five on friday

there is a lot of sadness and tragedy going on in the world today.  so i wanted to share something fun and happy just to lighten the mood.  even for just a few minutes.

1. jordan has been looking up jokes for nerds.  he is thinking he might want to be a nerd for halloween this year.  so he wants to practice some jokes to go with the costume.  here's one that made us laugh.

Two atoms are walking down the street and they run in to each other. One says to the other, 

"Are you all right?"
"No, I lost an electron!"
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah, I'm positive!"

2. i wrote about elena's blog yesterday.  but what is making me happy is that i looked at her flickr photos in hopes of learning what her process is.  as you know, i want to buy a new camera or new lens.  i dream of taking pictures like she does with the beautiful light and the softness.  well, in reviewing her photos i found out that she uses the same camera and lens that i already have.  what?  you mean i could be taking photos like this.  it just goes to show you that sometimes what needs to be upgraded is not the equipment but the photographer.

so i started playing around with the settings on my camera and got this photo.

3. this little girl.

4. the friendships i have made at both schools.  i have created some close bonds with moms in jordan's class, andrew's class and now at sofia's school.  ladies that i like to hang out with, even if we are spending countless hours doing volunteer work.  ladies that i run with.  ladies that offer a hand or a shoulder when i need it. ladies that bring me a starbucks coffee before a meeting.  ladies that talk me out of volunteering for one more event.  ladies that have lunch with me.  friendships that i hope will last for many years.

5. seeing this oufit on pinterest.

Source: polyvore.com via Gioconda on Pinterest

and then looking in my closet and piecing it together.  i would love that scarf but i have something that will work.  and i'll be wearing it today and feeling happy.

and to do something that will make me feel happy i think i will make a donation to the red cross.

have a happy weekend