Smashingly Sweet
Okay, as if I didn’t have enough going on and all – a trip to Kalaloch, Utah, fun photo sessions with oodles of lovely pictures to edit, I snuck a peek on Craigslist. And just so you know, I did sell Miss Is’ Power Wheels yesterday so it wasn’t all for treasure hunting, but I happened upon something I knew I would regret if I didn’t at least try to lay my hands on it.
Be prepared, this would be the smashingly portion of this post.
A bloody mess or at least it was, I smashed the Sam-Billy, H-E-Double hockey sticks out of my thumb just after successfully laying my hands on the loot. It’s still numb in between the throbs two hours later. I didn’t swear and only a few crocodile-sized tears fell, but it was worth it.
This would be the “sweet” part. A free, old couch perfect for photos. I can see it now… Mom and Dad snuggled up on one end and their kids, eyes-rolled complete with mish-mashed faces in utter disgust on the other up against a rustic brick, Old-Town background - maybe even some modest graffiti (not that I’m condoning it.) Or placed out in a wheat field underneath brilliant blue-speckled skies. Or amid a line of fire maples in their autumn glory. Or smack-dab in the middle of a grove of river birch or aspens. Or…. So many useful places, so many fun “poses”, so many families/couples to shoot!
Since I’ve scarred you all and will not be posting anything for the next week and a half due to a much needed vacation, I thought I’d share something not so gross and very sweet.
~Stacey
June 24, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Oh Stacey I am so sorry about your finger. LOVELY!
However, that couch is the bomb!! I saw that on craigslist too. It is a bit of a treasure.
I love the baby to be pics. You really have a great eye.
BTW I might be having our pics on that couch. AWESOME
June 24, 2009 at 1:00 PM
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that sofa!!! Your thumb looks terrible though...Hope it's feeling better.
June 24, 2009 at 1:28 PM
Ouch on that thumb....both thumbs up (good and not smashed!) on the pics! That little guy holding the flower is a handsome little fella!
June 24, 2009 at 5:28 PM
Since I took the skin off my thumb also while trying to shoot a gun I can definitely understand how it feels, honey! See ya when ya get back. The hurt doesn't stop for a looooong time, trust me.
Ooooh, the couch is stupendous also. I wish I'd found it but then I'd have to kill Jack........
xoxo,
Connie
June 25, 2009 at 3:01 PM
Oh we so need to live near you. I really need our family picstaken by you on that couch in the wheat field!!
June 25, 2009 at 5:20 PM
So sorry about the thumb. Looks like it killed!
I'm wondering if the couch is coming to Utah with you so we can get a family photo on it...:) just kidding but what a great find!
We look forward to having you here next weekend! Have fun at Kalaloch!
June 30, 2009 at 1:10 PM
So the smashed thumb came from hefting the huge couch onto a trailer or from shooting a gun? Either way OUCH!!
I too would love a family photo. Hhhmmmm how to work that into your crazy schedule and mine? It sounds fun written out though ;)
I sooooo need to call you. Maybe this week.
July 6, 2009 at 10:51 PM
I think your thumb picture hurt me for you more than it probably hurt you. OUCH!!
I love the idea of the couch in a field of wheat. Do you think a farmer would mind sacrificing a small section for us to crush? Oooh or maybe in a green area with old fencing under a great tree - a weeping willow...