Miss Pickles

I found an old card for my camera the other day and put it in. I was sucked back a year in time. Here's a picture from Delia's 1st birthday and then us on last Wednesday at Amazing Jakes.
Holy cow how things change in a year :)

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My hilarious sissy Emily tagged me, so here ya go!


1 - Five places that I go to over and over: The garage to get out the broom, time out (oh wait that's my girls), Jessica Claire's Blog, the flower pool(hopefully all summer.. thanks Wendy!) & the grocery store (I started coupon sense)
2 - Five people who e-mail me (regularly) : J.crew, Darby, Delia's, newlywed brides, redbox and tons of random forwards(no offense I DESPISE forwards)
3 - Five favorite places to eat: Paradise Bakery, my parents house, Cold Stone Creamery, Cheesecake Factory, Carraba's
4 - Five places I would rather be right now: Lake Powell(never been), on the back of a vespa with my husband riding around Waikiki, in L.A. watching Wicked, shooting a destination wedding anywhere(preferably the Bahamas), anyplace away from work and real life with my family
5 - Five TV shows I watch all the time: boo.. ok I'm way too busy to watch tv.. with ONE exception duh, The Office so how about blogs I'm inspired by
Jinkyart
Project Couture Vintage
Bakerella

design momMartha

Here's what you are supposed to do…and please don't spoil the fun…tag 5 people to post this on their blog... k, I'm not too sure if anyone and who reads my blog, so this is really hard to pick people to pick... how bout Leah M., Candice D. , Bubs, Ashlee, and anyone else!

Failing to wait

So sometimes as a photographer, as you are snapping pictures you are thinking in your head:

"Holy cow these pictures are going to be beautiful!"

And then you can't wait to get them home and loaded in to your computer so that you can take a peek.

I tried to wait as long as I could before I even skimmed through these pictures. I have a strict Photo Editing/Album Schedule and a boss to report to mind you. But I couldn't help myself and I just had to try out a few pictures to see what I took. AND...... Holy cow these pictures are going to be beautiful!

Chad & Rachel

It's the most fun when three things happen:

1.Your friends are getting married

2.You get to take their pictures and they want to take them at the fair.

3.They are really attractive.. thus making the picture taking all the easier :)

Cinco de Mayo

Man oh man did we have a rockin Cinco de Mayo party! Mostly it was the best because we had so many fun friends come and share the evening with us!
One of my best friends, Corri, came and helped me with the cooking and even if I say so myself it was super tasty!
I used Stephanie Romney's tasty versions of Cafe Rio(ish) rice and ranch and I made pulled pork which was kinda of amazing... ok I love food :)
It was so fun to have so many friends there and all the little babies! I am seriously so excited for friends to start their families, because we were the only ones with kids for so long!

Annie ended up busting the pinata and there were chicklets and mexican candy(sick) everywhere. Thanks everyone for coming and bringing something. Especially thanks to Ashlee and Chad H. for their representation in their panchos!

what we were up to a year ago

Lately I have been thinking a lot about what we were doing a year ago today. I think it has a lot to do with my Mom's birthday and wishing I had had more time here on Earth with her. Just enjoying the afternoons we had together and appreciating the advice she would give me about my life and my kids.
Also, thinking that my Mom would be 50 years old on May 1st. How I'd be past the half way mark on my life if I finished life here when she did. I guess one thing about losing your Mom at such an early age is that I am constantly evaluating how I act as a mom to my girls. I try to appreciate every afternoon together and spend time one on one with them just reading or talking.
I am also grateful for the example my Mom is to me in my life. If I can be half as fun and creative as she was as a mom, I'll consider myself doing good.
So here's a few pictures of how we were living life and spending time together. Make sure you always hug your mom and tell her thanks and you love her every time you see her... cause you'll really miss her when she's gone :) Love ya Mom.

Your's Truely

Just a few random things about me: Amanda Porter

My favorite dessert is dulce de leche cheese cake from cheese cake factory

I once got a speeding ticket for going criminal speed

My favorite vacation spot would be either Hawaii or Rocky Point- pretty much anywhere I can wear a swim suit all day and live in the sun.

My biggest pet peeve is little kids with long fingernails- especially when they are dirty. Come on moms trim their nails!

I love Monday night movies with Lee, after the girlies are asleep

I once drove 20 miles to Chandler in my husbands 1956 bug with the emergency break on the whole way.... what is that smell? I thought. He really loves me :)

I want seven children

No matter how hard I try to chose a new toe polish color, I always end up choosing the same color. It's a dark hot pink.

I am the deepest sleeper ever

I don't like to chew gum.. and no! I don't always have stinky breath. Only after I've eaten Costa Vida.

I would kinda like to live out of the country for a few years after my kids are grown. But like in ghetto Brazil or Mexico City

I hate hate hate scary movies

I love dark chocolate... no I don't have Jungle Fever :)

I am 5'10" and have no problem wearing 3" heels. My husband is 5' 10" also.

I hate playing video games. I can't even beat level 2 in the original Mario Brothers

I ran cross country in high school trying to make myself love running... it didn't work

I don't like most fruits. Anything with seeds, forget it. But I love vegetables, almost any kind.