bonFIRE!

So, I am back. I wasn't on media blackout the whole time but I it's hard to get around to updating all of my blogs since i don't have my own laptop anymore... perhaps I'll do a series of my dead beloved ibook. Anyway, here are some photos from last night...

Turning Back Time: My First College Roommate!

She used to watch my oldest son, now 16, when we were in college when I was a junior. Crazy. She knew me before kids and this past weekend I finally got to see her as a Mom. She's a great mommy!

That long red hair of hers came in handy many times, btw!

Sunday 4/30: Two from the Road!

Living in the East, I sometimes forget I LIKE pimiento cheese sandwiches... even those that come out of a refrigerated case in a gas station!



I love Jeff's camera! It can capture architectural moments as they pass by at 60 mph. I am most drawn to architectural photography. I love intense contrast and simple lines.

More Saturday: 365 Showdown!

Saturday: Sandy a'la Cindy Sherman

Road Trip!

Jess and I right before we took a wrong turn thanks to google and go an hour out of our way!



Feet after arrival last night!

Indulge Me: Jalissa or Deff... You Decide!

Sorry, I just had to post more from Saturday night at Jess's house. I thought this had a photo booth feel. Being at Jess's with Jeff really made me realize that Jeff and I need to get out of our house and out with others more often. We had a great time and it was very relaxing.

Jess's House: My Eye View...

Amanda checking in with Jess after playing store with our kids. Our kids play a very advance version of store. When they get together they bring small toys, trinkets, rocks, and money and whatever else they have and set up stands in order to buy and sell from each other. It's quite advanced. Jeff's playing with Jess's camera.



This is a typical facial and hand expression that Jess does when telling about something that frustrates her. I love it. I tried to catch her when she was actually doing it but had to make her do it again because the first ones were too blurry.



This is Jess's new tattoo. Well, new and old. The dove was already there in b/w but a couple weekends ago she went back into the parlor and had the flowers and color added... pretty huh? I think the flowers are mustard flowers but I could be wrong.

Day 57- Chinese New Year

Friends of ours from college invite us to their family Chinese New Year dinner each year. It's great fun but slightly bittersweet since two friends of ours don't attend it anymore and I miss their presence.

Day 23- Susana's Birthday Party...

I almost twisted my ankle again to get pinata shots. I had pulled a bench out to stand on to get an overhead shot and ended up falling off the bench, twisting my ankle, bruising my wrist, and dropping Jeff's camera. Luckily, everything is OK and I only have a bruise. This is the time of year that I have in the past twisted my knee or twisted my strained my ankle so I am thankful that my ankle feels fine.

The story of the pinata is a sour one as most pinata stories go. Let's just say my friend's child got a fist in his stomach and as usual with pinata's children cried over not getting any candy... one of them being the giver of the punch. Phew! I was glad this wasn't my party to host. It was hosted by one of my prayer partners. She handled it well.



This is her daugher, Susana... you'd think she was one of mine with her dark eyes and skin. I like this picture even though I accidentally focused on the candles instead of her.