Sugar*Sugar : Me and my Bro.

January 23, 2008

Me and my Bro.

So, after last post, I asked my mom what she thought of what I wrote about my brother. She laughed, said, "Ya, I thought it was funny."

I just didn't want to give you the wrong idea about my brother. He isn't a nerd. He's super intelligent and a cool uncle, like I said. I'm really proud of him and like to tell fun stories about all the stuff he comes up with.

Oh, quickly, I was going to share a photo of him and his girlfriend at the Star Wars Celebration IV Convention, last year. He made both of their costumes from scratch.

Cute huh?

Anyway, so last weekend we had a small party for his Birthday at my mom's house.

My little sis was in the emergency room waiting for 8 hours, just to be seen. UGH! Don't EVEN get me started on that. She's pregnant, and has been really, really sick with some rare virus for a long time, since the beginning of December. Her husband and son are also sick...but she has been the worst. So, say a little prayer for her.

So, my mom was with her in the ER most of the evening. Jeff, the kids and I decorated the party table, cooked the lasagna and finished the cake for my mom. By the time we actually got to sit down to eat, it was late, I burned the bottom of the lasagna and the breadsticks were a little dry. Oh well.

So, before all of the party fun, Greg walked in the door to his own party with a gift in hand. Hmmm.

After we ate the burned lasagna, (wink), I wanted to show him the Somerset Life magazine with my article. He asked about the photos, if I had taken them, etc.

So, then, he reached over and handed me the gift he brought.

Ta- DA!

YEAH!!! A NEW CAMERA!!

Ya, I cried. Greg said he was so proud of me for everything and I deserved it.

tears...

cool huh?

Here's the very first photo taken with my new camera.

Thanks Greg! I love you!

SO, my old camera. Hmmmm. I've been telling Jeff about how I need a new one. It's just old, and broken and scratched. I had to hold the batteries in to make it work and hope that it didn't shut off mid photo.

AMAAAAZING that I have a blog and shop that require photos.

Sad how technology out-dates so dang quick. I bought this little camera in 2003. Some friends pulled together and gave me the cash to buy it...like $350. Funny huh?

It has made me a few bucks and helped me chronicle my life, so hey, I'll keep it around for old times sake. I won't compleeetly retire it. The kids need one to learn on, I guess.

SO, here's to you old camera!! CHEERS!

I've been playing around with my new pretty pink. I need to name it... suggestions anyone? We name everything around here. Everything has a nickname, so my camera, who will be by my side for a loooong should at least get a name.

Here's a few photos...messing around with it, sorry if they are boring, it's a test run.

Let's see, living room, thrift shop finds, works in progress, misc. around the house...

P.S. I LOVE MACRO, it's so rad.

It's so fun playing with my new camera. It's faster, waaayyy more settings, bigger screen, it's like a whole new world in the pho-tog department!

I've been working on a lot of projects, all at once, so my house is a wreck, but, hey, when ISN'T is a mess??

I'm working on a give away, so check back soon for that in the next few days. I just want to pay it forward for all the goodness.

Happy day, everyone.

*Analise*

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Comments

Hi! I found your blog through your e-mail...so glad I checked it out!!! I will definitely be adding it to my bloglines and I already added your etsy shop to my blog too!!

{hugs}

Posted by: Bethany | January 31, 2008 at 07:47 AM

Congrats on the new PINK! How fun!!!! And what a lovely brother! Hmmmm....a name....what about "Candy"? You know...Sugar Sugar, pink, sweetness, 70's movie star kinda thing??? :) Have FUN with your new love!!! ;) hugs, cheryl

Posted by: Cheryl Dack | January 29, 2008 at 05:21 PM

Cute camera! I love macro, too.
Ann

Posted by: ann | January 27, 2008 at 05:26 PM

I really like the last pic ...Everything rose.....I want it! lol

Posted by: tichat | January 26, 2008 at 07:21 AM

I really like the last pic ...Everything rose.....I want it! lol

Posted by: tichat | January 26, 2008 at 07:20 AM

OH! what a sweetie your brother is!! I got the very same camera from my family for Christmas! she is named "Pinky" and Christy crocheted her a little sleeping bag. LOL
We need to get together though because I don't think I'm setting my camera right. My close up pictures aren't turning out as good as yours did.

Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | January 25, 2008 at 10:22 PM

I WANT A PINK CAMERA!!! I'm so jealous. Your new pics are great. I think you should name her "Rosey." She's a cutie!
Cheryl

Posted by: Periwinkle Vintage | January 25, 2008 at 10:12 AM

How lucky are you to have such a talented and thoughtful brother. Love the new pink camera.
Cheers Linda

Posted by: linda | January 25, 2008 at 05:09 AM

chased you down from pic on flickr! Had a buncha laughs and smiles reading your blog! :) Glad I took the time to follow thru! Grats on the new camera!

Posted by: Joy | January 24, 2008 at 10:32 AM

Oh my goodness!! You are making me really, really jealous right now. I want a new camera!! I think I might have to save all my Etsy money and buy one.
I think you should name your camera "Frenchie" after your avatar on Etsy!!
Isn't that cute?
Hugs,
Sadie

Posted by: Sadie Lou | January 24, 2008 at 08:11 AM

Oh, my god!! I love all your goodies and will die for them!! I want all of them I could do so!! Your pink camera is lovely too and it's your favourite color!! Enjoy!!

Posted by: Freda | January 23, 2008 at 05:41 PM