Today some Christmas packages arrived from our wonderful family back east (and midwest!). Drew and I were excited to open them, but figured we’d hold off for Christmas morning. But someone became so relentlessly infatuated with the box that arrived from my grandparents we had to open it to see what all the fuss was about. Below is a video exposing one of our family members’ new found passions. Fruitcake.
Please don’t fear, no fruitcakes were harmed in the making of this video. Our precious package, once opened, was safely stored in the cupboard for later human enjoyment. Merry Christmas!
P.S. I apologize for the poor quality of the video. I’m still learning how to use it!
Yes, that’s a Pearl Jam lyric. Once upon a time a fellow high school freshman tried to wax philosophical, saying the lyric somehow applied to the 15 year old version of Kristy. I’m still not sure what they meant, but as I was taking a trip down memory lane today it popped into my head. More appropriately, this blog has been on a hiatus for over a month. Despite my lack of posting a couple things HAVE changed. You’ll notice some new portfolios and a contact page, all navigable at the top of the page. And now if you visit www.moodeous.com it will bring you right here. No need to add that silly slash or the word, “blog”. But you CAN still get to the blog that way too. Whatever works for you!
In the past month a few fun projects have crossed my path. From photographing the kids theater’s recent showcase to helping some kindergartners with a photo project. I’ll get to those in subsequent posts. Today however you’re going to be blessed with some outtakes of our whacky Christmas card extravaganza.
First here’s the card, in case you missed it:
At this point you might be wondering if we’re serious. The answer is Yes! Mostly serious… We’ve created a little bit of a reputation for ourselves over the past year. Once we adopted Tildie and Lou (the poor tortured sweater wearing cats on our laps) some chemical imbalance formed in our brains. Ozzy the dog escaped mostly unscathed by dress-up-time for the first 3 years of his life, but once we had 3 pets an insatiable desire to put them in stupid outfits took over. I never thought I’d be the kind of person who did this, but it really is hilarious! We’ve had birthday parties, super imposed ourselves all wearing sombrerros over a gorgeous Puerto Vallerta sunset and captured the essence of cute for Easter. So without further explanation I present to you our mostly serious 2009 Christmas Card Outtakes!
Lately Oz has put on a little weight… maybe it was all those Latkes!
Our trip to Solomon’s Castle was a success! Great eye and photo candy here. Plus tons of hilarious puns on the guided tour. Well they’re hilarious if you think puns are hilarious. That’s your call. Here is some photo goodness.
Yelp hosted a stellar event last night (Friday the 13th) at Jet Hotel in Denver. Instead of fretting, everyone braved the rush hour snow fall and embraced the dubious day. Psychics told fortunes and Deschutes Brewery kept everyone’s whistle wet. Here are a few highlights below, but you can find all the photos online by clicking here! If you were at the event you can get free hi-res image emailed to you. Just click to fan me on facebook and send me your image number!
Cleverly named libations to ward off bad luck!
The swanky Jet bar
Tricky lucky four leaf clover coins
Ouija boards, card readings and ladders oh my!
Gift Bags Galore
Showing off the goods
Before everyone arrived I had my cards read. From left to right: My Past-Judgment, My Present-Peace, My Future-Prince of Wands. Oooohhhhh.
Delicious sweets were everywhere! The cupcakes were provided by Lovely Confections.
Some people really love cupcakes. Or moodeous photography. Whichever
Inside the Gift Bags were these AMAZING lunch pails. Inside there’s a super cool thermos. SUPER COOL.
Last night I met someone. His name is “Consumer Bear”. He’s pretty cute and apparently he has his own show on You Tube.
The infamous Tiffany. No not THAT Tiffany. Former Yelp Community Manager Tiffany.
Our current and ever so esteemed Community Manager Laura on the mic, giving out props and prizes!
Somewhere along the night, inspired by my friends Jess and Kevin’s displays of affection the idea to ask people to, ahem, “make out” on camera came about. Surprisingly, pretty much everyone was game to give me their interpretation!
