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I've decided that it's time that the local photographers in this (Florence) area need to get together to collaborate on photography. So I would like all the people who read the blog, are here in AZ, and have a strong interest (or side business) in photography to leave a comment on what kinds of things they are interested in learning "hands on". SO! This is what you do: 1. Send me an email to let me know you want to be included (gwoolf at hotmail dot com) 2. Tell me what you are interested in learning. 3. Let me know if you are interested in sharing what you know. 4. Prepare for a whirlwind of knowlege to sweep you up and help you improve your skills!! Some ideas I have in mind are: How to streamline process in Photoshop, Creating actions, How to mask like a pro, Brushes - No paint required, using off camera strobe to improve your lighting, what every photographer should know about color temperature, All about F-stops (and not just aperature). Please spread the word, t...

Alright, Anna sent another one of these so instead of doing it on email I am posting it here..... What color are your socks right now? Socks? I live in AZ What are you listening to right now? Greg and Danny talking What was the last thing that you ate? Waffles (thanks for breakfast honey!!) Can you drive a stick shift? It’s been a while, but yes. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Spoke to: Laura; Text: Erica Do you like the person who sent this to you? She’s one of the best sister-in-laws EVER!! How old are you today? 33 What is your favorite sport to watch on TV? Ugghh sports on TV? What is your favorite drink? Milk Have you ever dyed your hair? Yes. At least twice a year Favorite food? Homemade tacos What is the last movie you watched? Mamma Mia!! (last night for Maddie’s birthday) Favorite day of the year? Any day I spend with my family How do you vent anger? Other than yelling? Talking to my mom or husband (or his mom if he is the problem) What was your favorite...

BEFORE THE FEAST: AFTER THE FEAST: Jilly had her 4 month doctor's appointment today. She weighs in at 13 lbs. 4 oz. (45% of average 4 month olds) and is 25 inches long (80% of average four month olds). She is tall and thin.....not a bad way to be. :-) So after her check up (and the shots - poor thing) the doctor said she was definitely ready for cereal. So we came home and gave it a try. She wrinkled her nose a lot and everything came out at least once before she figured out that she should swallow it. But she was (is) dang cute doing it!! So, now we have a new fixture in the dining room....the high chair. YEAH!!

I think this about sums up how I feel as well.... ================================= Prop 8: It's Impact: GREAT Susan Noyes Anderson 10/16/2008 06:00 PM MDT *EDITOR'S NOTE: Anderson was a former writer for Mormon-Life and is now a freelance writer. The following article was recently published on her blog. Warning: This is not a "politically correct" post, at least where I live, but I feel obligated to make a statement of my beliefs and concerns about Proposition 8 due to its critical importance in this election. I'll begin by affirming that I have no bias against gay individuals or groups per se and that I respect them as friends and associates. Neither do I oppose domestic partner statutes affording them any and all legal rights enjoyed by heterosexual couples in a marriage relationship. (Family Code 297.5) What I do oppose, specifically, is changing the legal definition of marriage to anything other than between a man and a woman. Here's how I see it. Domest...

So I have this co-worker that decided the other day, to condescend to his fellow co-workers about how immoral it is to do things. He then broke out into a boasting session about how he is so 'unique' because he doesn't steal music, go beyond the posted speed limit, or copy movies he rented from the video store. He would then proceed to ask the co-workers (who are obviously beneath him) to help him understand why we would choose to do such sinful acts! One of my comrades was about to 'go off' on his insane expressions of superiority but decided that it would be stooping to his level to point out that his life is not as 'moral' as he claims. Admittedly I would have taken pleasure in seeing him ripped to shreds but alas, I had to agree that stooping to a level of inferiority would not be the 'better' thing to do. This co-worker was the same individual that made the claim that he is a REAL Christian because he reads the BIBLE. He then went on to proclai...

