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Monday, June 14, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
New Beginnings
Sorry it's been awhile since I've added something new. I always think about what to add but then don't get around to doing it. Then things pile up and yadda yadda you all know the story. First of all I'll start with Memorial day.
We had an AWESOME Memorial Day! I wish I had taken pictures, I had my camera with me all day but never turned it on. I know I'm a disgrace to the title: "Photographer" on this day I was not worthy of the title. :p The day started out early with a 7 am football game with the ward. I always hate it when the guys make fun of the girls that want to play and treat them as though they can't offer anything worth value to the team, so I was a little reluctant to play not knowing what their reaction would be. Turned out they needed another player and were more than willing for me to join so this meant I needed to prove myself. For some, especially one in particular probably wished I had never shown up. haha. I haven't really done any physical activity, besides wakeboarding here and there, for like 4 months and even then it was only like once a week. And for those of you who know me that's ridiculous (I'm dying to find a soccer team out here but I want to get in shape first - gotta make a good first impression haha) So I have some physical aggression stored up inside me. I kept shutting down poor Keane, it didn't matter that he scored 3 touchdowns, for all the other times I stopped him or scored or whatever they overshadowed anything good he may have done and he of course was given a hard time for being beat by a girl. haha poor guy. It was extremely fun and felt really good to get out and play though. It was even more fun having ward members turn Brandon and my name into a verb "Ooooo You just got Judded!" haha. But I can't tell you how extremely sore I was after that. For the next few days I could hardly walk, let alone get out of bed. After the football game we took a couple of the youth with us to the cable park. CJ and Brandon rode while Chamberlynn and I watched. (There was no way I was going to be able to hold onto a handle after that football game!) We went to 7-11 after and got some liquids and made it home just in time to go bowling for FHE with some other friends from the ward. Yep my arms were really getting tired at this point. But it was so fun, and we all had a blast listening to Braden (the funniest 3 yr old you'll ever meet) shout out some great one liners and try so hard to bowl like a pro. After bowling Brandon wasn't feeling super hot and wanted some rice so we went to a sushi bar and I got a sushi roll while Brandon ate his rice and miso soup. Probably one of the quickest and cheapest sushi runs ever. We rented a movie from red box and we were both out within the first 10 mins or so of the movie and went straight to bed at 9 pm. Probably the most eventful day since we've lived here... minus our days at Disney World. ha
Next, I have been doing a lot of thinking and trying to figure out my purpose... my role in life. I mean I know I want to be a mom one day but that's not really in the cards at the moment. So what to do in the mean time...? I've always wanted to do more with my photography I just lack the confidence to do so. I decided now is the time to make this happen. I signed up with an online company where I can sell Stock photos. (www.istockphoto.com) So I'm working on that along with doing my own shoots and if anyone is interested I can do personal photo shoots as well. I was originally thinking of having this blog be my personal blog plus photo blog but I've realized I need a separate website. So I will let you know when I have my photo website up and running. So that's what I'm working on.
I also want to be more in shape so I am doing my best to go running. Last week I did better than this week. I was supposed to go earlier this morning but I was a bit distracted. I kept telling myself I'll go after I post this...after reading 3 or 4 blogs later, I'm finally writing this post and it's now 10 am when I sat down at the computer around 8:30 or so... awesome.
