Week1: An "I Heart Faces" Photo Challenge!

After DAYS of thinking this is what I came up with, some I like, some I don't!











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It's Benn Awhile...

5 months to be exact! WOW! I don't think I even know where to start. And most would be me ranting so I'm not gonna try! LOL! Christmas was OK. Low key, but just didn't feel like the holidays. I swear I have the worlds worst family. I talk to my mom, but other then that no one calls me. My grandmother has always treated me different, then why my cousin had her baby I seen how she was with Logan, just like she was with me so I haven't talked to her on a regular basis in like 5 years. Then my aunt and uncle are God sent, they do nothing wrong yet both have. My aunt, well she's just trash, my uncle never did right by my grandparents. And then of course the sperm donor hasn't had nothing to do with me since birth and neither has his family. I talk to my one Aunt on his side, but I really think I have talked to her more then my sperm donor. Yes, I have a issue calling him a father since clearly he's never been one! LOL Then I think about Logan and him not having no family as he grows up and it kinda makes me sad. I mean after Bill and I are gone, honestly he will have no one. And I had a older friend at my old work who I got the talking to about that and seen how upset she was about it. Makes ya really think and put things into perspective. Aside from my real family, my bestfreind is really like my sister. And my second bestfriend I have know her and her family since high school and I always feel right at home with them. I have seen both of their families more then I have my own! Hell, I don't even get invited when they do have family gatherings! LOL But ok, I'm ranting...So next year, I'm staying home, having a open house. If people come good, but if they don't, that's fine with me too. That way we can invite our close friends too!

Logan's doing OK in school. Having issue's with spelling but other then that, it's good. He's in chess, band, chorus, and the K Kids. He just loves school. Hope it stays that way once he goes tot he middle school next year. How scary. FOR ME! LOL

Talking about Logan, he's currently home. Sick with double ear infections. The ones is really bad the doctor said. And last night was so bad. The worse since he was like 4 years old. So they gave him pain medicine also. So I'm keeping him home tomorrow also just to be on the safe side.

NASCAR comes back on next month. I so can't wait to have something to look forward to each week. I'm so wanting to have a Daytona Party but wouldn't know who to invite since no one I know likes NASCAR! Sigh, wish my friend April from online lived closer! I think we would have a good time :)

As for me, I'm doing good. Off all my meds and as of October I'm cancer free! I'm feeling a little better but still don't have my energy back that I used to have. And really hope it comes back soon.

I have taken some cute pictures over the last month that I wanted to share. Some of Logan of course. We had a big snow storm so I got a couple cute ones of him near the old train station in the snow! Then some of my friend's lil girl who is just totally adorable!

New Picture's

OK, so it's been a long time since a update. A lot going on, stuff I can't and don't wanna talk about on here so I just haven't been in the mood to post.

I've been posting my my photography blog a lot tho. So head over to Picture U Photography :)

Here are a couple new picture's from this past weekend.

Picture Picture Everywhere !

OK So I'm really behind, so this is going to go fast, LOL

Friday/Saturday Bathroom:
Done, blue, my walls are way uneven! LOL


4th of July: Fun with Friends :)
We spent time with my sis (BFF) Jennie and her hubby n of course my other favorite kid, my Cody boy! If I was talking, I could hear Logan now saying NO HE'S MY BEST FRIEND :) LOL Love those boys! We did dinne, fireworks and the very long line for Jennie's funnel cake! Then back to my house again. But still had a good time, always do. Jennie managed to throw her phone away, by accident of course. Thank goodness it was on top in the trash can when she went back the next day, LOL







Monday Pictures with a friend:

This was the only good one I really got!


Got to see baby dear, very exciting!

Wednesday: Fort Delaware on Peapatch Island then over to Fort Mott in Jersey :)
Logan and I went to Fort Delaware, it's become a yearly thing when I have off during 4th of July week. The sky that day was so clear, blue and the clouds were so perfect and puffy, it was just the perfect day to be outside! Hot but not to the point that you couldn't stand it. I never noticed the pretty red brick that was in the tunnels at Forst Delaware. I could h ave spent hours there taking portraits. But someone wasn't in the mood. The red is just bright and rich, great for pictures!


And were off to Fort Delaware & Mott!