OK I know 4 months isn't really very old...but I am sad that she is growing up at all! I am having so much fun with her! She is happy ALL the time. There is nothing better than being woken up to her talking in her bed in the morning. She doesn't roll much yet - mostly when she is mad. But it's coming. She is VERY strong and it probably won't be long before she is sitting on her own. YEAH!! Isn't she just dang cute!! (I realize I am a bit biased....I say this often don't it) LOL

Who says kids shouldn't watch TV until they are 2??? Jilly loves the TV. My mom regularly has her watch Sesame Street. I had to get a few things done and she was demanding all of my attention (I know baby attention is tough [heavy sarcasm]). So I turned on Playhouse Disney and she is having a great time!! She is watching intently and kicking and laughing with them..every now and then she will even yell at the TV. She did the same thing when we went and saw Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull. She was awake the whole time and yelled at the movie screen. She loves the colors and the noise. It is soo fun to watch!!!

Well apparently I now live in The Napping House (which is one of my FAVORITE books!!) Everyone has been asleep in my house since 8:15 p.m. Crazy!! Danny came home from school today and told me he had a tough day because he was so tired. (We were up a tad too late with the Powers family last night!) I said that he could go to bed a little earlier tonight at 7:30 - and he willingly agreed (he must have been tired). Than as I was going through his clothes it hit me like a ton of bricks why...he is going through a growth spurt!! All his pants are becoming high waters and his shirts are all becoming belly shirts! So I spent a couple of hours in his clothes and took out everything under size 6. Then restocked with size 7. Soon both my boys will tower over me!!!! Hunter (at age 8) is already past my shoulders. CRAZY!!! Here is a picture of a couple of my napping darlings! Aren't they soo cute!!

My Friend Erica posted this: Breast Cancer Awareness Month I had my first mammogram when I was 25 - the doctors thought I was crazy until they heard my family history. Then on my 29th birthday I thought I found two lumps - I was terrified and I didn't tell my family (except of course my mom) - I had the LONGEST ultrasound and mammogram EVER, which scared me even more and then waited and waited and waited. Finally I was told to keep an eye on it but that it was "normal", actually I don't think those were the exact words they used - anyway - I had put off going back - then my mom got cancer - not breast cancer mind you - but cancer, and it was stage 3b. I won't be putting it off again. So it is my turn to get on my soap box and get all "preachy" - if you don't get checked on a regular basis...you need to! Make sure you get a yearly mammogram - I hate doing it as much as everyone else - no one wants to have their chi-chi's mashed as flat as possible...

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IT WOULD BE REALLY NICE IF EVERYONE ON MY BLOGROLL COULD ADD ME TO THEIR "MEMBERSHIP" LISTS! It's kinda frustrating to go through my blogroll and I can't even go to have of the sites on my list. My email address is gwoolf at (take your pick of either gmail or hotmail).

Yesterday was Daniel's birthday. I realize this isn't big news, but when we went to Chuck E. Cheese to celebrate his birthday, we stopped at the Walmart on the way. Grandma let Danny pick out a toy while we were there. While Danny and I walked into the toy section, I noticed he was doing the 'potty dance' so I asked him if he needed to go.. He said NO. So I said, "Alright, but I'm going to be in here for a few mins..." and then I walked into the bathroom. He followed. When we both returned to the Toy section, Danny said, "Oh boy, where did Grandma run off to? She's got quick legs". I had to snicker... he always says the funniest things. I figured I would write some of these down while I remember them... Which reminds me, one time he was in the car driving down the road with his Aunt Kathy and started singing some made-up lyric about how the church they had passed was not a 'christian church'... (It's funny when Kathy tells th...

My baby is 6!! I keep saying this and yet it doesn't seem very real. I am not sure where the time has gone. Yet SOOO much has changed since this time six years ago. Danny has always been a HUGE blessing in my life. He is the child that is most like me (I guess the one my mother wished on me many years ago). I just hope that as he grows his decision making abilities will be better than his mothers! Danny proved from the very beginning that he wanted things his way. He turned transverse right before I was supposed to give birth and then when we were at the hospital for the C-Section he turned again and so I had him naturally. That was my first clue that he was going to potentially be a tad bit difficult. Not difficult really......just challenging. ;-) I was given a blessing before he was born that said that he and I would have a very strong and special bond. I am sure that is because I understand him. The way he thinks just seems to make sense to me. I told him this morning that I wa...

