tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73526723717269275962023-11-16T07:52:15.660-08:00The Fabulous Brianna NicholeJust a Blog about me and my crapBriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-19999227876749675972011-05-05T17:09:00.000-07:002011-05-05T17:14:52.254-07:00Twilight O'Doyle RulesI found the funniest video with Justin Chon from the Twilight movies. You may know his as Eric, Bella's lovable but unwanted human friend. The O'Doyle rules kills me.<br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wdCReRRuDkk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Is it November yet?BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-65531924827401016392011-05-04T13:14:00.000-07:002011-05-04T13:25:11.437-07:00And Yet More Hair PostsSo in the grand tradition of posts like <a href="http://fabbriannanichole.blogspot.com/2008/02/my-hair-is-not-fabulous.html" target="_blank">My Hair is not Fabulous</a>, <a href="http://fabbriannanichole.blogspot.com/2008/03/more-hair-stuff.html" taregt="_blank">More Hair Stuff</a> and <a href="http://fabbriannanichole.blogspot.com/2008/03/and-yet-more-hair-stuff.html" taregt="_blank">And Yet More Hair Stuff</a> I am doing yet another post on my hair. It is that time again to succumb to my hair ADD and change my style, again. This seems to be a trend with me, all this cutting and growing and cutting and growing. It is becoming a cycle that repeats every few years.<br /><br />I'm sure you don't need me to expand on the reasons for cutting my hair, so I will list them simply and succinctly:<br />1. Takes to long to dry/style<br />2. Season is getting warmer and my hair is not helping me stay cool<br />3. No volume, even when it has layers it has no volume<br /><br />And probably the biggest reason for the change....<br />4. Boredom<br /><br />So now it's time to start thinking about and researching new styles that I want to try. I'm thinking maybe shoulder length this time so as not to go too short. I think I want to get some bangs back in there too.<br /><br />Maybe getting the fringe bangs back like this:<br /><img src="http://www.wedding-dresses.tk/upload/hairstyles-2011-72541.jpg" /><br /><br />Or some heavy straight across ones:<br /><img src="http://www.fashionisingpictures.net/photoshoots/juliastegnerfringe.jpg" /><br /><br />What sort of crazy hairstyle/hair color would you love to sport but are too afraid to?<br /><br />BTW I swear I will post more. Hugs,<br />BriannaNichole!BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-2059967973948307812011-03-10T15:35:00.000-08:002011-03-10T15:39:21.345-08:00Guess Who Is Coming To Visit??I'll give you one good guess on who is coming to visit in the OC?<div><br /></div><div>No, it's not my Mom..........</div><div><br /></div><div>It's Shell-Bell and the fam. Woop. I cannot wait. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1244/5145397981_a9f1249a04.jpg"><br /></div>BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-7489865085803343872011-02-27T16:42:00.001-08:002011-02-27T16:57:16.910-08:00My Rainless Weekend, How They Were Intended To Be<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYYOXYMRznRK75CtXLHIPn0lJ4dBO1fNB4OuGKFALvYg3TgRuLlQeKFmPS6ME2qHSlp_olRH-_ve0kv4_GxTghcpiGHSNzlcLHTayAKCNC1HUq-GcDQbff3W9mCmqr66l3NeJuwe3x5I0H/s1600/P2192686.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYYOXYMRznRK75CtXLHIPn0lJ4dBO1fNB4OuGKFALvYg3TgRuLlQeKFmPS6ME2qHSlp_olRH-_ve0kv4_GxTghcpiGHSNzlcLHTayAKCNC1HUq-GcDQbff3W9mCmqr66l3NeJuwe3x5I0H/s320/P2192686.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578534778175083570" /></a>Today's blog post is coming to you straight from my <i>very </i>new, <i>very</i> comfortable computer chair. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, no longer am I forced to surf the net from my old computer chair. And by 'old computer chair' I mean one of my dining room table chairs. Yeah, I'm that ghetto. The other nice thing was that Mr. Dan put it together for me so he didn't have to hear me throw a fit when I couldn't figure it out. <div><div><br /></div><div>Last weekend we had a crazy ass storm, yes that is the technical term, and it blew a tree down on our house. Super scary! It broke a few tiles but other than that there was no damage. These are the times that I am actually glad we rent instead of own. I wasn't able to get a great shot of the tree, but it was about 25ft long. Yikes!</div><div><br /></div><div>This weekend was blessedly rain free. I feel slightly jipped since we were promised two full days of rain. The hubs and I were going to take advantage of the clear skies but we got lazy(enter shocked sounds here). Not much to tell other than work being crazy and anticipating a trip from the Coles. </div><div><br /></div><div>That is about it, I promise I will have a better blog next time. Although, did you notice the new header I cranked out? That has got to be worth something. I mean it pretty much sapped all my creative energy and left none for the actual blog content. </div><div><br /></div><div>Hugs and Whatnot,</div><div>BriannaNichole!