Shannon Gurney Photoblog

5 Gals...a very mischievous guy and my Best Shot Monday

I really wanted to get this post out before leaving in the morning...so, consider it a bonus! 

I met up with this adorable family this evening and was pleasantly surprised at how great they were!  The girls were all a total blast with such individual personalities...not to mention a great sisterly bond between them.  AND...Mom was a complete KNOCKOUT! 

Dad, on the other hand, was a complete MESS!  Don't worry...he probably expects me to say that.  I warned him he could end up on the blog!  I just didn't say how...  (big GRIN).

Seriously, though.  I had the best time photographing this family.  In fact, I didn't have to pose them at all.  They were such an easygoing group.  I'd just tell them where to go and they'd all pile over there.  SUPER CUTE FAMILY!

So, Fox family, here's your sneak peek!

And last but definitely not least...here's my Best Shot for this week.  Head on over to Tracey's place to see all the other great shots!

Spring Break Road Trip

You won't be seeing much of me around here in the next few days.  On Monday, the kids and I (along with my mom, my sister, and a couple of friends) are taking a spring break road trip.  Not to worry, I have written a couple of entries that will post while I'm gone.  Then, when we get back late Thursday, I'll have a TON of photos to share.

Until then, can you guess where we're going?  Here are some of the fun activities we'll be taking part in...

hhmmm....riverwalk.....

sea life....

a little history....

any ideas? 

I know...a total giveaway isn't it? 

And yes, I totally stole these pics off of other websites.

Skinny Me...not yet....

Welcome to Nutrisystem Week 4.

I'm not losing the weight as fast as I would like.  I've been working out like crazy...LIKE CRAZY!  Last week, I only missed one day.  Seriously!  Wes hates going to the childcare at the gym and pretty much screams the entire time we're there.  They've stopped coming to get me as often, though.  I think we're all hoping he'll get used to it if we try hard enough.  Still, I'm a little worried they want to hide when they see me coming in the door. 

Ty, on the other hand, loves it.  He can't wait to get there to play with all the toys.  I think he enjoys the other kids, too.  But, mostly the toys (even though they are all old and donated - they're new to him).

So, back to the topic at hand.  Duh..duh..duh...

I've lost a total of 11 pounds.

Can I get a WOOT WOOT!!!

Okay, so my second shipment should be arriving any day.  This is it for me.  I'm not the type to spend a complete crapload on diet stuff.  So, I'm giving this NS thing two full months.  Then, I'm on my own.

Now, here's an old shot of me (not that old - I think it was in 2000)...it's what keeps me going.

the funny thing is...I'm at a baseball game...EATING popcorn!  Two of my favorite things - baseball and popcorn!  This picture is also on my fridge.

A little tub time...

You know how it is when you've got more than one kiddo.  Everything is rushed...constantly multi-tasking.  It's like that around here non-stop.  I feel like I'm missing moments with Wes that I consistently recorded with Ty.  So, the other night, while I was giving Wes his bath, I decided to break out the camera for a few shots...

there was just one problem. 

WES NEVER STOPS MOVING!!!

Seriously, not even for a second.  I kept trying to get a good shot in our dark little bathroom and he kept jumping around in the tub. Still, I wanted to share some pics with you because he's just SO darn cute I couldn't resist. 

Some are blurry...but you'll get used to it.  Just pretend it's one of those pictures you stare into for a few moments and then you finally see IT...the hidden picture within the picture...

nice.

cross-eyed yet?

Best Shot Monday - POPS!

Our last couple of days were busy ones around the Gurney household.  But, the weather has been fairly nice, thank goodness.  So, we were able to enjoy some time out in the fresh air and also to take part in a couple of fun activities this weekend.  Ty had a birthday party to attend at PUMP IT UP yesterday (pictures coming soon) and on our way home we decided to take the scenic route home along historic Route 66.  We had heard that POPS had finally opened up near Arcadia, Oklahoma.  So, we stopped to eat a little dinner at the old fashioned soda shop style restaurant.

Out front of POPS is a HUGE soda that lights up in neon, brightly changing colors.  It was awesome and I just happened to have my camera.  So, here's my best shot for this week!  To see more great shots, go take a look at Tracey's!

Cala

Cala just happens to be the daughter of a relative of mine.  She lives quite a ways away from me, but made the drive to OKC yesterday to have her senior portraits done.  Talk about a HOOT!  The girl was crackin' me up the entire time!  In fact, I should be calling this post "Queen Cala" because she showed up wearing a tiara (crown) on her head!  I knew then it was going to be a fun session!  So, here are my favorites of cutie-pie Cala!

It was starting to get really dark on us in this next shot, but I actually like the effect of the lighting in the shot...

and this last one is a shot of Cala with her BFF Stormy who made the drive to the city with her...

Flash Diffuser

In case you didn't get the email from Photojojo today.  Go here to check out this completely awesome idea on how to make your very own pop flash diffuser using an old film canister.  It's such an amazing idea!  Everyone should try it!

A little workout music please...

I need some major help!  I'm probably the last person on Earth to get an iPod, but I DO have one now.  My mom bought one for my dad for Christmas and he never used it.  So, by default, I got a new ipod!  WOO HOO!  My only problem is...I need some really cool music ideas to add to it.  I need some WORKOUT songs!  You know the kind I mean...really motivating, upbeat stuff that keeps you going hard when you want to quit. 

This is where all you guys come in (especially you blog stalkers!).  I want to see a complete CRAPLOAD of comments with song ideas.  IMPRESS ME, people!

With all that being said, I'm a little late on my weekly weigh-in.  But, the total for my 3 weeks on Nutrisystem is.....

**DOWN 8 pounds**

I wish it was more, but I'm just happy to be losing each week!  So, come on people support me here and give me a little comment LOVE. 

Later dudes!

Trip to the OKC Zoo - the "fun" shots

Before I go any further....the following photos are strictly "FUN" photos.  This is the term I give to photos I simply snap with no thought of composition or lighting or anything really.  But, I didn't want to worry about all that stuff - we were at the zoo for reasons other than photography.  You get my drift? 

Sometimes, I have to remember to have fun with my kids and not always try to be the "photographer on duty".  We should all try that once in a while.

So, with that being said, here are some "fun" pics from our day at the Oklahoma City Zoo.

a shot of the whole crew...
my mom, Wes, Ty, our awesome friend Karri, Karri's mom - Delores, Karri's nephews - Easton, and Price...

These next few pics totally show you just how big a DORK my mom is (I know I'm just like her - you don't have to say it!)...

no wonder she's an elementary school principal - you have to be a little strange to do that, right...

and, of course, all the kids' favorite - the NEMO fish!  Dori was there, too, by the way.  If you look close, you can actually see Ty in the corner of the shot.

need I say more?

total DORK!

Blur is BAD...

not always!

Blur can be a good thing.  Take this photo, for instance.  I really love the effect of the blur in the picture.  I guess it's all a matter of preference - some people would completely write off the pic and delete it, but it's one of my favorites.  What do you think?

By the way, you've seen this little gal here and here.