Just a few statements to start the week...

1. I need me some AFLAC. You know that commercial with the talking duck that advertises to help us accident prone people out? Yep, that's the one. You'll see why in #2.

2. I want to be a Redwood Roller girl. BAD. If you haven't check out Humboldt Roller Derby, do so now! I think it's part of my 33 year old mid-life, mother of three crisis.

3. We had three funerals over the weekend thanks to Ms. Gracie, the killer kitteh kat. She's developed a thirst for shrews and mice and loves to show them off by leaving them in my house for all to see. I'm running out of little boxes to bury them in. Do you think I could just flush the buggers? Pretend it's a big goldfish and see if my septic tank becomes angry? That's something I may have to ponder.

4. Did I mention that I really want to do roller derby? I think I may have my white skates with the pink wheels and neon pink laces up in the closet.

5. I have my first paid photography gig this weekend and it's a wedding. Let's just say I'm a little more than nervous. I'll probably pack several pairs of underwear next to my favorite lenses. Sorry for the TMI.

6. I realized after traveling to Michaels Craft store that I picked some messed up sizes for my photography fair prints. Hubby will be cussing at me for sure, when he finds out he has a lot of mat board to cut up. I had remedial scissor usage in grammar school and have not gotten any better.

7. I can't believe I'm the proud owner of a fourth grader, a first grader, and a Gunny. I'm getting old.

8. Little Gunny just had his first ever round of antibiotics due to a case of strep throat. Poor little guy is never sick and when he finally is, he does it right.

9. Did I mention my friends also want to do roller derby? Those biotches better not back out on me. I've got three pairs of Spanx and two push-up bras guaranteed to make me look good in a pair of shorty shorts and a tight t-shirt. It would be a waste not to let the public see my assets. *cough*

10. Even though the sun has been hiding from Humboldt County, my tomatoes and squash are doing awesome. I can't wait till they produce some vittles for the family.

11. Evening campfires are the best. I have eaten enough s'mores over the weekend that I truly don't need to go on an actual camping trip. I do need to learn some better scary stores because I've been informed that my stories "suck" and aren't scary at all. Oh well, I thought "When the log rolls over we'll all be dead," was an excellent story. Go figure.

12. Little boys are really hard to photograph - especially on special occasions. They start off pretty good:

And then slowly slip into silliness:

Until all is lost:

13. I'm spending my 11 year wedding anniversary shooting someone else's wedding. I tried to drag Hubby along, promising him we could re-use their alter and perhaps even partake amongst their food, like we were renewing our vows. He didn't go for it. He did let me get a pic of the two of us - one of only three existing since we got married:

I think that's it for my Monday ramblings. How was your weekend?