What is with this crazy weather?  I love it, but it is weird!!  Last night I took Mason to Wal-Mart in a summer-y outfit with no socks on (Ben insisted it was warm outside).  I felt like a freak.  It is January.  He should be bundled up wearing a fur coat.  This baby is hot natured like his daddy... he always feels so warm but I have this stigma about socks.  He needs socks. However, he was fine.  

One of the African American ladies that I work with informed me that white ladies always underdress their babies when it is cold outside.  She said black ladies have their babies bundled up but white ladies will have their babies with no socks on and short sleeves.  Huh?  I never noticed this but it makes me self conscious that all the black ladies are looking at me like, " Her baby is cold.  She is obviously white."

Anyway, I snapped this photos of Mason playing outside in the winter in short sleeves. ( I am, after all, white. )   

January

I worked extra at the pharmacy this week as Wal Mart was anticipating a huge influx of prescriptions from Walgreen's customers (long story about insurance) and they were providing triple pharmacist coverage.  Let me just say, I love some triple pharmacist coverage, but I am not a huge fan of working extra. Anyway, all that to say that my photo project on days 4 and 5 went out the window, but I do have some informal shots to bring me up to date.

I think most people who read my blog read Haley's blog so you will know that I stole this collage idea from her.  Thanks Haley!  Haley is awesome at the collages.  She is also awesome at taking pictures with her wide angle lens.

Like Haley, I love the Instagram app on my iphone.  It is sweet!  Instagram can make what would be ordinary pictures look pretty cool in a matter of seconds.  When I can't use my SLR or I am just too busy or lazy to hook it up to my computer, upload, and edit the photos, instagram is a great option!

My birthday was Saturday and I turned 29!! I am enjoying the last year of my 20's but also embracing the idea that the big 3-0 is right around the corner.  I think the 30's are going to be great!  I had a wonderful weekend and Ben was extra sweet to me, allowing me to even take a luxurious nap on Sunday.  My friends Josh and Shelley came down to hang out on Saturday/Sunday and it is always great to see them.  Unfortunately I was a bit sickly, but am starting to feel better today.  With a stomach virus last weekend and a cold/crud this weekend, I don't know what the deal is with me.  I am very rarely sick but I guess it is just all going around.  Thankfully Mason and Ben just had the cold stuff and they are doing well.

Mom and Dad gave me a Kindle Fire for my birthday so I am learning how to use that and it is pretty neat.  It is no ipad, but for the price, you cannot beat it!

Day 7: Taking a wagon ride

Here is my little man in his wagon (a Christmas present from my parents) on my birthday.  We all took a walk/ride down to the dog park with our dogs and Josh and Shelley's two long haired dachshunds, Mordecai and Tully.  A kid stopped and asked if all four dogs lived in the same house.  That would be something.  Mason was all fixed up with his formula in the cup holder, mounds of toys to keep him entertained (at one point Ben even put an entire bag of blocks in there before I started taking things out) and his seat strap buckled.  We have to keep that thing buckled because this weekend he learned how to pull up!  He has pulled up on our ottoman twice all by himself!  He has also learned how to go from his belly to a sitting position which is awesome because he was getting so mad when he got stuck on his belly and couldn't figure out how to move!

Mason's favorite person is his Daddy.  I am jealous. I even told Ben to start talking me up to Mason a little bit. Haha!  Mason lights up whenever Ben walks in the room and if Ben does not pick him up or acknowledge him, he falls to pieces!  Maybe he will get that excited about his Mommy one day too.  I did, after all, have my abdomen completely cut open so he could have life.  Seriously kid.

Seriously though, that little green and white thing in the foreground of the second picture of Day 8, is awesome!  My sister-in-law, Tori, made that for me for Christmas and it is one of those heat packs with the rice in it.  It also has stress relief aroma therapy oils in it and it smells so good.  It is my new best friend.  All you do is heat it in the microwave for a couple of minutes and you have hot aroma therapy for your neck, back, whatever.  LOVE IT!  (That is why I took a picture of it.)

Well, I am off to do some worker's comp cases.  I hope everyone is having a wonderful New Year!  Enjoy the BCS game tonight!

Coffee

Yesterday I did remember to take a picture for the 365 project, I just didn't make time to post it since I was watching The Bachelor premier.  Trash, I know, but I can't help it!  It is just so fun to make fun of.
Anyway, I haven't decided exactly how I want to do this project yet, but until then I will just go with it. Below are day 2 and day 3 and an extra one just for kicks!

Day 2: My sister gave me this lovely Keurig coffee maker for Christmas and I loooove it!!! Ben, then ordered about $200 worth of K-cups (because they were on sale, so get them while they're hot, right?). This is only a small amount of the coffee but I just had to get a pic of it before I made room for it in the pantry.  This cracks me up, but we will have coffee for quite a while.  If you are in the area, stop by for a cup.  I think I may have some to spare.  

This weekend my parents and sister were here for a visit.  It was a blessing to have them because 1. I came down with the stomach virus on Friday night and they were a HUGE help with Mason (Ben had to do some work) and 2. My mom rearranged my living room and I love it! It motivated me to get some things done around here that I have been dreading and 3.  It is just nice to have them around.  

Day 2: Random, right?  Ben put a fire in the fireplace for me this morning and I am feeling all cozy in my warm house on this chilly day.  I love throws, blankets, and especially hand made quilts.  They seem to add warmth just by looking at them.

Project 365 Attempted

Happy New Year!  I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a fun New Year.  I have a lot of posts I want to do but for now I will get to the point.... I am going to attempt project 365.  I say "attempt" because the chances of me remembering/taking time to take a picture a day is slim so this could easily become Project 52.  None-the-less, I am giving it a go!  Here is my picture from yesterday (I am already behind!).

Nana and Mason check out the iPad.  Have you seen the kid videos on YouTube? They are great!

I thought it would be fun to attempt this project to improve my photography and get more creative.  This may also help me become a more consistent blogger and journal our memorable moments.  That is my hope...

If you are doing this project, let me know so I can follow your photos!  If you haven't heard of it, just google it... I am not following it exactly... just kind of doing what I want.   I will be back tonight with today's picture.