Back from The Tuck.

Dear Internet Connection,

Having driven across town to meet you all week, I felt very spoiled when all I had to do this morning was walk downstairs. Please know that you are much appreciated.

Love, Maile

We had so much fun in Kentucky (also known as KY Jelly, The Tuck, and CanTUCKee). Don't ask, we are dorks. Anyway, I'd show you photos, but I haven't even downloaded them from the camera yet. And honestly I'm not sure when I'll get to it. There are a million emails and phone calls to return, bunches of orders that need to be couriered today, bills to pay. You know how it goes. But I did want to pop in to say HOLA! Long time no see! Here are some totally random and unrelated images for your viewing pleasure.  

Here are our souvenir mugs that we bought to remember the Starbucks dates. As you can see, I'm still going through my Hawaii obsession.

While we were there, I did Jason's sister Ashley's senior portraits. I think it's my first 2008 session. Here are a couple favorites. I'll post more at some point.

I love shooting in new locations! How perfect is this quote for a senior?!

I found this book in the airport. It had been left on a seat. Maybe because of the corny photo of the author on the back cover. I threw the jacket out, but I think he was in a business suit, giving the thumbs-up sign, or something like that. Or maybe someone left it because of the shameless references to his seminars after every chapter. Regardless, an abandoned book is begging to be read, so I picked it up. And actually, minus the cheese, it has been interesting. It's a book about money, but more importantly about the associations we create around having it.

Here are some other quotes out of the book.

"Your income can grow only to the extent you do."

"If you think money isn't important, you won't have any."

"The number one reason people don't get what they want is that they don't know what they want."

"Blame, justification and complaining are like pills. They are nothing more than stress reducers. They alleviate the stress of failure. But when you are complaining, you become a living, breathing, crap magnet."

I think "crap magnet" is my new favorite phrase.

Okay, now I'm going to leave you with two more photos that are related to nothing and completely adorable. Jason has gotten onto a kick where he likes to blow-dry the girls hair after their baths. This was taken in Kentucky in his mom's bathroom. She has the shades on because the lights were too bright. She will either marry someone amazing, or be single for life because no one can live up to this kind of pampering. Either way, this melts my heart.

See you tomorrow. If the interview is finished, I'll have another Rockstar Thursday for you. If not, it may turn into Friday or Saturday. And Tracey is trippin' tomorrow and I'm going to play. See ya soon!

Comments

[Gina]

Okay, I have officially realized that I am addicted to Maile and Relish. When I start giggling and talking to myself across the room and hubby says, "Who's Back?"....yes I must admit it. Great to have you back and can't wait to see the pics!

[Susan]

I am glad you are home too! Sorry I missed GNO tonight--hope you sistas had fun!!

[Melody A.]

Love the marquee picture. You are always thinking and see possibility in everything. Glad you had a good trip. Don't you sometimes feel like you need a vacation to recoop from your vacation?

[Jana]

Okay, that one w/her under the marqee with the awesome saying on it (sp?) is just WONDERFUL!!!!!

[mama]

The colors in that carnation picture made me feel like I could dive in and go for a swim. Breath-taking.

[arizaphale]

I am so in love with that last one of her tipping her head back with the shades on. Soooo funny and cute!!! What a great dad too. Don't think my Da ever blew my hair dry!!

[Susan]

And I think Miss Emily looks like Ashley..they are both so beautiful!

[sandee]

So good to have you back! I can't believe how addicted I've become to your blog. The marquee picture is great-what a perfect senior picture. You have the best eye (when your contact stays in, that is...) and such creative ideas. Welcome home!

[k]

When you have little girls, your husbands turn into better husbands because they understand their wives more. I love the shot of J blow drying her hair.

[Leah]

Gorgeous pictures! And I totally loved the "crap magnet" line.

[Chasity]

another fan of "crap magnet" SO glad to have you home! yay home! and jason does realize he is setting up any potential husband for complete and utter failure right??? mark doesn't even know what detangler is so there is no possible way i'd ever catch him blow drying brooklyn's hair! you're a lucky girl! and his sister is beautiful...another amazing shoot from you!