Through the Eyes of Christina

A Map and a Goal!!

2010-08-27T01:51:00.001-04:00

So I was reading this Sunday Sound Out on Because I Said So and one of the questions is about the map at the bottom of her page and the visitors she gets. Her blog led me to this post on Dad By Trade about an obsession with the tracker. I have to thank Dawn for the link, Que is hilarious!

So anyway with the tracker that I have been using I have over 800 visits to this blog, well it makes me wonder where you all are coming from! So I have decided to check it out! LOL I am also setting a goal of at least 1 visitor from each of the 50 states!

This is my map to start, I'll post an updated map once a week. Wish me luck!!

And They Are Back!!!

2010-08-18T16:50:00.001-04:00

It is finally back to school time! They were more than excited to go too!

I really can't believe that Stacey is a 1st grader already! She is getting to be so grown up.

My baby boy started KINDERGARTEN this year!

He was still very tired this morning, but I did manage to get a smile out of him!

I have to admit that it was strange having them both gone all day. I know that Maddie missed them. She and I did enjoy the 1 on 1 time though. :)

The countdown is ON!!!!!!!!!

2010-07-30T17:09:00.001-04:00

MySpace-Countdowns

It is now time to cram in all the fun we can! LOL We finally got the letter from school for Brandon's kindergarten teacher. Still waiting on Stacey's.

A Few Random Pictures.

2010-07-03T14:28:00.000-04:00

Here are just a few random photos for your viewing pleasure!

Queen City Brewery Tour

2010-07-02T14:15:00.000-04:00

Back in March I got to go with a group of photographers on a tour of some of the old local breweries.

Long Time, No Post. :(

2010-07-01T14:03:00.002-04:00

So I have come to realize that is has been a VERY long time since I have posted anything, and I have decided to do something about it! I thought I would start simply by sharing some photos from the last few months.

Enjoy!
It is hard to believe how fast my baby girl is growing

Stacey is getting so big too.

Of course I can't forget my big boy who graduated preschool this year!

Day 29/365

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Day 28/365

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Day 27/365

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Day 26/365

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Day 25/365

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Day 24/365

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I'm part of a group of photographers that get together every so often. Today we had a meetup on lighting. This shot was taken using only SB 800s

Day 23/365

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Day 22/365

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Day 21/365

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Day 20/365

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Tonight as I was sitting at my desk I saw this bottle of nail polish, and decided to do my nails. I don't usually polish my nails simply because I don't have the patients to wait while they dry.

Day 19/365

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I had a REALLY bad today and this shot just reflects my mood.

Day 18/365

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Day 17/365

2010-01-17T23:24:00.000-05:00

This photo was taken for a challenge:
You are being challenged. Your challenge at this very moment is to pick up
your camera, set it to a shutter of 125, f/2.5, ISO 300. You may pick
the lens, but no flash. You can not take a picture of yourself. You
must take a picture of something that brings on an emtion ... any
emotion. You have exactly 1 hour to post your picture. Luck be a Lady ♥

Day 16/365

2010-01-16T23:24:00.000-05:00

My daughter just loves all things Littlest Pet Shop. I have to say I think they are cute too. :)

Day 15/365

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Day 14/365

2010-01-14T23:21:00.000-05:00

Today was a bit exciting. Maddie is starting walk. She took 4 steps across the room, just before this photo was taken.

Day 13/365

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Day 12/365

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Day 11/365

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My son got a set of Lincoln Logs for Christmas and he and I spent this afternoon building.

Day 10/365

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Day 9/365

2010-01-09T19:43:00.000-05:00

Today I woke up with a headache that wouldn't go away.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

2010-01-09T17:13:00.001-05:00

I haven't posted on here in awhile, so I figured it was time for a new look to the blog. Maybe a fresh look would inspire me to blog more. I am attempting to do another Project 365, there is a button at the top to get to that blog.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on my photos and my new look!! :)

Day 8/365

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Day 7/365

2010-01-07T14:52:00.000-05:00

As much as I don't like the cold, I love seeing the snow, I just think it is so pretty.

Day 6/365

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My oldest daughter got this house for her 1st birthday, but I think my youngest has gotten more use out of it! Her favorite part seems to be this radio. She just loves music.