</div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-15926889018605600662011-02-03T09:32:00.000-08:002011-02-03T09:36:24.791-08:00Happy Birthday Nelli<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXeCcT6MSe-MU2p8M1WuOK8VdOsPQleRic7K1XdNhN-yVYnf9zCarsyT4t9TAz9ADrrpOFKFrcpuiv-GFtZFeutVmtomV2f1vWEioDR2vJeY-drk5TT1IZyUq0kPsGYHmPOAVDwI2CTYK0/s1600/3286120449_ed4d5d4154_o.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXeCcT6MSe-MU2p8M1WuOK8VdOsPQleRic7K1XdNhN-yVYnf9zCarsyT4t9TAz9ADrrpOFKFrcpuiv-GFtZFeutVmtomV2f1vWEioDR2vJeY-drk5TT1IZyUq0kPsGYHmPOAVDwI2CTYK0/s400/3286120449_ed4d5d4154_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569518246849492914" /></a><br />Yesterday was my my sisters bday. She turned 29. One year closer to joining the 30's club. She is in good company, since Shell and I are already there.<div><br /></div><div>BTW, in case you were wondering I am still trying to figure out this whole foundation thing, and I still love my iPod. </div><div><br /></div><div>Just in case you were worried.</div><div><br /></div><div>Smooches Brianna!</div>BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-30444317127485274742011-01-23T16:16:00.000-08:002011-01-23T16:24:13.977-08:00Ode to My New Ipod TouchOh iPod Touch how I love thee, let me count the ways;<div><ul><li>You are small enough to fit into my pocket or purse, yet big enough for me to watch videos on</li><li>You let me listen to all my favorite music and podcasts, making the workday and drive so much quicker</li><li>You let me read all my favorite books and fanfiction so I no longer have to carry around paperbacks. </li></ul><div>So maybe I should stop this post since Dan says I am embarrassing him. I really do love my new iPod Touch and Dan by extension, since he is the one who got it for me. It is just my new favorite toy. It let's me do everything that the iPhone does, including making skype calls and accessing the Internet w/ WiFi. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>Now go out and get yourselves one today. </div>BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-10633689403101759502011-01-23T15:40:00.000-08:002011-01-23T16:12:25.461-08:00The Great Makeup Search: 2011<span class="Apple-style-span"> So, I know some of you were wondering if I was even still alive. Contrary to the lack of blog updates, I am still alive and well. I thought I might give a little update of what has been happening with me since in the past few months, but I feel I need to tackle a much more important topic. One that is near and dear to all of us. Yes, you are correct I am talking about Makeup. More specifically about my search for the perfect foundation. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">It all started a few years back when MAC did the unthinkable, they discontinued my FAVORITE foundation. Oh they told me that mixing the <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/178/364/Strobe-Cream/index.tmpl" target="_blank"">Strobe Creme</a> with another liquid foundation would give me the same result, but that was just a dirty lie. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">I tried making due with the other MAC liquid foundations without ever finding one that I loved as much as the Hypereal. First the color was wrong, its finish wasn't the same and it wasn't <i>my</i> foundation that I came to know and love. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">About a year ago I found the wonder that is Bare Minerals. It took me a little to adjust to using just powder, but once I did I fell in love. She never sat in my wrinkles, she had a beautiful finish <i>and </i>she lasted all day! Best part was the lack of little black makeup brush hairs that my liquid had left behind. Was this it, my new makeup home? It really felt to good to be true and it was. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">The makeup gods conspired against me, once more. As soon as I would start to sweat the Bare Minerals would cause my face to itch. Apparently this is due to a nasty little component called Ismuth Oxychloride<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">, or so the Internet tells me. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">It was back to the makeup drawing board for me. My in-depth research has yielded yet another option. I like to call it my hybrid-foundation-mineral solution. My solution consists of:</span></span></span></div><div><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">MAC's Prep & Prime </span><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/160/967/Prep-Prime-Skin/index.tmpl" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; ">Skin Base Visage</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"> - To shellac the skin and hopefully not let anything settle into my wrinkles. Got to be safe now I'm 30.</span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">MAC's Pro Longwear Foundation - To keep the bare minerals from touching any actual skin.