back row: Amber, me, Sarah, and Connie Front row: Laura, Twila, Pam (mom) and Nikki Laura, me, Amber, Nikki, Connie, and Sarah Women in my ward. "stripper posing" I certainly have an awesome ward! I love the women and have made many, many great friends. I am soo blessed to have these women in my life. Thanks Nikki for taking the pictures! OK.... Just for you Anna - Here is a video from another angle. I just thought since it was SOO awesome that you might not want to miss a single view. Nikki, Laura and Amber did the choreography. They rock!!! Make an on-line slide show at www.OneTrueMedia.com

At our Enrichment we had a "Celebrate Her" night. It included tables to display our talents and then a talent show. A group of us got together and performed Dancing Queen like in Mama Mia. We had a great time!! Watch, laugh, and enjoy!! I am the one in the blue, silver and fringe (if you ask Greg, I looked like Janice from the Muppets). Mom is the Dancing Queen in the chair in the front. I love my peeps! You guys ROCK!! Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

My friend Jen came to AZ for Jileighan's blessing. They live in LA. She came with 3 of her 4 kids (her oldest, Christian, had a football game so he and her husband, Manny, stayed behind). While they were here we went to Goldfield, Canyon Lake, and then to Tortilla Flats. We had a great time!! I love this picture of Greg, Jilly and I! Jen and I at Canyon Lake The Woolf Girls at Goldfield Hunter, Hana and Carmen decided to take a ride (they are all such good actors!!) All the kids (well....Jilly was in the stroller by us) Fernando, Hana, Carmen and Hunter I love my family!

September 7, 2008 I know I am a bit behind but I figured better late than never. I can't express my feelings very well when I think of how blessed I truly am. I am so thankful to be married to a man who honors his priesthood and was able to bless our daughter. Hunter was never blessed and Danny was blessed by his Uncle Doug. I have been lucky to always have honorable priesthood holders in my life but it isn't the same as having it available in my own home. I am so grateful for that! After a crazy morning...REALLY crazy. We didn't get any pictures of the kids or us or anything before church while everyone was dressed up. We finally arrived at church for Jilly's blessing. We filled 3 large pews with family and more with friends. We are truly blessed!!! She did not like being laid down for the blessing. She cried the whole time...well, until Greg sat her up to show her off and then she was all smiles. What a stinker!! :-) My good friend Emily McCain made her dress out of m...

I just love having a girl!! It is so much fun! I have been making jewelry lately and have made a bunch of bracelets for Jilly. I think I may be going into business selling some of them....we will see if I can get that to pan out. But Jilly has been wearing the cutest shoes! I had to take some pictures...so here they are! I have to say...I have good looking kids!

.: (You really should read this first!) :. My world has been in an uproar for the last week! My mom was in the hospital and just returned home last night. It is amazing how different your perspective is after you have lost a parent. Both my sister and I were horribly afraid something would go terribly wrong and we would have lost both parents in a matter of months. This was not something I think I could have survived. I am glad to know that the Lord didn't think I needed that particular challenge at this time in my life. I missed my Thankful Thursday - but don't think it was because I am not thankful. I will give you my top ten list now (in no particular order): 1. Modern Technology and Medicine 2. BUNCO!!! 3. Creativity - Thanks Mom Woolf for showing me how to make jewerly 4. Nap time 5. My sister - I am so greatful for the friendship we finally have. 6. Good friends 7. Dancing Queen 8. My calling as Webelos leader (crazy i know.....but it's fun!!) 9. Jilly - she is t...

Avast! One o' me favorite days be here. It's Talk Like a Pirate Day! I think I may have t' stop talkin' like a scurvy dog for me conference call with the landlubbers and scallywags at work today. That might turn out t' be a bit awkward. After the conversatin' I'd best smartly get back to my regular pirate banter. Arrr! I need t' be better versed in me pirate talk so I think it be good practice t' run me words through a translator. Arrr! How many o' you be goin' t' talk like a pirate today? This should be a fun and eventful day! Arrr! (Courtesy of Talklikeapirate.com ) Top Ten Pickup lines for use on International Talk Like a Pirate Day 10 . Avast, me proud beauty! Wanna know why my Roger is so Jolly? 9. Have ya ever met a man with a real yardarm? 8. Come on up and see me urchins. 7. Yes, that is a hornpipe in my pocket and I am happy to see you. 6. I'd love to drop anchor in your lagoon. 5. Pardon me, but would ya mind if I fired m...