Zip, Zilch, Nada

That's exactly how many fall photos I have for you today. Sad face.

I'm a little - okay, a lot - disappointed... But I suppose it's mostly my fault. I didn't exactly plug the Fall Foto Contest every single day this week. I definitely didn't do it like I did last year, so maybe that's it. According to my "stats," yesterday's post - in which I reminded everyone to send in photos - got a whopping 9 views. That doesn't count people's reader feeds though.

I really want to do this again, if only because I really enjoy it. But now I'm faced with questions.

So the questions are:

1. Should I push it back a day because maybe no one was ready?

2. Does anyone really want to participate in this little 'ole contest of mine?

3. Should I do away with the contest?

I'd be okay with not posting photos until tomorrow (Saturday or even Monday) if I knew for sure that people were actually going to participate and email me photos. But I don't know for sure. Obviously, if no one even cares to email photos - or take them - there's no point in attempting to do this. I want to, but that doesn't really make a big difference, now does it? {If you're a new follower, go here to find out the details about the contest.}

So, you tell me. Do you want to take a photo a week, email it in to me, vote on your favorite photo and be entered to win a to-be-determined prize? I'd love to do this again, but it's all up to you guys.

Go ahead, tell me what you think.

Seriously. Seriously.

I may or may not have been watching a lot of Grey's lately... ;-)

Hodgepodge

Seriously, guys, I have got to get back into the habit of posting regularly. At the very least, I'd like to post every other day. I guess I just feel like my life is sooo boring these days! In reality, I suppose it's not...considering I find a reason to tweet at least 5 times a day. =P I'm working on it, but who knows when I'll get back to being a regular blogger.

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In other news, I was really planning on starting season 2 of the Fall Foto Contest this week. I meant to post about it on Monday, but Joe kept me busy cleaning out our indoor storage closet. And then I meant to yesterday, but I had a doctor's appointment and was entirely too tired by the time I got home to do anything but veg on the couch. So here it is Wednesday and I've yet to post.




In case you don't remember, to enter in the Fall Foto Contest I need a photo emailed to me by Thursday evening my time so that I can have the Fall Fotos up on Friday. Then, I put up a poll so readers can vote for their favorite photo. Whoever gets the most votes wins! Easy peasy, right? Right. =) I would really have liked to start it this week, but I know it's kinda late notice. So we'll do it this way: if I get enough photos in tomorrow evening, I'll post it. If not, we'll start it next week. How's that sound? It may not seem like it, but I'm really eager to start this up again and be able to see what fall looks like where you are! It's one of my favorite seasons and I really, really miss it.

Entries from last year's contest.

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I also wanted to say thanks for the comments about our church search! We visited a new church on Sunday and really liked it. The worship was really good - though not quite as contemporary as we're used to - and the message was even better. During the service, I realized that I felt like I was actually being taught and convicted of things that I need to change/let go of...and that I hadn't really felt that way in church in a while. Now I feel even better about our decision to leave the other church we were attending. We're not sure if this is the church God wants us to be a part of, but we are going back next week to learn more. I'm excited. =)

And while we're talking about church and faith, one of my BBs wrote a thought-provoking post that I think you guys should read if you haven't already. So go check out JG's post. You won't regret it.

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Let's see... What else is there? Oh yes, the baby bump:

As of yesterday, I'm a whopping 14 weeks. =) Apparently there's some sort of dispute as to when the 2nd trimester starts. Some say 13 weeks and others say 14 weeks. Whenever it happens, I'm feeling pretty good. 

My nausea is gone as far as I can tell. For about a week, I would get sick whenever I was riding in the car but it hasn't bothered me the last couple of days so who knows. =P I'm not nearly as exhausted as before, although I do still get tired fairly easily. Like yesterday, I went to a doctor's appointment (for my lungs, not baby) and was completely worn out by the time I got home. *sigh* I'm having cramping off and on, but I'm sure it's just my belly making more room for my ever-growing baby. I told Joe the other day that I think my uterus is just extra cranky. Haha! I have horrible cramps when AF is around so I suppose it shouldn't really surprise me that I cramp while pregnant.

