Mr.&Mrs.Philip&Stephanie P.

[PNS777]

Well girls I finally decided to start a journal. Married life is wonderful we just got back from a little "honeymoon" in Red River. I'll post pics as soon as my mom gets them from her camera. I also got my prints from the photographer. If you want to check them out check out my myspace if it's private let me know I don't remember if I changed it. There are about 267 pictures.
myspace.com/mrs_pratt777

[NicksBride]

YEA! YOu started an after wedding journal welcome! :)
Glad you guys had a great time. Can't wait to see pictures. I love your avatar you guys are just so cute!!

[Goin2thechapel]

Glad you started an after wedding journal!!! Great way to keep us up on your life :)

[PNS777]

I fixed it!! :D It should be public now myspace.com/mrs_pratt777 you should now be able to see them. :grinhappy: it's under Professional Pictures 7-7-07

[PNS777]

It feels great to be a MRS.!! Its still hitting me though I still have to get useto saying my husband instead of my fiance. I can't believe it's already going on a month of us being married. I remember a year ago I was anxiously waiting for 777 to get here and now it's gone. I got the pro pictures and decided to post them.

My SILs' helping me get my veil on
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OMG!! Why isn't is zipping
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I think this photo is so pretty lol I hope that doesn't sound conceited
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I was getting told people were at the gazebo
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[PNS777]

My Mom and Grandma
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My Moms shoes & SILs daughters shoes
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The beautiful flowers my godmother made *She did all the flowers in the wedding*
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[Doglover]

necklace is beautiful! i am going to your page right nowwwwww!

[PNS777]

I'll post more when I finish uploading them

My Mom calling the city to see why people were at the gazebo
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My shoes and perfume and my neices tiara
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Garter Time
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[Doglover]

i add you :)

[PNS777]

i add you :)

Yay!! :D Now we can talk on myspace too!! :grinhappy:

[Doglover]

okay so i totally just commented on like all your pics!!haha they are all so good! I love the ones where you can tell what your thinking....the happy smiley face so in love look. :)

[PNS777]

okay so i totally just commented on like all your pics!!haha they are all so good! I love the ones where you can tell what your thinking....the happy smiley face so in love look. :)

I commented your pictures too!! lol. I love those ones too!! Especially like a story telling picture! :)

[Doglover]

yeah!! And i LOVE pics from behind for some reason! We both have ones like that. And i love "vow" pictures....so sweet!

[PNS777]

yeah!! And i LOVE pics from behind for some reason! We both have ones like that. And i love "vow" pictures....so sweet!

Same here! I love the ones with DHs carrying our dresses! :D

[PNS777]

A couple more before the night ends!

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/_pro24_.jpg

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[Jacklynn]

Your pictures are just so pretty! The last picture you posted of that little girl is so cute :)

[NicksBride]

you made a beautiful bride!!! Your pictures are just amazing

[PNS777]

Hey girls sorry I've been gone for awhile... Life's been good LOVING the married life. We drive eachother crazy, but it makes me love him more :grinhappy: I went into this crazy mode and my sister and I got our tongues pierced :bbredface: Well I hope all of you are doing good

[NicksBride]

ouch, that is painful stuff! Glad things are going well and you are enjoying being a Mrs. Miss you around here. Please keep us updated on married life girly. :)

[PNS777]

ouch, that is painful stuff! Glad things are going well and you are enjoying being a Mrs. Miss you around here. Please keep us updated on married life girly. :)

Lol I don't really log in much :bbredface: I'll visit but every now and then I'll sign in.... Married life has been great we've been going to all of my nephews foot ball games and just spending time together. I'm going to sign up so I can get my butt back to school. I got my story book from the photographer so I'll post pics ASAP. :D

[PNS777]

Here's the story book sorry some of the pictures got cut off

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[PNS777]

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[PNS777]

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[PNS777]

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[PNS777]

http://myspace.com/mrs_pratt777 If you want to check out more pictures:grinhappy:

[NicksBride]

That book is fantastic! Something you guys will always keep!

[nic1124]

The book looks great! i love those and I'm working on mine now.

[PNS777]

The book looks great! i love those and I'm working on mine now.

Thank you I'm working on my scrap book now :whoohoo: I'm having a lot of fun with it I was thinking of making my grandma one for christmas...:geek:

[PNS777]

I guess I could update you ladies on my life... I honestly don't really have an interesting life honestly I am a stay at home wife that cleans and plays on myspace most of the day lol. If any one is bored and wants to talk you can add me cuz I'll be on there :geek: myspace.com/mrs_pratt777

At 5:00 pm my hubby gets home from work and we spend our quality time together watching tv or cuddeling... On weekends is mostly when I have a life.. I honestly am not a real people person I have low self esteem because of my weight so I kind of keep to myself. Well thats me in a short paragraph lol

Well I am going to start college soon I am thinking of becoming a preschool teacher I love being around kids I think children are the sunshine in my life. I have a godson (nephew) my sisters son who my husband and I love with all our hearts and a my nephew who is our pride and joy. We don't have kids at the moment so they are our spoiled "children" lol.

This is our Nephew
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Our Godson
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[NicksBride]

sounds like you are relaxing to me! I want to see your scrapbook!! Take picutres, I am scrapbooking my wedding as well and have shared some here, I wanna see yours i bet it looks wonderful!!!

[Goin2thechapel]

Glad you're stilling checking in and that everything is going well...Are you looking for a job??? The market is tough out there :( But thanks for keeping us involved in your life! Stay in touch!!!

PS..Honeymoon photos????

[PNS777]

sounds like you are relaxing to me! I want to see your scrapbook!! Take picutres, I am scrapbooking my wedding as well and have shared some here, I wanna see yours i bet it looks wonderful!!!

Lol pretty much when I was younger I wasn't relly into going out or anything I stayed at home. My mom calls me a hermit crab lol. Of couse I will take pictures I don't have all of it done but I'll take pics of what I have done!! Oh I'll have to take a look at yours :whoohoo:

[PNS777]

Glad you're stilling checking in and that everything is going well...Are you looking for a job??? The market is tough out there :( But thanks for keeping us involved in your life! Stay in touch!!!

