Lisa Walsh Photography

This is the last of my new background colors. In retrospect I wish I had picked a slightly darker blue, but I think it’ll grow on me. When I pulled it out of the tube it shipped in I thought they sent me the wrong color. I stood there looking at it thinking it couldn’t possibly be right, but it was. That’s what happens when you give me too many choices!

I really think this one can go either way as far as gender is concerned (and for the record I think a darker blue could, too, but let’s face it…the purple is for the girls).

Congratulations Luna! I did indeed get a Dodge Nitro, and I love it! (And shame-on-you to all of you who didn’t guess but tried to pry the answer out of The Husband. Cheaters.) In all honesty, it was at the bottom of “the list”, way behind the H2, another Ram, the Charger and the Chrysler 300. To be perfectly truthful it only made the list (with the Caliber) because it comes with an available manual transmission…my preferred way to drive.

It just so happens on the day I went to the dealership they had my Nitro in the showroom with a clearance sticker on it. I’m always drawn to the clearance rack, so while I waited for them to give me a price for my trade and tell me how much the sweet-all-red-Ram-with-the-lights-on-top was, I wandered over and took a look.

Then I saw it had a 6 speed manual transmission. And got, like, double the gas mileage my truck was getting. And was on clearance. It was quickly moving up the list.

I had them run the numbers on both the Nitro and the sweet-all-red-Ram and then went home. It was really a no-brainer. The payment and better gas mileage for the Nitro worked for us, and I figured I’d adjust better to an SUV than a car space-wise. I won’t be hauling couches around, but I might be able to fit a chair in it!

After driving it for a few days I can safely say that I’m happy with our decision. I love driving it and think I’ll get used to sitting closer to The Husband. The Oldest commented that it looks like an H3, so The Husband dubbed it “the po-man’s Hummer”. Fitting, don’t you think?

I needed a model for my new lilac paper (I couldn’t make my Little Buddy sit for that one) so I borrowed Thelma’s youngest to come and model for me this afternoon. That gave Thelma an hour or so of uninterrupted time to pack for their upcoming move. I love it when a plan works for everyone!

How cute is she?!

This morning my Little Buddy volunteered to sit for me so I could show you some pictures of my new cocoa background. (He’ll do just about anything for some gummy worms). This was a practice run for the 25 minute mini sessions I’m offering in October, and I’m very happy with the way it turned out. I think it’s just enough time to hold a youngster’s attention while allowing them to enjoy the experience at the same time. Getting your picture taken should not be stressful!

Some have asked about gift certificates and/or scheduling their session after October. After thinking it over I’ve decided I don’t really have a problem with it. If you’d like to purchase a session for yourself or someone else for after October, just let me know and I will make up a gift certificate for you. The certificates will be valid for up to 90 days after the date of purchase, so those of you who are pregnant can wait until the babies are born.

Tomorrow I hope to get my Little Buddie’s help so I can show you the blue!