hoffalady > Thursday        Nov 26 '09

happy turkey day!

no, this isn't leftovers, which we do have plenty of. it's the hubby's "dinner". he had to work tonite from 4pm to midnight. so for the first time ever we had thanksgiving lunch. it actually turned out get because I was able to clean up the kitchen before bed. typically, like so many of us, I'm still barely functional from the turkey day feast/gluttony. this year I didn't do so bad. :0)

I have so much to be thankful for especially in this time for unemployment and financial uncertainty. 

I'm thankful for my husband, a man who knows exactly who I am and still has stuck w/ me for the last 14 yrs. I'm thankful for his commitment to our country, his love for his sons, his patience, his encouragement and his friendship. 

I'm thankful for my family, my boys who are healthy, intelligent and loving. my Dad who calls me just to say hi and who has always been a constant source of encouragement. his adorable wife June, whose friendship I treasure and whose loving heart I admire. my brother Mike who never fails to make me laugh even when I'm so angry at him. my brother Chris who makes the effort to connect.

my lu... my bestest friend... without her I'd be laughing at my own jokes. I am so proud of her for, pardon the phrase because even I hate it, but in this case it fits, putting herself back on her list of priorities.  

my friends, old, new, internet, photographer and true every one of them. you make a difference in my life even if we are just exchanging bards on Facebook....

I have a roof over my head, enough money to pay my bills, people in my life who love me and a full belly. we should all be so lucky....
hoffalady > Wednesday        Nov 25 '09

not really too much went on today. the hubby was only at work for a few hours this morning. I finished up the laundry and vacuumed. I also did some prep work for tomorrow. I made the hubby and T these banana nut muffins. they say they are delish. I'll have to take their word for it since me and bananas aren't friends.

then we just hung out. which is actually my favorite thing to do for family time. I'm a homebody for the most part. going places and visiting people is great and all but if I had my choice I'd be home, in my jammies, snuggled up w/ my boys.

we did watch Up again after dinner and again I cried. god I love that movie. if you haven't seen it- go get it! you won't regret it.
hoffalady > Tuesday         Nov 24 '09

the boys and I had to run by the commissary this morning to get a couple of last minute things for turkey day. it never fails to amaze me how during the holidays people can be such jerks. for every one kind person there are 5 rude, impatient asses. now don't get me wrong I'm not Sally Sunshine, either. I want to get what I need and get the hell outta there, but that's how I am all the time! and trust me, most of the time I do it w/ a smile.

while the boys and I were waiting for a register in the self checkout 40 items or less time, an older "gentleman" wanted to get passed us. instead of saying excuse me or even trying to get my attention, he pushed my cart and Q out of the way. happy thanksgiving, pal!

prime example of why I try to do all my xmas shopping online because it gets worse after thanksgiving. common courteous is a lost quality is so many people. I really find it sad that my two sons, ages 11 & 13, are kinder and more generous than most of the adults I came into contact w/ today.

driving home this evening after dropping Vernando off at his house, we were stuck on the highway because of a wreck. it took us about 30 minutes to go 6 miles. I took a couple of shots of the harvested cotton fields but the clouds and rain weren't helping make anything pretty. I got this shot as the ambulance went screaming by us. a few minutes later, we drove by the two cars involved in the accident. the Audi only had front end damage from what I could see but the Saturn's roof was completely flattened. I just hope everyone involved will recover.

on a lighter note, I did speak w/ a client this morning. he wanted to order a wrapped canvas of my absolute favorite shot from his family shoot last month. unfortunately the original a tight shot on their faces w/ room for cropping. if they still want that shot, they'll have to order it in a larger size and get the rolled canvas to have framed.

the best part of the conversation was:

"You have definitely found your calling!"

hello affirmation!! :0)
hoffalady > Sunday         Nov 22 '09

I was supposed to spend the day doing things but that didn't happen. I put off getting everything together for Monday's shoot saying I've got time Monday morning. I didn't go laundry because the boys don't need school clothes tomorrow, no school. 

so it was a lazy day! hooray! it'll be the last one for a while!! well until next weekend! :0)

Q barely touched his dinner and asked to be excuse to go lay down. he was complaining of a headache. I chalked it up to too much video games and not enough water. well, apparently he'd got a lil bug. as soon as he was done brushing his teeth... he was upchucking.... poor munchkin.

