Miscellany Monday

{ONE}  We are less than 110 days until Hubby’s graduation! I have a countdown app on my phone that keeps track of it for me. It’s hard to believe that he’s already been gone since April. As hard as it has been, I’ve learned that I can manage and that we can function (even though we don’t like to) without him here. So later on down the road, should he have to deploy or get underway for a long period of time, we know that we can make it.

{TWO}  There are two posts that I want to tell you about today. First and foremost, one of my very best friends Courtney has just opened her own Etsy shop! She’s a fabulous photographer and she’s decided to start selling some of her prints. Today is her “grand opening” and she’s got a wonderful giveaway going on! So head over to her blog, tell her I sent you, and take a look at the WONDERFUL prints she has for sale.

The second post is another feature article that my friend Mandy wrote about my growing little business! Mandy’s daughter was my very first client back in April when I was just getting started in the business. She has been a great friend for a long time, and I’m actually getting ready to head back up to her house in a few weeks to do some family portraits for them. I’m super excited to work with them again. They are such a fun family and her blog is fantastic!

{THREE} Little man hit the big “22 Month” mark on Friday. In another few weeks I’ll be planning his second birthday party. I can’t believe we have reached that point in life already. He’s talking, running, and exploring everything. He’s curious about everything around him and he wastes no time trying to figure it out. And he’s such a happy little boy. I know people say good things about their kids all the time, but Little Man is really a happy and loving little boy. He gets cranky and all like any child, but he’s really very happy most all the time.

{FOUR} Hubby has made STRAIGHT A’s the entire time he’s been in EMT school! His final is tomorrow [I think], his practical exams on Wednesday, and then takes his National Registry Exam on Friday. If you guys will please just keep him in your prayers this week, I would so much appreciate it and I know he would do.

{FIVE} I started a new Photography Project. I’m not sure what I was thinking when I signed up for it, but I know that it’s going to be worth it. I have taken on the 365 Project where I agree to take one creative picture a day for a year. And by creative picture, I mean that I really LOOK for things to photograph. Rather than just snapping a quick photo and being done with it. You can find all of my 365 posts here or view the set on my Flickr Page.

{SIX} I am ready for Fall. Football Season kicks off this Saturday!! In the south SEC football is close to a second religion. There is no better way to spend a cool Saturday afternoon than tailgating and watching football. I’m ready for the air to cool off, the leaves to change. I’m super excited to see what this season brings. Hopefully a lot of photoshoots.

{SEVEN} This came out the other day. And I am in love. If anyone wants to buy it for me or make donations for me to go purchase it, feel free.   😉