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This weekend & MEM

April 30, 2012 by Elaine

Blink, blink, blink goes the cursor.

Throb, throb, throb goes my head.

But still, I want to put something out there for you all to see and read because I thrive off of it.

I want to tell you how busy the weekend was with two photo shoots(!) and preparation for my son’s first communion next weekend, and van washing and family time and just living.

the grill of my van is soooo clean… 

I want to share with you what joy I get from taking photographs for other people.

I want to share with you how much joy I DO NOT get from trying to finally wean K from her paci addiction. (4:45 wake up time, anyone??).

she is forgiven. 😉

I should be doing my ankle exercises and icing it like I do every night but instead here I sit, in front of my computer monitor, Lightroom as best friend. 🙂

Oh, but I also have to tell you how awesome the meal was that my husband cooked on Saturday night.  Recipe HERE.  We had the leftovers for lunch today. Still so delish.

I wish he had time to cook every night (just because he’s really better at it than I am)(but don’t tell him I said that, k?)

Now I shall leave you with a photo of this little peanut.  I mean really, how precious is she?

I’m loving my new “job”!!

p.s. if you have not already, please go read my post from Friday about feeding my kids and leave me some feedback.  I would love to know what YOU have to say…

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Filed Under: Life, photo sessions, Photography, weekend

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Comments

  1. By Word of Mouth Musings says

    April 30, 2012 at 3:47 am

    Sneaking in a post here …
    so did you make friend rice – altho after your weekend – YOU sound fried!

  2. Marta says

    April 30, 2012 at 4:03 am

    I’m so not looking forward to trying to get rid of my daughter’s nuk. I feel like that will not be easy.

  3. Kimberly says

    April 30, 2012 at 4:05 am

    Alright, this whole weaning from the pacifier thing? Tell me your secret. My son still uses his and I can’t get him to let go. Though I admit that I’m not putting in a full effort (that whole pick your battles mantra is winning right now).

  4. Alison@Mama Wants This says

    April 30, 2012 at 4:14 am

    Busy, busy,busy but all good! Love that you love your new job, I think it’s fab!

  5. Galit Breen says

    April 30, 2012 at 4:18 am

    I love your sweet words, and that you shared them perfectly here!

    xo

  6. Jessica says

    April 30, 2012 at 5:56 am

    I’m wondering when I can drop my car off for cleaning.

  7. Natalie @MamaTrack says

    April 30, 2012 at 11:53 am

    The pictures look awesome! And I’m with you on early wake up. The baby is teething and was up ALL night. I’m in agony.

  8. Kmama says

    April 30, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    Great pictures.

    I hate when that little cursor blinks at me, mocking my inability to find something to say.

  9. Jennifer says

    April 30, 2012 at 1:38 pm

    Weaning off the pacifier is crazy. We did it cold turkey with Cady. It was three days of pure hell, and then it was fine. Good luck.

  10. nicole says

    April 30, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    We are taking away Ben’s pacifiers this week. He turns two on Saturday (what?!) and that is our cut-off for the pacifier. We had him off it we thought and then he found a couple and renewed his love for them. Caleb is making his 1st Communion this weekend too. 🙂

  11. Lori Drumm says

    April 30, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    My husband does not cook, unless it means throwing meat on the grill. And if you want anything to go with it you are on your own!

  12. tracy@sellabitmum says

    April 30, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    Sounds like an amazing weekend. xoxo Also – you wore swimsuits and we wore hats and coats. awesome.

  13. christine says

    April 30, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    A wonderful (although busy) weekend! Psst, don’t tell my husband he’s a better cook than I am either. Oh wait, he already knows. :p

    By the way, how old is your daughter? Our two-year-old still uses her pacifier and I am NOT looking forward to the weaning…

  14. Loukia says

    May 1, 2012 at 3:15 am

    Your pics are amazing, Elaine! It really must be the greatest feeling to be getting paid to do what you love! And I love busy weekends with the family, and I get how you just need to take a moment to get your words out. I’m glad you do! 🙂

  15. Meagan says

    May 1, 2012 at 4:17 am

    Lightroom is my best friend too. 🙂 I saw your family shots on FB – looking good!! I’ve done a few photo shoots for other other people and it’s so hard. You really have to step out of your comfort zone, or at least I do.

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Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 16 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five "kids" together, ages 21, 18, 17, 16 and 15 and crazy but cute dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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