why do my kids always get sick over school breaks??
hoffalady > Saturday        Nov 21 '09

wow! I can't believe the hubby and I got all of the boys xmas shopping! in one day!! I guess it helps when it's going to be a small xmas. one less thing to do. just have to get a couple more things for the hubby and something for my family... but I've already got that part planned. and since my bro is coming to visit for xmas, he's saving me money on shipping! 

while we were shopping the hubby told me the bestest news. we'll get our tree early! normally we wait until Dec 10-15 but I guess he's feeling festive and decided we'll do it the weekend after turkey day! woohoo!!

this shot didn't come out at all like I'd planned but it was late. we'd already had dinner while watching Star Trek (even better the second time!!) and the temperature was starting to drop... plus the boys think the attic is creepy! lol
hoffalady > Friday        Nov 20 '09

hubba hubba! damn I have a great looking husband! he was kind enough to let me shoot him today after he had participated in a retirement ceremony. ain't he nice?

this one isn't my favorite but I chose it because it shows all of his ribbons, sparks and hash marks. probably Greek to you but important to me. :0)

I'm so glad it's Friday!! it's been such a long week. no one reason but I'm sure the weather turning colder has a lot to do w/ it.

i've done well on my eating all week. not as great in the exercise department but that'll change. for now, i'm happy w/ that.

no school for the boys all next week. so I'm going to do my best to keep them busy and myself sane.....
hoffalady > Thursday        Nov 19 '09

attending my FNP's ribbon cutting ceremony for their new office turned into a photographic favor when the photographer for the local paper didn't show up. I'd planned to take a few shots anyway, but when the president of the county chamber of commerce asked me to email her a photo or two... it was a lil... well- wow... right place, right time I guess. we'll see what happens....

the rest of the day was spent pretty much in the car, running errands, dropping off my new business cards when all I wanted to do was spend the day in bed. I just felt tired and cold. I didn't work out but I did eat right. I'll push a lil harder tomorrow to make up for it... maybe.... :0p

my brother called me this evening. he calls pretty regularly lately but tonite he called for a reason that he hasn't in forever. he had a date and wanted me to help him w/ his choice of clothes. he's so cute. I miss doing that kinda stuff w/ him. I'll be seeing him for xmas tho. he'd flying out. I can't wait!!
hoffalady > Wednesday        Nov 18 '09

more of the same today! tho I didn't have to workout, which ruled! my quads and biceps are so sore!! squats and lunges are the bane of my existence!!!

my new business cards arrived today. I think they came out really nice. now I've gotta take a stack of them over to my FNP's office and the salon to replace the old cards. I've already given replacements to the hubby and Tracy. (they both keep 'em at their desk.)

the hubby made a lil discovery tonite that had me happy. he had been saying he'd wanted a new pair of Croc's for xmas. so he went onto their site to see what's what. turns out that this week, all NFL, MLB and college themed regular Croc's are only $9.99! I got the whole family Red Sox Croc's for the same price are 1 pair regular price! I've officially started my xmas shopping! :0)

the boys keep counting down to Friday since they have all next week off for turkey day..... oh boy....
hoffalady > Tuesday        Nov 17 '09

no entry for Monday. it was the start of a busy week and I didn't touch my camera.

the beautiful weather has turned. it was freezing (low 40's) and raining yesterday and today. I just hope it warms up a lil bit by Monday!! I've got my shoot w/ Lisa, her son & niece. she called to change days from Wednesday to Monday to see if it was alright if her sister and her 3 children join us. the more the merrier! I just hate to think of all those lil ones out in the cold!! plus the leaves are dropping so fast. I've got to scout the lake and see how it's holding up later this week.

yesterday, I started back on track, for the millionth time. I really need to stick w/ it this time!! I'm tried of being tired and not feeling like  myself. time for change.

