YOU! Are my next Subject! January 12, 2009
Posted by Emily in : Photography, Thoughts , 4commentsIt came.
Finally.
After two years of wishing, and seven days of waiting with bated breath and whispering humbleness, some man wearing a UPS uniform, (and shorts, mind you, in the winter wonderland weather we’re having) delivered a large box.
This was not just any delivery. This box contained our new camera. The one I have talked incessantly about on this blog. I have mentioned it almost as much as I have talked about my own kids.
This exciting box was for me.
And my husband.
But mostly for me. (Don’t tell him I said that.)
As we carefully opened the box containing our new toy, which promised to provide us with hours and hours of entertainment and satisfaction, we held our breath.
Because we’re crazy like that, and can hold our breath for an insane amount of time.
Since our camera’s debut three days ago as the newest member of out family, we haven’t put it down. We photograph everything that moves, or doesn’t move.
I have been quite distracted since Friday. Very busy indeed.
These are very random pictures of everything and nothing from this weekend.
Typical Utah winter sunset
My stinker dog Paris mid-yawn
Princess Hannah
Trees in the backyard
Paris doing what she does best
“I don’t want to play in the snow anymore”
Little Man Dallin, hanging out
Christmas garland at Ben’s house
You should be on the look out. If you see me, just know that I will be toting this camera with me and there is 100% chance you will have your photo taken.
Like it or not. 
Not Assuming Anything January 8, 2009
Posted by Emily in : Saba, Thoughts , 9commentsWhen David and I moved to Saba, in the Caribbean, I assumed housing accommodations and house standards would be a lot like the United States. I neglected to ask a few important questions (not that anything would have changed, but I would have had a better understanding of the island and moved there with both eyes open) and I was astounded when I realized I was responsible for my own running water.
YES, RESPONSIBLE TO COLLECT MY OWN RUNNING WATER.
While this was not complicated, (every house had a cistern and the rain on the roof would run off into it) it was still stressful to think about our water level and I constantly prayed for rain so I could take a long shower.
This week, all of my time has been spent looking for a place to live in Kansas City. When inquiring about at home, I ask questions like: Does it have running water? Does it have a dishwasher and disposal? (Because my house on Saba had neither of these items and I SWORE on my grandmother’s grave that I would NEVER, NEVER, I repeat, NEVER move into a house without a dishwasher ever again. I have hand washed more than my fair share of dishes and it is the ULTIMATE not-fun time waster! ) What about a roof and air conditioning? Do the doors lock? (My house on Saba didn’t have locking doors. Anyone could just help themselves to my house and my stuff ANYTIME.) I don’t want to assume anything you know. During this week where all my free time has been spent scouring Craigslist for housing, I feel like I have come to know the people and the city layout of Kansas City. This means I have probably spent WAY TOO MUCH TIME on this task.
I did find us a great place, and hopefully, it will be ours!
I also found the steal of the century on a crib, changing table, and pottery barn crib bedding. It pays off to shop Craigslist and KSL.com!
Blog Bling! January 2, 2009
Posted by Emily in : Friends, Thoughts , 7commentsI received this blog award from my friend Andrea! Thanks! Now, it is my turn to pass it on . . .
Rules: Answer questions with one word. Then pass this award along to eight blogs I love to read.
1. Where is your cell phone? None
2. Where is your significant other? Here!
3. Your hair color? Brown
4. Your mother? Utah
5. Your father? Utah
6. Your favorite thing? Fried ice cream (I know that is three words, but whatever)
7. Your dream last night? None
8. Your dream/goal? Health
9. The room you’re in? Bedroom
10. Your hobby? Photography
11. Your fear? Drowning
12. Where do you want to be in six years? Wiser
13. Where were you last night? Home
14. What you’re not? Shy
15. One of your wish list items? Invisigalign
16. Where you grew up? Utah
17. The last thing you did? Read
18. What are you wearing? Jacket
19. Your T.V.? Off
20. Your pet? Whippet
21. Your computer? life-line
22. Your mood? Content
23. Missing someone? No
24. Your car? Home
25. Something you’re not wearing? Shoes
26. Favorite store? Kohls
27. Your Summer? Saba
28. Love someone? Yes
29. Your favorite color? Red
30. When is the last time you laughed? Today
31. Last time you cried? Forgot
Here are eight of my favorite blogs:
Pioneer Woman – I’m pretty sure we’d be best friends if we knew each other. She is fun, down to earth, and extremely talented. She has a cooking, photography, and personal blog. I mostly follow her photography blog. I wish I would win one of her giveaways one of these days . . .
Dooce - This is the mother of all blogs, right? I’ve been reading her blog for years and David and I talk about what’s going on in her life like she is part of our extended family. We’re LAME, WE KNOW. She is a very witty, edgy writer. She and I view most things very differently, but I enjoy her writing style.
Write Stuff – This blog is by my friend Melanie. She used to be my assistant manager when I worked for the Limited a few years ago. She is now following her dream of being a writer and has just completed her first manuscript. Go buy it when it comes out! (She has a publisher already, so really, buy it when it hits the shelves!) Every entry is very witty, funny, and of course, well written. She rocks.
C Jane – I love Courtney’s writing style. Very thought provoking and sincere. She is Stephanie Nielson’s sister (from Nie Nie Dialogues who was in a plane crash with her husband and over 80% of her body was burned) and the love and admiration she has for her family is amazing. This blog will lift your day.
Mormon in Manhattan – This is a childhood friend who now lives in Manhattan. She stars in Grease on Broadway. She is fun, whimsical, and witty.
Navel Gazing at its Finest – This writer is funny, and raw. She is so real, I started to cry when she blogged about going bankrupt, loosing her house and her car. It sounds depressing, but she is hilarious! (BTW, she worked out a way to keep her house and get her car back) She also has a book coming out soon . . .
Pulsipher Predilections – Okay, this blog is written by Kristina who TOTALLY CRACKS ME UP! I laugh every time! (Hi Kristina!) Read it, you’ll get hooked.
A Little Sussy – This professional photographer posts her weekly photoshoots and other fun things. It’s a light read, and full of great photography.
My Sister’s Family Photoshoot January 1, 2009
Posted by Emily in : Family, Photography , 4commentsOne of my sisters asked me to take pictures of her family. Last week, they braved the cold, snowy, icy weather, with frozen red noses, to mug for my old school camera.
It was fun. I felt like a real photographer, bossing everyone around and trying to get her son to smile. I can’t wait to take more pictures . . . but next time with my new camera!
