Vance Tales


Do I realize how long it has been?

Posted in About Nothing...,Everyday life... by Lauren on the August 31st, 2007

Yes. I do realize how long it has been since I last wrote a post for my blog. Last night, my husband so kindly reminded me that I was behind on my blog posts. I had thought about writing, but I have been a busy woman and really haven’t had anything to write. Sad, I know.

Well, school started back this week. I will attend a literature class on Tuesdays and Thursdays after I get off work until the semester ends in December. I think it will definitely be an interesting adventure. English/Literature professors always have some of the most unique classes. Also this semester, I plan on taking the CLEP test in order to receive credit for the last two history classes on my pre-requisite list. Then–GOOD NEWS–I am done with my pre-requisites and can finally focus on my photography classes. Speaking of photography, my wonderful husband just bought me a camera lens to go with my Nikon D80 camera body that I have finally saved enough money for and plan to buy when I get back from my family reunion this weekend. I will give you a more in depth review of the camera and lens once I get it and start shooting with it on a regular basis. Speaking of the family reunion…yes I will be at a family reunion this weekend…enjoying the company of my grandparents, aunts and uncles and cousins that I haven’t seen since my wedding last October (if you have had the experience of being a bride you know that “seeing” them was about all I did while mingling at the reception). I already have my point and shoot Nikon camera charged and ready so hopefully I will bring back some pictures for you to share. I will write another post when I return. Have a great Labor Day weekend everyone!

little things

Posted in About Nothing... by Lauren on the August 7th, 2007

Matt and I went shopping this past weekend.  While in the dressing room, I overheard the following conversation between a mom and her son.

Son walks in grumbling.

Mom: “I told you that you were going to have to try on clothes today”

Son: “You mean I have to take my pants off?” 

A few minutes of silence.

Mom: “How do those feel?”

Son: “I don’t like the tag.  It is sticking me.”

Mom: “The tag won’t be there when we get home. How do they feel?”

Son: “I just don’t like the way the tag thing looks.”

Mom: “I told you, it won’t be there if we take them home. We’ll take the tag off.”

Son: “I know we’ll take it off if we take them home, I just don’t like it now.”

I’m not sure who ended up winning…Mom or Son. I left after that…trying not to laugh.  Matt said he used to be just like the boy.  Big surprise.  I guess boys start early when they make up their minds they don’t like to shop.  My favorite part was, “You mean I have to take my pants off?”  Like he could try clothes on without doing so? I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…I love kids.  They add entertainment to life.