Warby Parker's.

So... I have had the same glasses for about... 5 years now? Which is fine... I still like them. BUT, I'm a wee bit bored. I discovered Warby Parker one Sunday morning and instantly fell in love! It's a very young business... but, an awesome one! $95 for every pair of frames! Amazing. AND, in addition to the low cost... Warby Parker donates a pair of glasses for each pair you buy (sort of like TOMS).

Another neat thing.... they have a 5 for 5 program! Yes, they will send you 5 pairs of glasses for 5 days for FREE! They encourage you to try them on... take some photos... and ask your friends what they think! So, that's what I'm doing. Right here. Right now.

Which do you like best? Out of the 5 my favorites are Roosevelt, Miles and Owen. Webb was too tight.... while Thatcher just seemed WAY too big for me. What do you guys think? These 5 have been sent back to their Warby Parker home... and, I may just order another 5, including the 3 I like, with 2 different styles. Hmmmm....

And, if you all get a moment.... 

I'd LOVE a vote! :D

♡ Chelsey

The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Black and White

July 16th
This weeks challenge: Black and White.
The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid... or puppy... or kitty). Black and white photos!

My example of Black and White:

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Here are a couple links to some free photo editing software if you don't already have something:
Picnik 
Picasa
Gimp
Pixlr

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Remember: my photo challenges do require you to have either your children or one of your furry children (pets) in the photo (unless it's a self portrait week). It could be just one finger... or a toe... but, they must be there.
There always has to be rules... I know, boring right? But, it's to help me and you. :) Click on this link for more details... Each entry does need to link back to my blog... All photo entries need to be in by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on July 21st...   

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Winners so far this month:

- Favorite of June: ... Jenny Rain ...

- Sparkle: ... The Daily Wyatt ...

- Sweet: ... no one yet ...

- Black and White: ... no one yet ...

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And, if you all get a moment.... 

I'd LOVE a vote! :D

♡ Chelsey

Last minute Target shopping...

Ruari and I did some quick last minute shopping at Target. I'm done shopping, but there were just a couple more things I needed. All done now! It was super windy and chilly... this meant that Ruari kept her hat on! She usually hates hats!

Some photo challenges for the photo above.

Shutter Love: Reason for the Season (Ruari is my reason for the season.) Simplicity: Love... I LOVE this girl!

She's so cute!

If you thinks she's so cute.. could we get a vote for our blog?

Would ya could ya? Vote for me?

This is why...

This is why I need a super zoom lens for my camera:

I saw THE chubbiest squirrel EVER! This photo doesn't even show how chubby this squirrel really is!

It's belly actually jiggled! I believe that this squirrel may be living in our garage and eating out of our neighbors bird feeder. A good life. :D If only I had a camera that could REALLY zoom in.... I watched Mr. Squirrel wander over to the seed feeder and attempt to climb up a railing... it fell off a couple of times. Poor chubby. 

I tried to show Ruari the squirrel... she didn't notice. :D

Did you think that squirrel was cute? 

Can I get a vote?

Would ya could ya? Vote for me?

AND, the winner of the Eyes Paper Mama Photo Challenge is....

November 20th - November 25th

This weeks guest judge: 
Aurora from: Photo Freak.
This weeks challenge:  "Eyes"
The challenge:
The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid... or puppy... or kitty): eyes. Let's see those baby blues... or greens... or browns...








Photo Freaks picks:

• 1st: Bunch of Barrons

Why Aurora chose this photo: "The composition, the way it is off to the right, and the fuzzy background makes that picture so amazing, topped with that messy hair and blue eyes.  Amazing picture."

Congrats! Please feel free to grab a "fact: I'm awesome ... #1 winner" button below. Because: you ARE awesome! And, thank you SO much for participating!




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• 2nd: Being What I Want to Be 

Why Aurora chose this photo: "I love the way the baby is sucking on the bench, the editing is amazing."

• 3rd: Tricia Boutelle

Why Aurora chose this photo: "I am in love with that picture, the eye lashes and the way the eye is shinning. That is not an easy picture to get!"

• 4th: Tezzie  

Why Aurora chose this photo: "Those eyes and that painted face.  Its to good to be ture, and so sharp for being so close.  I love it."

• 5th: our Precious Jas. 

Why Aurora chose this photo: "That editing and sweet face with those brown eyes.  Its hard to make brown eyes pop but she did amazing." 

Congrats to the top 5 winners! Great job, and please feel free to grab the top 5 button below! You're all awesome!




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My favorites (in no particular order): 

• Being What I Want to Be

• Luvin Life
  

• Window to my soul
  

• The Bartlett Family

• Capturing Hart

• Amanda Pfeifer's Blog

If you're one of my favorites you are more than welcome to grab a "Paper mama hearts me" button below!

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And, we both had a few honorable mentions!

• Blondie Mommy

• Three in Three:

• 3 Plus Barbie

Guess what.... after 4 challenges there will be a week long vote off of the winners from the 4 previous challenges... The winner of the vote off will get a small prize! 0 more challenge to go...

Winners so far:
Cozy: ... Hi, Baby. ...
Eyes: ... Bunch of Barrons ...
Black and White: ... no one yet ...
Blessings: ... no one yet ...

AND, don't forget to take your holiday photos for the Holiday Card Challenge!

And, if you all get a moment.... I'd LOVE a vote! :D

Would ya could ya? Vote for me?

Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Eyes

November 20th - November 25th

This weeks guest judge: 
Aurora from: Photo Freak.
This weeks challenge:  "Eyes"
The challenge:
The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid... or puppy... or kitty): eyes. Let's see those baby blues... or greens... or browns...









Photo Freak's examples of "Eyes":

My examples of eyes:

I love Ruari's eyes.

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Here are a couple links to some free photo editing software if you don't already have something:
Picnik
Picasa
Gimp
Pixlr

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There always has to be rules... I know, boring right? But, it's to help me and you. :) Click on the link for more details... Each entry does need to link back to my blog... Click here to see last weeks winner... All photo entries need to be in by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on November 25th...
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Guess what.... after 4 challenges there will be a week long vote off of the winners from the 4 previous challenges... 3 more challenges to go...

Winners so far:
Cozy: ... Hi, Baby. ...
Eyes: ... no one yet ...
Black and White: ... no one yet ...
Blessings: ... no one yet ...

AND, don't forget to take your holiday photos for the Holiday Card Challenge!



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And, if you all get a moment.... I'd LOVE a vote! :D

Would ya could ya? Vote for me?