</span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">MAC's Pro Longwear Concealer - Gotta get rid of the bags yo. </span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">Bare Minerals Fair Powder - To get the smooth powder look and hide any imperfections. </span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">Bare Minerals Hydrating Mineral Veil - Just cuz I didn't have enough makeup on before.</span></span></span></li></ol><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">The I top it all up with a crap-load of bronzer, blush and eye makeup, just because that is how I roll. Hopefully this will be the trick and I will not have to continue on my search for more makeup. </span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">So for all you out there who have been wondering how I have been fairing these past few months, this post if for you. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">Love you all,</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">Brianna!</span></div>BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-49266263402891693402010-11-05T10:10:00.000-07:002010-11-05T10:26:14.378-07:00Utah and Other RandomnessI had a friend mention yesterday that they didn't like blogs that were all me, me, me. It got me worried a little bit about the content of my blog. Then I decided I didn't so much care. This blog is titled the Fabulous BriannaNichole, I happen to be BriannaNichole ergo my blog is all about ME and my life. <div><br /></div><div>With that being said, here are some pictures including me. While digging through My Pictures folder I found some of the trip Shell and I took to visit her sister in Utah. I thought I would share those and some other randomness thrown in. </div><div><br /></div><div>Since I was soooo proud of my Snooki costume I really had to include a picture. It seriously took me about 2 hours to get the look right. I had crazy dark powder not only on my face, but all over my neck, chest and arms. Luckily I had a bumpit on hand so I didn't need to rat my hair too much. What you cannot see in this picture is the great fuzzy slippers I had.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5142075868_148252be09_z.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br />Here are the Utah pics. We loved the rustic feel of the mountain town Laurie lived in.<br /><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1224/5145995368_2a247638f4_z.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div>Shell and I goofing around in the snow.<br /><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1248/5145995942_91c08fcb59_z.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br />If you read the last post you got to see Shell's picture with the bear. Here is my turn to give him a little love.<br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5145396039_53cc8b2424_z.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br />Laurie preferred the moose.<br /><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1115/5145395833_21d4121044_z.jpg" /></div><div><br />Shell and I decided to take Emma up the mountain to get some real snow.<br /><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1371/5145397821_904b851ccb_z.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div>Little Emma Lu, she is so grown up now. *tear*<br /><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1240/5146000730_c7f57ba96c_z.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5146000932_57d26e5bb1_z.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div>Ok funny, at least to me, story. Emma fell in LOVE with this little zebra Laurie had in the house. Emma had it attached to her hip the whole trip. To avoid a major meltdown she let Emma take it home with her. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here it is riding the moving sidewalk with us at the airport.<br /><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1246/5146012546_f6fa3f5788_z.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br />Emma booting him up so he can see the TV better.<br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/5145412007_8911022c46_z.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div>Shelley sharing her dinner.<br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5145412253_dfd5fb08ff_z.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div>And me letting him have a sip of my wine, I'm so nice.<br /><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1216/5146012966_0c6710498e_z.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div>Random picture Dan took forever ago. I stuck it in here to make me feel bad about my weight gain. *sigh* BTW if you look at the pics on the wall you can see my magazine pic of the dress I was going to wear to Denielle's wedding. Not sure why I needed that.<br /><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1077/5146003016_f780d6a968_z.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div>One of Denielle's bdays. She was preggo w/ Alexa here.<br /><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1088/5145405117_dbfa923b77_z.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Ok how cute and little are Emma and Ella here?