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Sometimes I think I'm so clever...when in reality, I'm just a big geek. Big nerdy geek.

I recently posted pictures of my fabulous bathroom, and yes, I'm still loving it! But now we have pictures hung on the walls. And I'm so proud of them!

In January 2006 Tobin and I had our honeymoon in Rome and we brought back hundreds of photos. We snapped almost everything, and we were actually looking for things that would be good enough to hang on our walls. It only took three years, but we finally did it.

This first photo we loved. It was in this ancient village called Ostia Antica. We found ancient Roman toilets. We snapped the photo and thought, this would look great in a bathroom. And I have to admit....it really does!

This is where I think I'm so clever....and others have the same idea. My Dad wants a print to hang in his bathroom too!

These photos are from the many fountains in Rome. I thought it would be nice to stay with the Roman theme in the bathroom.

I promise you, no more blog posts about my bathroom! Just had to share.

One Amazing Woman...

On Friday night I was sitting here at my desk, writing a post for the blog, when I got the call. THE call no one wants to get.

My Sister was on the other line, "get to the hospital. Grandma is dying."

My Grandma is the rock of the family. We all expected her live into her 100's. She was strong, stubborn, spoke her mind and told it like was. We all new she had an infection, but didn't know that she would go in for surgery to remove it and never wake up again. That's what happened this weekend.

When I did the love story contest, there were some great stories. But I'll always remember the story of my grandparents. A war veteran who was still in the army is set up on a blind date with this beautiful farm girl. He loved her, but thought she was too good for him. They married, had four kids and tons of grandkids and stayed happily in-love for over 50 years until my Grandpa died four years ago.

My Grandma missed him terribly. Now, while we wish she was still here with us, he needed her with him.....and that is the one thing that gives me great comfort in all of this.

Here's to my Grandma, we will miss you.

Erma Jean MacGregor

1932-2009

Kids and Animals....

What's that saying again about kids and animals? They're both so adorable!

I took 2 1/2 year old Brooklyn down on the Farm to play with baby goats, horses and llamas. It was so cold for poor L'il B, and the animals were not co-operating. Even though these shots are not what I was really after, I'm pleasantly surprised by how they turned out.

I still have five more spots left for the photo marathon on Friday, April 10. Send me an email to book your slot.

Here are the times available:

12-12:20

12:30-12:50

1-1:20

1:30-2

2:30-3

Now for Brooklyn's adorable shots:

One of my favourites from the shoot.

I know this isn't a very good example of my photographic ability...but I think it's just so cute that the foal kept putting his head on top of hers.

I LOVE this shot. She looks like she's had enough.

So cold and just ready to go home.

Brooklyn, you did an amazing job! Thank you for letting me take your pictures in such cold weather.

And the winner is.....

Thank you to everyone to sent me their love stories.....20 entries! That's pretty good for a first-timer.

So, you've waited long enough....who won????

Kristy and Will!!!

Congrats guys, you will get a free photoshoot with me!

Oh, and how did I choose? I didn't. Your judge was the wonderfully talented, and very cute Tobin. He liked your story and how you stayed together through all those obstacles.

Contest Closing!

Hurry! Just a few more hours left in the Love Story contest. You have until midnight tonight to email me your story at aprylmunro@hotmail.com

Thank you to all who entered! Such wonderful, heart-warming stories! The winner will be announced tomorrow.

Exciting News!

I'm so excited about this. Ok, I know, I start every post like that....but seriously! Not only was one of my photos in an ad in the local newspaper, but one of my photos is going to be in a calendar. The Golden Retriever Rescue Foundation Calendar.

Remember Oscar? Well, this guy is going to be in the calendar! Yay!

Also, just got a call from my friend Sarah, and a Bed and Breakfast asked her if they could hang a photo I took of her daughter Ellie in one of their rooms. That's pretty cool.

It's such a big deal to me that my work is being recognized. I have a blast taking pictures, so all this extra stuff is icing on the cake. It's reassuring me that I'm doing the right thing.

Thanks to everyone for supporting me.

Photo Marathon.....still spaces

Wow! I'm so thrilled to have so many people signing up for my photo marathon. I promise a few things: it will be fun, it won't be cheesy.....and there will be sunshine! Ok, I may be pushing it with the sunshine.

Here are a few times I have available.....if you want a spot please email me!

10:-10:50

12-12:20

12:30-12:50

1-1:20

Hurry before the spaces fill up!