PS..Honeymoon photos????

lol unfortunately we didn't get a honey moon :notsure: We are waiting until we turn 21 so we can go to Las Vegas and practice a little gambling skills :geek:

[NicksBride]

YEA! Can't wait to see it. Just picture what you got so far.
Oh yea where are those honeymoon pictures? Not that we are nosey or anything...
Good luck with school, I bet you will make a great kindergarten teacher, there is always a need for them.
I have always been a hermit crab as well hehehe. I call myself a homeybody, I get anxious and nervous when I have to leave the house and go to someplace unknown. Its scary, but it sounds like going to college would be a wonderful thing!!
Thanks for updating us and MORE PICTURES!!!

[Goin2thechapel]

I thought you went to red river?!?! No??

Oh well...Go to las vegas and win lots of money!!! Then Don't forget your old pal Amanda on onewed ;)

[PNS777]

YEA! Can't wait to see it. Just picture what you got so far.
Oh yea where are those honeymoon pictures? Not that we are nosey or anything...
Good luck with school, I bet you will make a great kindergarten teacher, there is always a need for them.
I have always been a hermit crab as well hehehe. I call myself a homeybody, I get anxious and nervous when I have to leave the house and go to someplace unknown. Its scary, but it sounds like going to college would be a wonderful thing!!
Thanks for updating us and MORE PICTURES!!!

I hear you I am a homebody I get nervous when I'm around a lot of people I start to freak out lol. Oh yea I never finished posting wedding picture my bad. Your not being nosey at all haha.. :whoohoo:

[NicksBride]

Yea Vegas Baby!!! Vegas is def. the best place to be at times. To much fun!!!!

[PNS777]

I thought you went to red river?!?! No??

Oh well...Go to las vegas and win lots of money!!! Then Don't forget your old pal Amanda on onewed ;)

lol oh yeah we did go to Red River.. I forgot. My mom has pictures on her camera, but when they bought the camera I guess they only had that one left (on display) and the sales people gave it to them, and never gave them all the plugs (adaptors) so we can't connect it to the computer :(

[PNS777]

Yea Vegas Baby!!! Vegas is def. the best place to be at times. To much fun!!!!

Heck Yes!! I went there when I was 10 and 11 appearntly not old enough to gamble but stll haha. I love the excaliber and circus circus

[PNS777]

Yay I got the Scrap book pictures sorry they are not the best camera phones (This was my cousins gift to us she had it made except the pictures I put in lol)

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/book1.jpg

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[PNS777]

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[NicksBride]

Wow stephanie those page so far as so elegant and beautiful, I love them. Great job!!!!

That stinks about the camera, hope they can bring it back and get a new one.

[PNS777]

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/book9.jpg

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When I get the rest done I'll post them

[NicksBride]

THose are SOOOO wonderful. What are you using for the wording? "Groom, bride' ETC. I am really impressed. Great job!

[PNS777]

THose are SOOOO wonderful. What are you using for the wording? "Groom, bride' ETC. I am really impressed. Great job!

They are little stickers that have all the sayings on them. I believe they got them at the dollar tree. Thank you!!! :whoohoo:

[PNS777]

I did 2 more pages in the scrap book girls... My mom helped me with both she is more creative then me lol

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/book16.jpg

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This is what it says in the circle
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[val24]

awesome job on your scrapbook, i love it

[NicksBride]

aww I love the heart one.. Very creative!

[PNS777]

Here's a little bit more about my interesting life and family... lol if I haven't already bored you with my boring life... I met DH on the internet when we were 15 (crazy huh?) we talked online for almost a year and started talking on the phone, at 17 he moved down here to be with me (even more crazy), and been together ever since. I met his family 2 months after I graduated Highschool we had never got along when we first met. We finally put our differences aside so my hubby could be happy.

I have an Older sister (Audrey) and an older brother (Stephen) (makes me the baby) both of them are my half. We have the same dad but different moms, but we don't look at eachother as half we see eachother as whole. All 3 of us are very close. My sister has the 2 boys, My brother lives in a apartment with DH and I. My sister has always been the out going kind... My brother and I are kind of the same we tend to keep to ourselves.

I love my mom to pieces I don't know what I would do without her... I remember when I hit puberty lol I put her through so much. I was on my rebelious side. About 2 years ago we found out she had cancer on her uterus they had to give her a hesterictomy (sp?). That was the hardest thing the family had to go through. Two years later she is doing good her heath increases and decreases. She had surgery on her shoulder on July 10 3 days after the wedding. She had fallen and tore her rotor (I think thats what it's called). She is doing better now, and is in therapy. When my mom got sick I realized she is not going to be here forever, and I opened my eyes. She is my best friend and I love her to death.

Well before I bore you all I got my tongue pierced 2 weeks ago so I finally got some pictures

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/Tongue.jpg

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[NicksBride]

that is a great story on how you and DH met. Its amazing how you can find the love of your life on the internet. I am sorry to hear about your mother, but glad she is doing better.
When I was 10 my mom got breast cancer and it was so hard to deal with. If you need someone to talk to, PM me. It sounds like you have a great family...
Oh, tongue piercings.. Not sure how I feel about that. hahahahaha. Looks painful. :)

[PNS777]

that is a great story on how you and DH met. Its amazing how you can find the love of your life on the internet. I am sorry to hear about your mother, but glad she is doing better.
When I was 10 my mom got breast cancer and it was so hard to deal with. If you need someone to talk to, PM me. It sounds like you have a great family...
Oh, tongue piercings.. Not sure how I feel about that. hahahahaha. Looks painful. :)

Aww thank you!! I go through my stages of her getting sick.. I sometimes have dreams that dies it just scares me. :rain:

lol the tongue I guess it was just something to pop my bubble :whoohoo: I sometimes think of myself as conservative I guess, and it was something I guess I had to prove to myself lol (Sounds like a stupid reason). I have times where I think maybe I'm a goody tissue or something, and had to do something "Bad" I guess you would say lol

[PNS777]

We went to the state fair today, and took lots of pictures... Boy am I sore from all the walking lol. The hubby got some swords, a watch necklace and ring, and I got some tongue rings.

I love this picture we took some last year as a bride and groom, but I like the way this one turned out
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/Fair2.jpg

This is our traditon every year at the fair is to take these pictures.
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As you can tell I like to take pictures at the fair lol
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The lady that did this was very talented and worked in fast pase... It's our last name
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[NicksBride]

awww I love your old time photos, it came out SOO good!!!!
All the pictures came out good, you guys are so cute!

[ger]

I like your pics. Those are neat. We went to our state fair and thought we were going to get some old time pics..but the booth wasn't there. We were kind of disappointed. Yours turned out great.

