I Heart Faces - Silhouettes Category

This week is Silhouettes .. Not sure if this is really a Silhouette but it's the closest thing I have to one..



Shelly <3

BTW : I am getting a new camera for my birthday next week.. Can't wait to finally have something good to work with! My camera is over 5 years old.. I love my little Olympia but I am upgrading with the new one!

A Favorite Picture from the Weekend..

Sunday I had another Communion Party.. Jason, One of the Boys I watch.. This is him and his little cousin Ian.. I love this picture!!

Birthday Countdown..

So in a week from Monday I will be turning 29 (June 1st).. I love birthday's but this year has me thinking, most of the blogs I read are from women who are around my age maybe a little older maybe younger but almost all have children. I was always the one who wants to have things settled before I start having kids, I want to give my kids more then I had. There is nothing wrong with that but at this point I am ready to just jump in to parenthood and preferable marriage and start my family everything else will fall into place. I have written before about my longing for kids.. I babysit a bunch., I love kids and I know I will make a great mom, and Damien has mentioned kids almost everyday this week. I think he may be ready as well.. I just want to start ,I look at people's photos of their family's and wish that was me. I never had what you would call a great family life. Everything always came before me. and at times I still feel things are more important then me but I'm a big girl I can handle it.

I what you call a person with no spine. there is hardly a time when someone asks me to do something that I will say no. That is just how I have always been and I tend to get screwed on more then 1 occasion. So called friends, But that is a post all itself.. I guess the one thing that does bother me is no one ever remembers when it comes time for something special for me. Such as my birthday. I am not a person all about materials things, all I really am asking for is a call or even a text wishing me a happy birthday, that does not seem too much to ask for. I really don't have all that many good friends. Most are my cousins and all but 1 forgot last year. I make sure I at least call and wish them a happy birthday. Maybe I should not care so much.,,

We have a girls night 3 days before my birthday,. I have mentioned it multiple times, We shall see if anyone remembers me this year..

Shelly <3

Your American Idol..

Congrats to Kris Allen - American Idol 2009!!

I voted for an hour for him on Tuesday. So glad he won! Will write more on finale later!

Shelly <3

I Heart Faces - Blurb Photo Book Contest Entries - Amateurs/Beginners Category

This is a special Week of I <3 Faces.. This is specifically focused on the face for a chance to have your picture published in a book.. Pretty Cool..Here is my Entry.. Yet Another Picture of My Little Cousin Samantha..
Such a Beautiful Face!

"I am submitting this photo into the www.iheartfaces.com Blurb Book photo contest. I am granting I ♥ Faces permission to use my photo in a printed version of a book for commercial use and possibly advertising of a photo book on both the Blurb and I ♥ Faces web sites."

I heart Faces - Laughter..

This week was hard.. I don't have alot of Laughter Photos for some reason..

Here is the best I could come up with this week..


What is better then a in the moment, giggle while you chase each other around the room! Gotta love little one's!

<3 Shelly

American Idol Live Tour 2009

Short Post today... American Idol Live here I come.. Got my Presale Tickets today!! Blue Cross Arena, Rochester NY .. Section 123 ,Row C, Seats 1-2 .. Awesome seats.. 1 section farther from the stage then last year but lower down row wise.. It is going to be great and you better believe I will have a crap load of pictures! Esp. Since this year I figured out my camera has a Extra Zoom feature I never knew about.. only had the camera for like 5 years..maybe I should read manuals more.. lol..

Shelly <3

A 1st Communion in pictures...

1st Communion





















The next 3 are of her hair.. Very Pretty:





















































Back View of Dress





































At the Party..
























































































I girl cannot keep a veil on all afternoon Esp. When trying to go outside and play!





















Mommy and Daughter






















Cousins : Sam(4), Audrey(8) - I love this picture..
















Her Older Brother Looking off..

















Audrey sure looks happy here huh?! :O) .. The little boy is Jacob, when he introduced himself he said " Hi, I'm Jacob Audrey's Future Fiancee.." Did I mention they are 8! Talk about starting early!












and Of Course Since my Sam was there I have to take like a Million picture of her, and she would not have it any other way!

Yes - She dressed herself for the party..













































If you can't tell she as totally posing for these pictures.. She kept saying now take another.. Now this one.. Such a willing photography subject!











































Daughter and Daddy walking away..






















Who Me?



































When you have a daughter you have to rock the purple Boa.. Such a good daddy he is..







































Just one more please!!! ...How can you say no to that face??






















Last but not least a new group shot:
Left to Right: Becky,Stephanie,Me and Patty - Cousins Forever!!
















Hope you enjoyed a communion in pictures.. and very few words!

<3 Shelly

I Heart Faces Entry - Hats

This weeks Theme @ I <3 Faces is Hats! Which is perfect I just snapped this one of my little Cousin Samantha at at our cousins 1st Communion Party Saturday...

Isn't She Cute?

<3 Shelly