Cell Phone Camera Addiction

It's a problem. For me. :D

Goodbye Gable and Etta

You'll be missed.  We love you. 

MY EYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYE!!!!!!!

Three copays, three doctors, 3 oh mys!, 3 this is serious(es) and one prescription filled med later + me =

You asked for it.  I told you it was gross.  This was taken this morning with my cell phone. You don't want to see the other photos- they are even *more* disgusting! 

 

Mixed Media Wall Art

I LOVE my sister's talent.  She is quite an artist.  I have featured a piece of her art once before on this blog.  You can view it here.  She gave me this piece for my birthday and I immediately fell in love with it.  The colors are gorgeous!  Here is just a part of the canvas.  It reminds me of a camera lens zooming in on it's subject.

Lil' Angel

I swear babies are just that- lil angels.  I just can't get enough of this lil' guy!  I've been to my sister's everyday now to photograph my new nephew.  It is amazing how fast they change.

Mom Left for IL Today.

I hate to see her go.  I snapped this as she was running out the door.  I miss her already.

Husker Blood Runs Deep

Look- it starts at a young age here in NE.  This lil guy's daddy is from Lincoln so essentially there is no hope for him when it comes to being an avid Husker fan. ;)  I see him wading through a sea of red tailgating sometime in his future. I don't need a crystal ball for that vision either; take a look for yourself.)

*sidenote*  I have the *cutest* nephew ever!  I don't generally enjoy selective coloring in my images but I know that this family does enjoy an image here or there with the effect.  Also?  Please remember and respect the copyright. Thanks. :)

~Waiting~

So if you recall, Lela has had a bad run of it lately.  Recently, things have escalated with her health with more hive outbreaks and some joint swelling so we are looking into everything.  Her pediatrician is awesome and is being superduper thorough- which is great.  We have been to Children's Hospital twice this week for different blood tests and xrays.  Today, we went to the allergist.  She was awesome. Lela really liked her and her nurse. She didn't so much like the allergy testing and I cannot say I blame her.  At the end of the day I just want her to be healthy. Hopefully we are on the way there.  Anyway, today's image is a picture taken with my cell phone while we were waiting.

Ten Toes.

Or maybe just five.  I am sitting here being lazy and playing around with my cell phone.  I should be folding laundry and straightening the house now that the family has gone.  Oh well,  I am sure it will still be here when I am finished being lazy.  Guess that is the beauty of housework.  Now that I think of it, this is the 2nd time a foot has appeared on the blog. hmmm.

I Hate It When..

...my family leaves to return back home to IL.  It leaves me a tad melancholy and lonely.  I took this photograph of Amadeus this morning as Kendra was their things ready to go.  It makes me smile!  You can just see the orneriness oozing out of him.  I love that kid but I hate goodbyes.

Shopping- WooHoo!

Today I got to sneak out of the house sans children and with my sisters, Sara and Kendra.  We had a fun three hours to ourselves.  Only two shops and one restaurant but it was enough time away and lots of laughter.  I can't wait until the next time we see each other and get to sneak out of the house. 

T.I.R.E.D.

Seriously.  I cannot keep up like I used to when I was younger. Sheesh.  I need a nap!  Between all the excitement from the arrival of Jameson and late nights visiting with IL family members I might fall asleep at any given moment.  I have to keep going though; we have Ben's birthday party this evening. Do you think he would mind if I took a lil nap before we sing happy birthday?  I wonder if he would notice if I went missing....hmmm

Big Boy, Amadeus

Amadeus could hardly wait to get to the hospital to see the baby!  He was so excited and very curious.  It is amazing how much 'older' Amadeus looks next to that tiny infant than he did the last time I saw him.  Truthfully it wasn't that long ago but now Amadeus doesn't quite fit the bill of the baby anymore. ;)  Jameson is going to have a great time playing with his older cousin in a few years.  I can only imagine what adventures the two of them will have together.

Welcome, Baby Jameson! :D

Today is a joyous occasion!  My sister gave birth to her first child, a beautiful and healthy baby boy!  Jameson Reese, 7 lbs 9oz and 20 inches long born this evening a little after 9:00.  I cannot remember when exactly but I guess that is not the most important thing. ;)  I was lucky enough to be part of the miracle and to document the occasion for Anna and Ben.  It was amazing. Can you tell I am a proud Aunt?  Congratulations, Anna and Ben!

Ugh.

Lela is going to have some more blood work done today.  Guess we will get down to the bottom of the hive breakout(s) and whatnot one way or another.  All prayers are welcome. :)  I just want a piece of mind.

