In The Mind of A Thirtysomething Mom

Photo Contest Entry

Morning everybody!

I came across this contest after reading an entry on another blog (isn't that how it always is?).  The owner of Ordinary Miracles & The Crazy 8  is a wonderful photographer, and every month she holds a photo bragging rights contest.  This month the theme is black & white.

I originally wanted to use the black and white picture from this post but decided not to.  It's from so long ago and M looks nothing like that anymore.  I thought about it a bit and finally decided to use this picture from our trip to NY in 2009:

(If you want to see how it looks in color, you can find it here.)

Voting begins on the 25th, and I'll shamelessly be back to beg for votes then.

Have a great week!

Wordless Wednesday-Visiting Swimmer Style

 
More Wordless Wednesday can be found here and here.

Dear Hostess,

 

Limited Time?  Seriously?  Make them a permant fixture, please.

My family, who avoids me when I'm PMSing will thank you.

Than again, so will I.

RIP Clyde

Sir Clyde the Curmudgeon 1/27/97-2/16/11

After 14 long years, RIP Clyde.

We'll love and miss you.

New House Rooms Before and After

If you watched the video for our new house, I pointed out a few rooms to which we planned to make some cosmetic changes.  I finally had a free minute away from unpacking boxes and wanted to share the before and after pictures of the rooms.  While I know the colors aren't for everyone, keep in mind that the girls chose the colors for their respective bedrooms and the playroom.  :)

Enjoy!