My next OB appointment isn't for a couple more weeks and I'm ready for it. =P If they didn't cost so much, I might consider getting a Doppler so I could hear the baby's heartbeat. =) And I would love to get an ultrasound at my next appointment, but I doubt it'll happen. Another girl (whose husband works with mine) suggested that I just ask the doctor...but I'm not one to push things or ask for favors. Apparently this girl asked at her last appointment and they did a quick ultrasound and gave her a picture. So...I don't know. What should I do? ;-)

It's OK...

I've never done this linky party but a few blogs I follow do it and it looks like a lot of fun, so here's my first attempt. =)

It's OK...

...to be excited about having a rainy day when most days in the Land of Aloha are sunny and hot. I seriously can't wait for the rainy season! {aka winter}

...to feel a little guilty about having a cup of coffee today to help my sore throat. I know caffeine during pregnancy is allowed but I feel better about myself if I don't have it.

...to lay around in PJs and not get anything done because I've randomly come down with what seems to be a cold.

...to look at designs for my Silhouette and not download any of them because I'm too indecisive.

...to feel cut off from the world when Twitter goes down. It was down for an hour yesterday and I felt seriously out of the loop!

...to overshare with your bestie because who else are you going to talk with these things about?!

...to watch reruns of your favorite shows over and over and over again because you just can't get enough. I'm guilty of watching Charmed and Grey's Anatomy alllll the time. Thanks Lifetime and WE! ;-)

...to have daily Skype sessions with your bestie who lives about 7000 miles away...and to play with her baby via Skype. =) What would I do without my computer?!

...when it looks like the Army threw up in your living room. Thankfully my hubby is home to clean up after his Army self. =P

Unrelated note: It looks like I'll be starting up the Fall Foto Contest again! I'm glad so many people are interested in it. I'm sure I'll post about this again later, but as of right now I'm thinking of starting it on October 7 {which means I'd need to have photos emailed to me by the 6th}. If you think I should wait a week because fall doesn't necessarily start that early in October let me know! =)

Fall Foto Contest Finale: The Winner

Well, ladies [and gents, if there are any] it has been so much fun for me to see all of your wonderful fall photos.

But, the eight weeks came and went so fast!!

Today I am announcing the winner of the Fall Foto Contest!!!

First, here's a look at all the photos that were sent in to me:

I love all of them. =)

Maybe I'll print out this collage and hang it somewhere.

Or not. ;-)

Ok, no more delaying.

The winner of the Fall Foto Contest is...

Lacey!!!!

This was her winning photo:

Congratulations, girlie!!!!

Just send me an email when you can with your address so I can mail your package to you!

Congrats again!

And thanks to all of you for participating!

I'm off to go cuddle with my hubby now. =)

Fall Foto Contest Finale

** We interrupt your scheduled guest blog posts to bring you this very important message. **

**This is also a scheduled post. I'm off having fun with my hubby right now!**

Eep!

It's heeeeeerrrre!!!

For the last eight weeks, you have sent in and voted for photos.

Today, we will choose the ultimate winner of the contest!

Take a good look and vote for your favorite of the favorites. =)

Here they are!

Week One Winner:

Chelsea

Week Two Winner:

Lacey

Week Three Winner:

Via

Week Four Winner:

Amber

Week Five Winner:

AF Wifey

Week Six Winner:

Skinnie Piggie

Week Seven Winner:

Erin

Week Eight Winner:

AF Wifey

Okay, do your thing!

Vote for your favorite!!

The favoritest of them all will win a little package from Hawaii including this cute little guy. =) 

It's a sea turtle made from sea shells! I love it. =)

The rest I am keeping a secret!! Sort of like an early Christmas present!

The winner will [hopefully] be announced tomorrow!

*I apologize for the lack of links to people's blogs, but I just don't have the energy. That's the truth. =P*

Happy Aloha Friday!!

FFC Final Week Winner!

Aaaaah! I can't believe it's almost over!!

I gotta get crackin' on this super awesome Hawaiian prize!

In the meantime, I have a winner to announce and photos to share!

Previous weeks' entries:

Look at all of those GREAT photos!!

Eeep! =D

Thanks to ALL of you for participating!!

And I'm sorry for those of you who wanted to enter but couldn't.

Maybe we'll try this again next year!

Until then, we have this week's winner to announce.

Congratulations to...

AF Wifey!!!

