Well equipped

What a week it has been, and starting tomorrow I will be head coaching at NBC volleyball camp.  It will be my 5th year coaching at this wonderful camp.  I am very excited and nervous to take the challenge of being the head coach for the younger teenage group.  I just hope that the week is all positive, but expecting minor glitches, as working with teenagers.  This is one week I look forward to every summer, because it is just packed full of fun and volleyball.  I usually lose my voice by the end of the camp, but it so worth it!

My Canon Line Up

Well this is going to be an entry more full of pictures.  Cory and I got rid of some camera equipment in exchange for upgrades that we are very pleased with.  We moved up from a Canon 40D to a Canon 7D within 6 months.  Technology moves fast.  After using the 7D, I just didn't want to look at my 40D anymore.  Sorry 40D, but we had great times.  We sold both of our 40D cameras in exchange for two new lenses, an external flash and a 7D.  We are saving money now to get another 7D for Cory before our two wedding shoots in July.  Exciting!



Here are some pictures from sand volleyball that Cory took(practice, practice, practice!):

On Wednesday I went to the doctor for a "girly" check up.  I have been told that I now have high blood pressure.  Surprised me, because I am a pretty active, healthy lady.  They told me that it is probably the stress, which must be it.  Must be the build up from my final tomorrow in probability, NBC camp, and what not.  I am going to check my blood pressure again after NBC camp and see if it goes down.  They just told me to watch it.  

Anyways, I am getting my ring resized.  It feels weird not having my wedding rock on.  Feels.. naked.  I took it in last Friday and I won't get it back until the end of this week.  I asked for them to solder the two together and make it smaller.  I went from a ring size of 4.25 to a 3.75 due to weight loss.  I did have an occurrence where I lost it in the truck and we FREAKED out big time.  It happened because, when I was loading groceries, it slipped.  I was so thankful it was in the truck, but after that happened, I made myself go to the jewelry story to get it resized.  There was another instance when it fell off during volleyball practice as I was passing.  NO good!  I should of took it in then,  but I was a bit ignorant and busy.  

This Saturday, Cory and I went garage sale-ing.  It is actually kind of fun!  We got up, made some coffee, bought a Mcgriddle for each and went on our way cruising the town for garage sale signs.  We only spent $7 and got 2 large picture frames, an outdoor volleyball and men bike gloves.  Total win!

Today, Father's Day, we went to the Botanical Gardens.  I have a couples shoot next Saturday and they wanted their pictures taken there.  Neither of us have ever been, but Cory and I decided it would be a good idea if we check it out before the shoot.  It was so beautiful.  My mom would def like this place.  There are many great spots to take pictures.  The flowers don't bloom until July, but that is alright.  Although, the mosquitos were horrible.  Next time, we will surely pack bug spray.  Nasty blood suckers!  But we did get some pictures:

Cory is getting better at taking photos and editing.  He rocks my world :)  I am so proud of him.  He is the perfect MAN for me.  Ok enough of that.

We then ordered pizza for lunch and went to my parents place to visit.  My parents are super busy people and yes, I wish we can spend more time doing other things with them.  It is always a pleasure to see them though.  Gave Dad a card with a Starbucks coffee card in it.  Just a easy pick me up through out his busy life.  I know nothing crazy, but we did just drop money on expensive camera equipment.  He is very impressed with my camera stuff and skills.  Which made me happy.  Well, looks like we are all planning on going to the Philippines December/January of 2012.  My dad says, "For my golden birthday, I would like to celebrate in the Philippines."  Let's make it happen.  Then he mentioned, I will also have a birthday too during that time of the year.  So my dad will turn 50 and I will turn 25.  I call it my "silver birthday".  Originally, we planned on going this year, but it is so expensive and looks like we all need another year to save.  Maybe this winter, Cory and I will pay a visit to Hawaii..been talking and dreaming of it :)

Well that concludes this blog entry.  Off to bed.  HUGE final tomorrow and NBC camp will start shortly after.  Going to be AWESOME!!

Magnificently Yours,
Gly