Blast From The Past

Not sure who all was old enough to remember and USE this domestic artifact...but I do!!!!!!

Jon and I ran into a vender at the Sacramento County Fair, and I couldn't believe my eyes! It was a Rainbow Vacuum display!!



Dad Wever used to sell these Rainbow Vacuum Cleaners in the 80's and every good sales person should have first hand experience with the merchandise. The vacuum sucked dust and debris into its WATER tank, which had to be dumped after vacuuming. What a mess.

Is it still called a bump?

Not sure if this belly still qualifies as a "BUMP." But I do know that this is the first week I've actually started to feel "awkward." I just started a pre-natal Yoga class, and I can hardly do any of the moves I used to do with ease. I felt a bit silly, so I guess I just need more practice.

24 weeks and 2 days.

You Decide....

Question: Shouldn't pictures taken with an expensive 8 mega-pixel camera, with a kick-butt lens look awesome? Cameras that nice, it really shouldn't matter WHO is really taking the pictures...right? Well, since it is totally impossible for me to always be the photographer (plus I want to be in some of the shots) I get Jon to fill in as guest-photographer. The only thing is that he has a very different EYE than myself. He truly believes that beauty is SUBJECTIVE, and that candid shots are ALWAYS the best.

Since I agree that Art, and beauty are subjective, I've decided to let our families decide which pictures present us in the best possible light!



Picture 1. (photographer: Ali Bower)

Shows sweet little Grant getting ready to enjoy grandma's delicious spread.




Picture 2. (photographer: Jon Bower)

Showing Ali partaking in the delicious spread.



Picture 3. (photographer: Ali Bower)

Close-Up of Grant playing with his food.



Picture 4. (photographer: Jon Bower)

Close-Up of Grant playing with his food.




Now, posed pictures can look contrived and unnatural at times, but they don't always have have to be unnatural.



Picture 5, 6, 7, 8 (photographer: Jon Bower)

Slightly posed...but cute.

Candid

Candid

Candid

Here are a few more candid shots.

Picture 9, 10, 11. (photographer: Ali Bower)

Feeding the beast.

Still playing with the soy beans...weirdo?

We love CAKE!

Not....Flat...Enough!


Now I know that my photos are not going to win any photo awards...but I do think I see a difference in how we choose to portray the ones around us....just saying.

Grandma's Pad

Here are some pictures of Grandma's new digs...

Her apartment has a balcony view of the courtyard...makes you feel like you are in Paris or some other romantic city!

As you can see, her microwave is bigger than her whole kitchen!

Let's call him, "Best of Bower!"

Jon has only published one paper in his short environmental science career, but oh what a paper it was. He has been notified that his article has been selected for the journal's "Best of" issue! HA! What an awesome honor!



Jon will not be signing autographed copies of his article for friends and family, so don't even ask. He doesn't know that I'm sharing this info, but I thought I should let everyone know how awesome he his!

New Possibilities! House Update

New Possibilities!

This little beauty on 34 Northwood Drive, Woodland CA could be ours within a matter of weeks/months. It is what they call a cottage/bungalow style home, built 1951 with a lot of 50's charm, but with all the modern conveniences. It is a cute 3 bedroom home located on an adorable tree lined street! It is a Short Sale, or what I like to call a Mega-Super-Long Sale. The seller has approved our offer...we actually won a bid war for once! We hope the bank will be quick this time around so we can get this show on the road. Wish us luck.

Bump It!

Due to the recent requests to post a bump picture, I have organized a series of bump poses for your enjoyment. 

 I was on the phone with Amy when these pics were taken.

Though I'm out of bump pictures, doesn't mean we need to stop here.  So in the spirit of bumps...here is one of my favorite products....you know you all want one!

To Learn how to Bump It, Click Here...