A little Trivia question for ya!

OK....so we were watching "A Charlie Brown Christmas" last night and they mentioned Lucy and Linus' last name (who knew they had a last name). I thought....that would be a fun game to play....so the first person who guesses it correctly gets my actions for free! =)

I can finally say that I'm done!

With everyone's Christmas cards and my own! What a load off my shoulders...now the fun part begins, getting them in the mail and ready to give to my clients! I love getting packages, even if they aren't for me! LOL!!

So now I can play catch-up on my blog reading and stuff....I've really missed it. And pulling out my camera again.....except for these that I posted, I haven't played with it that much....I think Sam is in need of some new photos....hmmmmm! She'll definitely love me for that! OH....and btw...the little turd is walking now and has been for awhile (I just couldn't get on here and post daily and when I did, I forgot to mention it). =) She took her own sweet time but now, she's all over the house and almost jogging too. She feels the need to shut me in the pantry....I think that's a sign! So no more of her sitting there for me, you'll probably see the backside of her now as she's running from me. LOL!!

Here's a few more of the "older" girly girl! I still can't get over it...it seems like it happened over night. Like you guys said...maybe it's the sweater (it better be the sweater)!
Peta, I so wanted to put that one on our card but like you said, she isn't smiling and it's not cheery at all but it is a fav of mine.....I am ordering that one huge for myself though. I decided to go with the Santa hat one.....call me lame!







I guess she didn't want to show her teeth.....they are all grins and sneaky looking ones I might add! And don't you LOVE her cheerleading pose? If you ask her what she wants to be when she grows up...she'll tell you a cheerleader! Oh...I'm so proud! LOL!!

So now, my new list begins....updating my site, creating a splash page and the fun goes on and on! Not to mention shopping for Christmas too...I love to torture myself! LOL!!

OK....so off to do my blog reading and check out Flickr (it's been over a week and I'm having withdrawals)! It relaxs me, does that sound weird? =)

Why is so hard.....

to do your own Christmas cards? Anyone? I've been getting some client ones together I think with no problem, but with me, I can't get anything I like!!! =( I think by the time I figure something out, I may have to send them as Happy New Year cards! LOL!!

Anywho...long time, no see huh? We attempted to do some photos for the cards and as you can tell, she was less than happy to work with me. LOL!! But doesn't she look older or is it just me?



OH, and as I was reading the comments from the previous post....I realized some of you guys are from UK and Petapillar is from New Zealand and Jesse is from Germany! Yeah, I just thought of something.....I'm global! LOL!! OK...I need a break, some sleep and a cocktail...I'm seriously loosing brain cells daily....forgive me! So I hope you guys just had a HAPPY DAY!! =)
Hugs,
Bren

I'm still here.....

just been really busy trying to wrap up all the session proofing and get their Christmas cards sent in for printing (I haven't even began to do my own yet) so they can get them out in plenty of time! =) I haven't taken any photos of Sam or Gracie.....weird, I know when that's all you guys have been seeing. LOL!!

Oh and I want to give THANKS to Supertarget for offering a full course meal.....no cooking for me (I'm no Martha Stewart) but what a load off! LOL!!

I hope everyone has a GREAT Thanksgiving! And for you guys that are from Canada and Australia (I'm assuming you don't celebrate Thanksgiving), you all just have a wonderful weekend! =)
Blessings,
Bren

Can we say.....BABYGAP model?

Isn't he just so handsome with those gorgeous eyes and tossled hair? What a little heartbreaker he is.....L and J...you guys better be ready to fight off all the girls with Gracie being the first in line! =)

Just finished proofing.....

WOO-HOO! Just in time because I have sessions this weekend! =) Here's just a couple that are my favs......



This one just makes me smile....to be a kid again! =)







OK...it's late! You'all have a great weekend! Hey and it's ok to decorate for Christmas now....they're playing Christmas music on the radio here...I take that as a cue! =)

Go Emmitt, Go Emmitt, Go Emmitt......

enough said! He won!! Woo-Hoo!!

Sharing......

some more from my fun session! =) Gosh, these kiddos were great! =)







OK...the update on the PSE actions...I'm going to have to put them on hold for the rest of the month....I've got so much on my plate right now but I promise to get to them. =)

And....hopefully you're reading this Kimberly Taksony! LOL!! I tried to email my actions to your email from your Paypal account but it keeps getting kicked back to me.....email me at Bleann@msn.com when you get a chance so I can get them sent out to you. =)

I'm spoiled.......

yep, I am! I can't image that any other session would have such awesome lighting and such fun kiddos and not to mention their funky and cool clothes! Leslie...if you're reading this...you've already ruined me! Here's a sneak preview...



And look....not of P's backside! =)



Thanks again for a fantastic session and letting me hang out with Miss V. and Mr. P! =)

I know, I know....

it's not even Thanksgiving yet, but I have already decorated (and last weekend I might add)! LOL!! You see (and I know for all you out there that has a fake tree, you'll understand this), it's HARD work putting one up and so not worth it just putting it up for a month....therefore we get to enjoy it for 2 months! =)

I know, I'm not following the rules....holidays come in a certain order but what the hey! I will say, it sure doesn't feel like Winter here with 85 degree weather! LOL!!

