new year, new look

Well... things have changed a bit around here haven't they. What do you think? I was going for a fresh, new, simpler look. And I think I have achieved just that, if I may say so myself. :)

I still have a lot of catching up to do in the world of editing photos and writing blog posts. But tonight I decided to focus on the blog itself.

I also wanted to share with you my most favoritest Christmas gifts this year. And yes, I know, favoritest is not a word. It is in my world.

First, the favoritest gift that I recieved. Well, it's a tie.

For the most thoughtful, the award goes to the husband...

who gave me this gorgeous necklace from Helzberg's I am Loved collection

For most useful, the award goes to my parents...

who gave me this new lens!!!!! it's a Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8

I seriously about peed my pants when I saw this lens for the first time, and realized it was MINE, ALL MINE!!  I am so excited to get some good use out of this bad boy.  EEEK!


Now on to the more important...the most favoritest gift that I gave!

I made a photo book for the little munchkin, full of all the photos I've taken of her in her first year.

(to see the whole book, click here ~ Shutterfly rocks!)

I'm not gonna lie, it was a LOT of work to put together...but it was so worth it.  I love how it came out, and I really can't wait until she is older and I can sit down and look through it with her.  

Now don't get me wrong... I received TONS of WONDERFUL gifts this year from my amazing family and friends.  And I'd like to think that all of the gifts I gave were equally as wonderful.  I just had to highlight a couple of the really super awesome ones. :)

So enjoy the new look of the blog, tell me if you like it (or if you hate it), and start thinking about what you're getting me for Christmas next year so that you too can make my most favoritest list (hehe. I kid, I kid).  And stay tuned for (hopefully) several catch up posts coming soon!!