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The List
I have been a bad blogger lately. I have been so busy just trying to catch up from my trip that this has fallen by the way side. I am ready to explain the 'list' so sit back and enjoy the ride.

1. Rock star experience-I went to Las Vegas last weekend for another photography experience. When I got there I was asked to second shoot a wedding at the Bellagio for the super talented Joe Photo. He is one of the best wedding photographers in the industry and does the most high end weddings you can imagine. He travels all over the world and has been published in numerous publications. I compared shooting with him to a Saturday hacker playing golf with Tiger Woods. Yep...he is just that good. The other photographer he hired to shoot was Nick Adams and he his work is incredible too. To learn from these two was a total Rock Star experience.....now on to the real rock star!

2. Wasting away again in Margaritaville - After I left the Bellagio after shooting for 6 hours, I went straight to the MGM Grand and got to see Jimmy Buffet in his last concert of the year. As always...he didn't disappoint. My seats were on the floor and dead center! They were really great until this wall of a man came and stood right in from of me. He was nice but he blocked my view a little. I did make note that every JB concert I have ever been has been home to the 'white man overbite'. Bless their heart. There is truly a reason that most white men get a bad rap about their dancing skills. JB Concert...case in point.

3. Decadence and fabulosity - this one goes back to #1. The wedding we shot was so beautiful. It had all of the trimmings of a platinum wedding but it was very tasteful and fabulous. They has so many special touches and more importantly, the bride and groom were so happy. It was a day to remember...oh, I guess for them too. :)

4. Viva Las Vegas - That city just rocks! It has so much to see and do. I did go to the wax museum and walked for MILES!! I can now say I did a marathon without any quilt. Okay...not really but kind of.

5. Orange Crush - Did you see my Crimson Tide beat Tennessee?! It was a beautiful thing because Phil Fulmer stinks!

6. Feel the fever - While I was gone, Landry got her first fever. She is 10 1/2 months old and she had never had a fever before now. Of course it was a time when her mama couldn't be there! She also has a minor ear infection but Daddy took her to the pediatrician and got her all fixed up. She had to have a Rocephan shot and for anyone who has never had one, they HURT!! Mike did a great job of taking care of her and I felt awful for not being there with her. I am so thankful that I have someone who can 'handle it' when I'm not around.

7. 6 Chiclets -Landry waited and waited to cut her first tooth. It seemed like it would never come but it finally came when she was almost 10 months old. I looked in her mouth the other day and 5 more decided to come on out. She was a little grouchy at first but for the most part, she has been quite the little trooper. I hope she is always this tough.

8. Daddy Rocks! - See #6

9. Rookie Mistake - When I got to the Bellagio to meet with some photographers on Friday night, Joe asked me if I wanted to shoot some of the after rehearsal party. I said 'Sure!' I went to get my camera out and I realized that I had left my only battery in my other charger....at home! I was in Las Vegas with no camera battery. How embarrassed was I?! I ended up borrowing one from him so I was able to shoot but I was mortified at the whole thing. He must have thought...what a rookie! I mailed him his battery back with a thank you note and a box of some Mississippi goodness. I sent him cheese straws, Mississippi mudpuppies, lemon straws and Trailer trash. Only the finest for my new friend. :)

10. Home Sweet Home - I have been going going these last few months. It seems like it never slows down here but it's all good. I am so happy to be home but it will be short lived because we may be headed to Baton Rouge next weekend. When does the fun ever stop!