[PNS777]

I like your pics. Those are neat. We went to our state fair and thought we were going to get some old time pics..but the booth wasn't there. We were kind of disappointed. Yours turned out great.

Thank you!!! Aww that stinks the booth wasn't there

[PNS777]

This was us last year
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/MrMrs.Pratt.jpg

BUT I love this years much better
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[NicksBride]

hehehe I like your outfit more, although the wedding dress was appropriate. heheh you guys just look so young and cute I love it. :)

[sjk1431]

I love the old western pictures those are so cute.

[PNS777]

Well my moms birthday is on October 4th and her friend DH and I are going to throw her a suprise 50th birthday party for her on the 6th.. I was thinking of making the invitations on photoshop, but I have no idea what to say lol Do any of you girls have an idea??

[NicksBride]

"its Nifty, guess who is turning fifty" hahahaha


I don't know.. But it sounds like fun! That is very nice of you, I am sure she will love it!

[nic1124]

It's so cool you're having a party for your mom. I don't have any advice on the invites I just wanted to say I LOVE THOSE PICS!! They are soo cute!

[val24]

no ideas for the invites but we did that for my parents when they turned 50 (they turned the same year and same summer) we surprised them with it.

i will see if i can think of anything

[PNS777]

Thank you!!!! I'm still thinking lol... I've been playing the Sims2 Seasons I am so attached to that game I can't get enough. :geek:

[NicksBride]

Never heard of it, but I have heard those games can be addicting.

[PNS777]

Never heard of it, but I have heard those games can be addicting.

Lol yes they are unfortunately :whoa:

I posted this on general chat, but I think it's adorable and something I can live by day by day

The surprising, enlightening, and sometimes hard truths we all face after we walk down the aisle — and how they teach us about what love really means.
By Ylonda Gault Caviness

"...And they lived happily ever after." You're smart. You know life is no storybook. But admit it: Somewhere deep in your subconscious lurk romantic visions of Cinderella, or maybe Julia Roberts. The images may be sketchy and a little outdated, but you can still make out the silhouette of the bride and Prince Charming riding off into the sunset.

In real life, sometimes your Disney fairy tale ends up feeling more like a Wes Craven horror flick — and you're the chick who keeps falling down and screaming for her life. I've been there.

Let's face it, marriage is not for the faint of heart. You want to believe your pure love for each other will pull you through. And it does. But it ain't always pretty.

That may sound grim. But here's a secret: Sometimes it's the least romantic parts of marriage that have the most to teach you about yourself, your partner, and the nature of love. Read on for some simple truths that will unlock the surprising treasures and pleasures in your imperfect, unstorybook, real-life love

1. You will look at the person lying next to you and wonder, Is this it? Forever?

When you get married, you think that as long as you pick the right guy — your soul mate — you'll be happy together until death do you part. Then you wake up one day and realize that no matter how great he is, he doesn't make you happy every moment of every day. In fact, some days you might wonder why you were in such a hurry to get married in the first place. You think to yourself, This is so not what I signed up for.

Actually, it is. You just didn't realize it the day you and your guy were cramming wedding cake into each other's faces, clinking champagne glasses, and dancing the Electric Slide. Back then you had no idea that "for better and for worse" doesn't kick in only when life hands you a tragedy. Your relationship mettle is, in fact, most tested on a daily basis, when the utter sameness of day-in/day-out togetherness can sometimes make you want to run for the hills.

That's when the disappointment sneaks in, and maybe even a palpable sense of loneliness and grief. It's not him. It's just you, letting go of that sugarcoated fantasy of marriage that danced in your eyes the day you and your beloved posed in all those soft-focus wedding photos. You're learning that marriage isn't a destination; it's a journey filled with equal parts excitement and tedium.

Waking up from a good dream to face the harsh morning daylight may not seem like a reason to celebrate. But trust me, it is. Because once you let go of all the hokey stories of eternal bliss, you find that the reality of marriage is far richer and more rewarding than you ever could have guessed. Hard, yes. Frustrating, yes. But full of its own powerful, quiet enchantments just the same, and that's better than any fairy tale.

2. You'll work harder than you ever imagined.

Early on, when people say, "Marriage takes work," you assume "work" means being patient when he forgets to put down the toilet seat. In your naiveté, you think that you will struggle to accommodate some annoying habit, like persistent knuckle cracking or flatulence.

If only it were that easy. Human beings, you may have noticed, are not simple creatures. Your man has mysterious, unplumbed depths — and from where he sits, you're pretty complicated, too. You have to learn each other the same way that you once learned earth science or world geography. And getting married doesn't mean you're done — it just means you've advanced to graduate-level studies. That's because every time you think you've mastered the material, he'll change a bit. And so will you. As two people grow and evolve, the real work of marriage is finding a way to relate to and nurture each other in the process.

"It's like losing weight," says Andrea Harden, 45, of Buffalo, NY. "You want it to be a one-time deal. You lost it, now just live. But then you learn it's a lifestyle. That's marriage. The effort is a forever thing." So don't be too hard on yourself — or him — on those days when you feel like you're struggling through remedial math.

3. You will sometimes go to bed mad (and maybe even wake up madder).
Whoever decided to tell newlyweds "Never go to bed angry" doesn't know what it's like inside a bedroom where tears and accusations fly as one spouse talks the other into a woozy stupor until night meets the dawn. If this scenario sounds familiar, I've got three words for you: Sleep on it.

You need to calm down. You need to gain perspective. You need to just give it a rest. I've found that an argument of any quality, like a fine wine, needs to breathe. A break in the action will help you figure out whether you're angry, hurt, or both, and then pinpoint the exact source. Maybe the fight that seemed to erupt over the overflowing garbage can is really about feeling underappreciated. Could be you're both stressed out at work and just needed to unload on someone. Taking a break will help you see that, and let go. Or maybe you really do have a legitimate disagreement to work out. Without a time-out, sometimes a perfectly good argument can turn into an endless round of silly back-and-forth, rehashing old and irrelevant transgressions as you get more and more wound up.

Even when you do manage to stay focused and on topic, there are some fights that stubbornly refuse to die by bedtime. And if you stifle your real feelings just to meet some arbitrary deadline, your marriage will surely be the worse for it. "This was a huge lesson for me," says Andrea. "As women we've been trained to make nice. But the whole kiss-and-make-up thing just to keep the peace was eating me up inside. I'd let things build up inside me until I just exploded. Now I wait a while to get hold of myself — let the emotions settle a bit — and state my position. Even if that means reopening the fight the next day."