Lovely photo. =)

Thanks to the voters!!

Now, next week will be the finale of this little 'ole contest.

I will post the winning photo from each week - even if that person won 2 weeks.

Then, YOU will vote (if you so choose) for your favorite of the winning photos.

And then, we will have the official winner of the whole she-bang!

Isn't that exciting?!

I think so. =)

Between now and then, I have lots to do.

Including shopping for a prize.

Yes, I'm a procrastinator and haven't done that yet. Sue me. =P

Happy Weekend!!

Fall Foto Contest: Final Week!

I hate that not many people participated this week. 

I suppose I'm partially to blame, though.

It's been an up-and-down week, and I forgot to send out the usual friendly reminders.

But hey, three new (or mostly new) people entered!

That's a good thing. =)

And here are the entries:

Photo by Adriane

Photo by AF Wifey 

(at least I think so, anyway...)

Photo by Cece

No one sent me links to their blog, so I'm sorry you can't check them out.

{And I hope the names are right! =P}

Alright readers, it's your turn to participate!

Check out the poll on the right sidebar and vote for your favorite.

This is the last week, so make it count!

I'll be back with the winner tomorrow and then next Friday with the winner of the whole she-bang!

Happy Weekend!

FFC Week Seven Winner!

Well, hello Week Seven. Didn't you just creep up on me? =)

Seems like just a week ago I launched this little project.

I think it's gone pretty well with the exception of last week.

See for yourself, though.

Here are the photos we've seen (in reverse order):

Wow. Just looking back I'm in awe of the great photos!

Several different people entered this week, which was very exciting.

What with the weather in the South, it makes sense. =)

Before I start rambling on, let me announce this week's winner!

Congratulations to...

Erin!!!!!

Such a lovely photo. =)

Thanks to all of you who entered AND voted!

Next week is the last week of the Fall Foto Contest!

I know it's not technically the end of fall, but after Thanksgiving I'm in full-on Christmas mode.

So whatever you do, don't forget to take a photo and email it to me!

I know it's the week of Thanksgiving, so send 'em to me as early as you want!

Just be sure to stop by my blog next Friday after all your shopping and vote for your favorite.

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I hadn't 100% decided on this before, but this is how I've decided to handle the winner of the contest:

As you know, a winner is chosen each week and put into the "playoff." 

What I plan to do is post each person's winning photo. 

Then, YOU will vote on which is the best.

The best of the best.

The person with the most votes is winner of the Fall Foto Contest.

Make sense?

I think this is pretty fair. What do you think?

Fall Foto Contest: Week Seven

Yay for more photos this week!! 

Thank you for entering your photos and keeping it going!

Here are this week's lovely entries:

Photo by Skinnie Piggie

Photo by Rebecca

Photo by Jessica

Photo by SLM

Photo by Erin

And just for fun, I'll show you a picture I "borrowed" from a friend.

 This was taken on the campus where Joe and I went to college.

Makes me miss home (and college...) a little bit.

Alrighty, now it's time for the voting!

Just check out the poll on the right sidebar and vote for your favorite photo!

Thanks again to the ladies who entered! 

I may not email you back, but I DO love your photos!

Happy Voting. =)

FFC Week Six Winner!

But first, what we've seen so far:

Great photos, don't you think!?

I do. =)

This week's winner is....

Skinnie Piggie!!!

And here she was just saying that she'd never won. =P

That'll teach ya, won't it?! ;-)

Congrats, girlie!!

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Before I go, I have to ask you something:

Should I continue with this little contest?

It seems as the weeks go on fewer people enter and even fewer people are voting.

There are only 2 weeks left...

I would love to see a few more photos before it's over, but that's just me.

So, I'm leaving it up to you!

What are your thoughts?

Would you like to keep seeing more Fall Fotos?

OR

Are you tired of seeing them every week?

Fall Foto Contest: Week Six

It's that time again!

Not so many photos this week, but here are our entries!

{I waited so long to post in hopes that I'd collect more photos this week.}

Photo by Via

Photo by Skinnie Piggie

Thanks to the ladies who entered!!

Now, you know your job....

Visit the poll on the right sidebar and vote for your favorite!

Once you've done that, be sure to keep an eye out this week for great shots!

Happy Weekend!