Day Fifty-Four

Appeal to the senses....

Today I went with my massage class to downtown Annapolis where we participated in an AMTA Massage Therapy Legislative Awareness Day.  It was an amazing experience for us to both learn and give.  I was apprehensive at first because this was my first time providing massage to the general public.  Well, at least the general public outside of CSM.

I wish I had taken my camera and had been able to get pictures of the event and some of the scenes from historic Annapolis however I was unsure of where I would have to put my camera while I was massaging.  I decided it was too big of a risk to take it.  So that being said I found myself sitting for the first time after a long day and thinking what am I going to photograph.  Well my lovely daughter plays with scarves a lot and had brought one of my sisters down.  It has amazing texture and color so I thought it would be perfect.

Now, I need to relax and unwind from the day so I'm going to go hop in the shower, put some pj's on, get some hot tea and chill.  Night everyone!!!

Day Fifty-Three

A little birdie...

This morning I was getting ready for class and I kept hearing this tapping noise.  I stopped applying my makeup and peered out the bathroom to see what it could be.  I walked out into the room and laughed when I saw a little red cardinal at the window tapping to get in.  I actually watched him hop away and hop back three different times before it dawned on me to grab my camera.  Of course because it's my luck by the time I ran into the next room and got it the little birdie had flown away.  However the view through the window was still pretty cool so I had to share.

I ♥ faces "Hands On Fun" Challenge

It's been a few weeks since I have participated in an I heart faces challenge.  I decided to try again this week since I had a photo for the topic already done.  Many of you may recognize it from a previous post.  The lighting was great that day as Ava peered outside.  This time instead of focusing on her adorable face I decided to go for something different and get those chubby fingers tapping on the sill.

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Day Fifty-Two

Long Day...

We just got home from a long day on the road.  We drove to Ashland to Gander Mountain and Bass Pro and the only one of us who is not sleepy is missy rose.  In fact, Aaron is asleep on the couch and I am struggling.  I'm just going to apologize for the mediocre pictures today.

I put on Yo Gabba Gabba to entertain Ava so Aaron and I could relax.  The lighting was rough so I used the flash which I hate so I converted them to B&W.

 

Now, it's time for Ava and I to get on our pajamas and for me to get a cup of hot tea and begin to unwind.  Night Everyone!!

Day Fifty-One

Running Errands...

Today we did not end up doing much other than a few trips out and about to get some things done.  In the morning we went out to the bank and to get gas.  The original plan was to head out to Target as well but there were just too many people out.

Later in the evening Aaron and I went out to Target and Blockbuster.  We needed diapers and wipes and some other miscellaneous items.  We both got new water bottles so we can stop using so many plastic water bottles and to encourage us both to drink more water.  We also stopped by blockbuster to get a movie that wasn't there we we went earlier this week.  I think we'll be watching it tonight.  Here is a photo of my water bottle (Aarons is upstairs) and the new movie.

We haven't finished all of the movies from the other day.  We still have one of those left so I'll review them when we are done.  Plus Ava is asleep on my lap making it hard to type :)  Speaking of Ava, I'll leave you with some gems from February of last year taken with my trusty Kodak P&S...pre-Nikon.

 

 

Day Fifty

You are my sunshine...

Fridays are wonderful for a few reasons.  First and foremost I get to spend the whole day with little miss Ava Rose, second I get to spend the whole day with little miss Ava Rose, third...well, I think you know where this is going.  I will never ever in my life understand how some people can have children and not want to spend every possible hour with them.  Now I agree that everyone needs "me" time and for me I get my fill at school but that's just me.  I just think that there is nothing more fulfilling than seeing your child smile, hear them laugh, see the wonder and amazement on their face when they discover something new.

Today I had some chores to get done like laundry.  Have I ever mentioned that I absolutely loath doing laundry.  It's not the washing or drying of it but the folding and putting away.  It's just one of those never ending cycles and why, is there always a months worth of clothes to wash when it's only been a week?!?!  That is a mystery to me because as far as I know Aaron, Ava and I normally only wear one outfit a day so where are the extra clothes coming from.  Okay, maybe Aaron may put on a different pair of pants but that still doesn't explain it.  Ugh, I'll never know!!!


I am so excited for this weekend or rather every weekend because I get to enjoy family time.  Some of the best moments of my day are when I get to just sit and watch Aaron and Ava interact.  He is an amazing Father and Ava is a very lucky little girl.  Not sure what we are going to do just yet but I can't wait to find out.


So back to the purpose of this blog...the photos!!!!  Ava was playing with a Popsicle stick and I decided to take advantage of the moment and capture her in all of her cuteness.

 

The exposure in the next one was way off so I just did a conversion on it.  I had to share this expression with you.  Aaron says she looks sad but she was actually just talking.

 Hope everyone else had a good Friday.  Enjoy your weekends and take some time to sit and appreciate your families, your children, and your life.

Day Fourty-Nine

Look Familiar...

I am exhausted but we went to blockbuster again so I shot a photo that probably looks semi-familiar.  We go to blockbuster a lot so who knows this may become a "thing" on here.  This is the picture of the day.

Last week I posted this post about three other movies.  Just for fun I'll do a quick movie review of them before I watch cold souls tonight.

The Couples Retreat- Funny, but not as funny as Forgetting Sarah Marshall.  It had some really funny parts mixed in with a semi-serious story line.  I did find it hard to believe that all of the characters really would have been friends.

The Time Travelers Wife-  This was a good movie and the story is very different than most time traveling stories.  This showed more of the dark side of time traveling.  I would recommend reading the book first because the movie left out a lot of really important parts.

A Serious Man- Another black comedy from the Coen brothers.  This was a decent movie.  I like to watch movies sometimes that you really can't predict.  I will say this though, the ending sucked.  It seriously just stopped and that was disappointing.

Ok off to watch another movie :)