So, Santa forgot his hat last year when he came down the fireplace and dropped off the presents (ssshhhh....that's what we told Gracie). Anywho, Gracie wanted to take some pictures of her wearing it....I know the shirt isn't the best but it was spur of the moment and most of you guys know that when your kiddos says they WANT to take pictures, you don't fool around! LOL!!











I had to throw a b/w in there though they screamed color! =) All of these are with my actions....the first one is the Color Boost, the second my Vintage Wash, the third is the Color Boost again and the last one is my B/W 2. =)

I just wanted to thank everyone for the overwhelming support and emails for my actions and just to chat! I'm so taken back right now...almost speechless and believe me that's hard to do! LOL!!

Also, I'm a bit behind on answering emails and stuff but will get back to you....I think within the last 2 days and not counting action orders, I've gotten over 100 emails, but just wanted to let you guys know that I promise I'll get back to you. =)

Also....you guessed it PSE gals...still working on the actions. My wonderful group of testers are helping me out so much and I just wanted to thank them again. I know that I wouldn't be able to offer them if it wasn't for their help.

Roseann, Lauren, Coco, Jennifer and Melissa are the great group of gals helping me get them all together and working. So please thank them as well! =) I know it's taking longer than I thought but I will let you guys know when they are working. FYI.....PSE actions are a pain the rear to install...I couldn't figure it out! LOL!!

OK...so have a great weekend, keep safe and have fun! =)

Bren

She's really a spunky one sometimes!

I sat Sam down to take some photos of her wearing a Christmas hat....that was a NO GO (I'll show those later). Anywho....I had it all ready with her sitting on the bg, but had to run and grab my other lens. I come back to her sitting exactly where I left her but she had a new friend with her....princess kitty! She must have crawled to grab it and went back to the bg....I at least have her trained in that department! LOL!! Anywho....I mostly got her scooting around on her booty and looking at the kitty but this one cracks me up....she's giving kitty a kiss. You see why I struggle with her....she detests my camera!



But then with all that hard work, I get something like this and it makes it all worth while....



Oh...if you guys are interested in the group buy for Sherri's templates...Jessica started up a thread on the 2Peas message board. I think they are really close to getting that 10. =)

Are you ready for some Christmas......

templates? =) It's that time of year and I've already has some customers request some! Check these awesome ones out.....





These beautiful templates are by my wonderful friend Sherri...go and take a peek at them, you won't be disappointed!

Beyond Red and Green Templates

She's got 26 templates to choose from, each $6.95 or 4 for $20.00. Or....get this, she's got a group buy going on now. If you can get 10 or more people together to purchase them, you can get all 26 templates (yes 26) for $60.00. Check out her site for details.

What I love about her designs are that you can use some for birth announcements, birthday invites and so on, they just aren't for Christmas! =)

Some monkey business......

Miss G. got some new PJ's with sock monkey's on them and I have to say, they are cute! I got them at Target and I'm thinking I'm going to have to get me a pair! Hey, here's a thought...maybe they have some for men and we could have our Christmas picture taken in them.....my hubby would LOOOVVVEEE that! LOL!! =)







Some good news for you PSE users (I haven't forgotten about you guys), we have gotten an action to work and run great so now I just need to make some more....so within the next day or two, I should have them ready to go. WOO-HOO! =)

Posting tonight for my tomorrow post.....

Tomorrow, I've promised to get caught up on a bunch of stuff so to do that, it's going to call for me to stay away from the computer.....I can do it, I know I can! LOL!! So, here's my Friday post (posted on Thursday night). =)

Yup, she's a goofball.....LOVE this one.....the outfit is a total bomb! If we were on Project Runway...we'd get booted! The football jersey and the posh leopard and rose hat just doesn't work together. SHHHH....don't tell her that because she thinks it does! LOL!!





I used my actions and just bumped up the hue/sat to +12 on the first one ( a little crazy for me). =)

And I came across this one and I love it...she rarely hands out kisses so to get this is a miracle. =)

Oh and the latest update on the PSE actions...I have some wonderful ladies helping me out trying to get them to work. I'll keep you posted. =)

Have a wonderful weekend and stay warm!
Bren

Oh....and you betcha ya, that Christmas stuff is coming out this weekend! Call me Mrs. Griswall, I decorate WAY to much! LOL!! Christmas shopping is next. =)

Sam's Little World....

I bet my sister has been cuzin' me out wanting to see these....I just got to these and I did them over a week ago...still need to do some of the pumpkin patch ones and Halloween. =) Here's a sneak peek into Sam's little world. Looking at these, I realize I have a lot to learn about candid photography! =)

Calling PSE users......

I need to test out my actions to see if they are compatible with PSE, so I decided to play a little game. =) Let's see...hmmmmm?

Alright....the first three people that emails me at Bleann@msn.com with the correct answer wins. I'll send you the actions and if you could let me know if they work...that would be awesome. =) Please...PSE users only. =) I've got some other stuff up my sleeves for everyone so stay tuned. =)

Here's a peek at the Vintage Wash action in PSE:



So, here's the question......I've mentioned this before....who is my all-time favorite photographer? Easy-peezy girls! LOL!!

ETA: We have our winners.....Yeppers, it's Amanda (with Miss Peta a close second)! =) Thanks for playing girls. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they are compatible....I'll keep ya updated. =)

As of tonight, the jury is still out....waiting to here back from a few people and I'll let you PSE gals know what's going on. Please don't send your paypal payment right now....I want to make sure the wrinkles are ironed out before I release them. =)