Day 5/365

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My Sister-In-Law found these really cute boxes to use as favor boxes for my oldest daughter's 6th birthday party back in October. This one was left over.

Day 4/365

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Day 3/365

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Day 2/365

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Day 1/365

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I hope everyone had a safe and Happy New Year!!!

Just Started Kindergarten, But Ready for College.

2009-09-05T12:41:00.002-04:00

Stacey was playing dress-up with a bunch of old clothes I have in the closet when she found my old graduation gown. She was walking around the house pretending she was a queen. I decided to see if I could find my cap, and it turns out I was successful!

When I put it on her she said "Look, now I'm ready for college!!"

SpreadHead Toothpaste Heads

2009-08-24T21:00:00.002-04:00

I was reading the new posts on my blogroll tonight and I came across a post about SpreadHeads. These things look SOOO cute!! I don't usually have a problem with getting Stacey to brush her teeth, but Brandon on the other hand. I think they would LOVE these.

Angie at 5 Vinez Monkeys is having an awesome giveaway sponsored by SpreadHeads. Stop by before 11:59pm ET on September 7th and enter to win a set of super cool toothpaste heads! Pete and Oscar will quickly become your new best friends.

A Challenge

2009-08-22T00:56:00.000-04:00

A challenge was issued by a good friend of mine on Facebook, to take a picture of what made me happy today. I didn't get the message until later in the evening as I had been out all day running errands. So I had to think, what had made me happy that day???

I took my oldest daughter to school this morning and she is still adjusting, so it wasn't really easy to leave her. Then I went in to work for a little bit. I noticed on my way to work what a BEAUTIFUL day it was (I was REALLY wishing that I had the day to just go out and shoot.) I then spent the afternoon with my son, and youngest daughter. We picked Stacey up at 3, and went to visit some friends.

I had a very busy, but very happy, day. SO what to take a photo of? The kids? Too cliche. I was running out of time and options. Well I had one more errand to run, so I decided to take the camera, take a few minutes to myself, and just go somewhere and shoot. I can't remember the last time I was able to do this, and I was starting to have serious camera withdraw! But that is how I got my photo. The thing that made me happy - Being able to spend a few peaceful minutes doing something I love.

1 Down 1 To Go - This Year

2009-08-19T23:40:00.003-04:00

Today was Stacey's 1st day of school. Brandon doesn't start until next week.

She was really excited about starting school, but did NOT want her picture taken.
I told her that it's the first day of school it's mandatory!!!!

It's amazing the difference a few hours makes. On the way home she actually asked to have her picture taken!

She got a "Super Star Student" sticker, so after taking her picture I asked her to turn so I could get a shot where you could see it. Of course she had to look at it.

I'm so proud of her!!!

9 Months Already!

2009-08-16T18:41:00.000-04:00

I can't believe how big my baby girl is getting!

Madison's 1st Year - So Far

2009-08-16T18:38:00.000-04:00

I updated the template that I created the other day, changed the 7 month pic, and added the 9 month. It's so hard to believe that she is 9 months ALREADY!!!!!

Another great giveaway!!! HURRY!!!!!

2009-08-10T23:34:00.000-04:00

Angie at 5 Vinez Monkeys is having a great toy giveaway sponsored by All Children’s Furniture who carries everything from bunk beds to toys. Stop by before 11:59pm ET on August 10th and enter to win!

Learned to make a Template

2009-08-09T23:35:00.000-04:00

I will be taking her 9 month photos tomorrow, I can't believe she is already 9 months!!!!!!!

Also I'm debating on replacing her 7 month photo, with this one:

Eyes So Blue

2009-08-03T08:57:00.002-04:00

We were out at my parent's house yesterday when I got this shot of Maddie. I just can't get over how blue her eyes are.

Wow!

2009-07-31T09:41:00.000-04:00

So last night I was searching for some storyboard templates to play around with, when I stumbled across this blog. Moments of Heart

I just LOVE her pictures. She does such a great job of catching the expressions on her kid's faces. And they themselves are quite expressive! :)

It has been a month since she posted, not that I can really say anything, right? LOL But I am looking forward to her next post!

