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SPEED?

My husband is a HUGE -  and I mean SERIOUSLY HUGE racing fan.  And I married him anyway.  (TOTALLY KIDDING!)  So Wednesday night he went to some race while I stayed home to edit.  YEE!  HAW!  This morning he emails me this picture of him and Clint Bowyer and below is the email conversation that transpired.

CHRIS:  Look, honey.  I'm even holding his beer so he could sign my shirt and take a picture with me.  Very cool guy.  It was fun.  Love you, baby.  Have a great day. 

ME:  Sweet!  The only thing that would have made this picture better would be if it were Jamie McMurray instead of Clint Bowyer.  WOO!  HOO!  Just kidding, baby!  You know I love you.  [And no offense if Clint Bowyer happens to read my blog. *wink*wink*]

CHRIS:   Very funny!  Jamie McMurray??  Oh, yeah.  He is cute (not to me), I forgot.  You are too funny.  Honey, there is one cardinal rule in racing, especially dirt track racing.  Pretty boys don't go fast!!!

ME:  Uhm, hello!  Do you really think I watch racing with you for the SPEED?  Here's a clue for you...uh, NO!

CHRIS:  Wow!  We have a lot of work to do with your racing etiquette.  Speed, compression ratios, tire pressures, etc.  "America is all about SPEED, hot, nasty, BASS ASS SPEED!" - Eleanor Roosevelt. 

ME:   Dude!   You've seen  Talladega Nights one too many times.  And no, if we have more kids we're not naming them Walker and Texas Ranger.  This conversation is soooo going on my blog.

CHRIS:  Good.  Post it, baby.  You dirty pirate blogger.

Now, THAT is why I married him!

Have a wonderful day, everyone!
H

 

 

Everybody Needs An Enabler

So, after my little breve latte rant, Miss Monica sent this from her phone.  She cracks me up!   (Hope you don't mind me sharing, girl.  I thought everyone else would enjoy the laugh, too!)

And this was her message:

suck it, morrow...you've tainted my indulgence.  :o)  i ordered a venti out of rebellion.  47 grams of fat never tasted so damn good!

Seriously, I laughed so hard I almost peed my pants.  Everybody needs an enabler in their life!

Happy Tuesday!
H

Why On Earth Did I Even Google It?

This is one piece of information I would have been better off not even knowing.

(Click the image to see it bigger...but only IF you're brave.)

A Cupcake A Day...

A cupcake a day keeps the Bell's Palsy away.

Thanks to Monica, who brought me these amazingly delicious and absolutely adorable pink cupcakes!  I've eaten (at least) one a day since she brought them and against my will I've even shared a few with my family.  I tried to tell the girls the clear sugar sprinkled on top was "special medicine" just for mommy, but they insisted I was lying.  DAMN!  I hate it when they outsmart me.

But I love Monica for her thoughtfulness and her amazing friendship.  It was great to get out of the house and feel like a real live human again!  You're the best!

Have a terrific day, everyone!
H   

I, Heather Morrow, Do Solemnly Swear to Blog on Tuesday

Hi, all!  It's been a long, difficult weekend filled with so many emotions that I can't seem to find the words for right now.  Please know that your thoughts, prayers, emails and phone calls have kept me going and that I'll be blogging tomorrow.  I might even throw a few pictures at you....no worries, though, Roid Rage Heather will be retiring soon.  YEE! HAW!

Until tomorrow,

Much love,
H

Nighty Night

This eye not closing thing is a real pain in the ass, but I found something to help.  I'm having to tape my eye shut at night (and don't even ask for a picture of that - I'm all for sharing with my readers but that, my friends, is NEVER GONNA HAPPEN!)  Even though I'm taping the silly thing shut it still doesn't close all the way so to block any light from coming in (and to stop Chris from making fun of me) I bought this adorable little sleep mask from Bath and Body Works.  It blocks the light and keeps him and kids from seeing me look all creepy with tape over my eye.

