Did you hear about this news story???

BEIJING - Chinese surgeons will try to remove 23 needles from a woman that doctors believe may have been imbedded under her skin by grandparents trying to kill her so that a baby boy might take her place.

CLICK HERE to read the whole story. Unbelievable!

NO PICTURES HERE!

Still no new camera... so here's a meme that's been going around. It's about all I can do till I convince DH to spring for the new camera!

FAVORITE.....

Sound – My children's laughter

Late night snack – Hershey Hugs

Smell - Lilacs & Leather, but not at the same time.

Color combination - Old fashioned green & a warm brown

Nut – Almonds

Time of the year - Summer

Author – Wally Lamb

Vegetable - Corn

Male Actor - The guy that plays House

Flower – Lilacs

Vacation spot – Disneyworld Orlando, FL

Pizza – Pepperoni

Sport to play - um... blogging? That's a sport, right?

Subject in school – Shorthand (that dates me, doesn't it?)

TV channel – HGTV

Radio station - Local Christian Station, plays contemporary music

Holiday - Christmas

Perfume - Abercrombie & Fitch. I snag a spray from my daughter's bottle!

Shoes –CROCS without a doubt. They're ugly, but so comfy and easy! I don't think I've put anything else on my feet all summer long. I have tanned spots on the tops of my feet! I'd take a picture & show you, but I can't!

Candy – Hershey Hugs

City to shop – Guangzhou, China

Female actress – None.

Beauty products - Mary Kay

Item to shop for – Clothes for kids, or gifts for others.

IF YOUR READING, YOUR TAGGED.... Don't make me call you by name...

I've got trouble...

This is the one I have my eye on... the Canon Digital XTI

My camera croaked tonight. Now it's taking pictures that the bottom 2/3 of each is black, almost like my hand is over the lense. Tried numerous lenses, same deal. I haven't dropped it, or anything. I have had it quite awhile, and it's traveled the world. I guess it is tired.

Did I mention I have a wedding to take pics at the beginning of October? Not great timing, but I guess better timing than during the wedding!!!

Now I have to talk DH into a new camera. Not just ANY camera... another Canon Digital Rebel. I wouldn't mind an upgrade while I'm at it, this one is was only a 6.3 mp. See? That's how long I've had it, that was the latest model then. Look how many years I used it, and how many thousands of pictures I took. Chances are good DH won't understand why I must spend that kind of money on a camera. He would understand if it were a power tool, though... ;)

I LOVE taking pictures. LOVE IT. I've captured my family's life on film (or cd) and that's worth something, isn't it? Help me out girls... Tell my DH why I need a good camera?

Wordless Wednesday

Sophia Gets a Trim!

Just a little bit grumpy...

Took this picture minutes after Sophia woke from her nap.

Powerful Video *Tissue Alert!*

CLICK HERE I had the video posted earlier, but I realized when I watched it on my blog, it was hard to see what was going on, due to the size of the video. Click on the link, and it will take you to the site where you can see it bigger and better.

A friend shared this emotional video with me today. If you're a Christian, it will probably bring you to tears, it did me. If you aren't a Christian, the message may be even more important. This is so powerful, I just couldn't keep it to myself.

It starts a little slow, bear with it, it is amazing. Be sure the volume is turned up, the music is part of the whole experience.

She warned me it was a tear jerker, but I replied, 'I don't cry at movies'. I was wrong. So, am I the only emotional one out there?

Enjoy.