Logan :)


My Logie Bear took this :) Not too bad :)


Swamp :) LOL


HELP ! ! ! LOL


I took a bunch of these, just love how it looks! Gonna be even better when I get the chance to edit it :)


The pretty blue sky and clouds

From Thursday on, it was rest time. I wasn't feeling too well, so we stayed around the house, watched tv, some movies and Logan played outside. I did get to Fair Hill for some pictures and will post them tomorrow :) I'm off to lay in bed with Logan and watch some tv :)

It's Officialy BLUE

My bathroom that is. I got paint and did my bathroom. It's a lil bit bluer then I wanted but I like it. My frog theme will go well with it. I will have to take pictures once it's all done, still need to go the walls up near the ceiling. My next project is my godfather's bathroom. Think I'm going to go with a light color, I just need something on the wall that is washable because he can't seem to hit the hole and will not sit down. Men...

I hope everyone is having a good 4th. We are having some people over, so excited! Then we are going to the fire works in Elkton. Never been so it's all new to me. Guess ya have to park and walk. Should be interesting! LOL

I'm also redoing my living room picture's. I have been taking so many myself now, that I have a lot that I want to put up. So Wednesday I got some more frames, Thursday night I took down the ones I had up and got the holes closed up and painted,and now I need to figure out a pattern and put them back up. I'm planning on doing some gardening tomorrow night along with cleaning my car inside and out! So that Monday and Tuesday I can sit around and not do a darn thing :) We have off for a week, getting paid still too. Love not having to work :) Do have doctor appointments lined up tho for those two days. Then Wednesday we are going to Fort DE and Mott, Thursday were going to Dover and then Friday to Cape Henolopen. So still a busy week. Well I better get off of here and see if I can't find my battery pack for my camera!

Wild of a time

Well, were back from Wildwood. And I couldn't be happier. Love going, but I'm tired, sore and burned to a crisp! I got TONS of pictures, included some taking on the beach at Cape May that I can't wait to share once I get them :)

Will post more later this weekend!

Infield Parking Anyone?

I had one awhile ago, but let it go and decided after getting a email from them, that I would stard it back up so here is My Page :).

Bill is getting me a NASCAR scrapbook for me to keep my picture's in! I'm so excited :) There is the picture of it. The place I want to order it from has a few left but no one else does because they are no longer making them. BOO!

Anyone see the nationwide race last night and Kyle Busch? What a jerk! If you haven't seen it check out the NASCAR site. I'm sure you will think the same as me :)

This time next year we will be in POCONO! I'm so excited! Were getting pit passes too :) THRILLING! But I"m gonna go and watch the rest of the race with Logan. He's sick, since last night and running a fever of 102.6. So he's not even getting out of bed. So my time is dedicated to him :)

Great Weekend :)

OK I know it's now Thursday and I have yet to update about Logan and I going to Dover this past Sunday. But we were so tired when we got home from work/school that we just been lazy! The day started off with rain just as we were walking about the door, nice huh! So we traveled to Dover in mostly a little shower and once we parked, the pouring rain began. We managed to see a man selling poncho's and got one. So then we went shopping a lil, since it was raining and the fan zone wasn't open. For the whole weekend we spent about $400 on shirts, hats, cars, etc. Got ALOT of new stuff :) While we were walking we got to see some of the drivers who was signing stuff in the haulers. So I took some picture's of them. I was surprised to see Kurt Busch perk up when I said, 'Kurt you suck'. He looked over my way and just smiled. I had to laugh! We also seen Joey Logano, cute as a button! As we were walking back to our seats, I heard a voice, it was that of Greg Biffle. So we went to see him on the Miles the Monster, talking. I got a few pictures then I pulled Logan tot he back and he was able to meet him and get his hat signed! The boy was in HEAVEN! Then while heading back to our seats, we seen Jr but the windows were too dark for pictures, The King Richard Petty and KASEY KAHNE! Now I was the one on cloud nine, LOL. We had such a great time, Friday and Sunday, even with the rain.

I also want to mention that on Saturday night, while I was sitting here jealous, my kid was in New Jersey at a dirt track and got to meet one of the guys, Russell Newberry from the Time Bandit, off of the hit show and one of our favorite shows, Deadliest Catch! OK now I was totally jealous!

So he had a fantastic weekend, and it was his birthday weekend! So I was happy! I got pictures, but don't want to give the link out to just anyone. So if you haven't got it and want it, email me :) Or leave a message on here :)

Great Son-Day!!!

More will come but I had to post theses :) Logan got to meet BIFFLE! He was soo excited!!!


Greg Biffle driver of the #16 3M


That's Logan's hat he has :)


Look how excited he is :) Was on cloud 9 the rest of the day! Just wish he could have pulled off that win!

