Wordless Wednesday: Belated Halloween Edition.

 

Just because I realized I never shared it. We're Arnold and Helga from 'Hey Arnold,' if you weren't sure and/or didn't watch 90s Nickelodeon.

Fall Colors.

I may be diving head-first into the Christmas season a little early, but I'm simultaneously enjoying every last bit of autumn. That includes consuming all pumpkin-flavored things - coffee, lattes, muffins, Hersey kisses, and Pop Tarts - and enjoying gorgeous days that bring out the beautiful fall colors.

These pictures are from my most recent trip to northwest New Jersey to visit Erik. I tried to capture the colors, but we were in the car so it was the best I could do.

Summer Photo Challenge: Week 11 + #BEDS.

hosted by Stopping for Daisies!

Confession: this picture wasn't taken this week. I was just so busy hanging out with E and getting ready for Saturday's bachelorette party that I completely ran out of time. Our challenge was bokeh, so I found the best example I could find that was still relatively summer-like - this picture is from spring of 2010.



Also, after a successful month participating in VEDA (Vlog Every Day in August), I'm following up with BEDS (Blog Every Day in September). I heard about it from Katherine, one of the new friends I met through VEDA, though from what I gather it was originally suggested by Christa.

Anyway, there are a list of prompts, but they will only be for days when I don't have something else about which to blog. Basically, I won't be double posting - one for the prompt, one for a separate topic - at any point. And yes, I realize I already missed a day (yesterday) but I don't plan on missing any other days.

Let #BEDS begin!

Summer Photo Challenge: Week 10.

hosted by Stopping for Daisies!

Wow, it's already week ten! I can't believe there are only two more weeks left. This week our challenge was to photograph something cold, so when I picked up an iced coffee while running around on Friday, I knew it was the perfect subject for my photo.

[almost] wordless wednesday.

Once again, I'm late with my Summer Photo Challenge picture this week. I've also been really busy (and then stressed out about being busy) so I've been a little MIA. I'll be back soon.

This week our challenge was trees, so I took a few pictures over the weekend when I traveled to see E. He lives in the more mountainous part of New Jersey, which means lots and lots of trees.

summer photo challenge: week 8.

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This week our challenge was black & white. I took a couple of artsy photos yesterday, but then I remembered the ridiculous photos I'd taken with Lyndsay during our girl's night on Monday and decided I liked those much better. This one is my favorite - it shows how crazy we are during our dance parties. (Yes, I realize our heads are cut off, but I sort of like it better that way. Not sure why.)

summer photo challenge: week 7.

hosted by Stopping for Daisies!

This week our theme was splash. I went outside the box for this one again because I was nowhere near a pool or the beach this week - those would've been my go-to scenarios for capturing the theme. Instead, during the on-and-off rain showers yesterday, I hopped in my car and took pictures of the rain splashing on my windshield.

[almost] wordless wednesday.

Once again, I neglected to post my photo for this week's Summer Photo Challenge (though I did take the picture on time!). This week's theme was flowers, and since I didn't get an opportunity to photograph any fresh flowers, I improvised with my new floral-print shirt from Old Navy.

summer photo challenge: week 5.

hosted by Stopping for Daisies

Yes, I know that this is a day late. I had a busy weekend, so, c'est la vie.

This week the theme was fresh fruit. Since I'm (mildly) allergic to many fresh fruits, my mom doesn't bring home too much from the grocery store. However, now that it's the summertime, we always have berries of some sort stashed in the fridge, and this week we had blueberries.

summer photo challenge: week 4.

hosted by Stopping for Daisies

I was sort of dreading this week because when I saw the list, sunflare was the only one that jumped out as something I knew I couldn't do (yet). Well, I mean, I've accomplished sunflare by accident in photos before, but never on purpose. I was worried I would have a hard time since I only have a point-and-shoot digital camera, but after reading a few articles and changing a few settings on my camera, I was ready to go.

It was hard to pick a favorite, but I ended up with this photo as my submission for the challenge:



When I was out taking these pictures, the lawn chair bugged me at first. I almost moved it, but I'm glad I didn't - it lends something to the picture, or at least I feel that it does. Another favorite is the photo below because the focus is the sunflare itself, but I disliked how dark the rest of the photo was.

[almost] wordless wednesday.

This picture is from last week's Summer Photo Challenge, but I totally phoned it in -- the picture was taken on Monday night so I obviously didn't post it on Sunday.

This week's theme was books, so I went with the obvious, since I'm re-reading these for #SummerOfHarry.

summer photo challenge: week 2.

I'm back for week two of the Summer Photo Challenge hosted by Stopping for Daisies!

