The $700.00 egg

Gene got to gather, our very first "official" egg. Yes, we've been getting eggs for a while now, but those are from chickens that we traded the ducks for.... so it was a bit like cheating.

shhhh.

However, our own chickens have now laid 2 eggs. Tanner calls them "fun size" (they'll get bigger). No idea who it is, as there are 18 identical barred rock hens, and several of them look like layers. I have a feeling we'll be seeing a lot of eggs coming up soon.

I once heard a saying, "the first egg is $700.00, after that they're all free." That's probably about right too.

Now, who wants the worlds smallest omelet?

I've discovered a new habit/hobby of mine...

It's taking photos of hotel rooms.

Yes, sad I know. This past year Gene and I have traveled more than we probably have traveled most of the rest of our life. No, we're not jetting off to Cleveland or someplace equally "exotic" every weekend, but we have hit some of the local-ish highlights like Kansas City, Branson, and Omaha. All in the name of antiquing.

This past weekend, we hit Omaha. Yes, I know we JUST got back from Arkansas at the beginning of the week, but Gene returns to work next week and we wanted one last excursion. Something we discovered last year, was Priceline. Yes, I've heard of it for years, used it a couple times for flights to England back in 2000 - back when you could still get a great deal on it for flights.

But it's been awesome for hotels. We have been getting 3-4 star hotels for the price of a Motel 6 - *or less*. What we've figured out, is that we're hotel snobs. Champagne taste on a beer budget. Surprisingly, Champagne hotels will take beer money rather than no money if you book late. In fact, I've been sitting 5 minutes from the hotel I was booking, I waited so close to booking date.

So I love hotel beds - the nice ones, with the big fat comforters with mattress pads and afgans across the foot of the bed you never use. It's downright pretty - as compared to my simple quilt with 900 pillows Gene cusses at. Because of this, I've taken to capturing the bed before anyone is allowed to jump on it.

It all started back in Kansas City in December:

The Downtown Hyatt Regency, home to Skies rotating restaurant.

Doubletree downtown Omaha

Holiday Inn Suites in South Dakota.

Holiday Inn Suites in Springfield, MO

Doubletree again - Downtown Omaha


I have no idea what I plan to do with these photos - or why I have this obsession with taking them. Maybe it's a reminder to make my bed when I get home?
Sigh.

Which reminds me that my sheets are on the line and need to come in. Laundry anyone?

At least someone seems excited about these prospects:

Elizabeth + Matt = Getting Married! Maryville, Missouri Wedding Photographer

You probably have learned, when I go quiet, there's something up, something in the works. This past week, this is what has been in the works:

This pretty girl, and her handsome new husband. They were married last month and I've been working on getting their photos ready for them to share. Please enjoy their beautiful day.