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| shot with 50mm f/1.4; saturation increased, sharpened, sheer haze and make-up retouched in CS5 |
After a three hour drive, two hour delay, 4 1/2 hour flight and another short drive we are back in California. We were almost up for 24 hours straight because we got up at 7am east coast time and didn't crawl into but until 4:30am east coast time. Our trip home was a huge success and we crammed so many things into it I don't even know where to begin. We got to visit with my parents, do some impromptu photo shoots with my new lens, I got to go to church with my dad twice and hear him preach which I always miss when we are away, we met our new nephew who is a tiny peanut and so sweet, we met up with my blog friend-turned real life friend in Grand Rapids, took pictures of a good friends son Colston who is only 2 months old, hung out with all 6 of nephews and nieces, I learned to play yahtzee, cheered at two t-ball games, colored with my niece, Bella met her cousin Addy, a goldendoodle and we ate so much food I think I gained 10 pounds. Our flights were great despite the delays and Bella even got to meet the captain on the plane from chicago to san francisco. She is so spoiled. :) This morning I am taking a little break and getting my self settled in and then I foresee most of the day spent at the computer editing the over 2,000 (yes, THOUSAND) pictures I managed to take in 5 days. I can't wait to spend this week sharing our time back home!
Over & Out,
A
it sounds like such an awesome trip! good luck with your 2000 photos!! eek!
ReplyDeletexox dana
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Sounds like you guys had fun! I always love trips back home but we're like you and seem to be go go go the whole time.. I normally need a vaction from my vacation when I get back.
ReplyDeleteThat picture is BEAUTIFUL! Glad you had a fun trip home. :) Love Elle xo
ReplyDeleteare you barefoot?? you are precious! xoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what an awesome trip :) Can't wait to see some of those pictures.. welcome back!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had such a wonderful time!! You two (well three, including cute Bella!) deserved it!! Can't wait to see the pictures :)
ReplyDeleteyour hair is absoultly gorgeous, love the new cut!!
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Just reading the recap of what you did is making me tired! haha
ReplyDeleteThat picture of you is beautiful, I love your short hair!
The editing of that picture is amazing! Sounds like an amazing trip! xoxo A-
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ReplyDeleteYou forgot to mention the genius photographer who took your picture above! I'm just saying...
ReplyDeleteLOVE that picture!
ReplyDeleteAh!! So many wonderful things. I can't wait to see all the pictures :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the photos! It's always so great to be back home with family. xo
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Can't wait to see your pictures.
ReplyDeleteGetting to see family is always the best, glad you enjoyed yourself.
Beautiful picture!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see all of the pictures from your trip! Editing them and revisiting each picture is always my favorite part :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to California for you :) you look gorgeous in this picture! I can't wait to see more pictures and read about your time at home :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear about your trip! It sounds like you had a fabulous time!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to some of the 2,000 photos you will be sharing!!! In glad you had a fun trip and that Bella did well on the flights :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous picture. Glad you're home safely. Traveling is exhausting... but totally worth it. :)
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What a fun trip! I cannot wait to see your photographs, all of your pictures are so beautiful.. I envy your skills!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Dianna
virginiaforlovers.blogspot.com
love that you got to go listen to your dad again preach :-) that is amazing!
ReplyDeletei still dont know how to play yahtzee..UGGGHH!! hahah
cannot wait to see all your pics and so glad you had a great time!!
xoxox LOVE!
I used to live in Grand Rapids! I'm excited to see pictures from MI and your time home!
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OK. i.love.your.blog. i stumbled upon it about a month ago and forgot to write down the name and have been searching ever since. HALLELUJAH!! YAY! so glad we are reunited. hah
ReplyDeleteyou'll be hearing a lot more from me because i'll be linking up with ya friday.
keep up the good work!!
xo
had to say one more thing- my husband and i travel all over the country for his job, too, and it will be picking up next year after i finish my masters degree. i'm really looking forward to it as an adventure and your blog was the reason i decided that, hey, we'll be moving a lot... why not get excited about it?!
ReplyDeletethanks for the inspiration.