29 Going on 30 Bucket List (so far!)

29 Going on 30 Bucket List:

1) Do something that I might not do normally.
(Might not know what that is now but I'm sure I'll know at the time.)
Hmm... probably but nothing stands out!

2) Throw a party.
Does Throwing my son's 4th Birthday party count!? It was Mario brother theme!
But I also plan on throwing myself huge 30th birthday party! Although it will be after I turn 30 but A lot of planning and ideas have already gone into it!

3) Make a new friend.
I would say not exactly new friend but I have really connected with few people closer.

Ida and Avery!

4) Worry less, breathe more. (Trust me, that's a tough one!)
I'm mediating more! Although I still worry a lot.

5) Bake an apple pie.
Oops! Missed Apple Season! But I think I can accomplish this! 

6) Take Kade somewhere or do something new at least once a month. (Like going to the Zoo and Movies)
We have done a few things but I wouldn't say enough a new things once a month.
-We did Discover the Dinos!
-We went to Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
-Done some new crafts and artwork.
And I'm sure other things I can't think of at the moment

7) Go somewhere I've never been.
Scranton, PA
Kinda Lame I know.

8) Take a class.
This may not happen. :(

9) Start doing yoga.
I wanted to do a Yoga Class but Yoga dvds are cheaper! :)

10) Exercise more.
I'd say more then last year but not near enough yet!

11) Try a gluten free diet for at least a month. (If it doesn't stick, watch my intake of carbs.)
Tried for 2 weeks ha!

12) Eat healthy.
I do good for a little bit then I go back. Its up and down cycle!

13) Start my Etsy Shop!
Currently in the works!

14) Blog more.
Totally failing here!

15) Help someone.
I'm not sure I have help someone other then normal things.

16) Volunteer and/or donate something.
I have few ideas up my sleeve!

17) Create something new. (Maybe a new craft?)
I've done a lot artwork lately from drawings to painting. But I'd still like to explore this one more!

18) Refurnish something.
Nada yet.

19) Take photos with my actual camera and not just with my phone.
Hmmm some. Ha!

20) Watch 13 going on 30 and participate in the Thriller dance.
Dude?! Why haven't I done this yet!?

21) Make a wish on a shooting star.
Or this?!

22) Lose at least 20lbs. (Maybe even 30?!)
Lets not go there! But trying!

23) Make and do a "Good Thing in a Jar".
Started it and once in awhile I add to it!

24) Acts of kindness towards strangers.
I need to do this more!

25) The Color Run!
No color run yet. And if so in August it will be when I'm officially 30.
But I did do the Dirty Girl Mud Run!

26) Read at least 24 books. (Hopefully more!)
I want to say at least 10!

27) Cut my hair short.
Did it! :)

28) Have a spa day! (Relax, Mani, and Pedi)
Nope, not yet?! Maybe a birthday gift from one my awesome followers!

29) Take more walks.
Yes and no.

30) Do something that scares you.
I've talked about this but haven't yet. (I think I'm scared!)

So, what I learned: Time flies! It's not easy to do this all and juggle your everyday life. But it's been a pretty good year so far and I look forward to continue trying to complete these tasks before July 31st! A little over 2months! 

A Fine Fall Day.

In mid-October my family and I attended some fall festivities!
It was a beautiful day surrounded by nature, pumpkins, and animals!
I hope you all were able to fit in a fine fall day as well.

Mountain Cloud

I was driving home the other day and saw this cloud. I felt I needed to photograph this cloud because it wasn't your typical everyday cloud. It was as big as a mountain, I swear! Such a beauty to see!

 

Facing Sunshine

"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It's what sunflowers do."
- Helen Keller

Something I need to remind myself from time to time.

Quick Pic

“The trick to forgetting the big picture is to look at everything close up.”
― Chuck Palahniuk

Quick Pic

Busy day at work, needed to take a break to stop and smell the roses. Or well, whatever this is. ;)

iphone Photos: Monsters

Here are latest iphone photos and it seems to be monster theme :D

Monster finger puppets!

More monsters! And my attempt to make brownie popsicles.

(They were yummy just not so much looking the way I wanted them to!

Mmmmm. Yum. I heart sprinkles!

And a photo of the lantern lights I got for the deck. They're solar too!

We set up a kiddie pool for Kade one 90° day. He loooooooved it!

Then one rainy overcast day. I was feeling bummed so

I decide to pretend we were at the beach!

(yes the water is blue)

My little monster!!

Kade was laughing at being able to see himself in my iphone!

While in the 2nd photo he was being a little monster by not listening.

But look how innocent he looks!

Mixed Pix

These photos are all taken from my iphone. I decided from time to time I will post some on here to share with you! :) Having a iphone sure is convenient when you are shutter bug. So many fun apps as well! They are all random and have no theme to them hence why I titled this posted Mixed Pix's. Enjoy!

Wild flower buds!

A baby bunny found in our backyard.

The adventures of Buddy Buddha.

From time to time in my downtime at work Buddy and I go exploring.

My house plant.

My Mother's day gift from Kade was to play hide n' go seek with his Mama. Only Mama, didn't know we were playing and Mama didn't not know where he was. I had no idea that he could how open doors. This is where I found him. Small heart attack that day. If you notice he totally playing in his socks!

Choo! Choo! They can be found all over our house!

Kade and I reading books.

Ania & Tim 8/21/2010

Okay... okay... I'm behind in the times here. I'm very sorry Ania and Tim!

Thank you so much for letting me be a part of your beautiful day. Also for allowing me to spread my wings and gain experience in wedding photography.

I really think these photos speak for themselves and how much love you have for one another. :)

I hope you all enjoy the few photos I posted. Can you tell I <3 Black and White? Its so romantic. What can I say I'm a romantic at heart.

Jenny & Jamez 7/17/2010

Being my first wedding I shot, I was nervous as heck!

Especially on such short notice.

Jenny contacted me only 2 weeks before her wedding,

She was frantic and needed a photographer asap.

I told her I was hadn't done many but I was up for the challenge!

It really was a learning experience but at great one at that.

Jenny is a photographer and was able to give me pointers despite the fact that it was also her wedding day.

I learned that you have to become a Ninja on any couple's special day: you need to be everywhere FAST, you need to SEE everything while trying to remain inconspicuous. I feel I did the best I could I do. Although at times I caught myself saying I really wish I had a second shooter.

What I can tell you for sure is, I saw love that day!

As mushy as it sounds, I did see it.

Jamez and Jenny are absolutely in love with one another.

The way they looked at one another, the way they interacted

together was like something out of movie, only it wasn't some made up fairytale, it was real! I get goosebumps remembering their special day.

I'm not going to lie either, I did shed a couple happy tears that day!

I just hope that I captured the love I witnessed.

Thank you Jenny and Jamez, for giving me the opportunity to share and witness your day.