From Concrete to Dirt

I'm so jealous. Logan's up in Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey with friends of ours. We asked them to watch Logan while we went out and did some stuff and they have had him to APG and now at their son's modified race. So Logan's going to get to a dirt track before me :( And on top of that, they had pit passes! I bet he's in heaven! They just called and said Logan left long enough to get a pretzel and went right back! And he don't want to leave, so it's a long night for him. But I'm happy for him. He was excited to spend the day with then and has been really looking forward to it. We went to Woody's and I have to say I don't see what everyone raves about. I mean the food was good but the place itself was filthy. I wouldn't even go to the bathroom. Now were sitting here watching the truck race and Kyle just blew a tire and hit the wall, whoo hoo!!! But I'm off to get a shower and get things packed for the cup race tomorrow! Can't wait :)

Friday's fun in the sun?

Well, not really. Until the afternoon when the sun did come out for a little. So we started out the day around 6:50 am, making it to Dover a little before 8:00 am.



It was a gray and gloomy misty and foggy morning. There was no one in the fan zone but us and maybe a hand full of people who also were crazy to come out this early. The gates for the track didn't open until 9:00 am so we had a hour to fool around. Once the gates opened we got to watch them get the trucks ready for quilifing. We don't know too many of the drivers, I' saying maybe 5. But I was happy to see Kevin Harvrick's 33 of Ron Hornady get the pole. Was cool to see quilifing, very different then a race but just as exciting. Just wish I knew more of the truck guys! Next time :)



So after we watched the truck quilifing was cup practice :) And I took a TON of pictures. LOL Was trying to get the cars up close as they went by both on the track and pit road. Got em on pit road but the track was another story! LOL I did manage to get some up close of Logan's 'guys'. LOL If you happen to go to a race, I highly suggest the fanview. This is the first time we got it and Logan and I LOVED it! If you have a spring phone it's $29 and then $15 for another head set.



We skipped Nationwide practice to do some much needed shopping on Logan's part. He had $100 that he took with him, and it wasn't long before it was all gone. Our first stop was the Jeff Burton hauler to get a shirt and hat for Sunday. And on our way there, we even got to see him! Logan got a signed hat, then another hat and shirt combo. Then we went from hauler to hauler collecting all the cars for his version of NASCAR on the track he made. He also got a Ryan Newman shirt and hat and then a David Ragan signed hat too! Then we did the fan zone for a bit, but we weren't too impressed. The only thing they had that Logan seemed to like was the Sprint area. You got to sit in a simulated fake car and drive the Daytona track with 5 other people. Was really cool! But I'm hoping it will be better on Sunday!



Then it was back up to the stands for the end of the nationwide practice and cup pole quilifing. Jeffrey Earnhardt, Dale Sr.'s grandson was attempting to get in the race but near the end of practice he hit the wall. Was upset. Would have been cool to see him get in the race. In cup practice, Kasey came out first and did pretty bad but is starting 2nd so I was happy. The 00 is on the pole, weird! LOL Jeff Gordon crashed WHOO HOO! And did the poeple cheer!! LOL



Then after they did the pre-race activities and drive introductions and fired the cars up, the heavens opened up and it poured! So we ran, out of the stands and into the Grotto pizza tent. We sat there, for about 30 minut'es with a bunch of other race fans. Then ran about a half mile to the car. At one point I even took my flip flops off because they were so slippery, then I said hell with it, I'm going put them on and walk. After all, I was already soaked! So off to home we came! Tired, red from the clouds and wet!

Here are some other pictures that I wanted to share...

NASCAR on Friday

Friday is only a day away and I couldn't be happier. Bill got me a new shirt last week, yes it's Stewart and yes once I get my new car I'm putting Stewart on it :) So Friday I'm wearing my new shirt and hope to pick up a hat and lanyard as well, gotta match :) It's gonna be the first time we have been on another day other then Sunday and I'm so ready to see new stuff :)

So, here is the Friday, May 29th schedule:
9 - Gates Open - trust me, well be there LOL
10:10 - Truck Qualifying
11:30 - Cup Practice
1:10 - Nationwide Practice
1:30 - Kasey Kahne at the Dodge Stage :) And I'm gonna get some good pictures :)
3:10 - Cup Qualifying
4:45 - Driver Intro's for truck race
5:00 - Our First Truck Race :)
7:00 - Trackside Live - Still waiting to hear who is going to be on

Tomorrow is my baby boys birthday. He's going to be OFFICIALLY 10. And Damn am I sad over this :(