4. You will go without sex — sometimes for a long time — and that's okay.
There are few men in the Western world sexier than my husband. And I don't say this because I know he may read this article. I've seen women checking him out when they think I'm not looking. (Honestly, ladies, you don't have to sneak a peek. I don't mind if you stare.) That said, there are times that I just don't feel like having sex — often for reasons that have nothing to do with Genoveso. (See? Even his name is sexy.) I can't lie and say this is always okay with him. But the fact is, there are also plenty of nights when he's not in the mood. So maybe a few days go by when we don't do it. And then a few more. And....

Sexless periods are a natural part of married life. A dry spell isn't a sign that you've lost your mojo or that you'll never have sex again. It just means that maybe this week, sleep is more important than sex. (I don't know about you, but between work, 3 a.m. feedings, the PTA, soccer, T-ball, and everything else, I sometimes crave sleep the way a pimply, hormonal adolescent longs to cop a feel.)

And don't kid yourself; no one in America is doing it as often as popular culture would have you believe. Instead of worrying about how much you think you "should" be having sex, keep the focus on figuring out your own rhythm. "I used to think, What's happened to us? We always used to be in the mood," says 35-year-old Kim Henderson of Oakland, CA, who's been married for five years. "Now I know better. Life happens. My husband just started a new job. He has a long commute, and we have two small children. I think we're good."

The key is to make sure that even if you're not doing "it," you're still doing something-touching, kissing, hugging. Personally, my heart gets warm and mushy when my husband rubs my feet after a long, tiring day. He may not be anywhere near my G-spot, but that little bit of touch and attention keeps us connected even when we're not having spine-tingling sex.

[PNS777]

5. Getting your way is usually not as important as finding a way to work together.

I can be a bit of a know-it-all. There, I said it. It's really not my intention to be hurtful or brash with people I love. It's just that a lifetime of experience has taught me that in most areas, at most times, I am right about most things. What shocked me several years into my marriage, though, was the realization that the more "right" I was, the more discontented my husband and I were as a couple. See, oddly enough, throughout his life Genoveso has been under the misguided impression that he's right most of the time (go figure!). So we'd lock horns — often. That is, until I learned a few things.

Namely, that when it comes to certain disagreements, there is no right or wrong — there is simply your way of looking at things and your husband's. "I used to be very black-and-white earlier in our marriage," says Lindy Vincent, 38, who lives in Minneapolis. "Now I see that I'm not all right and my husband is not all wrong. There's more gray in life than I thought, and that's taught me patience and the value of compromise."

The more I get to know and appreciate my husband for who he is, the more I respect his positions. That doesn't mean I always agree with him. But I can see the value in striking a balance that satisfies us both. And instead of harping on how wrong he is, I can usually swallow the verbal vitriol and simply say something like, "I see your point" or "I hadn't considered that." After I sincerely acknowledge his view, it seems to become easier for him to hear mine. And because I know I'm being heard, most of the time now, I don't even want to prove how right I am anymore. Funny how that works, isn't it?

6. A great marriage doesn't mean no conflict; it simply means a couple keeps trying to get it right.

Maybe you think that because of my newfound wisdom, Genoveso and I never fight anymore. Ha! As important as it is to strike a balance, it's also important to have a big, fat fight every now and then. Because when you fight, you don't just raise your voices; you raise real — sometimes buried — issues that challenge you to come to a clearer understanding of you, your man, and your relationship. I wouldn't give up our fights for anything in the world, because I know in the end they won't break us; they'll only make us stronger.

7. You'll realize that you can only change yourself.

Ever seen the '80s sci-fi cult classic Making Mr. Right? When the stylish heroine, played by Ann Magnuson, is hired to teach a robot how to act like a human, she seizes the chance to create a perfect guy. A hotshot commercial whiz, she uses her marketing prowess to shape John Malkovich's android character into her personal version of the ideal man — sensitive, eager to please, and willing to listen.

There is a bit of that makeover fantasy in all of us — something that makes us believe we can change the person we love, make him just a little bit closer to perfect. We may use support and empathy or shouts and ultimatums, but with dogged conviction we take on this huge responsibility, convinced we're doing the right thing.

Whatever our motives, the effort is exhausting. Transforming a full-grown man — stripping him of decades-old habits, beliefs, and idiosyncrasies — is truly an impossible task. And you will come to realize, sooner than later if you're lucky, that it is far easier to change the way you respond to him.

Here's a perfect case in point: "I used to go off on my husband because he didn't empty the sink trap when he cleaned the kitchen," says Kimberly Seals Allers, 36, of Bay Shore, NY. "It got me nowhere; my rants only made him resentful. Now I come home and when the kitchen looks clean, I'm like, 'Cool, now all I have to do is empty the sink trap.'"

8. As you face your fears and insecurities, you will find out what you're really made of.

I've got issues. Trust issues. Control issues. And others, I'm sure, that I've yet to fully discover. I guess I've always known I wasn't perfect. But in more than a decade of marriage, I've been smacked upside the head with the cold, hard evidence.

There were clues when Genoveso and I were dating, especially with the trust thing. Early on, I was supersuspicious of him. He used to say things like, "I'll call you at 8." Then, just to try to trip me up, he'd call at 8. I knew he was up to something, I just couldn't figure out what. The same kinds of experiences followed after the wedding. Except occasionally he would actually mess up. And I had no sense of scale when it came to rating his offenses; everything was a major violation. Whether he teased me about a new haircut or came home late, I seethed for days and even let thoughts of divorce creep into my head. I figured, if he loved me — really and truly — this stuff wouldn't happen.

I'd like to be able to say that this irrational behavior lasted only a few months and I eventually worked it out. Kind of, sort of, is closer to the truth. After years of looking deeply into my soul and talking to good friends and the best sister a girl could ever have, I've come to recognize certain things about myself. Not to get all Dr. Phil about it, but I've had to examine my history with an emotionally distant dad and a strong-willed mom and face up to all the ways, both good and bad, that those relationships have affected how I approach my marriage.

I still struggle as a work in progress. But I am completely clear in the knowledge that many of the deepest frustrations in your relationship are an opportunity for you to confront yourself. That can be difficult to accept — after all, it's so much more comforting to keep a running tab of your hubby's deficits and tell yourself that his failings are the only thing standing between you and a better marriage. But if you let it, this bumpy journey toward self-awareness can be one of the more fulfilling rewards of a committed, long-term relationship — you'll learn to love your quirks and be compassionate toward yourself, just as you're learning to do with him.