I absolutely got lost going back through her posts looking at the gorgeous pics, and so I did something TOTALLY out of character for me, I sent her an email. Just a short one to say hello and tell her that I love her work, but I do hope that she emails me back! :)

Wordless Wednesday - Calming

2009-07-29T22:18:00.000-04:00

Oh _________!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I'll bet that the answer to that blank isn't what you have in your head! LOL

Lately Brandon has taken to exclaiming "Oh Barnacles!" every time something doesn't go the way he wants.

"Mommy, milk please!" (asking for a 3rd glass in a row)

"Not till dinner"

"Oh Barnacles!"

Wordless Wednesday - "Pbttttttttttttt"

2009-07-22T18:02:00.002-04:00

Scott Kelby's World Wide Photo Walk 2009

2009-07-20T01:28:00.002-04:00

On Saturday the 18th I participated in the 2nd Annual World Wide Photo Walk! I had such a blast! Our group started at the west end of Sawyer point, walked all the way to the other end of the park, back to the purple people bridge, and ended at the Hofbrauhaus in Newport.

The above is one of my shots from the day. I actually got several shots that I am really happy with.

Interesting tidbit of the day

2009-07-19T12:38:00.001-04:00

A friend and I were discussing the spelling of fiance. Is it fiance, or fiancee?

So we did what we always do when we have a question - GOOGLE IT!

fi⋅an⋅cé [fee-ahn-sey, fee-ahn-sey]

– {noun} a man engaged to be married; a man to whom a woman is engaged.

fi⋅an⋅cée [fee-ahn-sey, fee-ahn-sey]

{noun} a woman engaged to be married; a woman to whom a man is engaged.

Yummy!

2009-07-16T01:25:00.000-04:00

Summer Safety - Recall on Pool Floats.

2009-07-03T15:30:00.000-04:00

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09261.html

Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Baby Floats Due to Drowning Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Inflatable Baby Floats

Units: About 4 Million

Manufacturer: Aqua-Leisure Industries, of Avon, Mass.

Hazard: The leg straps in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into or under the water, posing a risk of drowning.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been 31 reports of float seats tearing, causing children to fall into or under the water. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled inflatable baby floats were sold in a variety of styles and colors. The names and model numbers are located on the packaging. A date between 08/02 and 07/08 is molded on the valves of recalled products. Products not included in the recall can be identified with the lettering “NP” molded on the valve. The following names and model numbers are included in this recall:

Note: by clicking on any of the images below, you can view a larger version.

Name	Model Numbers	Description
Baby & Me Combo	ET-9105	Yellow figure-8-shaped inflatable float with turquoise vinyl seat bucket and seat back, plastic ring-and-bar toy.
Deluxe Baby Boat	ET-9110 ET-9110EU ET-9110KM ET-9110SU ET-9110WG ET-9110WM ET-9110WMUS LT-9110L	Yellow boat-shaped inflatable float with turquoise plastic handles and turquoise vinyl seat bucket and seat back.
Deluxe Toddler Racer	ET-9215 ET-9215DG ET-9125DOL ET-9215SU LT-9215L	Yellow boat-shaped inflatable float with turquoise plastic handles and steering wheel and turquoise vinyl seat bucket and yellow seat back.
Cozy Crab Sunshade Float/Crabby Baby Boat	SA-3223 SA-3223/24 SA-3223/24-1B SA-3223/24-2A SA-3223/24TG SA-3223/24WM SA-3223AU SA-3223KR SA-3223LD	Red crab-shaped inflatable float with red vinyl seat bucket and yellow inflatable adjustable sunshade.
Ticklish Turtle Sunshade Float/Baby Boat	SA-3224 SA-3224AU SA-3224KR SA-3224LD SA-3224WM	Yellow and green turtle-shaped inflatable float with green vinyl seat bucket and green inflatable adjustable sunshade.
Toddler Race Boat	SA-3225	Automobile décor and yellow boat-shaped inflatable float with green plastic handles and steering wheel and green vinyl seat bucket.
Aquarium Baby Float	LD-3236 SA-3236	Yellow and purple inflatable float with yellow-background aquarium décor and purple vinyl seat bucket and seat back.
Baby Adjustable Sunshade Boat Adjustable Canopy Sunshade Float Child’s Baby Boat w/ Canopy	SA-3240 LD-3242 LT-3242L SA-3242 SA-3242/43-1A SA-3242/43TG SA-3242AU SA-3242WM SA-3242WM TG-3242	Blue and white inflatable float with crab-and-beach décor, blue and white inflatable canopy and white plastic handle, blue seat bucket.
Sunshade Wave Rider Float Child’s Wave Rider	LT-3243L SA-3243 SA-3243DOL SA-3243WM SA-3243WM	White inflatable float with aquatic décor and red seat back, blue and white inflatable canopy and blue seat bucket, red handle bars.
Sunshade Buggy Sunshade Water Buggy (Girl/Boy)	SA-3244 SA-3244TG SA-3244WM WM-3244	Blue car-shaped inflatable float, yellow steering wheel and car-theme décor, w/ or w/o green accents or Pink car-shaped inflatable float, yellow steering wheel and car-theme décor, w/ or w/o yellow accents.
Kiddie Cabin Cruiser	LD-3248 SA-3248 SA-3248DG SA-3248DOL	Light blue, purple and clear inflatable float with light blue car cabin-shaped inflatable canopy and décor, light blue vinyl seat bucket and seat back.
Sing-Along Wave Rider	SA-3252 WM-3252	White inflatable float with aquatic décor and red seat back, blue and white inflatable canopy and red seat bucket, red handle bars. Plays two songs: "Twinkle Twinkle" and "Row Row Row Your Boat."
Quacker Float	TR-7420	Yellow duck-shaped inflatable float w/ or w/o duck-theme décor, with squeezable noisemaker.
Squirtin' Tootin' Tugboat	SA-7431	White and red boat-shaped inflatable float with red vinyl seat bucket. Has squirt gun and squeezable noisemaker.

