Springtime Favorites

The Cybersisters topic this week is our favorite things about spring...

1. The smell of the sprinklers and of cut grass
2. Taking walks with my kiddos (like we did yesterday...pics to follow)
3. Daylight Savings Time
4. Cool mornings and warm afternoons
5. Sitting on restaurant patios with friends having a margarita
6. Spring Fever...I love that feeling when it's a warm day in March and you just can't wait to have more and more days like that
7. GREEN GRASS and leaves on trees (so tired of seeing bare trees and brown grass)
8. The last day of school...it truly makes me sad because I know Kel will be moving one grade up but I know it makes her happy and I remember how happy it used to make me!
9. Episode Finales...I don't like when my shows come to an end for the year but the finales are always so exciting
10. Tennis outdoors instead of indoors

Have a great day, guys!!

Free Pass

Hey guys -
By posting this episode on my blog, I get free admission into a big convention held in Vegas next March. Hays is always looking for a reason to go to Vegas and man, would I love to attend this convention. So, thanks for looking.

I'm Famous!!

Well, amongst Amarillo tennis players anyways!

My friend, Monica and her kiddos came over last night to hang out with us while Hays was in Lubbock. She brought over something she received in the mail yesterday...low and behold it was me on a mailer. I had no idea I was going to be on it (kind of funny they didn't ask for my release but who cares?) so I was pretty surprised to see myself on the flyer twice. Check me out below.

So Professional!! ; )

Check out my cool new business cards and logo. A company by the name of Graphic Design Warehouse designed my logo and made my business cards. They are too cool! They are double-sided, full color and laminated and they were dirt cheap. I handed my first one out last night to a lady in United who had a cute baby...LOL! She was probably like, "who is this freaky woman??"

The Miller Boys

My friend, Bekah, asked me to take her little boys pictures. We had a beautiful day in Amarillo today so we jumped at the chance to get a non-windy session in before the yucky weather hits again tomorrow. As you all know, it's not the greatest time of the year to take pictures but we totally managed and found some way cool places to take some shots of these way cute little boys!

Thanks Bekah for giving me the chance to practice my skills with your awesome kiddos. They are truly adorable and both boys were big troopers, too. More pictures to follow soon but thought you might enjoy seeing a sneak peek!!

The Winner!!

Here is the hairstyle I finally chose...

I went with the cut and the color - my color is a little dark right now but will fade after a few washes, I think. And, I don't wear my bangs in my eyes like this chick but she totally can pull it off because she's probably like 15 years younger than me. Everyone said they like my hair but what else are they going to say? "That crap looks horrible!!"

I will get some pics of me up here as soon as Stacy sends them to me as she has some in her camera from Friday night at Keith's new bar.

New Doo for Kel

Kellyn was so excited about getting her haircut. It was definitely high time. We took a before shot which is immediately below...LOTS and LOTS of hair.




OMG, look at all of the hair Gloria cut off.


Viola! Finished product...I think she looks adorable!

Blaze's First Valentine's Party

Blaze started a Mother's Day Out program a couple of weeks ago...we are having so much fun at home together but I thought he might need some kid-time too. He loves it. I love it! He had his first party yesterday and he really only cared about getting a gift from me. He didn't even eat his yummy cupcake! After we picked up Kel, we went to see Alvin and the Chipmunks again. (He has been asking for weeks to go see A and the C again but I use the mommy-doesn't-have-a-job-so-we-can't-spend-too-much-money excuse on him...well yesterday when I told him I was taking them to see it again, he asked, "Mommy, did you find some money?" So comical!) After the movie, we went out to eat at our favorite burger place, Red Robin. We love this place and we are sad Lubbock doesn't have one.



Love this shot of his dirty finger nails and scraped up fingers...such a boy!


He was embracing his valentines with such excitement...don't let him fool you; it wasn't because of the sweet cards he got, he wanted the candy!


This is probably how he actually feels about Valentine's Day! Love this little card.




And oh my gosh, how flippin' cute is this! These babies were going for a ride as Blaze and me were leaving. I couldn't resist taking a picture or two.


What a perfect shot for V-Day...don't you just know these moms love these sweet babies so much?




Pucker up!


Kellyn was ecstatic to get yet another Jonas Brothers poster...her Vday party isn't until this afternoon so stay tuned for pics from her party...plus I will post pics of her new doo also. She is chopping hers off and she really needs to, too. She has the thickest, waviest hair in the world and quite honestly, it's always a mess. She absolutely hates it.
Have a great weekend everyone!

We're Back

So you may remember when I was a part of group called the Cyber Sisters?? Well, we are going to try to get started again posting weekly topics. I am not so sure it will be as consistent as it was last year because there are some of us (no names mentioned) who haven't posted in months and months! Anyway, in the spirit of Valentine's Day, our topic this week is about LOVE. So, here are the five things I am absolutely LOVIN' right now:

1. My BlackBerry - I really thought I wanted the iPhone and I am so glad I didn't get it. This is the greatest invention ever...and man, can I go to town on the typing.