<br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5145413847_1b1b83a01a_z.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>And yet another blog all about me comes to an end. Hope you enjoyed it, I certainly did. </div><div><br /></div><div>XOXO Brianna-don. </div>BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-38557749379365689912010-11-04T07:01:00.000-07:002010-11-04T14:26:38.208-07:00To Amazing PeopleI am so very lucky to have so many amazing people in my life. I have a wonderful husband, parents any kid would be thrilled to have, a sister who doubles as a best friend, a brother who has to be the funniest person I know and who is married to person who I couldn't adore more if I picked her out myself (seriously, good job Devo), grandparents who are the most generous loving people in the world, aunts and uncles who are always there for me and a boat load of cousins who all in their own way create a rainbow that just rounds out my family perfectly. Yet, there is a cousin who will always hold a very special place in my heart. At 10 months older and an inch taller I have always looked up to her. I would opt for her hand me downs, instead of my new clothes just because I wanted to be like her. Yes, I am talking about this girl.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir8P9rgrC8w-9pvsnQ2hCrgPrBTwnpw4umAVrQRJANgeDtLp8pcCK3tXajev1jaLcAzOvRfZ4Lg06z1EpGE3_3rIksXplnaLE0nXhkqMFNXU0neryrCizyZpzXKyzGQL_uv_KcGWeUeuF3/s1600/122_2255.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir8P9rgrC8w-9pvsnQ2hCrgPrBTwnpw4umAVrQRJANgeDtLp8pcCK3tXajev1jaLcAzOvRfZ4Lg06z1EpGE3_3rIksXplnaLE0nXhkqMFNXU0neryrCizyZpzXKyzGQL_uv_KcGWeUeuF3/s400/122_2255.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535698458076639794" /></a><div>Yeah that bear loves her too. Shelley Belly has been one of my best friends for as long as I can remember. When I was 11 and she moved to my city I was thrilled. Between bike rides to the Yummy Yogurt and hours strutting around with water balloon boobs, I was in hog heaven. As we grew up; the bike rides became trips to the Fishermans and evenings spent watching Friends over glasses of chardonnay. </div><div><br /></div><div>Shelley has always been there for me. Whether its a listening ear, someone to cry with me, design advice or someone to raise a glass of wine with. I will never forget our nights of KJ and talks. Shelley has such an amazing heart, she would give you the shirt off her back and then cook you dinner, all while having a beautiful family and a clean house. </div><div><br /></div><div>Shell-Bell I love you more than I can say and I miss you so much. You are one of the best people I know. You are beautiful both inside and out. I am proud to call you friend, cousin and sister. Never forget how wonderful you are. </div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Birthday Lady! I hope 31 is the best year yet!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-16751506634706760492010-10-18T21:05:00.000-07:002010-10-18T21:44:30.069-07:0030 and the Pumpkin Patch<div>As I sit here trying desperately to come up with something witty to blog about all I can think about is the Lost Boys theme song remake that Dan is blaring into the office. I mean who can blog when all they can hear is ...'thou shalt not killll'? </div><div><br /></div><div>This seems to sum up my year of blogging. I haven't been able to find anything mildly interesting to talk about. I do have pumpkin patch pictures to share (you're welcome Denielle) but that is about it. Maybe I can start with the biggest thing that happened this year.</div><div><br /></div><div>Insert funeral music here. I turned 30 this year. *gasp* It was every bit as hard as I though it was going to be. September 20th seemed to loom before me like the dark death cloud it was. Whoever said 30 was the new 20 was lying to you. 30 is the new 30 and it comes with a whole bag of fun. Like the wrinkles, those are extra special. When I brought up the possibility of botox Dan shot me down like I was asking for a man on the side, but I digress. I seriously could not find anything positive about being 30 unless it was on the scale. Apparently those number have been on the positive since I got married, I blame Dan. </div><div><br /></div><div>Alright enough of the gloom and doom from me. I got a chance to go to the local pumpkin patch with Denielle and the kids. (hold on Dan is explaining to me why the drum sounds like it does on the current song he is playing) Ok so it was nice, I mean other parent and kids make me want to cut someone and if I never have to dig for another pumpkin it will be too soon, but the kids had fun and I got some cute pictures. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /> Mason really didn't want to have his picture taken so I had to trick him.<br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5095707900_5b4958a802.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div>Trying to hide from me, good thing Denielle is so small. She really doesn't make a good shield.