I took a lil drive around lunchtime. there is a street/private drive that I pass all the time w/ posted signs up. I never thought anything of it until I noticed a truck parked on the side of it and saw there was this lil lake. so I broke the law today and drove down to get a look myself. the weather was not my friend. the light was crap and the scenery is not nearly as nice as I imagine it is in the spring, but it's what I got for now. :0)

after dinner, the boys wanted to earn some money for concessions tomorrow at school. so I had them help clean up after dinner. they both said they want more chores and I'm all for it. I'm just used to doing so much myself and I don't want them to do as much as I had to growing up. I'll find a balance somehow....
Thursday Nov 26 '09

happy turkey day!

no, this isn't leftovers, which we do have plenty of. it's the hubby's "dinner". he had to work tonite from 4pm to midnight. so for the first time ever we had thanksgiving lunch. it actually turned out get because I was able to clean up the kitchen before bed. typically, like so many of us, I'm still barely functional from the turkey day feast/gluttony. this year I didn't do so bad. :0)

I have so much to be thankful for especially in this time for unemployment and financial uncertainty.

I'm thankful for my husband, a man who knows exactly who I am and still has stuck w/ me for the last 14 yrs. I'm thankful for his commitment to our country, his love for his sons, his patience, his encouragement and his friendship.

I'm thankful for my family, my boys who are healthy, intelligent and loving. my Dad who calls me just to say hi and who has always been a constant source of encouragement. his adorable wife June, whose friendship I treasure and whose loving heart I admire. my brother Mike who never fails to make me laugh even when I'm so angry at him. my brother Chris who makes the effort to connect.

my lu... my bestest friend... without her I'd be laughing at my own jokes. I am so proud of her for, pardon the phrase because even I hate it, but in this case it fits, putting herself back on her list of priorities.

my friends, old, new, internet, photographer and true every one of them. you make a difference in my life even if we are just exchanging bards on Facebook....

I have a roof over my head, enough money to pay my bills, people in my life who love me and a full belly. we should all be so lucky....
hoffalady > Thursday        Nov 26 '09

happy turkey day!

no, this isn't leftovers, which we do have plenty of. it's the hubby's "dinner". he had to work tonite from 4pm to midnight. so for the first time ever we had thanksgiving lunch. it actually turned out get because I was able to clean up the kitchen before bed. typically, like so many of us, I'm still barely functional from the turkey day feast/gluttony. this year I didn't do so bad. :0)

I have so much to be thankful for especially in this time for unemployment and financial uncertainty. 

I'm thankful for my husband, a man who knows exactly who I am and still has stuck w/ me for the last 14 yrs. I'm thankful for his commitment to our country, his love for his sons, his patience, his encouragement and his friendship. 

I'm thankful for my family, my boys who are healthy, intelligent and loving. my Dad who calls me just to say hi and who has always been a constant source of encouragement. his adorable wife June, whose friendship I treasure and whose loving heart I admire. my brother Mike who never fails to make me laugh even when I'm so angry at him. my brother Chris who makes the effort to connect.

my lu... my bestest friend... without her I'd be laughing at my own jokes. I am so proud of her for, pardon the phrase because even I hate it, but in this case it fits, putting herself back on her list of priorities.  

my friends, old, new, internet, photographer and true every one of them. you make a difference in my life even if we are just exchanging bards on Facebook....

I have a roof over my head, enough money to pay my bills, people in my life who love me and a full belly. we should all be so lucky....
Thursday Nov 26 '09

happy turkey day!

no, this isn't leftovers, which we do have plenty of. it's the hubby's "dinner". he had to work tonite from 4pm to midnight. so for the first time ever we had thanksgiving lunch. it actually turned out get because I was able to clean up the kitchen before bed. typically, like so many of us, I'm still barely functional from the turkey day feast/gluttony. this year I didn't do so bad. :0)

I have so much to be thankful for especially in this time for unemployment and financial uncertainty.

I'm thankful for my husband, a man who knows exactly who I am and still has stuck w/ me for the last 14 yrs. I'm thankful for his commitment to our country, his love for his sons, his patience, his encouragement and his friendship.

I'm thankful for my family, my boys who are healthy, intelligent and loving. my Dad who calls me just to say hi and who has always been a constant source of encouragement. his adorable wife June, whose friendship I treasure and whose loving heart I admire. my brother Mike who never fails to make me laugh even when I'm so angry at him. my brother Chris who makes the effort to connect.

my lu... my bestest friend... without her I'd be laughing at my own jokes. I am so proud of her for, pardon the phrase because even I hate it, but in this case it fits, putting herself back on her list of priorities.

my friends, old, new, internet, photographer and true every one of them. you make a difference in my life even if we are just exchanging bards on Facebook....

I have a roof over my head, enough money to pay my bills, people in my life who love me and a full belly. we should all be so lucky....
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