Pick Me!

So once upon a time I stumbled across this little lovely-  www.lindseyortonphotography.blogspot.com.  Instantly I became a huge fan of her work and I have passed a lot of time looking through her blog.  Lindsey Orton is so talented and wonderfully fantastic.  Currently she's holding a giveaway and you can bet your bottom dollar I put my name on the list!  Check out her site for more information!

DISCLAIMER: Yes I am initially sharing this for my own personal gain.  But...... you should enter too.  :)  Good luck!

Another one of the Wonderful Firsts!

Today was the day that I developed my own film!!!! To document that this is in fact true, I have included pictures as proof. It is amazing what it takes to develop film! The person that invented digital film is a genius.... However, true film is quickly winning my heart. I like that I know what is happening when I take each picture and that I am learning how to think before I click. Thinking... weird concept... If you have the chance to learn film photography I HIGHLY recommend it! Or just take a class from Barb Frazier. She's absolutely amazing. You can really tell which teachers truly love what they do. Her obsession with photography is contagious! Anyways, stay tuned for when I finish the developing and have actual pictures to show! (That is if they actually turn out) Cross your fingers!

When I Grow Up I'm Going To Be A Typewriter-ist!

Meet my new friend.

Isn't she SO cute??

I instantly fell in love.

$35 on ksl.com from the cutest little lady I've ever seen.

Plus a super cool carrying case?!

I still need to come up with a good name for her. Any suggestions? Not only am I so excited for the new possibilities this elegant antique has brought into my life, but also for the fun letters I get to type! One day I plan to head to a beautiful park, camp out on my cute little blanket, have my typewriter on my lap and have the greatest day of my life. New definition for the word bliss.

Could you bear (bare?) with me for two more of my favorite things about this typewriter??

1] My life is becoming more and more like my favorite movie You've Got Mail. yes!
2] It even 'dings' when you get to the end of the sentence. AAAHHHH!!

LOVE.

Chubby Is Best.

Westin Francis

[This little guy is so stinkin' cute!]

Nicolette and Skyler Francis (my cousins) came to visit us on Sunday! It was really good to see them, and especially good to see their little chub Westin! He was so relaxed and let me snuggle with him the whole time! This kid is a chunk, with rolls galore!! Aaahh chubby babies are my favorite.... :)

These last two are done by his beautiful mother. She's an amazing photographer! Told ya this kid is cute. :)

Careful Baywatch, Here I Come!

I'm finally able to get in the pool at physical therapy now!! Last Saturday Ed Budge let me get into the beautiful pool which was exquisitely set at a temperature somewhere between welcomingly steamy and super great. Hello bliss! I was fully equip with two yellow floaty things around my waste so I didn't touch the bottom. I slipped in the pool, blew a few bubbles to relieve all my excitement and prepared for my exercises. I am to do the AQUA JOG!

Is it just me, or does this sound super cool and intense?!

Well basically, I get to pretend like I'm running in water up and back in the lane. After doing this up and back once, I started laughing. Sometimes I wish I just had a mirror planted next to me during times like this. Eureka! I thought, I have found the secret training that the Baywatch lifeguards use before each show! Poised and controlled, I pumped my arms and legs up and down practicing for my big break as an actress (making sure to add a few hair flips here and there). The lady walking in the lane next to me smiled and then quickly got out of the pool, stating as she left, "looks like my time is up!" I didn't care; I was swimming, my legs were working perfectly with no bum knee to hold me back! Karlie came in to check on me and showed me the next exercise. Flutter kicks! She gave me a floaty swimboard and I kicked as hard as I could. I felt the next appropriate conversation should have been, "now don't drink the water alright?" "k mom!"

Part 2 of my awesome Saturday!

Katie and I were invited to go BOATING!!!! Hello summer! We got ready in a flash, and then set out to Utah Lake with Dave Morrey (someone special to someone that I think is special), Dave Benson (Brooks), Jeff Benson, and Lydia Ray! New friends! I'll say, crutches weren't the best accessory I chose that day, especially combined with my swimsuit, but it turned out great! I brought my new camera and snapped pictures the whole time!

Some of them actually turned out which was a shock to me! I love taking pictures, and hopefully I'm getting closer to my dream of being a real photographer some day... I had a blast, and I'm grateful that everyone let me tag along! Now if it would stop raining, I could really say that I'm glad it's finally summer!

It was definitely a good day. Top 44 I'd say. :)