Sad night for mom and me.

Yesterday my mom called and to tell me that she had to put our old cat down. Marmalade has been with us going on 20 years. He was brought into our family when I was 10 going on 11 as a kitten. Last night I went to say good bye to my old companion. Mom and I talked about all the funny/odd quirks that Marmy had. He LOVED Taco Bell, Cheetos, and popcorn. He hated when we would get suitcases out. He had to lie in them to convince us he needed to go. He would teach all the kittens on the block how to fight, I have actually witnessed this. He also was very loving. When I was pregnant with Ally he would climb up on my belly, that is until he got kicked. He was a loving friend, companion, cuddle "bug" and will be missed terribly.

We will miss you Marmy.

'till later.

Going to the Ball...

A friend of mine, Krista, and I photographed the Mayor's Charity Ball Saturday night. It was a black tie affair and of course we were dressed appropriately. Wow, I forgot what a pain it can be to get all dressed up.
The Ball was a night to raise money for the Kids on the Block program. What a fantastic show. This years theme was South of the Border. We photographed from about 5:30 to 1:30 am. Krista shot about 700 images and I got about 1400. It was an interesting night. We both agreed that next year it would be fun to go and attend.
'till later

The photos are here!!

Here are a few of the pictures, as promised, of Ally and Caitlyn. Aren't they cute!!!

We're Number 1! We're Number 1!

First off I have to say GO Steelers!!!! Oh my gosh! Did ya see the 100 yard run for the touchdown?!?!?!? Now that that is said. I was the only Steelers fan in my parents house last night and I made enough noise for my teem. Mom and Gary were not nearly as noisy as I was and Matt thought it was hilarious. Last night was a GREAT game! Close, intense, great moves, a lot of personal fouls though. Oh well, we're number one! We're number one!

Well duh mom.

The other morning while I was getting ready for work I was putting toothpaste on my toothbrush and must have bumped the bristles on the cap. A little spray of toothpaste shot into my eye, OW it really hurts!!! While I was trying to get my contact out, the toothpaste out and see at the same time Ally comes in and asks me why I was crying. I told her that I had gotten some toothpaste in my eye and it was hurting. She looks at me and says "mommy toothpaste is for your teeth not your eyes." I was trying not to laugh because she was so cute and then she tells me my eye is really read and that I have black down my cheeks. Thanks hunny. Aren't kids just so cute when they tell you something that you "forgot"? Moral of the story...toothpaste is NOT for your eyes and ONLY for your teeth.
'till later