I have an appointment tomorrow with my nurse practitioner and I'm  eager to find out more.  I finished the last of my anti-viral drugs tonight and have three more days of the steroids, but there are no signs of improvement, which could be totally normal for all I know.  I'm not sure how long it takes from those to kick in and I've heard that some people go through multiple rounds of the drugs, but I'm mostly concerned about my vision right now.  That's what's giving me the most trouble.  And obviously as a photographer I kinda need to be able to see. 

I'm going to hold off on scheduling any sessions for now, but will keep you all posted as to when I'll open up the calendar.   Thank you again, for your patience and well wishes.  I'm seriously overwhelmed by the amount of support I'm receiving from everyone.  It's just amazing to me!

Nighty Night!
H

Top Ten

Things About Bell's Palsy That Suck

10.  You can't wink at hot guys when your "winking eye" won't close.
9.    Try putting lip liner on lips you can't feel.
8.    The loss of taste makes for a real waste of sushi.
7.    Brushing your teeth is soooo not graceful when you can't feel your mouth. 
6.    One word.  Spitting.  (NOT EVEN FUNNY! - STOP LAUGHING.)
5.    Who the hell drinks a hot, caramel latte through a straw?
4.    The instructions, "Limit your use of alcohol.  It increases the risk of stomach ulcers when taken with this medication."
3.    Roid rage is so 1992.
2.    No matter how many of Victoria's Secrets you have it's hard to look sexy with one eye taped shut.
1.    Nobody wants to make out with a sloppy kisser.  (Well, except Chris...he loves me anyway.)

Words cannot express my gratitude for all of the phone calls, emails and comments I've received since I posted about being diagnosed with Bell's Palsy.  I'm amazed by the kindness of my fellow photographers, clients and even complete strangers.  I've been having some trouble with the vision in my right eye and can't spend too much time on the computer, but I wanted to thank everyone who has reached out to me.  Your support means the world to me.  I'm hoping this will pass quickly.  I follow up with my regular doctor Tuesday and and I'll keep you all posted.

Much love and many thanks,
H

She's Got My Back

After a rough couple of days, a seriously sleepless night and a super early morning I know I can count on The Lu to have my back.  She knows wassup.  Just listen.

Damn It Feels Good

Today could quite possibly be one of the most blooper filled days of our lives.  The day started with Chris having some car trouble so he comes in the bedroom to wake me up at 6:15 this morning.  Yes, I said IN THE MORNING, people!  And I don't have to tell you that this in and of itself is nothing short of RIDICULOUS BEHAVIOR on his part.  I won't bore you with the details, but I will tell you that I proceeded to lock myself out of the house today. 

TWICE! 

But I didn't let it get to me because I was wearing my brand new shirt and...well, I'll just let the shirt speak for itself. 

Yes, I recently ordered this shirt for myself and I even got one for Chris, too.  (We will NOT be wearing them at the same time, though.  That is SO NOT gangster.)

Check out the insane tees from SMASH.  My other favorite - Don't Meth With Iowa.  How funny is that???

Oh!  I forgot to post the other day, but I'm so excited to tell you that we recently passed 20,000 hits on the blog.  WOO!  HOO!  Compared to some blogs, that's a drop in the bucket, but I am truly humbled by the amount of people who take the time to stop by and see what's going on here.  I can't thank you enough for sharing with me the joy I find in my work.  And an extra big thank you to those who leave their comments as well.  It just makes my day!

Until next time, have a great Saturday! 
H  

Feelin' The Love

It's so hard to explain to kids just how much you love them and I really want my kids to know that so a long time ago I started this silly thing where I say to the girls, "I love you more than (insert something I really love like sushi or coffee or shopping)." They started saying it back and inserting something they really love which is usually chocolate mint ice cream or Curious George.

It's become a daily ritual for us now.  These were from last February and it's crazy how much their little voices have changed and fun to see how their favorite things have changed, too. 

Rilee
Lucee

In case you can't understand them Roo said she loves me more than "fruit and stuff" and The Lu said she loves me more than "macaroni and pizza".  How lucky am I?  That's some serious lovin'...