I have had a few crazy, weeks, days and moments. You know that great saying "Be careful what you ask for". Well I had been warmed. Certainly thinking that I pretty much lead a Drama free life and at times have wished for just a little action. Well I think Ive just had my share. We have had 2 deaths in our family, a tornado, 7 Birthdays and lets not forget prepping for school.
Seth finally started kinder and I don't think you will ever know a boy as happy as he is to be finally going to school.
Cade was thrilled as well about getting to see his friends again. He really does luv school and learning but I know it will be a struggle to re-work on the character homework skills which unfortunately for him means less PlayStation time.
I was also thrilled to also get to shoot my friends daughter senior pictures. She was so easy to work with and such a natural ! Here are a few of them :
I am about as giddy as it gets to write about this but this week I finally made a HUGE decision that I know has been unavoidable for a some time. I purchased all new camera gear. It was such a huge decision to make and narrowing it down was about as difficult as it gets. Have you seen whats available out there ?! It can all be very confusing and overwhelming. But with great advice from my all my friends over at CMK I was able to make a very educated purchase and not feel overwhelmed.
OK this is what I ended up with: the Canon 40D, the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Image Stabilizer IS USM Lens, Canon Speedlite 430 EX, Sunpack 750TM Platinum Plus Tripod, 4GB Extreme 111 Compact Flash, oh and the 6 Million Crumpler Bag.Cade was thrilled as well about getting to see his friends again. He really does luv school and learning but I know it will be a struggle to re-work on the character homework skills which unfortunately for him means less PlayStation time.I was also thrilled to also get to shoot my friends daughter senior pictures. She was so easy to work with and such a natural ! Here are a few of them : I am about as giddy as it gets to write about this but this week I finally made a HUGE decision that I know has been unavoidable for a some time. I purchased all new camera gear. It was such a huge decision to make and narrowing it down was about as difficult as it gets. Have you seen whats available out there ?! It can all be very confusing and overwhelming. But with great advice from my all my friends over at CMK I was able to make a very educated purchase and not feel overwhelmed.
YUP this is my new Baby :' )OK what am I forgetting ? Ummm yeah my scrapwork. Here is my latest work for Random Chaos. These are for challenge #27 and #28. Man am I loving these challenges and they are really making me think and create out of my normal box.
I also want to remind you guys about the FAB contest going on at the Cut Card Stock Blog. If you haven't entered yet I want to encourage you. Super easy with fantastic prizes. All of the information can be found on my previous post or on the Cut Card Stock Blog you still have till September 1st so jump on in and send me that fab entry.Here is card I created for Cut Card Stock.com using My Little Yellow Bicycle PP and Cut Card Stock.com fab cardstock. I used their wonderful Poptone line in the beautiful Cotton Candy shade
Well I think for now this is all. Lotsa Hugs and have a Blessed Day ! Norma Kennedy
Wow, so much good stuff in one post! Those photos rock! All of them and congrats on the new "baby"! You will use it well I'm sure. You got SKILLZ!!!
ReplyDeleteoh, i love that black and white layout. it's just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour friend's daughter is a very attractive girl, but you took some amazing photos of her. You should be very proud! I bet she LOVES them!
ReplyDeleteVery cool pics, Norma. Next year is Kindgergarten for Morgan. She is ready to get on a bus and go now though!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the camera!
Amazing photos Norma and stunning projects
ReplyDeleteOMG, let me just start out by saying... congrats on the new equipment and the courage to take that next step. You'll do great.. and the photos are fab.
ReplyDeleteOkay, how about a little tutorial for a girl who has PSE but can't grasp the concept of frames or brushes..LOL!!
Congrats again!!
1. I am sooooo CASE'ing your twilight layout.... I LOVE IT!
ReplyDelete2. How did you do the wings on the shot of your friends daughter? is it a digital download for photoshop or something??!?
about time you post! :P lol
ReplyDeletelove love love all the photos in this post. i can't stop looking at the senior pics that you enhanced with "dazzly" stuff. :)
congrats on your new baby too!!!
what a post! lovely pictures and congrats on your new camera!
ReplyDeleteAmazing new purchase! WOWIE!!! Great photos in every way.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! Congrats on your "new baby". May she bring you much joy in the years to come!
ReplyDeleteHi Norma!
ReplyDeleteI had fun looking through your blog today. You do such amazing work!! LOVE those photos too, have fun with your new camera!
Dani
Holy cow, where do i start? your boys are gorgeous and your photography...just wow! You reallymade that girls personality shine through. You have gift. Congrats on your new baby....
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos and camera! Awesome layout! I just finished Eclipse and need to go purchase Breaking Dawn!!!
ReplyDeleteNorma, beautiful, beautiful photos! Congrats on the new baby. ;)
ReplyDeleteHey, missed you at church yesterday...
You have been nominated for the Brillante Blog award over at my spot:
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Thank you for being a great inspiration to us all! hugs,T
OMG Norma - where do I start! Seth has the DREAMIEST eyes - wow, what a heart throb he is going to be!!
ReplyDeleteYour Seth and my Kyle...yeppers - school is fine and all, but is homework and PS2 infringement. Always a challenge.
The senior pics are gorgeous - awesome job! They have to be pleased. So please tell me... I have been saving for a Nikon D80 - should i be getting the Canon EOS D40 instead? Now I will have to compare as my friend Summer just got that same baby.
Love your projects - awesome as usual girl!
BTW Norma - you've been tagged! I was a bit behind on a tag - got'er done yesterday and tagged ya. Come check it out at my blog.
ReplyDeleteThose are some gorgeous photos!! And LO's of course. :) Congrats on your new arrival. I just went through that whole camera shopping thing - yep, it's exhausting!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new baby, NOrma!! :-) Wow, you're an awesome photographer girl! I bet your friend's daughter loved those shots!! Love all your latest projects, too!!
ReplyDeletewow, WOMAN! awesome shots! congrats on the new camera gear...so much beauty and inspiration in this post! Happy Tuesday!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Aimee
Norma, these pics are just gorgeous!! I am so jealous that is the camera i want!! You lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteGreat layouts...
Hope you have a great w/end
Norma those photos are amazing..fabulous job...
ReplyDeleteLoving the Layout such beautiful work..
I love these books!! I can't wait for the movie either!!! I love your book LO!!!! Gorgeous work as ALWAYS!!!!! :)
ReplyDeletegreat projects, gorgeous photos, and love the camera equipment! Where'd you get the bag? I need a new (bigger) camera bag.
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