<br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5095708152_cece76ea0f.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div>Ella was spinning these tea cup type ride so fast that I thought poor Alexa was going to puke.<br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/5095708630_298c3d65b1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5095110111_a750f9f537.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div>Maynard, you are so cute.<br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/5095110549_8092131683.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div>Alexa and Mason were sitting so nicely before the ride started.<br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5095110971_2302aacc6b.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5095710188_b05842962f.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5095112121_6642bfbfe4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/5095711208_e84f87dce2.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div>Cheese!<br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/5095711670_a11ccf23e9.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div>This picture cracks me up. The kids were so busy posing for a picture that when the ride started it startled them both.<br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/5095712074_6eae95d53e.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/5095113845_87130c27b0.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5095713104_43389c7048.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5095114729_8cd4080a7a.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5095714020_5e9dc1260d.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div>Alexa is so mini Denielle.<br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/5095115825_40b2936854.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5095116377_8cc9301d45.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div>She is growing up way too fast.<br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5095116727_f92339d4cb.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5095716118_75a380d59a.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5095717212_63d01d891e.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5095119385_7ace444a82.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5095119791_df1487e623.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5095120271_55df005752.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5095719728_65df2217b3.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div>Thanks for checking out the pics. I promise I will post again before 2011 ;)<br /><br /></div>BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-59541020651539257272010-10-04T16:01:00.000-07:002010-10-04T16:02:42.107-07:00Better Late Than NeverHey if you just got an invitation to view this blog it is because I made it private. Instead of just allowing people it sent out an invitation to them. I will be updating the content though, I know you all are jumping for joy now. <div><br /></div><div>;) Brianna</div>BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-74875085470101932442009-06-01T08:02:00.000-07:002009-06-01T08:07:47.008-07:001st New Moon TrailerAccording to my husband I have had the New Moon trailer on loop since it aired last night on the MTV Movie Awards. He is probably right, but do you blame me? The new trailer looks amazing, it makes me even more excited for November 20th!! The clothes, makeup and effects look 10 times better than Twilight. High Five for a higher budget!<br /> <br />In case you missed the trailer here it is in all it's Edward Cullen glory.....<br /><br /><a href="http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=58186608">THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON trailer</a><br/><object width="425px" height="360px" ><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"/><param name="wmode" value="transparent"/><param name="movie" value="http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=58186608,t=1,mt=video"/><embed src="http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=58186608,t=1,mt=video" width="425" height="360" allowFullScreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br /><br />Only one word...YUMMMY!<br /><br />Hugs, <br /> Brianna,BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-9622214621426418762009-05-01T09:06:00.000-07:002009-05-01T09:09:15.555-07:00Friday YAYHappy Friday everyone! I hope you all have fun plans for the weekend. I have a few things planned:<br /> 1. Wine tasting and sushi tonight with some of my fav peeps.<br /> 2. Rock Band jam session with some of hubby's friends<br /> 3. Quality sister sister time<br /> 4. Hopefully playing with my camera and Shelley.<br /><br />Ahhhh the possibilities.<br /><br /> Hugs, <br /> BriannaNichole!BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-68249009878126467862009-04-24T14:02:00.001-07:002009-04-24T14:04:42.879-07:00Pics This WeekendSo I am totally jonesing(sp) for some picture time. If anyone is interested in taking a FREE engagement style photo shoot, maternity or similar shoot me an email: <a href="mailto:brianna.fabulous.morrow@gmail.com">Brianna.fabulous.morrow@gmail.com</a>.