Audio Books

I LOVE audio books. I’ve never been a reader, I always fall asleep. Before I started listening to audio books, I had maybe ten books under my belt. Now I’ve read almost 150 books. I can’t believe how much information I deprived myself of. There is so much knowledge and entertainment in an audio book. The best part is that I get everything from libraries (FREE). Anyone who knows me, knows that I wouldn’t have it any other way! To make it even easier, they’re not just CD’s anymore. It is so easy to download an audio file right to my mp3 player. Most libraries give you free access to sites like Recorded Books/NetLibrary and Overdrive.

Being at home with my daughter is a lot of fun but sometimes I feel like I’m in a pretend world where everyone uses limited adjectives and pronouns. I’ll be the first to admit that I get bored and need something to stimulate my mind besides a three year old. Audio books are perfect to use at the park, coloring, laying down with her at nap time, or during a major ear blistering tantrum. Insert earbuds, problem solved! I even use it when I clean the house. Sometimes, I FIND things to clean just so I can listen.

Anyways, I feel like a completely different person and wanted to share my find with everyone who cares to read this. It would be nice to chat about books with anyone who wants to join in on the fun or learn how to do it. If you already read, you can also be my friend on Goodreads.com. It’s a lot of fun.

Box

Last night, I was thinking about my pre-child days. I knew I worked in a box all day long but didn't realize how much of my life was actually spent in a box. I live in a box, I would drive to work in a bow, park in a parking garage (box), ride up the elevator (box), sit in my cubicle and stare at a box. I would go back to my home box the same way and either stare at my computer box or my tv box. Finally, I would go sleep on a box. I didn't spend ALL my life in a box, but this was the "normal" day.

What is with our love for boxes?

Now that I have a toddler, I don't know if all that much has even changed. She wants me to get out, go to parks, go for walks and play outside but usually I resist. It's not quite as bad as when I worked, but I'm getting the feeling that I must like the comfort of a box. Sometimes, I'll go outside and bring my laptop (box) and be perfectly happy like I've ventured out of my comfort zone or something. It seems like somethings wrong with this, but I don't know. Do I need to spend more time outside or should I just do what makes me comfortable?

For the Moms

This is for all the moms who sometimes feel this way.

Janice & Russell

I got back from St George yesterday. I had the honor of shooting my cousin's wedding on Friday. It was beautiful. Here are some shots.

Her parents are in the background. I thought they had great expressions.











It was probably the cutest wedding kiss I've seen. Too bad it's a bit blurry.




















I just thought this one was funny. I didn't mean to get him eating! LOL


Bouquet throw








He was really happy to have caught the garder








I wanted ALL of the family in the shot. I was reminded that I was part of the family. Good thing I brought my tripod.





These are the grand kids on Russell's side. I'm just always amazed at the shots with a bunch of kids. The little girl in the blue dress cracks me up. She was not happy.


This is all of Russell's side. I think this is the biggest group I've ever done, so I had to post it.
















They were very cute! Congrats guys I'm so happy for you.
(BTW, Your DVD will be in the mail tomorrow....)

New Bangs

AGGGHH, 2 1/2 years down the drain! I have been patiently waiting for Audrey's bangs to grow long enough for a cute hair cut. We were almost there and what did she do??? She cut her bangs! I knew I shouldn't have been too excited for her hair to grow out! AGGH. Well here she is, so proud of herself!

Mother

Here are my latest pictures in my iStock que. I was going for the idea that a newborn is dependent on his mother when he is brought into the big cold world. I played on the warm and cool colors to show the city as big and cool and then gelled the mother and newborn to give it that cozy loving feel. I'm pretty happy with them. The model is my friend and I think her and her new baby are just beautiful. She is a great model, she should get paid for it with her perfect cheek bones and all!





This one was a complete accident. I like how it turned out, even though it's a little creepy. At the time I didn't notice that she was reflecting in the window. I darkened it a little to see her face.

Farmington Bay

I went to Farmington Bay the other day to see the infamous eagles. I don't shoot a lot of wildlife, I have a lot to learn. It was actually fun just being out there. Just me and the birds.

This one was real respectful. I think he was bowing to ME:


This one is me yelling at Matt:


I don't even know what these ones are:

Crazy Kids

Here are some pics I took just messing around at my sister's house. Some of them turned out kind of funny.