Sold at: Juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide, including Target, Toys “R” Us, Wal-Mart, Dollar General, Kmart, Walgreens, Ace Hardware, and Bed, Bath & Beyond from December 2002 through June 2009 for between $8 and $15.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled inflatable baby floats and contact Aqua-Leisure for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Aqua-Leisure toll-free at (866) 807-3998 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.aqualeisure.com

Madison

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A Walk in the Woods

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I'm a little honeybee.

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Brandon singing the song from the Wonder Pets.

Fun in the Sun!

2009-06-09T18:45:00.000-04:00

Yesterday was Madison's first time in the pool. Here she is swimming with her Aunt.

Chilling out poolside. She was a bit tired at this point which resulted in the next few photos.

Finally she had had enough.

And after rocking her for a few min she was out like a light.

Summer Nights

2009-06-02T19:19:00.000-04:00

*No fireflies were harmed in the making of this picture :)

Sleepyhead.

2009-06-01T19:22:00.000-04:00

Maddie just loves her exersaucer.

Playing with actions in Photoshop

Processed using "The Buddy Holly" & "Vintage Killa"

Found here

Capture Cincinnati '09

2009-05-31T17:27:00.000-04:00

Its that time of year again! The Capture Cincinnati contest kicks off this weekend! Be sure to register and vote, then look for the book!

Even only hoping to get 1 picture in the book, I got the cover last year! I can't wait to see the outcome this year. Again I'm just hoping that MAYBE one of my pictures will make it - but who knows, its just fun to enter!

Capture Cincinnati '09

2009-05-31T17:04:00.004-04:00

Changing this blog.

2009-05-24T16:11:00.000-04:00

I'm changing this from a 365 project (since I couldn't keep it up) to

A Year in Pictures 2009

There will be times that I post a picture every day but I won't feel bad for the days I miss. :)

Lovely day for a picnic!

2009-05-19T23:19:00.000-04:00

I took my girls for a picnic in the park today.

Madison Update

2009-05-13T23:23:00.000-04:00

Well Maddie had her Dr appt this afternoon. Last week she was 12lbs 12oz. Now she is 14lbs!!!!

This means she is gaining so what we are doing is working! I have noticed a HUGE difference in the amount that she spits up, so the Zantac is working.

Just wanted to post a quick update to let everyone know how the appointment went. I'll post more later.

Maddie Update 2

2009-05-08T21:27:00.002-04:00

Just a small update. Its only been 2 days but we can really tell a difference. She has been getting squash and she loves it. It seems to be OK on her tummy too. Will update again after her appointment on Wed.

Play Ball!

2009-05-07T21:20:00.000-04:00

Stacey had her 2nd volleyball game tonight! This time it didn't threaten rain so I actually took my camera.

