7/30 through 8/2 – Anchorage, Alaska
8/23 through 8/26 – Laughlin, Nevada
9/16 through 9/20 – New York/Brooklyn, New York

Here’s what I’m entering… the contest calls for photos that show red, or having a meaning that’s “red”. And well, you’ll find red is everywhere in our every day lives. Because red is: simple, sophisticated, scintillating, just like Lola… and just like life, red is Art :)

I think what I love most about Google is the fact that behind all the creative and technical geniuses that make up the resources we get to use and play with and connect to each other with, is that most, if not all of these resources, are 100% FREE. Which to me, makes them one of the most generous companies on the planet.

And they certainly don’t forget the many many brides and grooms out there who are in the midst of planning their wedding day. Whether you’re in the very early stages or the big day is just around the corner, these Google Docs are available for your use, free!!, to help out with your planning and even gather all those awesome photos you’ll be left with when all is said and done!

So go on and check out the awesomeness, many will be glad you did!

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Build A Sign is offering FREE 3 ft x 6 ft welcome home banners for your loved ones, all you have to pay is shipping and handling!

The really cool part is they have six already designed banners you can quickly customize, with photos and your soldier’s name. The first one is perfect for my hubby! :)

Check out their website at https://www.buildasign.com/TROOPS.

And don’t forget we also extend our thanks to our brave soldiers, by offering military discounts for any kind of portraits or event photography needs :)

So guess what shenanigans I am up to?

I am a huge fan of the musical WICKED and entered this contest just for fun: http://www.citywalkhollywood.com/Wicked

You basically submit a video audition all online, of yourself singing a selected song from the list they give you on that website.

I sent it a month ago and thought they pretty much chucked my audition video out, but then I get a call letting me know I was chosen as one of the 10 semi-finalists for this Wed the 16th @ 7pm!!!

LOL so if anyone is in the Hollywood area and wanna see me make of fool of myself on the stage at Citywalk, feel free to drop in!!!

You see, they had an awesome punk band named, “Assuming We Survive” do an awesome 20 minute set right outside of the reception, and their guests loved it!

Nancy didn’t miss the opportunity to crowd surf on her wedding day!!

Guitarist, Abel:

The crowd was pretty rockin’ too:

Guitarist, Shaun:

Cool light show ;)

Drummer, Kris:

“You can see the music, in the heat of the night…”

Lead singer, Adrian:

Other lead, Nelson:

So if you’re looking to hire a live band for your wedding, I highly suggest these guys… they’re fun and bring an awesome energy to the crowd.. check out their myspace here: myspace.com/assumingwesurvive.

Well I’m off for my little tot’s Kindergarten Gradutation!! Still can’t believe it!!! I’ll post pictures after tonight ;)

Wow, and I mean WOW, what a crazyawesomeheartstopping 1st game of the western conference last night!!! The Spurs seriously didn’t know what hit them by the time fourth quarter rolled around.

Lakers were down by 20(!!) in the middle of third quarter, but they clawed their way back and beat the Spurs 89-85. Last night’s game will no doubt be remembered as one of the best in playoff comeback history :)