For some reason, when I originally wrote the post about Alston's photoshoot, I forgot to publish it and it was saved as a draft. That was sometime in January. So when I finally got the link, I went ahead and published it. However, unless you're subscribed or added to my email list, you probably haven't even seen this post. It's mixed in with all the January posts somewhere. So here is all the info again...
To see Alston's pictures from his St. Vincent's photoshoot:
Click here.
Enter the site.
Choose "client proofing" from the bottom of the page.
The password is alston.
Enjoy!
By the way, I chose photo 148 (image numbers in top left corner) for my free 8x10. I have so many silly pictures of Alston, but no full body pictures of him. Plus, I just love those fat little feet! However, I asked if I could order additional prints {they said yes} so I'm sure I'll be ordering a few more poses, as well!
Last February
Normally, I would never have posted this photo of my double chin and around-the-house pigtails, but, its so crazy how much he's changed in the past year, I just had to.
Salutations!
Alston has gotten to where he says to hey to everyone and everything--if it has eyes.
To the random people in the thrift store, yes, every last {sometimes creepy} one of them: "Hey!"
To the wooden pig that sits under our gas heater: "Hey!"
To the crow thats squawking overhead as I'm trying to corral him into the car: "Hey!"
To the 4 dogs that greet us as we pull up at my parents' house; "Hi dogs!"
To the 5 cats on their back deck, waiting to be fed: "Hi cats!"
To me when I come home: "Hi momma!"
When the phone rings: "Hey there!" or "Hi mom!"
When he's talking on the phone: "How ya doin?"
Whenever someone hangs up the phone: "Bye bye!"
I bought him the cutest little backpack at Bass Pro Shop. Its pretty cute, has great storage, and for only $3.97 I couldn't turn it down! It looks like a fish. The zippered part is the mouth and it has a fin and two eyes on the back. He talks to it, too.
I think he got outgoing personality x 2.
To the random people in the thrift store, yes, every last {sometimes creepy} one of them: "Hey!"
To the wooden pig that sits under our gas heater: "Hey!"
To the crow thats squawking overhead as I'm trying to corral him into the car: "Hey!"
To the 4 dogs that greet us as we pull up at my parents' house; "Hi dogs!"
To the 5 cats on their back deck, waiting to be fed: "Hi cats!"
To me when I come home: "Hi momma!"
When the phone rings: "Hey there!" or "Hi mom!"
When he's talking on the phone: "How ya doin?"
Whenever someone hangs up the phone: "Bye bye!"
I bought him the cutest little backpack at Bass Pro Shop. Its pretty cute, has great storage, and for only $3.97 I couldn't turn it down! It looks like a fish. The zippered part is the mouth and it has a fin and two eyes on the back. He talks to it, too.
I think he got outgoing personality x 2.
5
Let me tell you what we've been up to:
We started a new series at church called "Five". The concept is to choose the 5 things that are most important to you and do them everday--not all day--just everyday. You also have to consider the things that will hinder being able to get them done.
Here are my 5:
1. Strengthen my relationship with God. I have commited to reading the Bible daily, and chose a chronological Bible plan to keep me on track. I also am trying to spend more time in prayer and devotion.
2. Spend more quality time with Patrick. This means less time on the computer. Sorry bloggers!
3. Spend quality time with Alston---with the TV off. Sorry Dora, sorry Boots! This also means I take less pictures and spend more time reading books and playing in the bath.
4. Spend at least, but not more than 15 minutes "organizing". Whether that be putting a load of laundry in and folding another or laoding the dishwasher and cleaning up the kitchen, I have a tendancy to either not clean at all, or clean obsessively until its all finished.
5. Take care of me. I've been working on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I've been managing my grumpy blues with diet instead of medication--which is HUGE. I'm very proud. Thank you, thank you. I've also decided to take action and get into shape. I'm at a healthy weight, but need exercise. I will post later about my first mommy/baby exercise adventure. I've also been spending some "quiet time" reading. I hope to be able to wear one of these this summer. We'll see how that goes.
All in all, my new "5" have taken my time and distributed it where it needs to be. If you're wondering why the blog posts have become few and far between, that's why.
We started a new series at church called "Five". The concept is to choose the 5 things that are most important to you and do them everday--not all day--just everyday. You also have to consider the things that will hinder being able to get them done.
Here are my 5:
1. Strengthen my relationship with God. I have commited to reading the Bible daily, and chose a chronological Bible plan to keep me on track. I also am trying to spend more time in prayer and devotion.
2. Spend more quality time with Patrick. This means less time on the computer. Sorry bloggers!
3. Spend quality time with Alston---with the TV off. Sorry Dora, sorry Boots! This also means I take less pictures and spend more time reading books and playing in the bath.
4. Spend at least, but not more than 15 minutes "organizing". Whether that be putting a load of laundry in and folding another or laoding the dishwasher and cleaning up the kitchen, I have a tendancy to either not clean at all, or clean obsessively until its all finished.
5. Take care of me. I've been working on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I've been managing my grumpy blues with diet instead of medication--which is HUGE. I'm very proud. Thank you, thank you. I've also decided to take action and get into shape. I'm at a healthy weight, but need exercise. I will post later about my first mommy/baby exercise adventure. I've also been spending some "quiet time" reading. I hope to be able to wear one of these this summer. We'll see how that goes.
All in all, my new "5" have taken my time and distributed it where it needs to be. If you're wondering why the blog posts have become few and far between, that's why.
Weekend Enjoyed
Saturday morning, Daddy shot a deer.
We went to Bass Pro Shop & ate an ice cream cone while we shopped.
Sunday we splashed in puddles.
We went to Bass Pro Shop & ate an ice cream cone while we shopped.
Sunday we splashed in puddles.
Puddin'
Alston eats much better if you let him feed himself. We've been working on using a spoon and a fork and eating out of bowls and off of plates. He's doing pretty well! Here he is enjoying an after-dinner snack of chocolate pudding...Yum!