The ball looks so HUGE compared to her!

She may be tiny but she is ready if that ball comes her way!

Maddie Update 1

2009-05-07T14:13:00.000-04:00

Well this morning Madison had her first taste of cereal. She loved it!

Or at least she seemed to. She only ate about 1/4 of the small about I made when she started screaming and stretching her legs out like her tummy was in pain.

I called the Dr to let him know what was going on and he said to try giving her baby food such as squash and applesauce, to bypass the cereal for now.

Other than that she seems to be doing great. She is drinking 8 oz of formula just 2 hours after nursing so it looks like I'm not producing enough, which is something we suspected anyway.

I can take her in Monday if I want but I'm going to see how the weekend goes.

My poor baby girl.

2009-05-06T16:30:00.000-04:00

I ended up taking Madison to the Dr. today. Now that the weather is getting warmer she has been wearing lighter clothes, and Nick and I noticed she seemed a bit too thin. You can feel her ribs through her outfit. After her bath I let her lay on the towel and play instead of getting her dressed right away. It was scary how skinny she is.

I had an appointment scheduled for her for June (her shots are a month behind, so I just made her 6 month appointment for the next time we could get her shots.) After we started noticing how skinny she is I moved it up to next week, but the more I thought about it the more worried I got. So I called this morning.

Her last appointment was March 23. She weighted 13lbs 4oz and was 24 inches long. She has lost 8oz since then, but she is now 25 1/4 inches.

He put her on Zantac for reflux, I'm supplementing with formula that has rice starch added (Similac Sensitive R.S and Enfimil A.R Lipil.) Also she is getting solids twice a day.

I was planning to start her on solids this month anyway now that she is 6 months, but the formula and the Zantac were big changes.

Hopefully she improves and quickly, I call the Dr. tomorrow to let him know how she is adjusting to everything and she goes back in 1 week.

I'll post updates as I can.

Wedding Ticker

2009-05-02T15:06:00.000-04:00

Lost Generation

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Can you believe. . .

2009-04-22T21:53:00.002-04:00

That a 5 year-old took this????

This was taken by my daughter when we went on a walk the other day.

My budding photographer.

2009-04-18T01:07:00.003-04:00

Stacey just loves taking pictures. (I wonder where she gets it? LOL)

She took this picture of my brother's dog on Easter. The only thing I did was crop it.

Not bad for only the 2nd time holding my Powershot!

I'm really looking forward to getting out with her this summer to take pictures! I'll be posting her work!

Easter

2009-04-13T01:04:00.000-04:00

In their Easter baskets my kids all got matching bunnies, Maddie's is pink, Stacey's is purple, and Brandon is white.

Maddie just loves hers!

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2009-04-01T16:15:00.000-04:00

They are replacing the gas lines on our street. Brandon LOVES watching the big trucks.

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2009-03-30T16:16:00.000-04:00

We went for a walk today. I love seeing all the trees and flowers in bloom!

Behind.

2009-03-29T20:49:00.000-04:00

I am really far behind on my processing, and just can't seem to get caught up. I am still taking my pictures, its just getting them processed and posted.

As I get them done I will be posting them under the correct dates so they are in the correct order.

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2009-03-21T16:19:00.000-04:00

The kids went to a birthday party at a skating rink today. It was their first time on skates. I was really surprised how well they did for their first time.

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2009-03-13T16:23:00.000-04:00

I just love the huge smile on Maddie's face in this shot. She sees her big sister!

Is too.

2009-03-12T22:24:00.003-04:00

My kids are usually good for a laugh, but this morning they were in rare form. Brandon had said something that I didn't hear and all of the sudden it was:

S: "Is not!"
B: "Is too!"
S: "Is not!"
B: "Is too!"
S: "Is not!"
B: "Is too!"
S: "Is not!"
B: "Is too!"

I asked Stacey what was going on and she said, "Brandon keeps saying stuff."
I couldn't help but laugh.

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2009-03-12T16:20:00.000-04:00

I'm working on making a tutu for Stacey. Its easy but time consuming.

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2009-03-10T16:26:00.000-04:00

A sure sign that spring is finally here!

