CopyCat Tuesday

While I love the idea of "CopyCat Tuesday." It's purpose is to find inspiration and have your own take on an outfit. The idea that you see something and think "I have similar things in my closet". Not necessarily to be exact on copying someone else's outfit. Just to get the vibe from it, the feel of the outfit and create something of your own. While I didn't have the exact pieces in this outfit. I had items that had a similar vibe. A different style dress, a different vest which brought different colors to the outfit. Which lead to the boots that pop more against such a neutral palette. While this may sound like gibberish to some. I think of clothes as my art. It's an extension of me. It's how I express myself creatively. Do you feel the same way about clothes too?

 

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Scotland Day 2

Day 2

We booked the Glenfinnan, Mallaig and Jacobite Steam train tour via Discover Tours. I was so excited because I never realized that there were a few Harry Potter locations filmed in Scotland. To be honest I was horrible in Geography and didn't realize Scotland was so close to England. I know ...horrible! We started off in George Square in Glasgow. That's where a lot of the tours pick you up at. Very convenient once we got the hang of it. It wasn't too far from our hotel either. We drove north passing Loch Lomond with a short stop in Tyndrum. Then up to Glencoe which was used in Skyfall and Harry Potter. Going to film locations for me is just as awesome as going to movie or tv show sets. I absolutely love it! It's like those stories really come to life for me.

But we also didn't realize that Glenfinnan was where the Jacobite Rising started in 1745 with Bonnie Prince Charlie. Which I would've never known if we hadn't been huge fans of Outlander. 

The monument there is to remember the historic event. 

Next we went to the Mallaig train station where we were to ride the Jacobite steam train back. The famous tracks are used in Harry Potter as well for the Hogwarts express. I was totally geeking out hardcore. I love riding trains! Usually at night because they rock me to sleep like a baby. We made some friends on this tour so it was fun to talk about Harry Potter and Outlander on the ride.

We ended the tour at the Drovers Inn which is said to be haunted. So, I am glad we were only staying for a little bit. But apparently a little girl died there and people say they see her ghost. It was really old and dark but still awesome to see such an old place still in working condition. It was like traveling back in time. I was busy taking artsy pictures around the property and realized I was missing my husband. Eventually I found him in the restaurant already sipping away at his guinness beer alone at a booth. Typical.

 Our last stop was a potty/picture taking break. Somewhere by Loch Lommond. Of course I didn't think to take down the name of this awesome looking castle. It could be a hotel or estate. I'm not really sure. My husband insisted on taking his shoes off to put his feet in the water. It's like his weird little tradition to put his feet in the ocean, lake,... puddle any body of water in different states or countries that we go to. He even got our new buddy David to do it with him. Fun little memories. He makes me laugh. If you know what the name of this place is please let me know. I can't stand when a mystery goes unsolved.

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Birthday Pictures

I like to take the kids birthday pictures every year. I love to see the changes in their features year by year. The differences in their personalities and their smiles. Not to mention their hair is always growing! I keep getting later and later. I'm so behind!

We finally got some time to head over to J.F Gregory Park to take some pictures. As a photographer I tend to have more patience with my clients. They seem to work better for me. My own kids... a pain in the butt. The little man being two years old now he was much more interested in the dirt and rocks. Riley being eight now wanted to be moody. I had to dig deep for some funny memories and jokes to get her to laugh. With the help of my husband we managed to get what I wanted. I can't believe how fast they are growing. It makes me sad and happy at the same time. As a mommy do you ever just stare at your babies. They are so beautiful and innocent. I love seeing which characteristics they get from me and which ones from my husband. These babies were made from true love and I adore them! I can't get enough of those faces!

He's crazy strong for a two year old!