Here's the dish

So I'm having a bugger of a time lately loading pictures in my blog. Not sure why. My error message is that someone else is trying to edit my page. Hmmm. I am not quite sure I like the sound of that. Sounds sneaky.

Why couldn't there just be an error like "error code 40492 xxx butthead xoeh 8937" You know something I wouldn't really understand.

I mean, who could be editing my page but me?

Peat always says I'm too trusting.

Ok for the picture above: Just my day 8 of 365. It was very delightful. A nice early afternoon snack.

But it isn't this piece of chocolate that I want to dish about. No no, its more than this chocolate. Its my blog. And its also my website. Because I really want to talk about it. The people living in this house are sick to death of hearing about it. So I shall write.

So the website is almost ready. I just need a few little essentials. Like a photographer friend to come and take a quick snapshot of me. I need a picture of ME on my ABOUT ME page. I considered putting a picture of my friend Tobi on there but figured it was misleading. I just like her picture. Its a very nice, natural picture. Those are looks I could never achieve. So I need someone to take picture of me. I don't really want a studio shot of me. I think I want a picture of me...outside. I want it to be real.

HOWEVER, outside is not "ME". It is in warmer weather but truth be told, I'm so angry with cold and windy that outside is the farthest thing possible from ME.

You do see where this is going, right?

Me neither.

So I had started this blog, which I intend to keep. I am even going to link it from my new websites splash page. My only fear *because on here I can discuss my fears and insecurities* is that sometimes I look at my blog and SAY the things I'd never want to say to a client. Like perhaps a few weeks back where I had a photo session and was all antsy and nervous. Everyone has to start somewhere. This is what I tell myself. Its what I tell my blog. Do I really want people to view my website and be directed here to my "inner self" talking?

This is a decision I need to make. I do think my blog is the real me. Its not fake and its not made up. I'm human and I have a desire to do something that I happen to TOTALLY LOVE. Does it matter if people link to my blog and see that I am having some reservations about my abilities? I think it makes me pretty normal.

I guess the bottom line is, the more you do, the more you learn, the more you grow. You have to start somewhere. And if you like what you see on my website, then you are seeing what I do. If you're happy with what I can produce, you'd want me to do your pictures no matter what, right?

See... THIS is the stuff I'm talking about.

Do you link a blog like THIS to your Professional Website?

I'd love some comments. Just if you have any. I'm not live yet, or so they say. Not sure what "LIVE" means considering I can get to my site by typing the URL in. From any computer.

Anyways, if you have a comment....please share it with me. I need some direction here.

Or email me :)

Michelle

Things to come

Just some screen shots of the site.
Michelle

Please Stand By

I'm on another little adventure but I haven't forgotten about you dear Blog.
I am trying to put together my WEBSITE!!!!!

I will be posting the link shortly.
I will still post on my blog as much as usual. I just need to get the site up and running.
So blog posts may be short.
Here is a little sneak peak.

Ok, no sneak peak.
Blogger is not working for me today.
I will post it later tonight though.
Michelle

Need I Say More?

To be completely honest. This picture makes me feel a little bit peaceful. Even though it was 8am, it makes me feel like I snuck a little secret. I don't know, just looking at it makes me think that maybe I woke up early before the kids got up *ya right, never gonna happen* and opened my blinds just a little and was ever so fortunate as to grab a little glimpse of sunrise.

Don't get me wrong, this is not what happened at all. Not even a little bit. First of all, what should have tipped you off is that I am never up before my children. That would just simply be a waste of sleeping time. And you never can get those precious minutes back.

This picture is day 6 of 365 for me. I had originally wanted my theme of the month to be playing in photoshop and that is exactly what I've done in this picture.

I attempted to follow a small tutorial on HDR with a single JPEG image. I should have known it would be a challenge, afterall, I don't know what HDR stands for. After following about half of the directions, they lost me. Started talking about things I didn't know. Didn't know where to find things and before I knew it I was on my own. Flyin' solo.
Not a clue.

So I sort of just let the picture lay where it left me. Made a few tweaks to satisfy my own eye and saved it.

Personally, it makes me feel a little delighted.
And that doesn't happen too often.
Michelle

Whats better than Bed Head?

Not much! I just love Lukes bedhead

look. Don't love the attitude that comes with it. But I do quite enjoy his hair.

Most days, Lukes hair can be found sticking out at the sides. Always ruffled look. Always looks like he's just climbed out of bed and that was the end of the story.

This picture represents day 4 of my 365 day Challenge. Luke in all his bed head glory. One wouldn't really know that this was any different than any other day but as him mother I can tell you that Luke, in this picture, was fevered, grumpy and miserable.

And as for his hair~well, its like this on any given day but it doesn't usually get so much height.

The clock indicates it was almost 11am, which means he spent his whole morning in his PJ's

Its just what its been like around here lately.

Michelle

Should it be this stressful?

I'm referring to motherhood. My kids just stress me out. Am I the only parent in the whole world who feels the immediate need to have her child seen by a doctor at the first sign of illness?

I did pretty good last week. Justin and Luke both came down with fevers and coughs. I held off as long as possible but worry just consumed me.

I ended up bringing Justin in. I justified it because he's on a puffer and I was concerned about his lungs. And a few days later , Luke came down with the same thing. I held off with Lukey as well until the day he sort of pointed to his ear. I instantly thought he had an ear infection. He didn't. Because YES, I took him in too.

So that was last week. My kids rarely get illnesses that give them a fever. Coughs and colds , YES . But fevers? Not really. So today on our way home from my inlaws, Lukes fever came back. I'm so upset. I just want them to feel better.

Gosh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *insert curse word here*

So, at least we had a nice afternoon with my parents and Peats parents. My father in law cleared out an ice rink on his lake. The kids had a great time and I think that he did too. I wasn't sure until I peeked over my shoulder and saw him doing snow angels with Luke. And yes, I got a picture... hAHa

Wriggs

Above is day 3/365

My 365 Starts Today!

Google it. It looks like fun and I'm going to do it! Starting today!

If you are interested in doing it along side of me and some other great gals, just email me and I'll give you the link to our group on proboards.

As for New Years Eve?

Same old Same old.

Nothing to report. One day when I don't need a sitter to go out on New years I'm sure Peat and I will start making plans and going out with friends. But for now, the pager calls. So do my children.

I did make a point of going in their rooms to give them a Happy New Years kiss.

I always do.

They're just lucky I didn't whip out my camera. Imagine waking up to a flash like that?

Michelle