<br /><br />Hugs, <br /> BriannaNichole!BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-78183892892324594232009-04-23T10:22:00.000-07:002009-04-23T10:23:27.622-07:00New Moon VideoFor all those people just dying to get a glimpse of the Twilight sequel New Moon, this one is for you. Entertainment Tonight is showing a behind the scenes teaser tonight! So set your Tivos because if you are anything like me you will want to record to watch over and over. Watch the teaser clip <a href="http://www.etonline.com/video-224.php?slate=%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2F2009%2F04%2F88231%2Fet_newmoonpromo_090422_large.jpg&vid=73136&config=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.etonline.com%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2F2009%2F04%2F73136%2Findex.php&sitesection=etonlinemain&videoasset=73136-et_newmoonpromothurs_090423" target=_"blank">Here</a>BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-55678669944187970002009-04-13T09:22:00.000-07:002009-04-13T09:23:28.531-07:00Big AlHappy late Easter everyone! I had a wonderful time yesterday hanging out at my Aunt Holly's for Easter, I will post about it tomorrow when I get all the pics up. In the mean time I wanted to do a little shout out post to my cousin Allie (aka: Allie P, Allison, Alice or as I like to call her Big Al). <br /><br />I have always had a special place in my heart for Allie. Maybe it was because I felt bad that she was surrounded by all those brothers, perhaps because she looks so much like my sister Denielle, all the time I spent babysitting her or the fact that she would look like a fool dancing around a room and not care. <br /><br />It is always nice when you find out that people actually ready you blog. I mean, who really cares about my senseless ramblings about weddings, photography, my obsession with Twilight and my cramps? Well, Allie does! Thanks Big Al! So here is a shout out to my cousin Allie. You have grown up to be a beautiful girl on the inside and out and you are turning out to be one of the best Mommies I know. I know life holds so many wonderful and amazing adventures for you. <br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3228137639_03daf9dc96.jpg?v=0"><br /><br />Hugs, <br />BriannaNichole!BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-51166923640209680402009-03-19T12:28:00.000-07:002009-03-19T12:33:53.101-07:00Things That Make me Happy, Thursday Edition.Things that are making me Happy today:<br /><br />1. The Nora news email I just got that gives the upcoming schedule of the Nora Roberts Lifetime movies.<br /><br />2. My new astigmatism contacts. I already feel like I can see better, but they feel totally funky on my eyes. <br /><br />3. The mocha frap. I am drinking for lunch. <br /><br />4. My Twilight movie which has already been shipped. *crossing my fingers that I get it early*.<br /><br />5. Tomorrow is Friday. <br /><br />6. I have a pictures session after work today. <br /><br />Hugs, <br />briannanichole!BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-63997716496349358402009-03-18T18:43:00.000-07:002009-03-18T18:50:47.443-07:00Yay For Amazon........and my AMAZING hubby! I walked into the house today after work and I am greeted my my hubby. <br />Me: Hi Baby<br /><br />Dan: Guess what shipped today?<br /><br />Me: *happy dance* TWILIGHT!<br /><br />Dan: Yes *roll eyes*<br /><br />I got to see some of the deleted scenes on My Space, but I am excited to see all the extras and to watch the movie again. I thought Amazon was going to ship the movie when it came out, meaning I wouldn't get it until next week. <br /><br />Thanks to the all the people who emailed me about pictures, I am super excited to take them all. Anyone else interested please shoot me an email. <br /><br /> Hugs, <br /> BriannaNichole.BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-6233431234087386842009-03-17T21:56:00.001-07:002009-03-17T21:56:56.063-07:00Eye CandyYUM<br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3420/3364882542_d108a0149b_o.jpg"><br /><br />Shelley and Christine this one is for you guys!<br /><br />Am I funny, or am I drunk....am I drunk or am I funny, <br />BriannaNicholeBriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-50204881497945219802009-03-16T09:21:00.000-07:002009-03-16T09:25:44.523-07:00Casting Call....I need some people willing to pose for the camera. I am dying to try out all the things I have been learning about my camera. I just need some people to try it out on. Shoot me an email if you are interested: Brianna.fabulous.morrow@gmail.com. I think I know a second shooter that would be interested in jumping in as well. Just think twice the pictures for nothing more than a bit of your time!<br /><br />BriannaNichole.BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-30490561997405615052009-03-15T17:54:00.000-07:002009-03-15T17:55:45.472-07:00My Next HusbandSorry Dan.