Sunday Snapshot: Friends

Thursday night, my college roommate, Carrie, came to visit. The weather was a little iffy and she was driving an hour and a half through an area that can get pretty nasty in snowy weather. Thankfully even though it was slow going, she made it safe and sound. I was so happy to see her! We have been friends for almost 9 years now, meeting in the spring of 2005. 

How did we spend our time together? Drinking coffee curled up inside by the heater (our furnace wasn't working too well and it was freezing!). We later ordered Chinese take out with my sister, Kiah, and chatted even more. We could talk for days.... it's a talent really!

Of course, her drive back on Friday afternoon wasn't very pleasant either. She is going to hate me for posting this picture. : ) She is deep in thought, checking the weather before she left.

We are usually bad about taking pictures together but the last few times we have remembered. I set up the tripod for this one. I'm still learning the settings so it's a little blurry but not too bad!

 We're a little goofy too...

 But we can be serious.... when we want too (which isn't too often).

 Have I mentioned how loving we are towards each other?

 Really, we are.

Thanks for coming to visit, Carrie, and being such a great friend! We have been through a lot together in the last 8 1/2 years. Already I can't wait to see you in July!

Linking up with "Sunday Snapshot" at Ni Hao Ya'll

What I Get...

The last week and a half has been spent learning how to use my camera. Going from a point and shoot to a DSL has been quite the adjustment. I am one who just wants to "get it." I know, I know, aren't we all? Learning is just going to take time and practice to get the hang of this camera. I am getting closer but it's a slow process. 

When I ask Kiah if I can take her picture to try to learn how to use my camera, this is what I get...

 and this....

oh yeah, then there's this...

and finally THIS.

And she thinks I'm the silly one... 

Day 26 of Thankfulness: Laughter

I am thankful for laughter.

Laughter truly is medicine for the soul. When there is laughing and giggling going on, it causes one to forget the problems and stresses of life. I especially love when the laughter is coming from a child who should not be here today. When a living, breathing miracle is laughing, it makes it even better.

I am praying that my month home is filled with laughter. Where there is love, there is laughter.

Yep, This is What We Do

My friends and I are a little silly.

And well, we are usually purposely silly, this was a "candid silliness."

I kindly asked my sister, Kiah, to take our picture and well... she just kept taking.

Whether we were ready or not.

And this is what occurs when that happens...

 And finally...

yes, we can actually take a nice picture.