The event was a huge success, hope everyone had as much fun as I did!
Shopping for the perfect gown? Check out this fun event Sunday November 15th at Blue Bridal in the Denver Pavilions on the 16th Street mall.
Couture Fashion Show Hosted by Blue Bridal on Nov. 15
Join us at 1 pm on Sunday, November the 15th for the first annual Blue Bridal Couture Fashion Show. Blue is a full service bridal boutique that caters to the needs of a contemporary bride. For more info visit www.bluegowns.com.
Here is Drew and my collective effort to take some photos at Siesta Key. The white sand beaches and blue green water were gorgeous, but Ida was whipping the wind and sand around pretty violently so we grabbed a few photos and stashed the camera right quick! Drew was fond of the one footed Seagull and took the two photos on the right. Notice the poor guy is missing his left foot!
During our travels in Florida we saw a lot of motorcyclists enjoying the warm weather and sunny skies. I’ve never ridden a motorcycle myself, but I have a handful of relatives with some beautiful Harley Davidsons and a penchant for the open road. In the parking lot of Solomon’s Castle I was admiring a lovely specimen of a bike when I saw a bell strapped between the fork (at least that’s what us non-motorized cyclists call it). It was small, delicate and spattered with a bit of rust. I couldn’t imagine why someone who sported a black and chrome behemoth bike, smacking of masculinity and devil-may-care attitude would attach something so wistful to the hulking vehicle.
So of course I googled it.
Before I’d finished typing “bell on m..”, google auto suggested the word motorcycle and took me to this page, where I read the following:
“It has been a tradition among some of us for a long time to attach a brass bell to our left swing arm, to remember our brothers and sisters who have gone down riding.
It’s a small thing, but the reason a brass bell is chosen is that, as we ride, it gets dirty and tarnished. Every time we get down to wash and polish it, we are reminded of friends lost, and our thoughts turn to the meaning of being in the wind.
As we ride and hear the bell ring, we know that our brothers and sisters are riding with us, and how easy it would be to join them with a single mistake.
And maybe, just maybe, the next time a situation comes up; they will be there to help us…as long as we remember them by polishing the bell.”
I suppose the lesson I take with this little bell today is that maybe, just maybe, I should think before making judgment. Despite knowing many a motorcycle aficionado (my mother used to run with some Hells Angels type in her younger days) it’s hard to imagine these rugged, long haired, “others” may really be family-men, sons, mothers, doctors, or who knows what. They’re just like me and you, people who have loved and lost, looking for a little Angelic guidance along the way.
About an hour east of Sarasota Florida, among the cattle ranches and orange groves, Howard Solomon has built his castle. It glistens in the bright afternoon sun, nearly blinding, covered in aluminum printing plates. It is a sight to behold!
Drew and I are out in Florida for a week and it is splendid! We’re staying with Drew’s grandparents in Sarastoa and we’ve had a lovely few days relaxing, swimming, reading and eating great meals. Yesterday I finished my Scuba certification and today we’re going to visit Solomon’s Castle where Drew is getting a photo lesson. Tomorrow I’ll try to post some of his photos!
For you ladies still shopping I have good news. Anna Be’ Bridal is celebrating their 3 year anniversary as well as the grand opening of their AMAZING new shop. It’s gorgeous! Plus they’re giving away a $3,000.00 dress credit to one lucky lady! Head on over and have a look at their blog!
We’ve created a little bit of a reputation for ourselves over the past year. Once we adopted Tildie and Lou (the poor tortured sweater wearing cats on our laps) some chemical imbalance formed in our brains. Ozzy the dog escaped mostly unscathed by dress-up-time for the first 3 years of his life, but once we had 3 pets an insatiable desire to put them in stupid outfits took over. I never thought I’d be the kind of person who did this, but it really is hilarious! We’ve had birthday parties, super imposed ourselves all wearing sombrerros over a gorgeous Puerto Vallerta sunset and captured the essence of cute for Easter. So without further explanation I present to you our mostly serious 2009 Christmas Card Outtakes!
