{through my lens}

Happy snow day!

I have enjoyed the last two days at home! This blog is very neglected, and I could say it might change but every time I say that it's months before I post!

Over Christmas break and this past week of (basically) no school I have moved mountains! I have literally organized all of my possessions. So...now onto other things in my life I haven't taken time for-like my own pictures and reading lots of books (see sidebar)!!! Only 6 books last year? That's sad! I'm shooting for at least 12 this year. One a month is definitely doable.

I spent the entire day uploading these photos and creating this Shutterfly book of my trip to California in 2009. Take a look :)

 

Click here to view this photo book larger

These two...

Are full of expressions, that's for sure! Sometimes I wish they would just smile, though :)

She's pretty cooperative most of the time :)

And one more for good measure-she cracks me up!

It's our first "snow" day today :) So I'll only have to work a day and a half this week-yay!

Shutterfly!

A couple of weeks ago I got to host a Shutterfly home party. I'll share more on that later, but for now if anyone wants a code for 10 free Christmas Cards from Shutterfly comment below or email me and I'll send one to you! Be fast, they expire soon!

For Sale

I'm alive! Be watching for more posts coming soon! I've made a master to-do list and am hoping to check off most of it by the first week in December so I can enjoy the season :)

Anyway, I'm selling my dSLR Canon Rebel XT (silver model). Comes with 18-55mm kit lens. Also the battery charger, an extra battery, cord to connect to computer, the manual, and a filter to protect the lens.

It works great! I'm sad to see it go, but I just don't need it. It's a great entry-level camera for someone wanting to advance their photography skills. Comment below or email me if interested :)

 

be still my heart

from last night :)

10:10 on 10/10/10

How cool is that?!?! Since this will never happen again I decided to take a photo of exactly what I was doing. Editing wedding photos while watching a made-for-tv movie. I know, I have a super exciting life ;)

Ten on Tuesday (on Thursday)

1.) I applied to host a Shutterfly House Party and was selected. I'm super excited to give some friends and family coupons for free stuff :)

2.) A quick pic for Jennifer, who is waiting sooo patiently :)

3.) Baby's back! I love her. And I love it even more that she was paired with Derek-he's one of my favorite pros :)

4.) It's only October 7 and I'm pretty sure I've had more Halloween candy already than I should for the whole season.

5.) The littles were in a wedding last weekend. Soooooo cute! (Drew's a major cheeser right now!)

6.) I realize I'm way behind, but I watched the first season of Keeping up with the Kardashians and I'm hooked! Honestly, if I just watch a couple episodes of any reality show I'm hooked.

7.) Friday Night Lights is on every afternoon on ABC Family. Now there is no excuse for anyone to not watch it!

8.) I pretty much despise Hertz Rental Car right now. My advice-never rent from them! Their customer service is some of the worst I've ever experienced :(

9.) I think I got a new job! The school board has to approve it next week, but now I'll be thisclose to full-time and will hopefully get health insurance!

10.) If you would like to order Christmas Cards let me know! I got new templates this year and they are SO cool!

Ten on Tuesday - "link" edition

Sharing a few fun links this week.

1.) Awkward Family Photos - Hilarious!

2.) And if you didn't think that was funny, try the pet version :)

Awkward Family Pet Photos

3.) This should've been numero uno b/c I think it's about the funniest website ever. Take a look into the exciting lives of the people who live in your catalogs :)

Catalog Living

4.) P-Dub. Seriously, you are living under a rock if you haven't heard of her by now! Especially if you're a regular reader b/c I talk about her all the time :)

Pioneer Woman

5.) A photo-editing website that I think is fun.

Be Funky

I made this 'oil painting' of a pic I took of the Golden Gate Bridge.

6.) Groupon! Sign up for your city and get lots of good deals! I've purchased a few things and haven't had any problems yet. I got a $50 Gap giftcard for $25 and a Shutterfly book certificate for $10.

