August 9, 2007
Here’s our first slideshow.
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July 24, 2007
Okay, here’s the deal. I typically have no desire to blog. Then, every once in a while, something happens and the first thing I think is, “I have to blog that.”
This past week has been filled with those moments. Of course, it’s also been filled with regular job, photography jobs, birth announcements, wedding invitations, dog walks, the gym, etc.
That’s why I’m making a list. For me to remember what I want to talk about, and just to build a little nervous excitement since I know you’re dying to hear what I have to say.
Over the next few days, we’ll be discussing:
-My intense craving for Mexican food lately. I guess there’s not much to say here, I’ll get it out of the way. I may turn in to a tortilla. I’m not pregnant, I’m sure, but I can’t get enough Mexican lately.
-Our recent encounter (at a local Taqueria, mind you) with a family from our old church. Their horrible story of how their daughter has been treated in the student ministry.
-Our recent viewing of Michael Moore’s new documentary, Sicko.
-My husband’s mid-life crisis and subsequent choice between being a flight attendant and Satellite Radio DJ.
-How Josh sings everything these days.
-Josh and I’s recent outbursts of Onomontopeias.
-The fine line I’m finding myself trodding lately with whether or not to tell people their racism offends me.
-How my arm was so sore from Wii I could barely type the next day, but I got a pretty Pro Ball!
-Our recent viewings of Beverly Hills 90210
-How I’ve been listening to sports radio when Josh isn’t even in the car.
-The midnight book release of Harry Potter.
-Etc, etc.
I know not many people care what I say, I just need to get some stuff off my chest. This is how I’m choosing to do that.
April 24, 2007
Okay, I know this is totally late notice, and completely unacceptable, but …. don’t you just love how I started this!
Meet me, about 24 years ago …
I was born at 32 weeks, approximately 2 months early. I could give you a long story about how I wasn’t expected to live, I overcame tremendous odds to become “normal” as far as health is concerned. I’ll spare you that, and just tell you that the only reason I’m here today (aside from grace from God and prayer from friends) is the tremendous care I received during the critical stages of my life.
I was cared for in some wonderful premature birth centers. March of Dimes was no doubt a huge help in getting my family and I the support we needed in such a critical time. I’ve had several friends who have called upon March of Dimes, and they have undoubtedly come through.
That’s why I’m joining together with my mom, Kimberly Thompson, and some of her family to walk in this Saturday’s March of Dimes WalkAmerica. This is where I get to the part about me being a total slimeball and just now getting to asking for your support. The money is due Wednesday, although I believe online donations continue after that.
We’ve set a goal to raise $500 as a team. We honestly appreciate your thoughts and encouragement more than anything, and any small donation you could give us. If you’re interested, either e-mail me at anna@annabrowndesigns.com, or below is a link to our PayPal account.
Thank you so much for your support!
April 9, 2007
I think pictures speak 1,000 words. We went to Lower Alabama this weekend, when it turned 30 degrees! We woke up this morning to frost on the roof, then had a shrimp boil. Those two things just don’t seem to go together. But when you’re a Brown it makes perfect sense. I basically only got my camera out one time. I still suck at this having my camera with me all the time thing. Happy Easter!
At Josh’s parent’s shop …
At the pier in Fairhope, Alabama …
March 12, 2007
I’ve got lots to say about what’s been going on lately. We’ve watched a kick-butt documentary about the Dixie Chicks that I’ve been wanting to write about, took a one night trip to meet Josh’s family for dinner, etc. This weekend has been incredibly memorable, though. Josh and I were a whirlwind cleaning team on Saturday and completed our Spring Cleaning, blind dusting and all. Nick and Leslie came in from Birmingham. Of the many things we’ve done, today was awesome. We went to Mary Mac’s Tea Room in Midtown. It was good food, and always good to do something new. Then we spent the afternoon at Piedmont Park listening to drum circles, running towards Port-O-Potties, smoking pipes, and playing Bocce Ball. It’s always good to have Nick and Leslie here.
February 18, 2007
Baby Hadley Margaret Schwenzen is here! Now we get to call her by her “real” name, all though Bean was really growing on me. I wanted to show her off …
February 2, 2007
This, is my Wee Me.
I’ve just spent about an hour making her and I think she’s great. She’s got a camera, a killer fashion sense, and she’s in Seattle! Awesome!
In other news we’re heading out in a few minutes to go to the lake for the weekend. I know, I know, it’s cold. It’s just to get away. Spend the weekend with Jack, Tank, and Jessica, playing games, cooking, watching TV, relaxing. Can’t wait.
Happy Febuary.
January 21, 2007
Anna Brown Designs is currently getting a re-vamp. Be looking for a hassling e-mail update from me in the next few days. A heartfelt thank-you to all of you for putting up with me while I try and get this thing off the ground.
In more exciting news, Josh and I booked a flight last night to go see our “Wisconsin Family.” Mike and Jill are expecting a baby basically any time now and we cashed in some airline miles (thanks to Wendy’s and lots of our friends and family) for a trip to see them. We’re going in mid-April and are already anxious about it. Hurry up, April!
We can’t wait to meet you, Bean!
January 19, 2007
I got a hair cut yesterday from an old friend. I went to high school with Brayden, now he’s a super-awesome hairdresser at Salong 124. I love it love it love it. Way better than the $12 Great Clips I’ve been getting. Anywho, life is good.
I also made a makeshift cork/ribbon board thing today. It doesn’t look so hot, but it was fun to make. I always feel so domestic when I do things like that. I can’t wait to have babies and decorate their rooms and bake cookies. I’m totally going to be the room mother every year. It’s just what I was made for.
For the past few days we’ve all been sitting in front of trash television non-stop. Currently we’re watching the Hogan Family speak Spanish. Last night we watched LaToya Jackson, Wee-Man, and Jack Osborne arrest people and act like its all real. I forced the boys to turn some show about pimps and hoes in Maui. I don’t think I really missed TV.
January 7, 2007
Communal life is awesome. For reals. We have, however, been in the car for most of the last 48 hours. It was rough even for us Atlantans, but brutal on our Oklahoma friends who are not accustomed to such all-day trips. We did, though, accomplish a lot from all of those trips. We got Josh’s computer fixed, made some Mojitos, took our thrid trip to the Whole Foods Market (which included finding out they had their own beehive and listening to a lecture on colon cleansing), 4 trips to the Gap, etc. etc.
Jack is getting adjusted to his new roomates. He’s still a banchi half of the time, but at least now he tires out quicker. Some pictures to prove it:
And at least he has his priorities straight, stretching out next to the Mac.
And one shot of Josh working hard in the newly renovated Red Cowboy “studios” a.k.a bedroom.