Fun on the Train

Logan's party was a HIT! Kids had fun and so did the adults, LOL The only problem we had, is when we stopped at the Mt.Cuba picnic area they were letting people 'visit' in the caboose I paid $200 for and they were eating the food. When Bill and I said something about it to the one lady, she laughed about it like it was no big deal. I was SO pissed off. I mean she was a older woman, I'm saying in her 60's at least so she should have had some manners. So I'm going to write a letter (email) to the railroad and complaining. I don't understand if we were renting it, why other people are allowed on it. There was a ton of money in the cards as well. Just not happen about that situation. Other then that, things went really good. Most of the kids stayed up in the top of the caboose, talking and laughing. They really had a good time. They were all so excited it was very hard to get pictures of the whole group. The cake was GOOD! But the candles wouldn't stay lit because of the breeze! LOL So once we got back to the house, we lit the other half that happen to be the 1 so I could get some decent pictures!

Then when we got home, my family stayed for a little bit. After they left I was all excited about going up, getting a shower and watching NASCAR. Instead we watched Deadliest Catch because NASCAR was rained out. Then this morning I made pancakes and eggs for breakfast and we played NASCAR Monopoly. We so gotta get the new one, this one has all the 'old timers' on it, LOL. So again today put on the tv to watch NASCAR, they got 74 laps in I think and whammo again, rain. So were watching for the rain to clear and the jet dryers to work and hopefully they will go green again. And again, were watching Deadliest Catch! Logan and I are excited cause John & Kate Plus 8 comes on again tonight! Then Deadliest Catch tomorrow night! Can you tell we love that show!

But I'll post some picture's later once I get the edited!

Party Time :)

The count down is on for Logan's Birthday Party tomorrow. After weeks of hidding that we are having it on a caboose, I finally told him last Friday since he was really down in the dumps and just sad about not having a good party. As you can see we are having a camo theme, with the cake! We only have a hand full of kids coming, we had to be careful about the number we invted since we can only have 20 with all the adults we are having. We had some people cancel so we were able to invite a couple of other friends that were next on the list. This was the first time I let Logan fully do the list and never again with the 'issue' I had. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. And it's NOT ever going to happen again. Guess I'm just too nice of a person. The caboose is very small and there is no place to really sit, so it's going to be interesting! But everyone who we are close to is coming and that's what matters. It's going to be nice to have my family and very close friends with me :)



Last night we went to Chili's and it's pretty much became my favorite place now! Love it! Today we picked up Logan's cake and went to Newark to see a silver camaro. So pretty! But glad I picked black for mine. I plan on getting pink racing strips and it's come down to 2 colors. I'm having a really hard time chosen one tho, lol. So I need everyone's help in helping me pick! I also want to get my name above the doors. LOL I know GOOBER! This time next week we would have been to Dover and getting ready to go again tomorrow, less then a week and I'm all excited! I got a new Tony Stewart shirt to wear on Friday and then I'm gonna wear Kasey on Sunday! Can't wait! Then this time next month we will be in Wildwood! WHOO HOO! So much fun in just one month!

Some of you may have noticed that I got rid on myspace but I do plan on using this and a private picture site to show off pictures. Once some things settle down and the drama goes away, I plan on getting a new one so I will keep you updated.

Well, I will post more tomorrow once we get in and situated from Logan's party!

Dreaming of Dover :)

Howdy everyone. Noticed it been awhile again. Lets see where to start. Been back on my pills for a week now, been feeling nasty too. Sucks feeling so good then going back to this. Got 4 more months (til July) and then I'm DONE! Will be SO glad!



Cody's party was ok. Logan had a lot of fun. I didn't feel too well. Logan's been doing very good at baseball, batting well and making good plays. Doing so much better this year. His pictures however turned out AWFUL! So I took my own and they turned out ok. Going to try again. Logan got a prepaid cell phone. He's been wanting one so on his day off Friday Bill got him one. He loves it!



My friend Shondell went to Dega' and my am I jealous! It's my favorite track and I really hope to get there one day! Got my tickets for NASCAR, Dover! WHOO HOO! Even got my picture with them, I know GOOBER! But hey, I LOVE my NASCAR. We have ticket's for Friday and then Sunday too! And it looks like we will be heading to Pocono next year! Tickets are $10 to $20 cheaper then Dover, they also have pit passes for $50 and it's only a lil over 2 hours away. So, after talking with Logan, were going to get tickets when they go on sale this fall! TOTALLY EXCITED! But first we get to go to Dover, TWICE. We have 27 days til Friday racing :) Were watching the pre race for Richmond now :) It's raining, stupid Kyle has on sun glasses, DUH DUDE!