Groupon 

7.) Which leads me to Shutterfly. Great photo products. Prints are cheap and great quality, books are fun, love the calendars. I could go on. Hopefully I can share some fun news about them in a few weeks :)

8.) Google Reader - If you read several blogs, you can plug them all into Google Reader and it will keep track for you. Then you don't have to click on your bookmarks, just scroll through and see who has updated. I've used it for a long time and love it. Just do a google search for "Google Reader" and you can sign up. If you have a gmail account, I think you can use that sign-in.

9.) I am doing this album this year whether it kills me or not! It's about time I do something with all of my own pics!

Project Life

10.) Visit me, of course :)

Melia Winter Photography

Ten on Tuesday

1.) I'm a horrible blogger. Anyone out there still reading this thing?!?!

2.)

This.stuff.rocks! Thanks to Amanda for introducing it to me. Go buy it-all you do is put it in a pan on the stove for 10 minutes. Seriously, you don't even have to add water.

3.)

I thought it was so cool that the Sam Adams Brewery in Beantown had postage-paid postcards for you to fill out while waiting for a tour. Apparently they don't mail them often b/c my mom and dad just got theirs today. I filled it out on  August 5.

4.) So, I work part-time in the middle school where we preach at kids all week about "no bullying." Turns out, the ones who should be told this aren't the middle schoolers. It's so hard to be mature/professional when people are so nasty to you...

5.) I'm on my third cell phone in a month, and I'm probably taking this one back. I hate cell phones!

6.) My class of 16 four year olds and 1 three year old is enough to wear me out! That's a lot of busy little bodies :)

7.) My classroom, however, is pretty cute if I do say so myself. Someday I'll take a pic of it.

8.) Tomorrow is school picture day. I'm pretty sure I have more pimples right now than I did on my high school pictures :)

9.) I went with my sister and mom and the kids to the zoo on Sunday. Adrienne thought it would be a good idea to wait until it was a little cooler out. Apparently the rest of the world thought that too b/c it was crazy! (pictures to follow)

10.) Gum girl (Shae) turned four last week. Love her! (pictures coming soon :)

Ten on Tuesday

1.) I feel like whining-consider yourself warned!

2.) Summer is over :( Went to my room to start working today and ended up coming home three times b/c I just couldn't stand being there. Not b/c I don't like my job, but b/c it's such a darn mess I don't know where to start!

3.) While walking tonight I had to re-route twice b/c of dogs. There are no words strong enough to describe how much I hate it when barking dogs chase me.

4.) I've traveled a lot this summer (Black Hills, Wisconsin Dells, Texas, Boston). It's good to be home for awhile. I enjoyed all of my adventures immensely, but there's just something about my own bed that I sure miss while I'm gone.

5.) My grandma died while I was in Boston. I missed the visitation and funeral. I'm very sad, but also very happy for her that she is no longer feeling any pain. I now know that funerals are not only to honor someone's life, but to provide some closure for their family and friends. I'm having a hard time finding that :( Please pray for my grandpa. He's a strong guy so I know he will be ok, but man-they were so in love!

Click here to read more about her :)

I guess that link doesn't take you to it. Go to obituaries-Bernice Winter.

6.) Deployment started for the Reitsma's this week :( Please keep them in your prayers.

7.) Dunkin' Donuts coffee is the.best.ever. I knew this before, but Beantown confirmed it for me. Expect to hear more about this in the future :) My new passion in life is to figure out how they made my coffee every morning-anyone know how to steam milk? Or know of a coffee pot that has that option?

8.) I have the coolest Christmas Card templates this year. I'm excited to get started on them in the coming weeks. Bring on fall!

9.) Are you bored with no pics? Have I ever posted this much text with no photo?

10.) I can't stop watching this. I'm not even kidding when I say I've watched it at least 50 times over the past couple of weeks. Thanks to my sister for sharing!