Sunday, May 16, 2010

Money Shot!

Today was another great day. I spent the morning getting packed up and organized for the week.

It was beautiful outside, so Andrew and I decided to grab a quick lunch and spend some time at the park before I had to head back to Huntsville for the week.

Lunch was my favourite sub from Subway. Buffalo chicken on brown, all the veggies except olives and onions and a line of ranch. YUM!IMG_4065

And one chocolate chip cookie.

IMG_4098 We spent some time playing Jersey’s favorite game. Fetch.

That girl lives up to her breed, and loooves to retrieve.

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Then we relaxed.

IMG_4066 And I gave Jersey lots of love. There is a very good chance I won’t see her until July 2nd.IMG_4117IMG_4106 IMG_4111

We tried to test out the timer on my camera.

Take #1 = disaster.

IMG_4125 Take #2 = we look great, but Jersey isn’t looking at the camera!IMG_4129

Take # 3 = Jersey looks adorable, Andrew looks ummm too happy and I’m not looking so hot either.

IMG_4128 Take #4 = Perfect, except the piece of hair that fell in my face. Ah well, I’ll take it! IMG_4135

We said our goodbyes, and I hit the road.

I finally was able to get my Moose Money Shot! Woo hoot!

It was actually kind of surreal experience. He was just a little baby, so I was afraid that Momma Moose was lingering in the bushes waiting to attack me for getting to close to her precious baby boy.

I was able to get pretty close!

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This is how I knew it was a boy.

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I made a huge rookie/city girl mistake. When spotted the moose, I pulled over and put my window down thinking I would just be able to shoot out the window. When I got brave enough to leave the car, I didn’t put my window up. I was out of the car for about 5 minutes taking pictures. In that short time, my car got completely FILLED with black flies. I spent the last hour of my drive getting eaten ALIVE! Stupid city girl.

I arrived at my condo starving, so I whipped up a quick meal.

I jazzed up a grocery store salad. I started with a “Country Salad” Lettuce, mandarins, celery, cranberries and almonds.

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Then added some extras: red/green pepper, cheddar, raisins.

IMG_4172 Andrew BBQed me some chicken breasts to bring back, so I added one and tossed it in some light poppy seed dressing. It was delicious!IMG_4174

Its the start of another week. Looking forward to some routine, healthy eating and a ton of workouts!

Now I must unpack. Goodnight!

15 comments:

Lindsay said...

Okay I love all your pictures!! Your dog is beautiful.

Krissie said...

Why a Jersey-free June? That makes me make the sad face!

I am so proud of your away-from-home eats, my friend. I would probably wallow in self pity and eat crap every night.

My mom got way too close to a moose at Mount Ranier a few (11!!!) years ago to take a picture. We watched the video not too long ago- my dad telling her in a calm panic to "back away from the wild animal." hilarious!

Hope your week is awesome!

Blubeari said...

Great pics!! And I think I would have been scared out of my mind by that moose ;-)

Bringing Pretty Back said...

I would love to see a moose! I love your before and after pictures , what an inspiration.

Jody said...

Amy, I loved this post. I think your #3 shot turned out the best - I love the way Jersey has her head tilted.

Cool shots of the moose!

Angie All The Way said...

Love your guys' timer shots, what a beautiful day! Lucy loves to run and chase it when we throw it, but then she wants you to chase her to get it back! lol

Laura said...

Great pics! It was a beautiful weekend....

Jocelyn said...

Great pictures! i actually love the *realness* of the first few :)

KatDoesDiets said...

Great pics.
That sub looked so yummy. Made me hungry!

Nat said...

It's Bruce the Baby Moose. (There was a kid's show that featured Bruce can't remember which one. Oh well.)

Amanda said...

That salad looks great! I need to jazz up my salads more!

Your dog Jersey is THE cutest thing ever!

Christina said...

I can not believe you saw a moose, that is so unbelievable. I would love to see one up close like you did, awesome!!

Heidi said...

You got some awesome shots. I actually think the first one of you three is the best. Jersey seems to be looking at you so lovingly.

Cute hair cut too!

Sadie said...

Fantastic pics, Amy!

Courtney said...

I looooove Subway cookies. Your picture just reminded me of that! I always get toasted subs and the heat in the bag melts the chocolate in the cookie and just....YUM! tastes like fresh out of the oven!

Cant believe you got that close to a MOOSE!

And such a cute family :)

 

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