
Well, I am off. I have to edit and try to finish up a paper, but since it is going on 1 AM I am thinking bed. 5 shoots tomorrow!
Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Fridays are Fabulous
This morning we were all up and out of the house on time, which is a definite plus the way mornings have been going.
This is Brandon's off day and we had a to do list a mile long, which is pretty typical for Fridays. They are seriously just go go go. It is all good though. After we dropped the boys off at school we got started. Our first stop was to go look at bikes. I think we are going to hold off though, until this Spring. At least we know what we want and where to go to get them, and how much they are going to be. Then to make several returns. Brandon had been riding around with them in his truck since before Thanksgiving, it was definitely time to get them back to the stores. I think he was glad to get them out of his truck. We had a few other errands to run, and before we knew it we were headed back to the school to get the boys.
The boys' had a great day at school. John Michael finished his Advent wreath, and was so excited! He also got a green face, so I was VERY excited! Danny had a great too but was mostly excited for the weekend.
John Michael had basketball practice tonight. They are working hard on dribbling. They are doing pretty good they just need to slow down. He loves it and is learning a lot and that is most important to me.
This is Brandon's off day and we had a to do list a mile long, which is pretty typical for Fridays. They are seriously just go go go. It is all good though. After we dropped the boys off at school we got started. Our first stop was to go look at bikes. I think we are going to hold off though, until this Spring. At least we know what we want and where to go to get them, and how much they are going to be. Then to make several returns. Brandon had been riding around with them in his truck since before Thanksgiving, it was definitely time to get them back to the stores. I think he was glad to get them out of his truck. We had a few other errands to run, and before we knew it we were headed back to the school to get the boys.
The boys' had a great day at school. John Michael finished his Advent wreath, and was so excited! He also got a green face, so I was VERY excited! Danny had a great too but was mostly excited for the weekend.
John Michael had basketball practice tonight. They are working hard on dribbling. They are doing pretty good they just need to slow down. He loves it and is learning a lot and that is most important to me.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
December....Here we Go!
So I got up this morning in complete disbelief that it was December. Even Danny has talked about how fast this year has gone by. It seems like yesterday we were getting ready for the first day of school and now we are halfway done with the school year. WOW! Yep, it is what I say each month and I mean it each time.
This morning was not as smooth as I prefer it, but we were on time so I am most definitely not complaining. I do wish it was warmer though. This cold mornings make we want to stay in bed. Super excited that the sun was out all day though.
Danny had a field trip today, to Samford to see White Christmas. I was so glad to be able to go with the class to see this. I love being home for this reason more than any other. I love to be able to truly be a part of my boys' lives. They have so much going on and while it might be hard to keep up sometimes I also know that sooner than later they will be grown. I treasure each venture with them. Now for the play, it was excellent. If you have a chance this weekend it is definitely worth it to head out to Lakeshore and check it out. Very talented performers and just an all around great show. It seemed to me that all of the kids had a great time. They were also very excited that they got to ride a bus to the show. It is the small things that mean so much. I am just so thankful that they enjoyed themselves and that I was able to be a small part of their day. It was great!
John Michael ended up with another yellow face. Tonight we wrote a note to Miss Ghossein. Starting today this is the new practice when he gets anything other than a green face. We shall see what happens tomorrow. Hopefully green will be what comes home.
Danny had basketball practice tonight. They did great. It is amazing the difference between 5-6 year old basketball and 8-9 year old basketball.
Well, the boys are in bed I am trying to get this session edited. It has been a long week with so much to do. I have been busting it though. Will keep it up! Peace out and prayers to you all.
This morning was not as smooth as I prefer it, but we were on time so I am most definitely not complaining. I do wish it was warmer though. This cold mornings make we want to stay in bed. Super excited that the sun was out all day though.
Danny had a field trip today, to Samford to see White Christmas. I was so glad to be able to go with the class to see this. I love being home for this reason more than any other. I love to be able to truly be a part of my boys' lives. They have so much going on and while it might be hard to keep up sometimes I also know that sooner than later they will be grown. I treasure each venture with them. Now for the play, it was excellent. If you have a chance this weekend it is definitely worth it to head out to Lakeshore and check it out. Very talented performers and just an all around great show. It seemed to me that all of the kids had a great time. They were also very excited that they got to ride a bus to the show. It is the small things that mean so much. I am just so thankful that they enjoyed themselves and that I was able to be a small part of their day. It was great!
John Michael ended up with another yellow face. Tonight we wrote a note to Miss Ghossein. Starting today this is the new practice when he gets anything other than a green face. We shall see what happens tomorrow. Hopefully green will be what comes home.
Danny had basketball practice tonight. They did great. It is amazing the difference between 5-6 year old basketball and 8-9 year old basketball.
Well, the boys are in bed I am trying to get this session edited. It has been a long week with so much to do. I have been busting it though. Will keep it up! Peace out and prayers to you all.
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