Another post...see? I'm not slacking =)

Almost half a year ago, I had posted a picture of my new cousin, Nathan Dawson. Here's a couple pics of him now. Ain't he a cutie??

My 3 month summer so far....

I've been such a slacker for not keeping up with my posts, but you know what? I'm going to try my best to keep an update every now and then.
I've been really busy this summer, which not just vacation, but just little things like going places. So far this summer, I've had one "vacation". Not that I wouldn't call summer "vacation" but an actual leave the house for a week, go camping, go to the beach...none of that...I went to Virginia for a week in June, and that's been my "out of state" vacation for the summer. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and hope to go with my family next year.
I get to go camping in the next 2 weeks up in north Ga, and am real excited. I haven't gone camping in forever, and we used to go as a family all the time!! I guess it makes the times we go even more fun. =)
School for me will start the first week of September. I'll be starting my junior year, which is like whoa! I remember my older friends starting junior year, and me only an 8th grader. I can't believe how fast time flies. My sister has 2 years left of college. (She took a year off to work, but she's going to GSU this semester.) My brother just graduated high school, and will probably work for another year to earn more money, then go to college. It's exciting, but sad. I remember being homeschooled by Mum, and always having my bro and sis around. Now, they're not here anymore! I guess that's life.
I hope to update next week or sometime after I go camping.
Well, there's that. Ciao!

Summer!

Summer is right around the corner, and boy am I excited! This means I get to go on lots of vacations and take TONS of pictures!! =) I don't think I've mentioned this,(this just shows you how long I HAVEN'T been updating) ;) but I am taking cello lessons! I've been doing it for about a month and a half now, and am enjoying it thoroughly! My teacher is Kim Vinson, and she is doing an excellent job so far. The songs I've been able to play by ear are 1) Pachelbel Canon in D 2)Ashokan Farewell and 3) Ode to Joy by Beethoven. For a couple years now, I've been wanting to play the cello, but now that I've started, I don't think I want to stop! I just LOVE playing! <3 Anyway, let me post some pics and let you enjoy. =)

Dinner...

So I thought I might show ya'll what a dinner would look like in my family household. This meal consists of beef cutlets, marinated in a sauce with mushrooms and shallots, including buttery green beans, and cheesy pasta. :)

It was delicious, so kudos to my mother :)

Guess what peoples???

Guess what everybody?? So my birthday was Feb. 6. My big present came one week late, :( so i waited patiently...Feb. 12th was when I got to open my the 'big present.' Guess what it was?? A CANON REBEL EOS XSi :D :D I was so happy!!! I can take better pics now!! :) I am so thankful to the Lord, to my parents, and everyone who contributed. I love the camera, and I intend to use it A LOT. :)

Here's a pic of me my awesome camera. :)
(Btw, his name is Charley) :) (in memory of a dude in a tv show)

i know, i know...

Yes, it's sorta been a while since I last posted, but hey! here I am!

Enjoy the pics...

advice from a friend :)

My friend tells me, in a very non-bad/very friendly way, that my pictures are a tad too bright. I thought they were fine, as in brightness. I'll take the advice, and start 'darkening' up more upcoming pictures.
If you have any more suggestions, please tell! :)
I'll try not to get mad at you ;)