Bran Does America: July 2008

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>> Wednesday, July 30, 2008

I got my white backdrop from PictureLine.com today. I took a quick shoot today just to see how it looked. I was pretty happy with it considering the lighting in my living room was low and I don't have a great flash yet.

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Randomly Me

>> Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Yesterday I turned 29. We had planned to go to the lake for my birthday but the weather had other ideas and we had to run around and get some errands done for Elizabeth's preschool registration.

Chris asked me what I wanted for my birthday and I said, two things. One I want dunkin donuts coffee in the morning and I want to get my hair done.

I decided to go back to curly hair, it really does suit me more then my natural straight limp locks. The appointment took two hours. The kids and Chris sat and watched the whole time. Elizabeth got a little trim to clean up the scissor incendent from a while back.

After my hair was done, we headed to Schenectady to a car audio place for Chris which turned out to be a wasted trip. Over to dunkin donuts to grab the coffee I requested(and free munchkins for the kids!) Then back home to go shopping.

My new hair requires a bit more attention then just wash and brush. I had to get some curl defining products and shampoos. 30 bucks later we headed to the grocery store. I was in the mood for steak and Chris has this new found obsession for snow crab(thanks Mom for wanting to go to Red Lobster!). I've become quite the good little bbq'er lately! Tossed on my 2 inch thick NY strip steak and Chris's crab legs on as well as a couple hot dogs for the kids and soon dinner was ready and the end of our day was nearing.

After the kids were in bed, I took a quick shower to cool off and Chris snapped a picture of the new hair. It was a pretty good day, even if I did have to turn another year older.

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Beautiful B&W

>> Monday, July 28, 2008

I used the monochrome feature on my camera yesterday with the 55-200mm lens while the kids played in the back yard. I just love the way the b&w looks!

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Pre- Birthday Date

>> Sunday, July 27, 2008

So our date didn't go exactly as planned.

The original plan was to go to Arby's for a quick bite then to see Stepbrother then Dark Knight.

Chris was suppose to be here at 2:30 so he could shower and change after work. He didn't show up until almost 3 which at first I was getting a little annoyed but he had a good excuse. He stopped at this little chocolate shop and got me a box of mixed truffles and dark chocolate almond bark! We left the house just after 3 and went to Red Lobster. He got the king crab legs and I got a strip steak(I can't eat seafood). We also had dessert which pushed us over on our time budget. We ended up missing Stepbrothers but that's ok. We walked around the mall a bit before Dark Knight came on.

Dark Knight, what a movie!! 2.5 hours but not one point in it was there a moment of "when is this movie going to be over?" Heath Ledger... Amazing! Creepy and just an outstanding performance! This was a "must see in theater" movie!

It was really a great birthday date! Tomorrow I'm going to get my hair done at 1! YAY!

Icecream Pie

>> Friday, July 25, 2008

1/2 gallon of your favorite ice cream- softened
One premade pie crust- Oreo, Graham cracker or Nilla Wafer whatever you want!
Cool whip

The hardest part about this is picking which icecream you want to match with your shell!

After your icecream is soft enough to spread, just slap it into your crust, top with cool whip and put it in your freezer for 2-4 hours!

So simple so yummy!!

Once upon a Toad....

>> Thursday, July 24, 2008

I was out in the backyard and came across the cutest little toad. He was just minding his own business when I scooped him up in the bucket. I'm sure he was thinking I was some horrible monster!

I brought him upstairs to let the kids take a peek. Elizabeth thought he was cool, as long as she didn't have to touch him. Christopher on the other hand wanted to hug him and squeeze him and call him George.

After a few minutes I told the kids to say goodbye and I took the toad back outside. Two steps towards the door and Christopher had a meltdown. "OGG OGG" he sobbed. He wanted to keep that little toad!

I was a cool mom... for 5 minutes.

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Funkytown

>> Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Since my parents left, I've been in a funk. I'm not sure if it is because I went from being out and about everyday for a week to staying home bored or if it is because my dad left me this nasty cold. I love to remind him that he made me sick so yeah Thanks Dad! It probably doesn't help any that we work up to a nasty stormy day. I'm grateful to get a break from the heat but it's just so dreary outside!

I think the kids are feeling it too. They have been in a bad mood all day, especially Christopher which is so unlike him!

On a brighter note, I am very much looking forward to Saturday! Chris is taking me out for my birthday a little early. We are going to see Dark Knight and Stepbrother! A quick bite to eat at my favorite fast food chain, Arby's and it will be a great night away from the kids! Hopefully, weather permitting, Monday we will go up to Lake Pleasant for some swimming.

So gross!!

>> Monday, July 21, 2008

Last night my eye got irritated and this morning I couldn't even open it because it was all nasty..... yuck I have pinkeye! This is totally gross!! I hate being sick. It is a good thing it's raining because we were suppose to be going to the lake. If we had to stay home on a beautiful day, I would of been really pissed!

Action

>> Saturday, July 19, 2008

I tried out the 55-200 lens my dad gave me. Sitting probably 20 meters from the kids, with the camera settings on AV-F8.0 ISO-800. I think I should of went 400 because the sun reflecting off my very pale greased up kids was almost blinding withOUT the camera and made them look like they glowed on camera! At any rate, I am enjoying practicing with this camera and I know it will take me a while to figure how to get the settings perfect. I just love my new camera!!

Here are some action shots of Elizabeth jumping into the pool.

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On a funny side note. As I was writing this blog, Christopher came up to me and started pulling on my shirt saying "mama mama" I look down and he has his hands up in the air. Then I realized he had dropped a shirt and shorts at my feet. He wanted his jammies off and his clothes on! Smart little boy!

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Love it

>> Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Randomly Me

>> Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Beautiful B&W

>> Monday, July 28, 2008

Pre- Birthday Date

>> Sunday, July 27, 2008

Icecream Pie

>> Friday, July 25, 2008

Once upon a Toad....

>> Thursday, July 24, 2008

Funkytown

>> Wednesday, July 23, 2008

So gross!!

>> Monday, July 21, 2008

Action

>> Saturday, July 19, 2008

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