My little brother was honored for being a 911 dispatcher during the Feb. 14th shooting that happened at Northern Illinois University.  I'm so proud of him!!

check him out here...

My new look

Welp, here it is!!  My new logo and design for my blog.  What do you think????  I've also changed my website, though it is not as dramatic as my blog.  I thought to commemorate this wonderful occasion, I would share a family portrait I recently spent WAY too much time working on.  You can go HERE to find out more about it.  :)

The ridiculous.

So, my big brother has started a blog.  I have no doubt what-so-ever that he will have entertaining and interesting things to share - along with the ridiculous.  Though he has said he plans on his blog being better than mine.  WHAT????  I don't think so.  He is, of course, welcome to try.  :)  Drop off a hello for him, won't you?

www.stephendenton.blogspot.com

ALSO... exciting news!!!  I have a NEW LOGO and will be starting spring specials soon!!!  Keep an eye out!

More than just photos...

Weeks ago I had decided that I wanted to be more consistent with my blog and post more often and about more then just my photos.  Well, surprise!  It hasn't happened!  lol  I just get busy and caught up in everyday life.  So, I'm starting now.  I've decided to share a couple of things that have been on my mind lately.  Don't get too excited now, I did say *MY* mind - never anything too exciting going on in there!!

First, I have decided that I have become way too much of a frumpy mom!!!  This point was proven to me just yesterday when my youngest came home from preschool.  As I was giving her a welcome home hug, she looked at me and said, "Mom, where did you go today?"  I thought, how does she know I didn't stay home?  I told her I went to a neighbors house.   Then asked her, "How did you know I went somewhere?"  She smiled and said, "Because, you have make-up and earrings!"  Point taken.  Today, I will be putting on make-up AND earrings... as soon as I get my shower... which will hopefully be before my husband gets home this afternoon.

Second.  Those who know me, know I enjoy a few TV shows.  I used to watch WAY too much TV!!!  Impossible, you say???  Not Mary!!!  Yes, yes, it is the sad, sad truth.  So, I have had to discipline myself and now there is no more Today show or Oprah or anything during the day (unless one of the kids is watching a movie and I catch some of it, of course).  But, I do enjoy an occasional American Idol (I know - there are many of you who hate this show, but I just can't help myself!!!) and Biggest Loser (the people on this show are so inspirational, if a bit scheming at times).  Well, this year on AI, there has been this 17 yr old from Utah that I have just keep thinking I had seen before.  Well, I finally discovered that I HAD seen him before.  On Star Search years ago.  Check him out...

I have to admit that I am a big fan.  He seems like a good kid with an even better voice.  Plus, (so sorry, D but it's the truth) he looks quite a bit like my brother-in-law!  My kids even said it before I voiced the opinion outloud.  My bil likes to deny this, but he might as well just be happy that he doesn't look like some of the other contestants!!  ;)  Ha Ha!

Here's my favorite he has sung so far.  OH, and if for some reason I die in the near future, ask him to come sing For Good at my funeral, won't you?  (check it out on you tube)

(NOW... what to do about too much computer time...????)