Last night we went bowling, had a great time! My fingers do hurt though! LOL We stopped by Williams to see if the new camaro's were in yet and there not. Been waiting for a month now, been calling and riding by. Wish they just get here. I'm going to test drive one and see if I like it better then the mustangs. I'm hoping to get either this fall/winter. Ford was willing to give me 125% financing since we never missed a payment with them. But the camaro's get better gas mileage so I don't wanna go and get the mustang just yet.

It's been raining A LOT here. Sick of the rain! Logan didn't have a game again today because of it, been the this time this year. And were only a month in. But I better get off here and get some stuff done while I'm watching NASCAR.

Oh Logan got to be catcher for the first time and LOVED it! Did really good too! So here's a couple picture's of that!

Photography Adventure #5

The list is getting shorted very fast :) This adventure took us back to Fair Hill. And that bridge that I had seen from the road last weekend. So glad we were able to find it, by accident since the ranger station wasn't opened for me to get the map I wanted! The bridge I believe is the old concrete Rt 273 build back in the 1930's. And was very cool to see! Fair Hill is so big, and each time I go, I see something new I want pictures of! But here are just a few of the bridge :)

Happy Spring

Logan & I at Fair Hill

WOW, so it's been a long time since I have updated. Sorry! Just haven't been in the "mood" to! Now lets see if I know were to start!

IT'S SPRING! But darn it don't feel like it! It was warm and then for the first day of spring it had to be cold! Go figure! Really looking forward to the warm weather, flowers and lots of blue sky! And of course tons of thunder storms!

Logan got a good mid term report! He's getting ALL A's and B's, WHOO HOO! He's started baseball although were having issue's with what team he should be on. He's found a new friend named Jeffery who comes over often. I'm so glad cause there really is no one here for him to play with since Brandon and Calvin left. We still talk to each of them but it was just really hard on Logan when both moved away a year apart. Calvin's mom gave us a plant that I keep in my kitchen and sometimes I'm bad at watering it. So Logan will remind me to water "Calvin" LOL. He was home 3 days this week with a sinus infection. Now I'm feeling the same way! My head feels like its gonna explode!

I've just finished my 7th chemo round. Got 2 more that I know of left. I will find out more once I go this Wednesday to get the measurement done :) Had my liver tested and it came back ok! I'm tired most of the time with no energy to much but rest and sleep when I get home.

Saturdays and Sundays are taking up by taking pictures! I got a new camera and I'm totally in awe with it! I have got some AMAZING shots that I plan on sharing!!! I've made a list of all the places I want to visit! So far I have done 3 of 12, but that's only for Cecil County! I have other lists for DE, Harford, and Baltimore! There is a woman at work with the same camera as I just got who's been very helpful and we plan on going on 'photo shoots' together! All excited :)

With Easter coming I've made plans with my favorite girlfriends to go to the Bunny Train at the Wilmington and Western Railroad. Haven't told Logan, cause I know he will be excited and want to talk about going 24/7. And then we are going to my moms for a few days for Easter and hopefully taking Logan to Gettysburg! He's been doing LOTS of reading about the Civil War. If that boy isn't going to be a engineer he will be a history teacher! LOL

Celebrated my 32nd birthday on the 4th! Feel old now! Keep telling everyone I"m counting backwards, so I'm really only 28! LOL Went out with the girls last night and we had a BLAST! I really love my friends! I'm happy to say I FINALLY have a 'GOOD" group of best/close friends! My best friend Jennie is buying a house and had some set backs, so I'm hoping she gets it all worked out so she's not all stressed! Vicky's also looking around to buy a house and I'm so excited for her. Dawn had her third child on Feb 27th, one month after my friend Kathy had her son Jaxon! And let me tell ya, a month makes a difference! LOL Kathy's baby is so much bigger and heaver! Both are adorable! Tammy's little girl Lucy is getting bigger and bigger! She's going on 8 months the end of March. Just wish I got to see her in person more rather then pictures! Haven't seen my mervo friends in awhile so hopefully when I go to my moms for Easter I can see some of them!

Before we know it...

Logan's big 10th Birthday will be here... Not sure what we are doing yet either! I need to start working on it! By now I've always had it planned! LOL He wants it on a caboose but I gotta see if I can afford that. And then it's who to invite with only being able to have 20 people including adults!

NASCAR will be here... As of today we have 68 days to go! Logan and I are making the trip alone for the spring race! My mom got the tickets for Logan and I for his birthday :)

WILDWOOD will be here... 92 days and counting!