<br /><br />Drool..............<br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3648/3358519500_5254faa691_o.jpg">BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-60873242698204142412009-03-11T18:34:00.000-07:002009-03-11T19:00:38.145-07:00Vivid Mode FlowersSo I read a review that said that that the Olympus E510 camera tends to produce pictures that are on the blue/dark side. They suggested that your pictures might turn out better when they are in Vivid mode. Today I took some pictures of the flowers in my front yard in Vivid and Natural mode to see what looked better. Plus I wanted to try out my telephoto lens in manual mode. <br /><br />I'm not sure if I mixed up the photos or if the cloud cover had something to do with it, but the photos in Vivid mode did not turn out AT ALL. I am thinking that it might look a little different in the sunlight and/or on skin tone.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3630/3347459995_810d57c442.jpg?v=0"><br />Photo in Vivid mode. Its a blue. <br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3451/3347459829_21fc8b7dca.jpg?v=0"><br />Same flower in natural mode. <br /><br />Since I am excited about how much sharper the images look after fussing with the settings....<br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3584/3347460755_731c10701e.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3613/3348300638_1f52c1f3d5.jpg?v=0"><br /><br />All I need now is to pay attention to how much noise are on the photos.<br />Thanks for checking me out, <br /> BriannaNichole.BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-20506266608723218932009-03-10T20:15:00.000-07:002009-03-10T20:39:20.214-07:00I Love the Internet!I love that you can learn anything on the Internet. In efforts to learn more about my camera, and photography in general I have been scouring the Internet for information. I am happy to say that there is soooo much information online. In the last few days I have figured out a bunch of useful settings that have made my pics look much better. The two that I am having the most fun with are the digital fill flash and the sharpness. I am sure you can find some better definitions online, but this is my blog so I will give you my definitions :). <br /><br />The <b>Fill Flash</b> is another way to use the flash on your camera. You would use it when there is a bright light behind the subject or any other time that your subject is in the shadows. You use your regular flash but you put it on a really low setting. I had to play around with mine a bit until I got it right. I will use and example of my couch since I get off too late to get one in the sun. <br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3342/3346043098_7b65843b11.jpg?v=0"><br />Here is the image without the flash on. <br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3373/3346041520_20d76453a9.jpg?v=0"><br />Here is the same picture with the flash set really low. See how it removed most of the shadows. Again I realize it's not the best example but you get the idea. <br /><br />I also figured out how to up the sharpness on my photos. They look way better. I took some great examples last night but I cannot post them because they are of the my hubby while he was cleaning the dishes. I didn't think you all wanted to see what my dirty dishes look like. Oh yeah, my hubby cleans the dishes. Is he the best, or what?!<br /><br />If that was not enough; I installed Lightroom today. Not sure how I am going to use it in conjunction yet, but I'm happy to have it. I was just playing around with it and it is pretty cool. The built in presets work really well. It seems like it would be really good for people who are not quite ready to learn/pay for Photoshop. <br /><br />Happy Learning, <br /> BriannaNichole!BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-24497211661534100722009-03-08T18:04:00.000-07:002009-03-09T09:31:21.232-07:00Shower PicturesDon't worry it's not what you think! Here are some photos from my cousin Breanne and Allie's baby showers. Don't worry Breanne I have more from your shower I just got lazy. I will post some more later. <br /><br />Breanne's Shower Pics<br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/3339991490_49979ab470.jpg?v=0"><br />Me, Mom, sister and lovely little Ella. <br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3339992324_f807e0efbe.jpg?v=0"><br />Ella and grandma.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/3339994434_95f564cc3c.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3556/3339995410_3fa91c142f.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><br />I love these pics of Elena and Hanna taking pictures of themselves, too cute. <br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/3339164599_348cf97a8c.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3354/3339167725_514076a8a0.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><br />Allie's Shower. Please excuse the funky flash. I had just gotten it and NO idea how to use it. A little secret; I still don't know how to use it. <br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/3339073075_5f37e9cf4b.