My next item of business is my life story. I recently read my Grandma Rogers' life story and I've been working on various projects involving my ancestors lately that I'm realizing now would be a good time to create such a thing. My grandma was in her 80's when she wrote hers, adding some here and there over the years but most of it was written towards the end of her life. I'm so impressed she remembered as much as she did. I can hardly remember stuff from my past. But as I was reading her's and thinking about what I could write in mine so many random memories have popped into my head. So I'm thinking now is as good of time as any to get my story written so my future generations can know who I am. Who knows maybe I'll even learn something about myself in the process. :)
So that's it, that's a bit of a catch up of what's been going on around here. Girls camp is a week away I can't believe it! So there will be more stories and pictures from then. But as for now those are some of my thoughts and goals that I will be spending my time trying to develop. I wonder if anyone is even still listening to me...? ha oh well. Oooo Wold Cup starts now! maybe I'll save running for tomorrow... Watching soccer helps me get ready to play soccer right...? ;)
We had an AWESOME Memorial Day! I wish I had taken pictures, I had my camera with me all day but never turned it on. I know I'm a disgrace to the title: "Photographer" on this day I was not worthy of the title. :p The day started out early with a 7 am football game with the ward. I always hate it when the guys make fun of the girls that want to play and treat them as though they can't offer anything worth value to the team, so I was a little reluctant to play not knowing what their reaction would be. Turned out they needed another player and were more than willing for me to join so this meant I needed to prove myself. For some, especially one in particular probably wished I had never shown up. haha. I haven't really done any physical activity, besides wakeboarding here and there, for like 4 months and even then it was only like once a week. And for those of you who know me that's ridiculous (I'm dying to find a soccer team out here but I want to get in shape first - gotta make a good first impression haha) So I have some physical aggression stored up inside me. I kept shutting down poor Keane, it didn't matter that he scored 3 touchdowns, for all the other times I stopped him or scored or whatever they overshadowed anything good he may have done and he of course was given a hard time for being beat by a girl. haha poor guy. It was extremely fun and felt really good to get out and play though. It was even more fun having ward members turn Brandon and my name into a verb "Ooooo You just got Judded!" haha. But I can't tell you how extremely sore I was after that. For the next few days I could hardly walk, let alone get out of bed. After the football game we took a couple of the youth with us to the cable park. CJ and Brandon rode while Chamberlynn and I watched. (There was no way I was going to be able to hold onto a handle after that football game!) We went to 7-11 after and got some liquids and made it home just in time to go bowling for FHE with some other friends from the ward. Yep my arms were really getting tired at this point. But it was so fun, and we all had a blast listening to Braden (the funniest 3 yr old you'll ever meet) shout out some great one liners and try so hard to bowl like a pro. After bowling Brandon wasn't feeling super hot and wanted some rice so we went to a sushi bar and I got a sushi roll while Brandon ate his rice and miso soup. Probably one of the quickest and cheapest sushi runs ever. We rented a movie from red box and we were both out within the first 10 mins or so of the movie and went straight to bed at 9 pm. Probably the most eventful day since we've lived here... minus our days at Disney World. ha
Next, I have been doing a lot of thinking and trying to figure out my purpose... my role in life. I mean I know I want to be a mom one day but that's not really in the cards at the moment. So what to do in the mean time...? I've always wanted to do more with my photography I just lack the confidence to do so. I decided now is the time to make this happen. I signed up with an online company where I can sell Stock photos. (www.istockphoto.com) So I'm working on that along with doing my own shoots and if anyone is interested I can do personal photo shoots as well. I was originally thinking of having this blog be my personal blog plus photo blog but I've realized I need a separate website. So I will let you know when I have my photo website up and running. So that's what I'm working on.
I also want to be more in shape so I am doing my best to go running. Last week I did better than this week. I was supposed to go earlier this morning but I was a bit distracted. I kept telling myself I'll go after I post this...after reading 3 or 4 blogs later, I'm finally writing this post and it's now 10 am when I sat down at the computer around 8:30 or so... awesome.
My next item of business is my life story. I recently read my Grandma Rogers' life story and I've been working on various projects involving my ancestors lately that I'm realizing now would be a good time to create such a thing. My grandma was in her 80's when she wrote hers, adding some here and there over the years but most of it was written towards the end of her life. I'm so impressed she remembered as much as she did. I can hardly remember stuff from my past. But as I was reading her's and thinking about what I could write in mine so many random memories have popped into my head. So I'm thinking now is as good of time as any to get my story written so my future generations can know who I am. Who knows maybe I'll even learn something about myself in the process. :)
So that's it, that's a bit of a catch up of what's been going on around here. Girls camp is a week away I can't believe it! So there will be more stories and pictures from then. But as for now those are some of my thoughts and goals that I will be spending my time trying to develop. I wonder if anyone is even still listening to me...? ha oh well. Oooo Wold Cup starts now! maybe I'll save running for tomorrow... Watching soccer helps me get ready to play soccer right...? ;)
Friday, May 28, 2010
Hangin' with E. Judd
Brandon's sister, Emily came to visit last week. Here's some pics from our epic week. Enjoy!
