2 1/2 Hours Too Long

Every year I get my kids pictures taken professionally. This year is no different, other than I'm a bit late getting my girls' pics done. Oh yah, and this is also the first time that it has taken so freakin' long. Our appointment was at 3 p.m., in which we got in on time. But..we didn't get done until 5:20 p.m. And me and the photographer had a little talk when she told me that the enhanced photo would cost $80...WHAT?!, did I just go to France or something for our pictures???...Yep, that was my response.

So here is a little taste of what the pics turned out like...

Miss Alyssa...although the photographer kept calling her Taylor.

Miss Taylor..though the photographer kept calling her Alyssa. Hmm.

Taylor and Mom

Alyssa and Mom

Other than the pictures, I spent the day helping out my great friend Melissa. She just moved back out here near me again after years of being away. So she is desperately trying to find a job in this bad economy...and I'm deseperately trying to help her get one so she doesn't have to move back to Tucson which seems a world away from me.

Ooh, and today I got to take a tour of our new fire station that's being built. I'm one of the board members of the department, which is great for the learning experience, yet public speaking scares the hell out of me. Great combination! Our current fire station looks like an airplane hanger. The new one is nice and spacey and I cannot wait to see it all finished.