November 28, 2008

The Christmas Photo Challenge

Now that Thanksgiving is over my thoughts are focused on Christmas and all the things I have to do this holiday season.

First on the list? Getting our family photo taken for our Christmas cards. Every year I stress over this task. I want the picture to be perfect. Can I just say how difficult it is to get all of us to smile at the right time? Do you have any idea how hard it is to get the kid and the dog to look at the camera at the exact same moment?

We tried to get this done last night before we had Thanksgiving dinner. One hundred takes later and we are no closer to snapping the perfect pose. This is the best shot we got and I don’t really care for it:

Here is the color version:

It looks as though Murphy’s ears are connected to Doug’s goatee. He claims he was just trying to hide his second and third chins. Such a funny guy, that one.

I ordered a sample of this photo from Walgreens, just to see how it will turn out. I’m positive we’ll have to take a new picture. I might kill myself. I have no patience when it comes to using the self-timer and remote.

What do you think? Use one of those photos or try, try again?

Posted by Dana 7:04 AM • Holiday Hell,NaBloPoMo,Photography • 2 comments

November 3, 2008

Best Shot Monday

Many of you know I love photography. It’s one of my favorite hobbies. Lately, I haven’t had a lot of time to take many photos other than the mandatory holiday snapshots and such. I really miss having the spare moment or three to take pictures of things that catch my eye.

Since I’m participating in NaBloPoMo this month (3rd year in a row) I realized I might be short on content from time to time. Today is one of those days when I haven’t had the chance to compose a coherent post. Since I’m off to work, I thought I’d show off a few of the best photos I’ve taken the last few months.

This is my first Best Shot Monday post. Enjoy! For More BSM click here.

Posted by Dana 6:33 AM • NaBloPoMo,Photography • 5 comments

August 17, 2008

I’m Taking the Day Off

Just a few updates:

Dad is awake and I was able to speak to him on the phone this morning. I called the ICU for an update and his nurse passed the phone to me. It was wonderful to hear his voice, and he still sounds congested due to the surgery on his sinuses. He will be in ICU for today and will be moved to his regular room tomorrow, mid-morning, where he will recuperate for at least five days. Looks like he won’t be home until the end of the week.
Our family reunion went well yesterday. I think everyone had a great time, despite the fact that our fearless leader was not present. My aunts and uncles — each and everyone of them and their spouses — were so wonderful. They took charge even when I was drifting off into space. I’m forever grateful.
Today, I believe I’m coming down with a cold, or I just suffer really bad allergies. Because I’m afraid it’s a cold, I’m staying away from the hospital. The last thing my dad needs is to catch an illness while recovering from brain surgery. It’s breaking my heart, but if it turns out to be only allergies, I’m going to visit him tomorrow.
I’m having a Party Lite candle show tomorrow and I’m afraid no one will come because of all the chaos that’s happened the last week. I wanted to cancel, but I totally forgot I was having it until this morning. Kind of late, right? This is what happens when the mind is focused on other things.
I’m so exhausted that I overslept this morning and missed both masses at church. I’m feeling very guilty about this.
In exactly one month, my little boy will be turning four years old.
Here’s how I feel about that: