3 Announcements

First, I finally broke down and made a facebook page. I'm pretty sure it's going to ruin my life because I'm already addicted.

Second, I've made some changes to my website so check that out.

Third, the trailer for the 6th Harry Potter movie is out now! I got chills watching it!

Just a reminder

I just wanted to remind all you Twilighters that Breaking Dawn comes out Aug. 2nd!
Also, there's a second trailer out now. Go to www.twilightthemovie.com

Happy 27th Lover Dover!

Yesterday was Bran Bran's 27th birthday extravaganza. He didn't have to work, which was superb, so we decided to do something fun during the day. At first, we thought about going to 7 peaks but decided against that plan since it's highway robbery.

all day adult price: $19.95 (x2)
+
parking: $5
+
double tube: $7
+
gas
= poverty

In the end we opted for the cheaper version of 7 peaks, my mom's pool. It was still really fun and my family came over to swim too.

The evening's festivities consisted of Joe Vera's for dinner, banana splits(Brandy's not a cake fan), and fireworks.

Happy Birthday Sweetie!

Oceanside Beach Trip 2008

Oceanside, California = Best place ever!

Every year my mom's side of the family retreats to Oceanside, CA for a week or two. We used to stay on the marine base there, which was great because we'd all park our motorhomes right on the sand and were beachfront. But, since the gas prices are astronomical now, my mom's the only one left driving. It was still really fun this year, but it was better when we were all in close quarters. Now we're all over the city.

Anyways, here are a million pictures from this year's trip:

Brandon and my bro-in-law Nate flew in towards the end of the trip. This pic was right before we went to a nice restaurant. Don't be mistaken, we wore sweats and no makeup most of the time.

My cousin's little girl.

Rylie about to get hit by a wave. Could you tell?

Lillers in my favorite swimsuit ever!

Gracie loves to touch he camera

Oceanside beach. Best beach anywhere.

My sis Alison and Rye Rye

The Redd girls

Me with my hot cousins Katie and Linny, who are both available p.s.

My second favorite thing to do at the beach. Frisbee! At one point we had 8-12 people playing at once with 2 frisbees and a football. So fun.

Love this beach!

Me and Brandy at one of my favorite places in the world, Oceanside Harbor.

Oceanside Harbor. Best seafood in the world comes from here at Harbor Fish and Chips. We've been going there as long as I can remember. It really has the best chowder and fried fish you'll ever eat. This trip, we ate there 3 times in 10 days. It' s that good.

Memory Tag

Here are the directions:

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.

A memory found

Nearly 3 years ago, I had an assignment to take a self portrait for Photo 1. Brandon and I were dating so I had him shoot the pictures. Not great poses I realize. I made prints then for my class, but totally forgot about the shoot. Realizing today that my new printer scans film, I was anxious to dig up some old negs to test. Here are a couple of the shots from way back when. I love the lighting in the picture on the right. Anyways, just thought I'd share. Click picture to enlarge.

The things we do while we're waiting...

Today my dad, Brandon, and I helped my sister and her husband pack up their house to move. The boys went on a run to the storage unit to drop a load off while the gals stayed back to pick up pizza. I was curious to see how a lamp she had would light a shot so I told her to pose. This is what she did. Not great lighting, but I thought I'd share this embarrassingly silly picture with all of you. Enjoy!