2. PhotoShop or CS2 - this software has been my saving grace over the last several months. It has kept me busy and its been so much fun to see what I can make out of my images. Now, if I could just get some new pictures (hint hint! anyone need pics taken of their special someone?) Many of you have seen this picture if you have visited my website; however, this is one of my favorites post-PhotoShop.


3. Tennis (DUH!) - Also another one of my saving graces that has kept me busy over the last four long months. I will say my game is not up to par at all, though. I haven't played good in three or four weeks...I think it may be my tennis elbow. Ouch! This hurts bad!!


4. Friday Night Lights - OMG, if you haven't watched this, go out and buy the first and second seasons and watch them when nothing else is on...then, start watching every Friday night. This show so takes me back to high school when we "cheered our asses off." (BTW, that's something my best friend, Kim, said while looking at old cheerleading pictures...she gets ribbed about saying this to this day! Hilarious!)


5. Last but certainly not least...MY KIDDOS and My HUBBY - I just can't even tell you how supportive my family has been (well, maybe not Blaze except he does now understand that we can't see Alvin and the Chipmunks every single day because mommy doesn't have a job and we don't have as much money) over the last few months. I know I talk an awful lot about not having a job but it has been a really rough few months...I think the ups and downs of it all is the hardest part. I think I have a job and then it falls through and this has happened four times now...and, it goes on for weeks at a time. Anyway, boo hoo hoo for Kenda - my point is this: Thank the good Lord for family and friends who really care. These guys below really do and I couldn't ask for anything more. Love you Hays, Kel and Blazer!





Okay Cyber Sisters (Jen, Stacy, Averi, Kristin, Kim, Britta, Kendra, Kerry, Jess, Kara, Jamie and Ally)...your turn. Post girls, post! And while you are at it, can someone please pick the topic for next week?

Tempted to Pull a Britney...

Hays called me last night and asked me what I was doing (he is back in Lubbock working, by the way) and I told him I was looking at new hairstyles on the internet. The night before I had been really depressed because yet another job had fallen through so he panicked...He said, "Don't do anything drastic." I think he is afraid I need a change of some sort so bad, I am willing to chop off my hair. Well, those of you who know me, know I love my hair but it is time for a change. I look tired and "used up." Not sure if it's going to be a drastic change in length, color or style but something has got to give. I wear my hair in a bun every single day or even better, a big doo wop on top of my head. It's high time...so, that's what leads me to the next few pics. So, do you need a good laugh today??? Scroll down and believe me, you will laugh your arse off...



























I found a website online that will let you upload a picture of yourself and try different hairstyles. It had to have been the worst 7.99 I have ever spent in my life. This is the cheasiest website I have ever seen. What's worse is I didn't have many pics of myself with my hair pulled back and this could possibly be the worst pic I have ever taken so that doesn't help. Aren't these hilarious? And aren't I just beautiful?









So, I need your help now...I want your vote. Please vote for a new hairstyle for Kenda - check out the pictures below and vote for one of the examples. I don't want crimson red hair or even platinum blonde...I am mainly talking about the actual cuts. But, if you choose number 7, please help me pick out a new color or something. Hell, maybe it's a facelift I need instead! HELP A SISTA OUT! My appt is tomorrow night so act soon...










Thanks for looking...now, go comment!! - Some of you blog stalkers who never comment need to speak up too! ; )

I'm LIVE!!

Hey guys ~

As all of you know, I have been out of job for the last four months so I have had so much time to work on my photography. I haven't had too many sessions but I have been working hard in PhotoShop...I think it has made a huge difference in my pictures. I decided to get a website and start getting the "word" out there that I am available to take pictures...and not for free anymore!! LOL

This is the one time I ask for your comments...please feel free to give any comments or suggestions on my website as it is definitely a work in progress. I think it turned out good but will even get better with time. Be sure and check back often as I will continue to add shots as I take them.

Also, thanks to all of my "models!" I couldn't have constructed this website had you all not given me the approval to use your pictures. Be sure and hang out on the home page and watch the entire slideshow as my cousin, Jamie is on there a few times and she is so beautiful. While she was in town, we went out and found some sweet spots to take some pics of each other. The picture of me on the About Me page was taken by Jamie.

Don't forget to tell me what you think!!

Listed

We listed our house last week with Century 21 because we weren't getting much exposure having it FSBO. So far, nada! Oh well, at least the internet ad looks good. Keep your fingers crossed we'll start getting some traffic soon! Unfortunately, it's such a bad time to sell a home. I'll keep you posted!