That's the strange beauty of marriage: It's full of hard times and hard lessons that no one can ever prepare you for. But in the end, those are the things that give richness to your life together — and make your love even deeper and stronger than when it began.

[PNS777]

I was bored today so I decided to play with photoshop... Let me know what you think!!! (I promise no hard feelings I want to know so I can get better at it)

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/_2007_.gif

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/Fair22.gif

[PNS777]

I have real funny story... When my brother in law came in from NY Phil Dad (Father In Law) and me went to pick him up from the air port.. we put his bags in the car, and I had forgotten I had a tiara with a veil on it for my bachlorette party. Well DH tells BIL it's tradition that he puts on the tiara. So BIL is like no it's not... Well FIL told him he did it also so BIL puts the veil on and we all start cracking up. :geek: I guess it's one of those things you have to be there and hear everything... Here's a pic so you can get a little bit on an idea..

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/BIL2.jpg

[NicksBride]

The first picture is a bit odd, but neat.. I love how you colorized the second ones.. Very pretty!!!!
the picture of your BIL is soo funny!!! That needs to go in a scrapbook somewhere. hahaha

[Goin2thechapel]

Fun pictures!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[StaceyMc]

My sister and I threw my parents a surprise 50th birthday and used "50 Years of Magnificence"

Our invite said "R and D are turning 50!" Come and help us celebrate 50 Years of Magnificence."

We found plates that had that on them (that's where the idea came from). Hope that helps.

[PNS777]

My sister and I threw my parents a surprise 50th birthday and used "50 Years of Magnificence"

Our invite said "R and D are turning 50!" Come and help us celebrate 50 Years of Magnificence."

We found plates that had that on them (that's where the idea came from). Hope that helps.

That is such a cute idea!!! I love the way it sounds!! Thank you!! :whoohoo:

[PNS777]

The first picture is a bit odd, but neat.. I love how you colorized the second ones.. Very pretty!!!!


I thought the same thing.. I just can't figure out how to get it like a vision of some sort :whoa:

[PNS777]

I don't know if I ever posted pictures of my bridal shower if I did sorry. I'm like 4 months behind lol. Excuse our faces this was at the end and we were tired.

Our Cake *The Picture Was From Prom*
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/BSCake.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/BS2.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/BS1.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/BS.jpg

That's all I have at the moment

[PNS777]

a couple from the Rehearsal I don't have many pics I don't even think we took pictures lol

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/aaa.jpg

I have no idea but I look like bridezilla
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/aaaa.jpg

I JUST NEED TO LET OFF A LITTLE VENT... WE'VE BEEN MARRIED FOR 2 MONTHS 9 DAYS, AND I TRY NOT TO LET IT GET TO ME BUT IT DOES. ON OUR WEDDING DAY WE ALL WERE RUNNING AROUND TRYING TO DO LAST MINUTE THINGS WE WERE A LITTLE LATE GETTING HAIR AND MAKEUP DONE WELL THE LIMO DRIVER WAS LATE, AND THE PREACHER CALLED ME UP AND SAID PEOPLE WE ON THE GAZEBO. SO WE HAD ALOT OF STUFF GOING ON. WELL EVERYTHING STARTED GETTING INTO PLACE. THE GAZEBO WAS CLEARED AND THE LIMO ARRIVED AFTER MY MOM CALLED UP B1TCH1NG EVERBODY OUT. WELL COME TO FIND OUT WE FORGOT THE VIDEO CAMERA!!!! WE ALWAYS REMEMBER IT FOR EVERYBODY ELSES WEDDING, BUT WE FORGOT IT FOR OURS :rain: WE DON'T HAVE THE BEGINNING OF THE CEREMONY OR ANYTHING. MY IN LAWS HAD THIERS BUT THEY FORGOT TO RECORD THE CEREMONY :rain: THEY RECORDED THE AFTER CEREMONY AND ALL THE RECEPTION BUT STILL. I GUESS I JUST NEEDED TO GET IT OUT. THANKS FOR LISTENING

[PNS777]

I love playing with photoshop so I made a couple of more pics
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/777pns.gif

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/2007-Bride.gif

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/PhilNStephfor3v3r.gif

[NicksBride]

Your shower pictures are great, TFS. Sorry about your vent, we did not videotape our ceremony and in SOOOOOO many ways i regret that. I would have LOVED to have seen it over and over again. hahahaha But I know that I can look back at pictures and remember it, but I understand your frusturating I really do!!

I love your photoshop, you are VERY talented with it!!

[PNS777]

Your shower pictures are great, TFS. Sorry about your vent, we did not videotape our ceremony and in SOOOOOO many ways i regret that. I would have LOVED to have seen it over and over again. hahahaha But I know that I can look back at pictures and remember it, but I understand your frusturating I really do!!

I love your photoshop, you are VERY talented with it!!

Thank you I don't even think we took many pictures lol I had to steal these ones from my sister on myspace. It has been driving me crazy we forgot the video camera, but very true about having all the pictures to look back on, and we have our husbands. :whoohoo:

Thank you!! I'm learning photoshop little by little, but I enjoy it

[PNS777]

SO we figrued out what my moms invitations are going to say :whoohoo: She's getting a little suspicious cuz her friend keeps calling for my number lol and we are calling to talk to my step dad she keeps asking but I tell her I'm asking him about the car haha

It's a surprise... Guess who's turning nifty fifty Carla P. Come join us celebrate 50 wonderful years!!
At (my moms house) at 5 PM you can park in alley way or @ library.
Theres more but if have to find the paper I wrote it on lol I'm going to make the invites on photoshop

[PNS777]

I got more photoshop if you want to check it out
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/roses.gif
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/Flowers.gif
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/black-and-white-300.gif
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/marilynPS.gif

[NicksBride]

That invite wording is great. I am sure your mom will have a GREAT time. I love your photoshop as well, I love the last picture, very pretty. :)

[PNS777]

Hello Girls!! Sorry I have been gone for awhile not much has been going on... We did get a 9 wk old puppy as you all saw I've been practicing photoshop alot and I am loving every moment of it

Here is some of my work :-)

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/1pregnancy1.gif
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/10mater2.gif
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/eyesbw2.gifhttp://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/3maternity3.gif

[PNS777]

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/andhoping.gifhttp://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/ddct.gifhttp://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/1stbmnd.gifhttp://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/BAAGFG.gif

[PNS777]

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/amwth.gifhttp://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/bcm.gifhttp://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/alm.gifhttp://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/1HS.gif

[ger]

are you trying to tell us something??? lol

[PNS777]

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/1ABOVE.gifhttp://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/babyfeet2.gif

I hope you enjoy it :whoohoo: I just can't get enough of it :whoohoo:

[PNS777]

are you trying to tell us something??? lol

Lol I get that alot :geek: Lol no I'm not pregnant I just enjoy babies they are so precious and loving :-D

[ger]

Oh, Darn!! I thought maybe we were going to add another little person to our family.

