Lamp Shots.

Tired of a your boring old photos of your kidlets? Try my SWANKY, high priced, studio-ish (yes, that's a word. be quiet) way of getting COOL, artsy shots.

A lamp.
2 happy kids who didn't mind standing over a lamp.
A camera. (you can even set it to automatic)

and a sense of humor.

I like that they're different looking, and I learned a lot about shadows and how they make a face look. This is an extreme way of learning...but not as extreme as having ONE kid hold the lamp NEXT to her sister's head.


That's next week.

Time Killer.

You're supposed to do a one word asnwer for each of these questions...uh, I don't think it's possible. (right Leanne?)

1. Cell phone: yep. Verizon thankyouverymuch.

2. Hair: Dark, straight and long. (never going short again. Man I CRINGE at my short hair pics. Round face and double chins totally stick out. Trust me.)

3. Father: Smart.

4. Favorite food: Thai, bread, cake. Sometimes all at once, depending on my state of mind.

5. Dream from last night: no comment. Ask me later Jim. :P

6. Favorite drink: If I'm angry...give me a margarita. If I'm feeling tired...give me a white chocolate mocha. If I'm feeling fat? Diet Coke please. Cold? Carmel Apple Cider.

7. Dream/goal: To be used by Jesus.

8. What room am I in?: Bedroom.

9. Hobbies: Photography.

10. Fear: Can't go there.

11. Where do I want to be in 6 years? with Jim. (I'll be skinny and 25 too! wow, neat!)

12. Where was I last night? Next to Jim and Nate on the couch watching Band of Brothers.

13. Something I am not: shy.

14. Muffins: Meh.

15. What is on my wish list? A 110mm macro lens to take mega close ups of stuff.

16. Where did I grow up? Theres's not enough space here. Short answer? California and Oregon.

17. Last thing I did: Ate a mini M&M's package and as soon as this is posted, I'm going for another. I may even share with my kids.

18. What am I wearing? Jeans and a steel grey t-shirt (new from Goodwill Outlet) and UGGS.

19. TV? nope.

20. Pets: Lucy~mutt.

21. Friends: Yes, THANK GOD.

22. My life: Cruising along right now.

23. My mood: Cheerful.

24. My vehicle: Suburban or an Extended cab Chevy Silverado.

25. What am I NOT wearing? socks.

26. Favorite store: Goodwill Outlet or TJ MAXX. or B&H photo.

27. Favorite color: It's always been blue.

28. When did I last laugh: At Nate for claiming that he didn't like Lucky Charms. Freak.

29. My BFF: I refuse to be cliche and say Jim. He's my best MAN friend. I have several best friends right now. Gayle, Laura, Sarah, Janice are ones that I love and love me back just as much.

30. When did I cry last? It's been awhile. Not sure. Church maybe?

31. The place I go over and over: The blessed library.

32. Person who emails me regularly: No one really. Maybe my daughter Rachel?

33. Favorite place to eat: I like anywhere where the food is good, cheap and fast.

Steal this and let me know so I can read YOUR answers.

Science RULES!!!

I love teaching teenagers at co-op. Our local home school group has school on Fridays. The moms (if they're so inclined) teach classes of their choosing. I chose a science class, which I dubbed, "Mythbusters" (deep...)

We've done the following experiments.

~straw towers
~newspaper towers
~toothpick bridges
~tea bag rockets
~Dry Ice bubbles
~milk designs
~hard boiled egg sucked in bottle

I'm seriously loving the teens and preteens in this co-op. They give me hope that not all teens are sassy or have attitudes. These kids are NOT like that.

I didn't take pictures of the teabag rocket, but will look for a link. It ROCKED. (rocket, rocked...get it?) and I only burned one, infinitesimal hole in the table. :)What I found really interesting is how God answers the desires of your heart...wherever you are! I think I'm pretty good at teaching, but never went to college for teaching, instead I became a homeschooling mother. Which led me to co-op...which led me to being a teacher.

Interesting how God leads! It's almost like He has a plan or something.