tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:52:33 +0000I live in a house full of men. I straddle the line between stay-at-home mom and workin' mom daily. I am also an aspiring amateur photographer, something I wish I had more time to work on. I am attempting the turn this more into a photoblog, with a smattering of stories about my life and kids. My mind is a wasteland of random thoughts so who knows what will turn up here?http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Emily)Blogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-6250531019365136027Tue, 04 Dec 2007 05:01:00 +00002007-12-03T23:04:58.798-06:00It's not you, old blog - it's me. Really. I just needed a change of scenery, a place to grow and expand - and admit it, old blog - you were tired of me too, with my neglect and my constant auto-blogging from Flickr.I have been in a blog quandary since Mr. T's birth. A lot of this was due to lack of time, but I've also lacked direction. So it's time for some new scenery - visit me at Searching forhttp://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/12/relocating.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-4061803008145817447Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:38:00 +00002007-10-29T21:44:35.785-06:00photographybeachvacationdestinTravelMoody, eh?http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/10/storm-rollin-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-8996182491913136796Mon, 29 Oct 2007 04:17:00 +00002007-10-28T22:17:45.954-06:00.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Morning on the Beach, originally uploaded by TNEmily. We just got back from the beach last week (Destin, Florida). After two days of rain (which included a tornado hitting Pensacola), we got this one beautiful day at the http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/10/morning-on-beach.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-6906260223471641691Fri, 14 Sep 2007 03:34:00 +00002007-09-13T21:43:20.961-06:00bloggin'randomnessfamilyI took the boys to the mall today. I'm not a big fan of malls really - too much time spent there in my suburban youth, I suppose - but a trip there was necessary as I had to go to Eyemasters to pick up my new frames....purchased as the J-Man fell on my head two days ago and busted my previous pair (the day after I mentioned to A that "after Mr. T gets out of this pulling my glasses off phase I http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/09/putting-it-all-in-perspective.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-4668588374113691892Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:11:00 +00002007-09-07T13:11:20.339-06:00.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Untitled, originally uploaded by TNEmily. http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/09/photo-friday-purple.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-3895309913325456824Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:43:00 +00002007-08-26T21:46:45.675-06:00photographymacroStingRay, originally uploaded by TNEmily.I played around with photographing some of the J-Man's cars a few weeks back (a fun little project), and finally got around to playing with the results. Unfortunately my light was not the best (I don't exactly have pro equipment), but changing it up in post created some noise that I actually liked. There's more in my flickr - I'm actually taking the whole http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/08/in-miniature.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-6031336166390753009Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:04:00 +00002007-08-20T22:04:04.479-06:00.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Grass, Sky & A Slight Breeze IV, originally uploaded by TNEmily. A little lazy bloggin' from Flickr again.This afternoon Mr. T and I took the dog out for her, uh, business, and I noticed our own hardy and http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/08/taking-advantage-of-moment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-5267791959047955302Sun, 19 Aug 2007 03:48:00 +00002007-08-18T22:00:05.066-06:00photographyTennesseePhoto FridayI've posted a version of this before, but when I saw this week's Photo Friday topic this came to mind:http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/08/photo-friday-old.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-8208195654866205660Thu, 16 Aug 2007 04:31:00 +00002007-08-15T22:36:49.934-06:00mommyhoodthings that bug merecallsfamilybaby productsSo, check the previous post, but after reading about polycarbonate and bottles/sippies I got increasing sick to my stomache. Unfortunately most of our bottles are polycarbonate, and Mr. T is about weaned off the bottle. We have about three Gerber ones (the color ones) that are OK. Luckily, the First Years Take N' Toss cups (checked for recycle code 5) are OK, and we use them the most, and we havehttp://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/08/future-is-plastics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-9002463343717750457Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:58:00 +00002007-08-15T22:37:25.736-06:00playgroupsmommyhoodthings that bug merecallsfamilybaby productsOh, the guilt. A friend on my playgroup messageboard clued me in to toxic plastic, discussed here and here.I'm off to toss some bottles and sippy cups now.http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/08/out-of-control-parental-guilt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-3746822763789686338Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:37:00 +00002007-08-12T18:38:59.898-06:00musicThis is now J-Man's favorite song.Mr. T likes to dance to it too.http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/08/you-wanna-little-zing-in-your-zang-zang.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-2094840109564912354Sat, 11 Aug 2007 03:30:00 +00002007-08-10T22:00:49.074-06:00bloggin'readingEducationI'm trying to be more of a reader these days. I was a big reader growing up - and when I say big reader, I mean my mom would take me to the library every 2-3 weeks and I would leave with a stack - a stack - of books. I've forgotten a lot of books that I have read.I take the J-Man to the library every couple of weeks - something I am hoping to change to weekly once story time kicks back up in http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/08/im-trying-to-be-more-of-reader-these.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-3451589718148762814Thu, 02 Aug 2007 04:35:00 +00002007-08-01T22:39:34.921-06:00TennesseevacationfamilysummerTravelTo And From Dixieland, originally uploaded by TNEmily.Just got back yesterday from two nights in Chattanooga.About twenty miles west of Chattanooga we remembered why we don't often go - we hit a NASTY traffic jam. When I say nasty, I mean hundreds of cars turning around, and a line going backwards down the interstate to backtrack to the median and go west again. It was awful. And the boys were http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/08/to-and-from-dixieland.