Yesterday we girls went to Downtown Knoxville. We went to Mast General Store first then we walked a little ways to the resteraunts. We ate at a place called Cafe Trio. I got a huge ceaser salad and ate most of it with a little help from Kenzie! Then we went to look in the stores!
We went to a store named Bliss and had a great time looking at its unique variety of stuff. I was disappointed that you couldn't take pictures in the store because there were some very cool things!
At the end of our trip we got to go the The Marble Slab and get some amazing ice cream. I got mint with chocolate chips mixed in! Mmmmmm!
On our way back to Mast General Store we saw this extremely old Volkswagen! It is so old and junky. It would have made an awesome photo shoot.
I thought these were cute letters! They make good pictures. I love editing these pictures!
Then we went to the mall and visited Forever 21 and Wet Seal! At Forever 21 we tried on some cute headbands but left because this lady was so intent on keeping the headbands in order that she took them out of our hands! And also you couldn't take pictures! LOL
Then we went to Wet Seal! They had the CUTEST outfits ever! Their ruffled shirts were adorable! But then I found the find of the day! Converse looking shoes for THREE BUCKS! You heard me! THREE BUCKS! And some adorable necklaces! Wet Seal is officially my favorite store of all time!!!!
Just kidding...I didn't actually didn't steal it. More like borrowed for a while. I love taking pictures with her camera. It makes me feel so professional! She has a Canan Rebel XSI. I love taking it for a little bit! :)
Mom wants to build a patio out of the bricks that were under out porch. Which meant that one of us had to go in with the spiders...not me! Ross, MK, and Nate went under and I carried bricks. You people who like spiders and their webs (I'm not talking about little spiderwebs, I'm talking about huge ones so dusty that their white) don't call me a scaredy-cat! I would have gone under if I had to but since I had two strapping young boys and one eager girl with me I gave up that job. LOL
I love the pictures I got of them all stacked in a huge pile by the hose!
Here are just a few others I took when I "stole" mom's camera! :)
A few days ago I was restless. I wanted a good book to read but I felt like I'd read all the good ones on the shelf. I picked up a book and read the first few chapters before setting it down again. "Not right for today." I thought. I scanned our shelves and found one that caught my eye. Summer of the Midnight Sun. "Hmmmmm, I think I'll read a little bit of this one. I layed on my nice, big, comfy bed and started to read. Soon I was engrossed in this book about a woman named Leah, her brother Jacob, her true love Jayce, and their trials and joys in the Alaskan wilderness. But as usual someone came to disturb my peace. I had to set down my book and left it open on my bed until I came back. When I picked it back up I walked down my stairs and out the door. I made a beeline for a chair on my back porch. I settled in and began to read. A half-an-hour passed. And another, and another, with nothing but the soft melodious sound of the wind chimes and an occasional car reaching my ears. I was fascinated by my new-found friends. Soon I realized I only had about three pages left. A loud peal of thunder broke the silence of my "peace corner" and I hurried inside thinking that it wasn't smart to read on a medal porch in a storm. I sat back down inside and read the last paragraph of my book. "Your were faithful yesterday...and today, Lord." She raised her arms to the ceiling in an act of praise. "I know you will be faithful tomorrow and the next day... and forever."
When you live in a city it's really hard to find a peaceful time outside. The train goes by, kids start yelling, parents decide to mow the lawn or talk on the phone. I'm glad that I could get in a few hours of nice peace and quiet with a book. Especially this book. I was so drawn into this book that I could NOT put it down until I finished it. There are two others after this and all three are the same. I can't bear to put them down. Hope you enjoyed reading about finding my peace corner.
These are just a few of the pictures from our trip to Pennsylvania! We stayed at my Uncle Mike's house and got to see Toy Story 3, go to the Lavender Festival, and went to Church with my awesome Aunt Pat.
The goofball brother and sisters!
Left to Right: Uncle Mike, Mom, Aunt Pat
Mom (I don't know what she's doing!) Singing or making a "Aha, I know what to do" face. The later is more accurate probably.
Mom and Dad playing Cornhole. I'm going to assume that Mom's bean bag went a bit off course from looking at both of their faces! LOL
This picture has an interesting story...or let's just say an antsy story. Dad wanted to take a picture of me so I got into a pose. We took the picture then dad told me to go down a little bit farther. Big mistake! We take the picture and I look down and see my legs covered in ANTS! Yes, my dad is an awesome at posing people in ant holes! LOL <3 you dad!
I woke up early today to get pictures of the sunrise. Sadly it was almost over when I woke up but I still love the pictures! I hope I wake up before it starts tomorrow and get some more pictures!
P.S. All pictures were taken with my moms Canon Rebel! I <3 her camera!
Step One: Toast your toast to perfection
Step Two: Grab the sugar
Step Three: Pour the sugar on your toast until you can barely see the toast anymore.
Step Four: Grab the cinnamon.
Step Five: Pour it all over the sugar.
Step six: Pose with your creation.
Step Seven: EAT IT!
Hope you enjoy this Ross the Boss tutorial on how to create the perfect toast!
Written and Photographed by Tessa Brooke.
LOL Just acting funny! Hope you like it! Hey maybe someone with try to make Ross' Perfect Toast!
This week at I Heart Faces we are celebrating babies! Perfect timing since I just saw my friend's baby cousins on Saturday! I love this picture! Stewart's big blue eyes and his cute pose!
I edited this picture by adding some boost to the eyes and then I used cross process! I <3 this pic!
P.S. I only used Picnik.
To see more amazing entries head on over to I Heart Faces and look at some cute babies!