To be honest, I got a little lazy this week. The theme was clouds, and I had planned on taking pictures on a few different days, but that never happened. This is my favorite from a small set I took the other day when I was lounging in my backyard, reading and enjoying the fresh air.

summer photo challenge: week 1.

My friend over at Stopping for Daisies came up with this neat little photo project for the summer. I decided it'd be fun to participate since I like to pretend I'm good at photography - I am definitely not, but she is, so you should check out her blog!

This week's theme was something sweet, which I interpreted pretty literally.


The two lone pieces of candy leftover from my favor from Danielle's bridal shower, inside the orange mug they came in.

Want to participate? Head over to the main post or the flickr group page, grab the list, and start taking pictures!

pretty flowers.

So as I mentioned yesterday, being the only girl at game night meant I got a sweet box of leftover wedding flowers to bring home with me. Flowers always inspire me to take pictures, so of course that's what I did.

The rose I got in the small bouquet bloomed beautifully and the other flowers were already gorgeous, so it was pretty easy to get some good shots. I'll be sad when they die.

All pictures are from my flickr. The rest can be found here.

my week in photos & videos.

Some things that happened this week, because I felt like posting but didn't have anything to say. Friday laziness at it's best, no?

• I pulled out my old PS2 games, including the most epic game ever, Britney Spears Dance Beat.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• In the spirit of old-school B.Spears, and because I had the house to myself Wednesday night, I danced around to 90s pop princess and boy band music. Especially this:
  
  
  
  
• I took pictures of weeds. Judge me all you want, I still think they're pretty.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• We threw away a bunch of old furniture. I took more pictures.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• I got a kick-ass new planner from erincondren.com. I'm in love.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• I became totally obsessed with this song.
  
  
  
  

merry christmas!

Christmas is my favorite holiday and time of year in general. I had a blast today celebrating with my mom's side of the family - my grandparents and my aunt and her two kids - at my house. We ate food, got a twenty-minute visit from our weirdo uncle, and swiftly avoided a religion-fueled dispute when my brother announced he was reading "The God Delusion."

All night I heard fire truck sirens and I spent way too much time at the window and front door, trying to figure out how close to the house they were. Watching Santa go by on a fire truck is a teeny tiny family tradition, so I didn't want to miss him! He went by around 8pm and we were there to wave and watch him go by.

I received a lot of wonderful gifts, many of which I picked out and even wrapped myself because my mom was busy. My favorites from my parents are the two Glee soundtracks, my Lady GaGa album, and the game Apples to Apples. From The Boy I got a beautiful bracelet (which I neglected to take a picture of yet) and an adorable teddy bear. And Natalie also got me a really awesome bracelet that says "Believe In Yourself," which is definitely something I need to remind myself of more often.

Pretty good considering we're only officially a half hour into Christmas, isn't it? We'll be at my aunt's house for most of today, where more gift exchanges will happen. I'm most excited for these because I get gifts from my aunt and my two girl cousins, and I have no idea what I'm getting. As much as I like picking out my owns gifts to get from my parents, surprises are so much more fun. I also think I did a really awesome job selecting gifts for everyone else this year.

And now, here are my last three photos for the 24 Days of Christmas project. It's been so much fun, but there were definitely days I struggled. I would happily do this again next year.

Our nativity scene. I am incredibly picky when it comes to setting up the figurines.

Jingle bells! I love these. They sound just like Santa's sleigh.

Advent calendar mouse, telling us that it's Christmas Eve.

Merry Christmas!

drowning in christmas spirit.

I've been filling this week to the gills with Christmas spirit. As I've mentioned, I tend to overload early in the season, so after a week of taking a break, I'm back in the full swing of things.

Monday I hit the mall with Lynds to buy last minute gifts and cute Christmas dresses from Forever 21 (can't wait to show you!). Yesterday I was extra sniffly and was glad that my plans included snuggling under blankets and watching Christmas movies. Natalie came over and we caught up on each others' lives before settling in to watch Elf (which I've never seen, and now LOVE) and The Santa Clause. They were perfect get-in-the-spirit Christmas movies.

Today is dedicated to cleaning the house top to bottom and baking desserts for Christmas Day with Lynds. Then it's early to bed so that I (hopefully!) feel tons better for the festivities. We celebrate both Christmas Eve and Day around here, so I've got two days packed full of family, food, and of course, presents! (Which I'm excited for moreso because I can't wait to GIVE my gifts, not because I want to get gifts. Seriously, I did good this year.)

And because my hands have been busy wrapping gifts and gripping warm cups of tea, I've been slow on the 24 Days of Christmas pictures. But! I have been finding time to take photos, so here they are, all at once. Just a few days left!