I need your help ladies!

Ok, so for a while now I've been thinking that I really need to invest in a laptop computer. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my iMac, but I've realized how much better my life would be if I incorporated a laptop into the mix. I feel like I am completely out of the loop when I'm back here

In my office

At the back of the house

Working on Pictures

while my poor husband hangs out by himself in the living room :(

I understand that I would STILL be on the computer, but at least I would be spending time with him as well. Anyway, long story short, I have NO idea what I should get. As far as I know, a Mac is the best out there, but I just don't think I can fork out that kind of cash right now!

So, here's where you girls come in! What do you think? Do you have a laptop that you just love? If so, please tell me about it! It doesn't have to be anything fancy. I just ask for enough "juice" to download my Photoshop onto, and be able to get internet connection. I still plan on using my precious Mac for all my big projects!

Originality Please?!

Do you ever see something that someone else has done and think, "Hey! That's a great idea."? Absolutely. It happens to me all the time. From somebody's great outfit, a cute decor tip, or anything else that interests me, I am really inspired by other people's ideas. I think it is a compliment to have someone ask me where I got something, or how I did something else. Really, I am NOT stingy with details.

However. I must admit that it bothers me to some degree when someone steals my EXACT idea for a picture. I understand that in this day and time, EVERYONE can have a professional camera. And, I think that is great, but I have put in hours and hours of practice and studying to learn what little I know about this business. To me, it isn't a business for monetary gain. I do it because I love it. Seriously. If no one else ever asked me to take a picture for them again, I would continue to do it for myself because it is part of who I am.

Everyone who I've ever taken picture for knows that I have a photography website. It is there for anyone who chooses to take a look at my work. I worked long and hard to make sure it was a direct reflection of my style. You wouldn't believe the number of photographs I have seen from acquaintances that are mirror images of my pictures. It is unbelievable. I mean, can you not tweak it a little to make it yours?! Don't get me wrong, I'm not "tooting my own horn" by any means. All I ask for is some originality. PLEASE!!!

Dear Mr. LG Front Load Washing Machine,

I want you to know that I do not like you very much. Better yet, I feel strongly enough about you to say that I hate you. When my husband brought you home, I thought you were the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. However, after almost 4 years, I really despise you. Your looks are quite deceiving. 

Not only do you take special "HE" washing liquid (you just can't use the cheap stuff can you), you are far from being special. I think I would be better off living primitively and washing our clothes by hand. Did you know that if I don't remove my clothes as soon as the buzzer goes off, they smell like rotten eggs. I'm sorry Mr. Washer, but I don't always have time to remove my clothes so promptly. Don't you know I have other chores to tend to? I guess you don't care, do you? You also require a twice weekly cleaning. Aren't you supposed to take care of that? Nasty gunk gets trapped near your door, and cleaning that makes me almost physically sick. I go through mutiple Clorox wipes just keeping you clean. I only want to buy wipes for Wyatt, NOT YOU!

Your partner, Mrs. Dryer isn't too bad, although she can't get our clothes dry in one cycle. Oh yeah, and her "drying sensor" basically sucks. She can't tell when they're dry, and my towels come out feeling like they've just been used. Ugh. I want them to be all fluffy and warm. This never happens.

So, there you have it. As soon as I get the hubby to agree to it, you are out of here Mr. Washer. I would rather have your cheap counterpart. After all, bending down to get my clothes out of a washer wouldn't be so bad after all. I hope you straighten up your act, or no one will want you! Believe me, I don't think you have the best reputation after all.

Your annoyed owner,

Mrs. E

Happy Birthday Morgan

On August 23, 1976 this beautiful blonde haired, blue eyed being was born. 

I fully believe that God put him on this earth to be my partner in life. 

He is the best husband and father I've ever witnessed.

He is a Godly man.

There is no other man more hard working, or strong willed than him.

He has a laugh that is infectious.

A smile that lights up a room.

Today on his special day, he didn't use it as an opportunity to be self-absorbed.

Today on his special day, he did what he thought needed to be done: he worked.

He cares more about Wyatt and I than anything else on earth, and he tells us that everyday.

I know that the rest of our life will be wonderful, because he will make sure of that.

So today on August 23, 2009, I wish my best friend a happy birthday.

I can't imagine how great he will be in 33 MORE years!

I love you Morgan more than you will ever know.

Question?!

I will be the first to admit that I am a total blog ADDICT! I LOVE reading blogs of all kinds. Photography, Home Decor, Style, Crafty, or just great family blogs. I'm glad to say that I call many of my bloggers true friends!

With that being said, I want to know what YOUR favorite blogs are?! I think it is neat to see what everyone else likes. It is also a good way to share something about yourself. Believe me, you can tell a lot about someone by what they read! 

Go Ahead!

Post it on YOUR blog, or reply here! I would really love to know some of the best blogs out there :)

Stinker

Why do I buy toys?

Wyatt would much rather do this.........

Pull every shoe in my closet off the shelf, and into the floor!

I think he thought I was going to be mad........

But it's pretty hard to get mad at this sweet face! Little stinker is exactly what he is :)

Vanished?

For the last two weeks, my blog updates have been acting really strange. Sometimes I get on, and everything's great. Other times, it says I'm not currently following any blogs?!?

Does anyone else have these problems?

It is getting really frustrating! I mean, how am I supposed to keep up with everyone if they keep going away?!?!