Home Decor

I've decided I have a thing for ceramics.  And clocks.  Go figure.  The list keeps growing.  Maybe it would be easier to list the things I do not care for or have not added to my repertoire of favorite things. Hmmmm....

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

Well, one thing anyway.  I have a lamp that my mother gave to Steve and I when we were first married.  It has this crystal fringe that hangs down to decorate the bottom of the glass shade.  Adults and children both have a hard time not running their fingers through it.  Drives me crazy but what can you do?  I love the lamp!

Make Over!

So Lela got into her sister's makeup.  She was pretty pleased with herself.  I personally think she is a bit heavy handed with the lipstick but what do I know?  I'm old.  :)

Hives, Again?

Are you kidding me?!?!  I just want to know what is wrong with my lil one.

The Space Inbetween

Sometimes that is where I feel stuck.  I know if I could just get through it I could open the proverbial door and the sky would be the limit.

I Have No Words.

It's true. I think. Maybe just this once. I must have used them all while visiting with Lynette. Then again, maybe I am just tired. :)

It's 5:00 Somewhere.

Sometimes it can't come early enough. It helps that this clock hasn't been wound.  I won't tell if you don't. ;)

Two Heads Are Better Than One.

My mom is here visiting from Illinois.  She is staying at my sister's house because of her allergies and our hounds.  She did come by for a bit yesterday afternoon and Lela had to show off her math skills to her grandma.  I believe mom was teasing her that she was running out of time and trying to hold the paper for her.  Who knows...perhaps she was whispering the answers into her ears. ;)

Wall Space

I happen to like this area of my home.  Well, I like the decor.  I enjoy the colors, the balance and the art pieces themselves.  After looking at that silly Husker Fan image of Becca and Ben it made me want to just photograph this area all on its very own. So, I did. ;) 

LMR is back! :)

...and I am pretty sure she wanted to punch me right about this time. Lynette had been out of town visiting family and had returned to Omaha Friday.  She found her way over on Sunday.  Here is a snapshot of her at my kitchen table. She's facebooking. Guess things are back to normal around here! ;)

Goooooooo 'Skers!!!

So, Becca and Ben were making a trip to Husker Hounds.  Today we celebrated Becca's birthday and Anna and Ben pretty much hung out all day.  Ben and Becca decided a little shopping was in order.  I bet they just love seeing people like these two walk through the door at that store.  I *had* to snap a quick photo of the two diehards on their way out. Ridiculously funny, if you ask me!

Etta Saying Hello...

...in her own special way.  I think she was trying to encourage the baby to come soon.  She is anxious like the rest of us.  Anna and Ben were over visiting for Becca's birthday- which we are celebrating tomorrow night per her request. Anyway, Etta is showing love to the baby bump. ***Btw, Etta at some point will be making an appearance doing her signature move; this is just one rendition.***

Starbucks *yUm*

This morning I met with a friend for coffee.  It was a nice way to start the day and fun to catch up.  I was a bit early so I whipped out the p&s and snapped a quick photo of my treat.  When visiting Starbucks I know what I want right away. A nice hot non-fat quad shot grande latte. Mmmmmm!  Although I cannot remember what the back of the cup said, something about the enviroment and going green and how 'every time YOU buy a Starbucks you're doing it, too' or ' everytime we do something YOU do it, too' ...something or other.  I think I would have liked it to have read something like "This was made just for YOU". Does that make me self absorbed? Probably. That's okay though, because I bought it just for ME. ;)  *sidenote* I'm happy Starbucks cares about our earth, I just want to enjoy my coffee- mindlessly- while visiting a friend. Also? I'm not so sure Starbucks and I are doing the same thing simultaneously. Just saying.

My Lil' Lela

She just brings a smile to my face. She is growing up so fast!

Swim Again! :D

Well, this evening was the 2nd half of the competative meet Becca participated in for her team.  Again, not on pool deck but I didn't care- I am a proud momma and I find her talents amazing. Truthfully speaking, I  look like a fish on a bicycle if I even try to swim any stroke and I know I can't make it 25 yards- muchless 200! :)

Swim!

Becca had a swim meet tonight after school.  It was supposed to be a small meet but there were over 220 swimmers signed up so it was a rather long meet for a school night.  She had fun, though.  Lela and I enjoyed watching her in the water.  I couldn't get down on the deck so I am not extremely excited about this image but I think she looks like a bada$$ all the same. ;)  She's my fish!