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It's been a while since I blogged last.

Life has been kind of crazy lately. We have been busy with our last weeks of summer. B is looking for a job still. He recently had an interview that he felt really good about, so we are hoping that this one is the one, for a while at least. He is also finally feeling better after he got a summer cold. Why is it that summer colds seem to stick around so much longer then winter colds?

Yesterday was my grandma's birthday. It's the second year that she hasn't been here for her birthday so it was a kind of sad day. Mom was weepy and I spent a lot of time remembering. She was such a special lady and will always be dear to me. A friend of mine delivered her little girl yesterday, so that was kind of cool. Congrats Meg! Welcome, little Clara.

Erin over at Dishes and Wishes is without her husband Jake. He's at training for deployment for 2-3 weeks. She's learning how to basically live alone. I think it's a little harder then she expected. However, she did buy a car, finally. Jake was not here to ok it, but she had lots of other people check it out. I think Jake will be a bit envious of it once he sees it. It's a cute little VW Passat. Just the right car for Erin, in my opinion. Yeah for new cars!!!!

So as you can see, life is just moving right along. Hope your life is just as ...... whatever as ours. :)

Sister Pictures

A month or so ago Erin and I went and had a session with Kama. Kama was Erin's wedding photographer and also did my Trash the Dress session. We have always had so much fun with Kama. When Erin decided she needed some head shots done, she called Kama up and booked a time slot. She knew it wouldn't take long and wanted to make full use of her time so she asked if I would like to come along. Why not! Who doesn't like to have picture fun? Ok, Brad doesn't, but I enjoy it so.....

Anyhow, we decided to do some 40's-ish, vintage feeling shots. And this is some of what came from that photo shoot.


This shot is so typical of Erin and I.

Laverne and Shirley!

I like this shot a lot. I think it really shows our friend ship and how we are together.

Isn't she beautiful. She has really matured and become a beautiful young lady. Inside and out!

Hot, Hot, Hot!

The many faces of Erin. She has always been a photographer of herself. You know, those shots where you hold the camera and take pictures of yourself making whatever faces and trying to get the best shot out of the 50 or so you take. That's Erin. I think this, in general, makes her more comfortable in front of the camera.

We had a great time catching up with Kama and talking about life and family pictures that we were going to have done with Kama a few weeks after this session. Picture time with Kama is anything but dull. Thanks Lady, the shots turned out amazingly well!

Erin's thinking of auditioning for GLEE!

My sister, Erin, over at Dishes & Wishes is collecting votes as to which song she should send in for an audition for the FOX show Glee. Give you opinion and watch her rise to stardom!

If you haven't checked out the show, your missing out. It completes me like Dawson's Creek did in it's first couple seasons. Ahhhhh, to dive into a great show. :)

Wedding Three

We spent the night before hanging out at a hotel with the girls. Friday morning we were up and eating waffles. Hair appointments started at 10 and with 6 girls to get hair done, I was impressed with how quickly we were done. Hotel rooms were clean and packed up and we were out of there by 2:30. After a quick stop at Panera, we had lunch in hand and Erin tucked away minutes before Jake and company rounded the corner to the church.

After we ate, Kelly and I steamed the dresses. Let me say, I have no idea how I have lived so long without a steamer! It was amazing. We did makeup and accessories and got dressed with the photographer flashing away. It was nice and relaxed, a tiny bit rushed, but not stressful. Getting Erin's dress on was fine. Thank goodness for a crochet hook for all those little elastics to go around the buttons. She looked beautiful. Everything about her look was just right and perfectly her. She just radiated happiness.

We took some pictures before the ceremony and got in some good laughs. Erin was obviously having a blast getting photos taken. And the ones that I have seen are awesome. Here is an example. ...
What did I tell you? Stunning!

The ceremony was pretty funny since nobody really knew what was going on. They said vows, lite the unity candle, were pronounced husband and wife, and gave a big smooch. Everything was great!

The reception was a blast. No one fell down the stairs during the announcements. Everyone ate yummy food. JJ even had seconds. The first dance came off fairly well with some of the steps I taught them. Kelly caught the bouquet and Ryan caught the garter. Erin and Jake smashed cake in my and Josh's faces instead of each others. That got a laugh. We danced lots, polkas and not. The best part..... we didn't have to clean up afterwards!!!!

So, that was the short of it. Everything was wonderful. The two of them looked beautiful and sooooo happy. And now I have a second brother. Congrats Jake and Erin!!!!!