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2009-03-08T01:12:00.000-05:00

She's Hitting the Street for Little Feet

2009-03-07T19:05:00.007-05:00

My friend Joy is mom to 2 amazing identical twin girls, Joyce and Megan. Born 9 weeks early at 31 weeks gestation, they weighed in at only 3lbs 11oz each. They spent 4 weeks in the NICU. Thanks to the March of Dimes those girls are now happy and healthy 9 year-olds, you can't even tell they were premature.

For the last 3 years Joy has worked very hard to raise money for the March of Dimes, with her twins joining her to create TEAM JARBOES for the last 2.

The first year Joy raised $200, The second she raised $200 and the twins raised about $138. This put them in 4th place over all for highest amount raised by a new team.
This is their 3rd year so they want to raise their goal of $1000, but Joy needs to raise at least $200 herself.

Even a donation of only $5 will help them reach their goal. You can donate online:

They also have 2 events coming up. The first is Sat March 14th, it's a yard/bake sale. On March 28th there will be a flea market booth. All money goes towards the girls pages. If you are located on or around Dyess AFB check them out and make a donation!

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Here is some info about the March of Dimes:

The March of Dimes uses your money wisely: 77% of every dollar supports research and programs that help moms have full-term pregnancies and babies begin healthy lives. And your funds are used to bring comfort and information to families whose baby was born too soon, or sick.

Ways the March of Dimes has already helped

When a baby is born too soon, even by just a few weeks, the brain and other organs haven’t had time to fully develop. Our researchers are working on ways to prevent prematurity so that all babies get their important nine months.
Premature birth and certain birth defects can lead to blindness. Scientists are studying the genetic causes of prematurity and developing treatments to cure vision defects like retinitis pigmentosa.
Every year, more than 6,800 babies are born with an oral cleft. Our researchers identified a gene responsible for the condition and are working on preventions.
Fewer babies are born with neural tube birth defects like spina bifida as a result of March of Dimes folic acid education and fortification campaigns.
Heart defects affect 1 in every 100 babies and take more lives than any other birth defect. Our advances in diagnosis and surgical treatment mean better survival rates for the tiniest heart patients.
Surfactant and nitric oxide therapies now save the lives of tens of thousands of babies suffering from respiratory distress syndrome after they were born too soon.
Thanks to our volunteer advocacy efforts, most states now screen babies for 21 or more serious but treatable conditions. A tiny drop of blood from a newborn’s heel could save a life.

*Info taken directly from the March of Dimes Website*

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2009-03-06T19:31:00.000-05:00

I got a new toy today! a 50mm 1.8! I've only played with it a few minutes so far, but I love it!

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2009-03-05T01:08:00.000-05:00

Website

2009-03-04T15:22:00.002-05:00

I created a website to use while building my photography portfolio. Its not anything major, just something simple for now, but I'm really excited about it.

Check it out and let me know what you think!

Christina Lawson Photography

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This is Stacey's FAVORITE stuffed animal. She carried it with her everywhere for the longest time. Now it just has to be with her at bed time at least.

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Announcing. . .

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I finally got around to Maddie's birth announcements.

I found this great template here

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Through the Eyes of Christina

A Map and a Goal!!

And They Are Back!!!

The countdown is ON!!!!!!!!!

A Few Random Pictures.

Queen City Brewery Tour

Long Time, No Post. :(

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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Just Started Kindergarten, But Ready for College.

SpreadHead Toothpaste Heads

A Challenge

1 Down 1 To Go - This Year

9 Months Already!

Madison's 1st Year - So Far

Another great giveaway!!! HURRY!!!!!

Learned to make a Template

Eyes So Blue

Wow!

Wordless Wednesday - Calming

Oh _________!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wordless Wednesday - "Pbttttttttttttt"

Scott Kelby's World Wide Photo Walk 2009

Interesting tidbit of the day

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Yummy!

Summer Safety - Recall on Pool Floats.

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Baby Floats Due to Drowning Hazard

Madison

A Walk in the Woods

I'm a little honeybee.

Fun in the Sun!

Summer Nights

Sleepyhead.

Capture Cincinnati '09

Capture Cincinnati '09

Changing this blog.

Lovely day for a picnic!

Madison Update

Maddie Update 2

Play Ball!

Maddie Update 1

My poor baby girl.

Wedding Ticker

Lost Generation

Can you believe. . .

My budding photographer.

Easter

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