Your pics are great, btw!

[PNS777]

Oh, Darn!! I thought maybe we were going to add another little person to our family.

Your pics are great, btw!

Lol not yet I don't think at least haha.... Thank you!!

[70707Bride]

Hey, didn't know you had an after wedding journal lol. So I thought I'd stop in when I found out. Great pics, wedding and photoshop! Love them all!

[NicksBride]

awwwwwww I LOVE THOSE!

[PNS777]

Thanks Girls!!!! I love doing coloring in black and white pictures lol it keeps me entertained Here is the most recent one I did :whoohoo:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/2ANGELBABY3.gif

[NicksBride]

aww when I have my baby I am deff. going to you to make me a banner!!!

[70707Bride]

You do such a great job! Are you into photography or just this kind of art?

[Goin2thechapel]

Those are really good. You're getting better and better every day :)

[PNS777]

aww when I have my baby I am deff. going to you to make me a banner!!!

Aww most definitely!! :whoohoo:

[PNS777]

You do such a great job! Are you into photography or just this kind of art?

Thank you!! I want to become a photographer so I'm trying to get in as much practice as I can

[PNS777]

Those are really good. You're getting better and better every day :)

Aww Thank you!!! I love doing them

[PNS777]

I have opened a little site on myspace if any of you want to check it out.. It's for requests if people want to make them nothing special lol

Myspace (http://myspace.com/blacknwhitespecialty777 ) Add Me :D

[70707Bride]

I think you would be great at photography. I think it would be fun. You could do these kinds of pictures for your clients too.

[PNS777]

I think you would be great at photography. I think it would be fun. You could do these kinds of pictures for your clients too.

Aww thanks!! I'm hoping "santa" (DH) gets me an ealy christmas gift (a camera) lol. I've been hinting like crazy. :whoohoo:

[PNS777]

I'm Baaaaack lol... All I can say is I honestly have no life Hopefully by January I will be starting photography classes, and getting started :whoohoo: I baby sat my nephew and godson yesterday and was in the picture taking mood and decided to play with photoshop

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/1carlos3.gif
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/1carlos4.gif
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/1carlos8.gif

[PNS777]

I did one of the maintnance guys hubby works @ our apartment complex

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/1philly1.gif

More of My Nephew and godson lol
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/1carlos7.gif
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/1moni10.gif
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/1carlos26.gif

[70707Bride]

Those are great pics! I love how you are so creative with them.

[PNS777]

Those are great pics! I love how you are so creative with them.

Thanks Girl!! I enjoy doing them :whoohoo::D

[PNS777]

Hello Girls!!!! It's been awhile since I wrote in here. Everything is going great! I called for schooling today for Art and design (Photography) so I'm so excited except DH gave me a downer :rain:

I WAS so proud of myself today I was cleaning our apartment today, and I have the radio on and a commercial comes on about a school for art and design. I get the number and I call them, and the lady was telling me they are having an open house tonight and I should attend so I can get an idea. I was so exciting I called my mom and she was so happy for me (I'm a procastinator I graduated in 2005). DH comes in right away from work (he works in our complex) and "I was like I called for Photography School, and they are having an open house tonight from 6-7 pm do you want to go with me?" "He goes not really" Ok thats fine I understand his tired then he goes "Well did they give you a price sheet" No that why I want to go to the open house tonight. Then he goes "WELL WHOS GOING TO PAY FOR IT" and I just look @ him like you @ss Hole! I said WELL DON'T WORRY ABOUT PAYING FOR IT I'LL ASK MY MOM OR MY DAD. I DON'T WANT YOU TO PAY FOR IT! I was practically in tears cuz I was so hurt. Did I over react?? Am I being to sensitive? I guess I expected him to be like "Oh honey I'm proud of you, thats what you been wanting to do" IDK I just feel like crying. I'm sorry if it doesn't make sense I just needed to vent. Thanks for listening

I'll post some of my art soon :D

[70707Bride]

I think if its something you want then go for it. They probably have financial aid, most schools do. Good luck!

[uptowngirl]

That is great that you are pursuing something you really want!

I have found sometimes that guys tend to think about how to make everything work out before they get excited...I am sure your hubby is proud of you, but he is just trying to make sure you aren't disappointed if for some reason it doesn't work out. ;)

So how did the open house go?

[PNS777]

That is great that you are pursuing something you really want!

I have found sometimes that guys tend to think about how to make everything work out before they get excited...I am sure your hubby is proud of you, but he is just trying to make sure you aren't disappointed if for some reason it doesn't work out. ;)

So how did the open house go?

I never thought of it that way!! The open house went great I went on a tour of the school, BUT it is WAY to expensive. I'm still going to look into financial aid and all that fun stuff, but I'm going to look @ different schools and keep my options open :D

Here is what I'm doing now is layouts for myspace... obviously the girl picture isn't mine (got if off of google), but I did fix it up w/ the lighting and coloring, wording and everything else

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/sample6.gif

[uptowngirl]

A portfolio goes a long way towards getting into the design and photography industry - I have my own graphic design business and my degree is in Biblical Theology so school isn't everything!!!

If you have a local community college around a lot of times they offer photography or design classes for cheap - that might be a way to get started at least! I think if you just keep giving yourself creative assignments you will learn a lot and people will start hiring you!

[PNS777]

A portfolio goes a long way towards getting into the design and photography industry - I have my own graphic design business and my degree is in Biblical Theology so school isn't everything!!!

If you have a local community college around a lot of times they offer photography or design classes for cheap - that might be a way to get started at least! I think if you just keep giving yourself creative assignments you will learn a lot and people will start hiring you!


I believe my dad is getting me a portfolio for Christmas (I'm suppose to forget he asked me if I had one lol) so hopefully I can start organising my work. Wow your own business thats great!!

