Whatcha Think..??

OK..so over the past few years I have been s-l-o-w-l-y learning and trying to increase my skill in the photography & photo editing area. One thing that I have 'struggled' at is my pictures being too 'cold'..I have been told to 'try and warm it up'...so after finally figuring out HOW to do it in my program..I tried on a picture I took about a month ago! I did not do much editing while Chris was away..because..well, he had the laptop! SooOo..after things have somewhat gotten into a 'normal' routine..I decided to sit down & relax and try and do this!
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This took me a VERY long time...more then an hour. I think that for 'good' or 'some what acceptable' work...takes TIME..so please..do not think I just 'whipped' this out...TIME..
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CC (constructive criticism) IS welcomed. Please, Honestly let me know what you think! I believe asking others will help me increase this skill at photography & photo editing! Thank you!!
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The first is 'before' (unedited) the second is 'after' (edited)!

Follow Up!

Here are some more photos! Enjoy!

memorial

Many people all ready know that last wednesday, my Uncle Jim (mother Janelle's brother) passed away. We will be having a Memorial Service for my Uncle Jim this Thursday, July 1st at 3pm at Westside Baptist Church, 5501 Werner Rd, Bremrton, WA. Thank you for all your prayers.

updates

Hello Everyone!! I am SO SO SO sorry for the delay!! I am about a month behind on photos =] SooOoOoo...first update will be on Obadiah! =]

He is in 9 month clothing..even though they seem to be 'small' on him...he should be able to 'fit' them..strange. I weighed him..he is about 16.6 lbs his length is about 26 inches. He is a scooting/crawling baby!! He is starting to put his legs & arms underneath him trying to crawl crawl. He is able to get out of his Bumbo Seat. He LOVES when Mommy, Daddy, Auntie Kay, and anyone else reads to him! He loves getting into things HE KNOWS he is NOT supposed to be getting into...he is not too 'fond' of baby food..or grounded up food..he would rather eat whole small pieces of food...lots of favorites! He is a very good eater! It is just SO amazing to see how much he has grown and developed over the past few months! He is definitely a huge blessing to us. We are so very proud of this boy. Brings JOYOUS tears to our eyes! Here are some photos below! Enjoy!

It has just been 'one of those seasons'!

home

Christopher Arrived back at home Friday--early afternoon!
So happy to have him back home with us!!
We have been spending time together as a family since he arrived home. On Tuesday he starts school back up. The class he has to take is on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday nights.
Praying that he gets into Keyport Permanently..soon!

Christopher called! He is in Reno!
We are down to hours until he will be home!!

Bud is scooting A LOT now-getting in to EVERYTHING!
He is ONLY scooting...I can not even imagine when he begins to crawl...or walk!
I get my exercise chasing this little boy around =]

But, I LOVE EVERY MOMENT of it!! =]

Well, only a few more days away until Chris arrives home! =]

Thank you all who came to my party!
So sad for those ones who were not able to make it to my party tonight! I missed many!
If you would still like to look at the catolo online and order let me know. I wanted to give people the option before the party closes!!

The website is below:

The Website: http://www.pamperedchef.biz/soleary05
*Click 'Shop Online'
**Search for my Last Name 'Broxton'
***Click on my name 'Jeanne' Broxton'
****Shop away =]

~Please contact me for further questions/info! Thanks!

reminder

Hello Everyone!

I just wanted to remind you that my Pampered Chef Party is Tomorrow, Tuesday June 15th at 6:30--If you can not be there at exactly 6:30-come later or earlier! Does not matter!

It doesnt matter to me if you buy something or not!
There will be fun and food.
We will be making Strawberry Cream Cupcake Desserts!
Bring a friend for a gift! Bring 2 frinds and recieve a special discount!
Hope to see you all there!

If you can not be there right when it starts come later on! Does not matter! I will be here all day/night =]

**For those who are unable to make it or live further away, you can look at a catolog and order online!

The Website: http://www.pamperedchef.biz/soleary05
*Click 'Shop Online'
**Search for my Last Name 'Broxton'
***Click on my name 'Jeanne' Broxton'
****Shop away =]


Hope to see you at my party!! If you could please let me know, I would GREATLY appreciate it!! Thank you!!

Hope to see you there...Yes, You!

The Strawberry Cream Cupcake Dessert is calling your name =]

new videos!

Hello Everyone!! Well, I decided to have my sister Mikayla record Me reading to Obadiah. I LOVE reading to my son wither it is children's books or the Bible. He just LOVES being read to, especially if you have a little fun with it ;] I am a little embarrassed to post this first video (thought about this for a LONG while) only because I am really animated (if that is what you want to call it), well, I guess you will see what I mean, when you watch it! O and in the first video, towards the end, my sister Mikayla walks away from the camera to get some popcorn (who knows why should could not just wait for a few minutes) then bumps the little stand I had and the camera falls...very funny =]

In this next video Obadiah is scooting FORWARD =] I thought I would record this so family members and friends who do not see us or have not seen Bud scoot/crawl yet could cherish & enjoy this as much as what I am!

Bud and I arrived back in Kitsap County from Mount Vernon Area around noon on Tuesday. My sister (issa), Bud and I went! IT WAS BEAUTIFUL up there!! I have A LOT of pictures that I have to go through, I hope to soon post some! I did not tell much people we were going up, I just needed to 'get away' for the weekend! But, so glad we went! Such an awesome time! We say The Fullers, Brownings, Johnsons, Gentrys, & My Mom's cousins (my second cousins)!!

I FINALLY was able to somewhat talk to Christopher! We keep missing each other's phone calls ='( He is doing pretty good in NV. he should be home in about a week. He asked what I thought of moving down there...I am pretty sure he was only kidding...like 99.999999% sure he was kidding!

On June 15th (Tuesday) my mother (Janelle) and I are having a Pampered Chef Party at my home at 6:30! We will be making Strawberry Cream Cup Cake Dessert =) (something like that)!! You are welcomed to come. Contact me for any other questions. IF you would like to order online you are more then welcomed to! Our party will be closing I believe on June 19th! Bring a friend and get a gift, bring 2 friends and get a dicount! Hope to see you there...Yes, You!

My sister Issa, Bud, & I (Jeanne') are currently up in Mount Vernon!! We are having such a GREAT time!! Below is a picture of Bud & I at Little Mountain!! The view was AMAZING!! What Beauty!! More picture to come later!

Hello everyone! I have been trying to be more consistent at updating this a few times a week. BUT, since the last post, IT HAS BEEN BUSY & WE were trying to spend as MUCH time together as possible before Chris left for Nevada for a few weeks!

Chris did arrive safety to his destination! When I talked to him Monday night, he was very exhausted. I pray, God gives him strength. I also pray he has a lot of overtime (which he is hoping he gets)!

I have not talked to Christopher much. Literally, LESS then 10 minutes TOTAL SINCE I drooped him off at the airport =(

Obadiah, has been 'lovely'! I can tell that he misses his daddy. I called Chris's cell phone (i knew it would go to voicemail) so Bud could 'hear' and 'talk' to daddy. When ever Obadiah gets in his little 'mood' just call daddy and talk to his voicemail (we don't leave a voicemail EVERY time we call). Just hearing daddy's voice cheers him up. Earlier today Chris called, Obadiah's voice lit up when he heard his dad's voice! So sweet. Almost made to cry. So sweet to see how Obadiah is around him. They have a GREAT relationship. Christopher is such a GREAT dad (and husband =])

So much going on. Don't want to BORE people talking about it.

The 18th will be here soon. i hope.




...SIGH...