Fumbled Friday

This morning I had a pretty full schedule of things to do. A visit with friends in the morning,a photo shoot in the afternoon,haircuts for Vern and Trev and a friend coming for dinner. I was feeling overwhelmed so I rescheduled the visit for tomorrow when I wouldn't be as rushed. Ah,relief..ok re-plan day. So I throw in a load of laundry and divulge in girly shows I don't watch with Vern around:). The morning disappeared fast! So,about noon I text my photo appointment and she needed to reschedule. No problem,ok,re-plan day again. I put a batch of muffins in the oven and did a little house and yard work.( Ok so I admit I forgot about the muffins and went running inside like a crazy woman,saved them just in time!) Finally around 1 pm I got in the shower and attempted to really start my day BUT at this point all I really feel like doing is cooking a nice dinner and finishing the laundry.I sent Vern in to nap when he got home,rescheduled haircuts for tomorrow and started dinner. Oh that's right we have an extra coming..better make a little extra and cook to impress! So that's just what I did! I made a tasty "semi homemade" chicken dinner and cooked a whole chicken on the smoker! Mmmm smoked chicken with fresh herbs from the garden :) Our guest arrived a little later than expected and had already eaten...I just had to laugh to myself..what an unpredictable day! So Vern and his friend had a little "guy time" while I had a little more "Cara time". A long hot shower and a few more senseless TV shows to top off a great day,sweeet! So my mind turns to tomorrow. I realize I have scheduled another busy day of things I didn't get done today! Ugh. No worries right? After a day like today I can't be too sure what tomorrow will bring.I guess I will just go with the flow again and get done what I can :)

Thankful Thursday

Today's gratitude :)

I have a photography job tomorrow! My first photo shoot with a pregnant Mama! My creative juices are flowing,I love that rush!

I am beginning to get my energy back just in time for the sun! It has taken me a few weeks to get used to my new meds but I feel better and better everyday!

Although I have to work today,it's my Friday and I get to wear a new outfit! Somehow that just makes work that much better :P

The countdown begins for CHUBBAPALOOZA!! 8 more days until we leave for Idaho!5 days of weddings,reunions,photos,food and fun!

I have the bestest,most amazing boyfriend in the whole world <3 I love living life through thick and thin with such a great partner! Loving him takes my breath away daily..I asked God for him and I am in awe everyday that he delivered such a wonderful answered prayer :)

Wordless Wednesday

Dear Parenting Manual Company, I have not yet recieved....

It was a long weekend. I could lie to you and say that it was a great opportunity to learn and grow for Vern and I... but that'd be a load of crap. It all started when we were jerked out of sleep by a late night phone call.Vern's son got arrested for drinking beer and charged with an MIP (minor in possession). Soo we got to visit the local jail at 12:30 Saturday morning.This was a first for both of us. Trevor isn't perfect but for the most part he's a pretty good kid.I really didn't say much..or do much. I just stood out side the police station. It was strange..feeling like my days of hiding in the woods and drinking with my friends wasn't that long ago yet all of a sudden there I was-the "parent" at the police station feeling a flood of angry,hurt, and disappointed awkwardness.I watched as Vern lectured him in front of the police as his Mother sat outside on the front steps and cried.We returned him to his apartment and his hysterical mother, so she could have her turn lecturing him too. I guess that's something he should have thought of before he got in trouble "If I get caught, I get in trouble at 2 houses." That boy swears he's going to change his ways,he hated jail and admitted he cried like a baby sitting in that jail cell all alone. One can only hope he means it and that he learned a hard lesson.Hmm,I wonder what chapter this is covered in the Step Mom Manual?You know,the same manuals you Mom's get when you have kids so you always know what to do...right?...No? Just kidding :p If I can only share ONE thing with any other Step Moms out there-always support your loved one as a parent first. Being a parent is a tough enough job,even harder than being a Step parent and biting your tongue,so if you cannot support or advise in a helpful way..just don't say anything at all.Let the parents be parents and remember .....they didn't get "The Manual" either  :)
PS.
I won't complain,the next day he sure did a great job weeding around our yard!

Cara Chubb-Hairdresser To The Stars...In Enumclaw

Last Christmas a client of mine gave me a book written by a local hairdresser named Sheila Shannon called Shear Determination. The book is a series of short stories (and you know how much I love non fiction!) about her long career doing hair in a small town. This book was great for my "hairdresser soul".I felt validated and entertained to hear what goes on inside another hairdresser's head! I promised myself that someday I would meet her and put a face to the personality I had come to enjoy so much.
So yesterday I was going about my usual work routine,adjusting to the recent heat wave and trying to keep on a busy schedule when my 2 o clock walked in. I greet her and bring her to my chair. She is friendly with sparkly eyes and pink cheeks..but it keeps running through my mind.."Sheila..Sheila Sheila?...hmmm" and then I just look at her and blurt out "Are you Sheila Shannon?!" and no kidding it was!! She had ran into a client of mine and loved her hair so much that she had set out to meet me! ME?! Wow! I admitted that I was a little starstruck and honored that she was sitting in my chair. We could have talked for hours but I only got a short 30 minutes to create great hair AND get to know her..talk about pressure! She too admitted that she felt compelled to meet me,something just kept telling her to call. Divine intervention? :) I am so grateful,whatever it was!
We exchanged numbers and agreed to meet again sometime when we can really talk. Perhaps I will have her cut my hair sometime?  I feel loved and appreciated for doing what I love and that's all because of my loyal clients that have followed me through thick and thin :)

Pacific Beach Wordless Wednesday

A Photographer's 4th Of July

Images taken and edited by yours truly!