That is exactly what I was going to look into is our community college we have here. I'm starting to try harder things so I can get more advanced

[PNS777]

Here are some pictures I did of our dog Precious!!

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/IMG_0181.gif

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/IMG_0178.gif

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/IMG_0177.gif

[nic1124]

why hello Stephanie! I havent been around in awhile. I went to a community college for photography like 8 yrs ago. I took all the photo classes but i refused to take public speaking and i needed 2 other classes to get my degree and i just started working full time and never finished. Lately I've been wanting to go back, especially since digital has changed SO much since then. I'm just sick of having a full time job. I like it, I just wanna work for myself though ya know. So I'm thinking about going back and finishing up and maybe doing weddings? I need a camera though. I also need alot more experience! Basically I just wanted to say good luck! Hey how about I move down there and we go into buisiness together? LOL. I need to get away from this snow and cold.

your doggy pics are so cute!

[PNS777]

why hello Stephanie! I havent been around in awhile. I went to a community college for photography like 8 yrs ago. I took all the photo classes but i refused to take public speaking and i needed 2 other classes to get my degree and i just started working full time and never finished. Lately I've been wanting to go back, especially since digital has changed SO much since then. I'm just sick of having a full time job. I like it, I just wanna work for myself though ya know. So I'm thinking about going back and finishing up and maybe doing weddings? I need a camera though. I also need alot more experience! Basically I just wanted to say good luck! Hey how about I move down there and we go into buisiness together? LOL. I need to get away from this snow and cold.

your doggy pics are so cute!

Hello Nicole!!! It sure has been awhile! I love your trash the dress pictures they cam out beautiful!! OMG you had to take public speaking classes oh no I would have freaked out lol. I have very bad shyness and couldn't do that. Oh heck yes girl come on down we will open up our own business and hit big lol. I talked to my in laws yesterday and they said it was cold and that the snow comes and goes. Everytime I think talk to them I think of you haha cuz your in Syracuse also.

[NicksBride]

awwwww your dog is sooo precious. hehe hence his name. I love it!

[shawnsgirl]

I just wanted to tell you that I think you definately have talent!! I have been seeing some of your work and the banners you have done for others are amaxing!!! I think you did one for one of the ladies here where in the backgrond was them holding hands and then a picture of them in foreground and it looked just so professional!! I really hope you can get this underway for yourself...

I'm so sorry your DH wasn't as supportive with going to the open house. In my opinion I don't think you were overreacting. I think it proves just how passionate you are about doing something. Doesn't he realize that yes school can be exepensive but in the end it truely does pay off in the end. I'm pretty fortunate that DH is is supportive of me..But, sometimes when I ask him about watching the kids to get some time for myself since I have NONE, he will say look your going back to school and we're both paying for it..We're putting off having a baby for you to go back to school. I feel sometimes he uses that on me. So, like you I have to rely on mom and dad for some things. So, I guess I can kind of sympathize on how you must feel. Sometimes they just don't understand do they??? Good luck sweetie and I really hope this all works out for you!!

[PNS777]

awwwww your dog is sooo precious. hehe hence his name. I love it!

Aww Thanks!!!! She's my baby lol

[PNS777]

I just wanted to tell you that I think you definately have talent!! I have been seeing some of your work and the banners you have done for others are amaxing!!! I think you did one for one of the ladies here where in the backgrond was them holding hands and then a picture of them in foreground and it looked just so professional!! I really hope you can get this underway for yourself...

I'm so sorry your DH wasn't as supportive with going to the open house. In my opinion I don't think you were overreacting. I think it proves just how passionate you are about doing something. Doesn't he realize that yes school can be exepensive but in the end it truely does pay off in the end. I'm pretty fortunate that DH is is supportive of me..But, sometimes when I ask him about watching the kids to get some time for myself since I have NONE, he will say look your going back to school and we're both paying for it..We're putting off having a baby for you to go back to school. I feel sometimes he uses that on me. So, like you I have to rely on mom and dad for some things. So, I guess I can kind of sympathize on how you must feel. Sometimes they just don't understand do they??? Good luck sweetie and I really hope this all works out for you!!

Aww Thank you so much!! Hopefully soon I will find a nice school to get to or even start out at JC Penneys or somewhere lol.

I think after we went to the open house he realized how much I wanted to be a photographer, and what it means to me. Now he has been more supportive of it. He always tell me do you have your camera so you can catch a moment lol.


I think your talking about this 1 for Samantha??
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/Samtom.gif

[shawnsgirl]

Yep!! That is the one!!! Its amazing!


If you have the time...Can you look thru my wedding photos that I posted and see if you can find two to make a banner like that for me?? I just can't do anything close to that good!

[PNS777]

Here is some of the recent ones I have done from my myspace for my Customs page for people that request it


http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/belle.gif

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/Ihaveaheroinmyarms1.gif

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/maddielynn.gif

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/red.gif

[shawnsgirl]

Great work...The one about holding a hero is wow...Almost made me cry!!

[PNS777]

Great work...The one about holding a hero is wow...Almost made me cry!!

Thanks!!! That is my favorite one lol I just started them yesterday

[nic1124]

Wow you are doing a great job with those! Awesome!

[NicksBride]

Stephanie I LOVE those! You have such talent, I love the military ones.. reminds me of my DH! So sweet!

[val24]

wow stephanie awesome job!!!!

[PNS777]

Hello everybody sorry i've been MIA been busy trying to get my photography going. I've been working on photoshop alot & bought paint shop on ebay. I can't wait my 21st birthday is on february 4th I'm so excited I've been hinting to the hubby about the canon rebel lol. I've been bad I haven't really looked into other schools I need to. My brother just recentely moved out so I'm going to make that spare room into a little studio to get some practice in.

My mom & I are going to start weight watchers I am VERY disappointed in myself I gained so much weight I am so embarrassed I just stay home 24/7 I know thats bad & makes it worse. It's just I feel don't feel like leaving my "comfort zone". I've had baby fever like crazy but I want to lose weight before I put myself and the baby in danger.

Well thats whats been going on in my life lately lol. Just a boring life really.

[Brad's Bride in 08]

Hey there! It's great to see you are back. Good luck with your photoshop projects and the weight loss. YOU CAN DO IT! We are here for you!GOOD LUCK!

[NicksBride]

Hey babe! We missed you around here! Glad to here you photography is going well.
Weight watchers is a great thing, you can do it. But you are beautiful the way you are.

