pics and stuff
By diana on Jan 4, 2011 | In capricious bloviations
spotty pics from the vacation
The pictures aren't speckled. I mean I either forget to take pictures or my phone camera has no flash. Why I didn't take my regular camera is beyond me. All of this is surprising, considering I'm a trained photographer. I chalk this up to the fact that I've always been more into living life than taking pictures of it.
Nonetheless, pictures were taken. Here are the ones at my disposal at the moment....
We visited Wayne and Jeanie and their kids.
Here's Jeanie, Devon, and Caylin.
The next time through, we plan to teach them to smile.
And here's Wayne, working his magic.
Handsome bugger, ain't he? :)
I may be biased. I make no apologies for that.
The next day, we went to visit Aunt Bann, Uncle Charles, and myriad relatives (mostly cousins). Here is the only picture I have from that.
I know, I know. It's blurry.* We were hugging and comparing hair (she won). This will have to do until I get a link to some better photos of us.
* Plus, I had to crop at the waist because Aunt Bann is so slender she makes me look fat. We can't have that. At least, not on my blog. ;)
Someone shot Unc Chas, too. It wasn't me, because my phone doesn't have a flash function. When I get some good pics of them, and (hopefully) Allen and Margie, I'll happily upload them here.
Next, we stopped in Baton Rouge, since Steve and his family were sick.*
* All of them. Right after Christmas. How awful is that?!
So here is me and the fleabag in Baton Rouge.
At this moment, I am oblivious to the fact that he is crawling with vermin (or "dark passengers," as Mich styled it). The baths didn't begin until we got to Atlanta.
Next, we drove to Biloxi to see Amy. Amy is Becky (my cousin's) friend from way back. I want to say grade school, but at least high school. We've been friends a long time, but this was the first we've met. She was all I expected and more. And Oh My God can she sing. We had a blast.
There was another picture where we could see her eyes, but I like the picture where she's laughing.
Here's me, posing for the camera. I also offer this as the "me, normally" picture. Or the "before" photo, if you prefer.
We had such a great time. I already look forward to the next visit.
The next day, we drove to visit Puck and Bobby. No pics of that. Like I said...we forget.
Then, to Atlanta. No pics of Matt yet, but he had some of himself and us shot professionally. If I get ahold of any of them, I'll post them.
Here's Mich, at the reception.
She cleans up nice, doesn't she?
And here's a pic of me, in the outfit I haven't worn since Officer Training School. Yep. It's been 10 years.
It's basically the Air Force tux, as you can see. I love it. I just don't get the opportunity to wear it much.
By they way: Happy New Year, everyone!
d
7 comments
Diana,
Thank you for the pictures. It looks like you have a fun-loving family, although the cat’s and kids’ expressions say otherwise. (grin) It’s nice to have a face to associate with Ms. Bann, too.
That’s a sharp uniform. Does it come with a sword? (grin)
Dave
I tried to post yesterday, but the program wouldn’t let me. I have no idea what I wrote, but I do remember that I had said that I wish they had known, before they left, that they didn’t have to leave so early. That way, they still could have gotten their showers before they left. (Our hot water hose had “blown its gasket” during the night, and we had water everywhere,including a washer full of it! But by the time we found it, all the heat was gone, and it was cold water. For some odd reason, neither of them seemed to “warm up to” the idea of a cold shower! ;-))
Loved having you, and hope to visit again after you finish your overseas stint again! (I really don’t see you coming back here, or me getting to come there, before you head over!)
Happy New Year Diana (and of course Ms. Bann) and all your family (including Seamus)
Love the pics. I agree with Dave: nice to finally put faces to the wonderful people that are a part of you - including you of course.
Diana - I have a question. You keep saying you have gained weight? I’m ready to say “shut up” - you fit into your Air Force tux after ten years!
You are looking great!
Linda
Thanks, Linda!
Yeah. I was shamelessly fishing for compliments….
Not really. I have gained weight. The shirt, cumber bun, and jacket still fit, but I had to buy a new skirt.
I’d have had to anyway, because the style changed, apparently. And this is a GOOD thing. The other one was fitted to the ankles, with a slit up the side almost to the knees. I have an, uh, athletic stride, and have had as far back as I can remember. This means I pitch myself face forward when I walk in a fitted skirt, because it denies any step longer than 12 inches.
The new skirt lost the slit and got a bit fuller. I’m a happy puppy.
d
Gained weight? Oh shut up. They’re starting to call me “Kung Fu Panda”
Oh shut up right back at you, Rog. I’m not buying the Kung Fu Panda thing, either.
d
Diana, Roger:
You both hush. You don’t know fat. My BMI can beat up your BMI.
Dave
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