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3336/3339901840_feb87e3533.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3559/3339074107_5c7a08ff98.jpg?v=0"><br />I was so proud of all the signs I made for Allie's shower. They matched the invitations I made for her. <br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3561/3339903462_9c104e6951.jpg?v=0"><br />Mommy to be.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/3339076161_eec0cfe7dc.jpg?v=0"><br />PRESENTS!!!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/3339905644_caf88b766e.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3339078093_411853eae3.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3579/3339907462_18e1e3dbc1.jpg?v=0"><br />Allie and her mom. <br /><br /><br />Ok, the next two pics were at the end of the shower. I guess Denielle was a little bored. <br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/3339079955_3f9c859928.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3328/3339080831_c1b8239539.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><br />Ok, two posts in two days, sweet!<br />BriannaNichole!BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7352672371726927596.post-50031495253149506302009-03-08T14:34:00.000-07:002009-03-08T15:03:22.878-07:00Camera HappeningsYesterday I got the chance to attend a mini workshop given by the very helpful <a href="http://erintukuaphotography.com/" target=_"blank">Erin Tukua</a>. There she showed us how to take better photos. We talked about how to adjust the F-Stop/Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO. I have to admit that it was a bit confusing at first, but Erin was a patient teacher and was willing to answer the same questions again and again. What was the most helpful was the two gorgeous models that sat for us. The two little girls were overly precious and were so patient with all pictures. <br /><br />As the day went on my photos got a little better, but that wasn't difficult since my first pictures didn't start out that great. I did find out that I have a great knack for taking pictures with funky shadows, the sides of people's faces and of the back of their heads. YAY me <eye roll>. My pictures seem to have a lot of noise and they are just not that sharp. I would love to have a real pro take a pic with my camera and see if it is me or the camera. As much as I would like to blame it on thew camera, I am sure it is just user error. <br /><br />I came to the conclusion that I do need a better camera/lens. I think I might want to get a Cannon or Nikon for my next camera. It seems like there are a lot more accessories and help for those models. I will have to really learn more about my camera and taking pictures in general before I even think about buying more equipment. I think that all I need now is more practice and some models to practice on. <br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3319/3339330622_ba6d3f2afd.jpg?v=0"><br />Here is Erin showing us how to set our cameras. This is before I had changed any settings. <br /><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3338502431_dbb589cbc0.jpg?v=0"><br />Ok, so I totally Photoshopped this one, I just like the sky in it. <br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3339330976_8af45ac688.jpg?v=0"><br />One of our beautiful models. See, side of the face shot. <br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3339334732_46891d1b1e.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3403/3338506071_e5c8794a27.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3338507065_0fbc06f309.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3338509887_3e217dc0ac.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3339341438_94b53f235e.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3364/3338509065_304864648d.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/3338513527_2c7d509d28.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3338514853_1b4f924ba8.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3338515951_81568b7f99.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><br />After the photo session I got to head to the beach with my sister and her kids to take some pictures. I was a bit better with the lighting, but I still have a lot to practice and learn. <br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/3339347388_f76b73beaa.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3407/3339348472_d1c006ae08.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3328/3338519753_fd9b8aa8cb.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3581/3339350524_ded6b584fd.jpg?v=0"><br /><br /><br />Even though I was unhappy with the pictures I took, it was almost nice to make the mistakes. It gave me a chance to see what the problems were so I could start working on improving. <br /><br />Have a great rest of the weekend!<br /> BriannaNichole!BriannaNicholehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586355738160439090noreply@blogger.com4