[nic1124]

hey girl! How's married life?
Thats cool you're gonna make the spare room into a studio.
practice makes perfect right?
Good luck with your photography and weight loss also.

[PNS777]

Awww Thanks girls! Married life is great I couldn't ask for it any other way. We will be going to Syracuse. ny in May for a "friends" wedding so hopefully i have my camera by then cuz they won't have a professional wedding so I'm kind of excited lol

[KMS]

Good luck with the photography. It's so exciting that you can make a little at home studio now.

Good luck with the weight loss as well. I commend you for trying to become healthier to start both you and your future little one on the right track. Very good decision! Maybe you could head on over to the diet and weight loss section and start a weight loss journal too!

[Nekochanpurr]

Yay, welcome back! I've been wondering where you were.. =D

[nic1124]

Hey your coming to my town!!! At least in May the weather will be nice! Do you know where your friends wedding is gonna be? (just curious lol!)

[uptowngirl]

Hey Stephanie! Good to see you back! That is so exciting about the photography - keep showing us pics when you get new ones!!

[PNS777]

Hey your coming to my town!!! At least in May the weather will be nice! Do you know where your friends wedding is gonna be? (just curious lol!)

Lol I know!!! My in laws are buying our bus tickets lol. It's my SIL thats getting married we just don't really get along. They're getting married @ First English Lutheren Church, and the reception is at Wysaki (lol i probably just messed that whole name up).

Hey Girls!! Sorry I've been MIA I've been a lurker just haven't logged in lol. I got some more pictures I took & I finally got my camera YAY!!

My Camera w/ the new lens my hubby bought for me today
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/IMG_0667.jpg

My New Lens it's 75-300mm & My other One that came w/ the camera 18-55mm. It's taking me some time to learn the new one the pics come out a lil blurry lol
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/IMG_0668.jpg

A couple of pictures I've done w/ some editing
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/IMG_00912.png
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/sepia.png

[KMS]

Look at that nice new camera. Woo - You go girl!

Two great pics! Just fab!

[Nekochanpurr]

Nice pics!! Your doggie is so cute! *^^*

[nic1124]

Awesome cam! awesome pics! Yeah I know that reception place. Wysocki's. Alot of receptions are held there. I've never been there though. I think it's on the lake? That's cool!

[NicksBride]

AWESOME! What a great camera. Those are wonderful pictures as well. You will do great with that camera.

[uptowngirl]

Yay!!! I am so glad you got your camera Stephanie!!! I am so excited to see what you can do with it! :)

[Diamend]

Hey girl, glad to see you back!!! I'm proud of you for wanting to get back to school, its a tough decision to better ourselves. And congrats on weight watchers!! I know how you feel, I was on weight watchers for a while too, and it works great! Good luck!!

Can't wait to see more of your work!

[PNS777]

Hey Girls thanks so much for the comments!!! I need to get my butt chatting again lol. Well I struck again lol I got a Nikon SLR film camera & I have my SLR digital. I was looking on craigslist today & came across an ad where someone was selling the film Nikon for $125 so I thought it would be awesome to have Film & Digital. So DH & I went to go look @ it & I ended up buying it. So I got a new toy YAY!!!!

My New Toy
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/nikon0.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/nikon.jpg

[PGDesigns]

Congrats on the new camra! I can't wait to get a DSLR.

[NicksBride]

ohh girl you got so many new toys! LOL. Let me know how you like the film and digital camera. can't wait to see what develops.

[KMS]

Wow, you are so lucky! You are going to have so much playing with your new stuff!

[PNS777]

Thanks!! I love the lens on the new one its awesome! I also love making tags I never useto be creative I never had a creative bone in my body lol. After the wedding all of sudden it just started coming out. Here are couple I made I just leaned animation so it's not great

Here's one animation I did
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/mrsp.gif

One I did for a "friend" I'm also learning to do digiscrap
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/1bday.png


http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/pns70707.jpg

[KMS]

Aww, you did such a good job! :flower:

[uptowngirl]

Great Job on the scrapping!! I love the last one - the wedding one with you and Philip! So cute :)

Don't know if you need any of this stuff or not, but a great place I found for freebie digi-scrap stuff is

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/

They have all kinds of papers and embellishments that you can download for free if they are for personal use...

[NicksBride]

Those look great!! I wish I had that much talent. :) Looking good

[70707Bride]

Woohoo for the new camara!

[PNS777]

Hello Everbody!!! Sorry been MIA again just trying to get my photography going. Hopefully i will have my studio going I try to take pictures of my godson but you know how 3 year olds are you have to work on their time lol. My nephew is 10, but gets bored easily go figure.

We are going to Syracuse in May (for a wedding I'm photographing) we are leaving @ 6:30 am on May 28th on bus *BOO!* do you girls have any ideas on shots. This person *My SIL but we don't associate w/ her I'm just doing this to get my portfolio going* doesn't tell me what she wants, and I feel I shouldn't have to message her (on myspace) to ask her this is her wedding not mine.

Some of my shots My Godson & Nephew
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/IMG_01665.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/IMG_01811.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/IMG_01599.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j125/Mrs_Pratt777/IMG_01699.jpg

[Brad's Bride in 08]

WOW!! Those pictures are amazing! What awesome work, good luck on the wedding shoot! I will brainstorm some ideas...i'm at a loss right now:bblol:

[NicksBride]

Gorgeous pictures, Good luck with your photography!

[70707Bride]

Those pics are great! They look so professional! Our photographer took several candid pics of us getting ready, people standing in the hall, and I thought that was neat. A lot of pics are planned, its cool to see random ones. Maybe some pics at different angles. Whatever you do, it'll turn out wonderful!...and don't forget to share!

[KMS]

I love the pictures! Especially that last one. Just adorable!

[Dani]

Wow! Great photos! The kids are really cute and look like they are having a good time!

[PNS777]

Hey Girls! Thanks for the sweet comments as always :D I did a few more photos of my godson & nephew I see a little improvement so hopefully soon.

I found out I'm not the photographer at the wedding makes me feel better I don't think I was quite ready lol. I'm still taking my camera, and maybe the photographer will give me some great tips.

I want to start my own home business we have an extra room for my studio, but I'm confused on getting my business license.

[NicksBride]

well as you said I would still bring your camera and take all the pictures you can for your portfolio.
I think starting a business is a great idea. I would call your local town hall or probate court to ask about getting a business license