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-4371056079365299352Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:09:00 +00002007-07-23T20:57:13.899-06:00potty trainingkids TVJacksonmommyhoodspidermanYes, I am a lazy blogger. I know it. You know it. Statcounter, with it's tragic drop in stats last I checked (weeks ago), knows it.But I have to share.I had to go to Sunday School training for an hour yesterday evening (yes, I am teaching Sunday School. Fear of speaking in public not-withstanding - a fear which extends to kids as I give them credit for their intelligence where credit's due - I amhttp://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/07/finally-poop-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-7345723845962225527Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:57:00 +00002007-07-19T22:58:26.529-06:00musicI haven't blogged in about two weeks but ya'll, this ain't right.http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/07/no-no-no.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-3126070951628156745Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:05:00 +00002007-07-04T22:05:23.733-06:00.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Sparkly Independence Day, originally uploaded by TNEmily. Hope everyone enjoyed their Independence Day, and remembered those - past and present - who have fought for our country's freedom.http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/07/sparkly-independence-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-4597026237170558528Tue, 19 Jun 2007 01:17:00 +00002007-06-18T19:17:48.877-06:00.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Big Blue Eye, originally uploaded by TNEmily. I have to share this. I kinda figured out selective color in Adobe Elements and am loving the effect. This is an old pic of Jackson and I always wanted to exaggerate his eye http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/06/big-blue-eye.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-5736563059730306561Wed, 13 Jun 2007 04:52:00 +00002007-06-12T22:55:35.670-06:00bloggin'photographymacroapertureKnockout - Another View, originally uploaded by TNEmily.This is a different view of the knockout rose - actually a different rose altogether. This image has really grown on me over the past couple of weeks so here it is.I have really lacked time lately to truly blog. I keep thinking about maybe just ditching my public blog, but I do like sharing my photos, even if only a handful of folks actuallyhttp://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/06/knockout-another-view.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-3328203019271860832Fri, 01 Jun 2007 03:00:00 +00002007-06-12T22:56:13.598-06:00my lack of domestic skillsphotographymacrogardeningapertureMama Said Knock You Out!, originally uploaded by TNEmily.We have one (or maybe two - I can't remember) knockout rose bush that is just HUGE! It's creeping onto our stairs that access our deck, and is in full bloom with just tons of flowers.Our secret?We do nothing. Absolutely nothing.We don't make time to do the landscaping; it's hard when you've got two younguns. A barely finds time to mow the http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/05/mama-said-knock-you-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-3974831833131339059Thu, 24 May 2007 04:09:00 +00002007-06-12T22:56:53.523-06:00photographysummergardeningapertureLantana, originally uploaded by TNEmily.I'm getting so lazy in my constant use of Flickr for my blog these days...I love the ability to take macro shots! I have a lot to learn but wanted to share this. I really like lantana; I think it's the teeny-tiny delicate clusters of flowers that I enjoy.We're going to my inlaws' this weekend and I always get to take some pics there (the onsite babysitting http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/05/may-flowers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-401624310256462401Wed, 23 May 2007 03:43:00 +00002007-05-22T21:48:55.035-06:00photographyTennesseerandomnesssummer.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Wasp, originally uploaded by TNEmily. I got a new lens (Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens).I am really liking it so far. It doesn't have IS (image stabilization) like my kit lens, but then again I http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/05/playin-with-my-new-toy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-5115379025167014064Wed, 23 May 2007 01:59:00 +00002007-05-22T21:49:07.897-06:00photographyTennesseethings that bug me.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Typewriter Flying the Rebel Flag, originally uploaded by TNEmily. I think it should be noted that I personally do not see a need to fly the flag of a rebellious state that lost about 150 years ago.I'm just sayin'.http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/05/laura-will-totally-get-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-7192770124540788121Mon, 21 May 2007 20:43:00 +00002007-05-22T21:49:21.340-06:00photographyTennesseeTravel.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } That Dang Ol' Rodeo..., originally uploaded by TNEmily. Despite having lived in Franklin, TN for a full six years of my young life (junior high/high school - parents still live there), and despite having march in the Rodeo http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/05/that-dang-ol-rodeo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-7523870814268610276Tue, 15 May 2007 03:54:00 +00002007-05-14T22:21:11.321-06:00injuriesTuckermommyhoodIt's funny how plans change in just a moment. On Mondays for the past 2 weeks we have been taking Jackson to a preschool gymnastics class ,which he loves. We had a (rare) head start getting out the door, so we made a quick stop at Walgreen's to buy formula and more Puffs (Tucker can be a little Puffs addict). I parked right in front of the store to make the unloading/loading carseat process http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/05/bad-mommy-moment-or-something-happened.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19739984.post-1831551935212915363Tue, 08 May 2007 04:53:00 +00002007-05-07T22:53:52.392-06:00.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Dragon! In the Spotlight, originally uploaded by TNEmily. I love photographing toys. The colors are generally quite vibrant, and it's a little whimsical and fun.Jackson set this up with his cars back in January and I took http://jackrulestheuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/05/dragon-in-spotlight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emily)0