Thanks Emily for coming to visit us all the way out here in FL. We had a blast hope you had fun too! We can't wait to hang out with you again. :)
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| We made a trip to the Magic Kingdom, you can't come to Orlando and not go there! |
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| It was so hot, we went in bathing suits intending to get wet...We got SOAKED! |
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| RRRRRRR ye mateys! |
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| We took a picture with Pluto after he sniffed up Brandon |
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| Made a stop in Chinatown at Animal Kingdom |
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| You'd think we were in CA... I wish! |
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| Space Mountain. We obviously weren't prepared for the picture. They took it at the very beginning who does that!? Well it made for a pretty funny pic... maybe that's why...? |
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| Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger. So this ride was WAY better than the one at Disneyland, however, the guns at Disneyland are WAY better than Disney World. And Disneyland lets you email the pic to yourself for free. They make you pay for it at Disney World, unless you're me and you take a picture of the picture, then it's free! :) |
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| Cocoa Beach |
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| Brandon putting on a show for his sis |
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| Brandon and Emily riding doubles |
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| Emily came to learn how to wakeboard, she did pretty good for not ever being able to get up before this trip |
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| She got some air without meaning to. Awesome! |
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| Chillin on the boat |
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| Riding doubles with Brandon |
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| CLASSIC! |
Shenanigans
These shenanigans took place on the lake behind our house. I was in the boat that was making the rollers that the tubers hit. There were some gnarly crashes. Enjoy!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Kickin' it at Disney World
Our good friends from CA were in FL last week visiting family and took time to come play with us at Disney World. And a big THANKS to those that hooked us up! :) Here's some pics from our awesome day!
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| Welcome to the happiest place on Earth! |
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| We first jumped on a safari in Africa where the animals did some modeling for us... |
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| Then we headed over to Mt. Everest where we paid respect to the Yetti and had the ride of our lives! |
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| Andrea and I with the Tree of Life |
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| Now you can't really tell from this copy but basically I'm scared out of my mind here. But as much as I hate Tower of Terror I must admit the TT at Disney World is WAAAAAY better than the one at CA Adventure! |
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| Next we took a QUICK cab ride to Aerosmith's concert... |
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| And got a little lost in Hollywood...had to take a min to check the map. I travel lite. |
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| Poor Brandon was sick of taking pictures but our posterity needs to know that we had fun as a young married couple! Our kids will be thankful for these one day... |
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| Where are we going? EPCOT! (inside joke sorry) |
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| Yay for awesome friends! We love you guys! Thanks so much for taking time to play with us! |
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Lookin' Good!
I did my first "official" photo shoot in FL (Mr. Turtle doesn't count, he stiffed me on my money.) So with the exception of standing in an ant hill with bare feet, I felt the shoot went rather well. This is Megan. She's one of the young women in my ward. She has an audition to be one of the princess characters at Disney World this week and needed some head shots done. I think she's got Cinderella written all over her! Good luck with the audition Megan I'm sure you'll knock 'em dead!
Also as a side note, I had some fun trying out something new with "textures" I'm still trying to get the hang of it but I think they turned out pretty well, I'll let you be the judge. Enjoy!
Also as a side note, I had some fun trying out something new with "textures" I'm still trying to get the hang of it but I think they turned out pretty well, I'll let you be the judge. Enjoy!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Deep Thoughts
We found this guy kickin it in our backyard this morning... He graciously posed for a few pics but then turned his nose up at me and walked away when he had enough. Almost as though he's used to the picture taking and thought to himself, "Alright have your fun but I'm out when I say I'm out!" He's a very grumpy Mr. Turtle... Unless that's just the way his face is, he can't help but look grumpy and being slow doesn't help his case either... but maybe just maybe on the inside he really is a happy Mr. Turtle!
Jack Handy
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