I opened the box and I cried...
I've been wanting and dreaming about a new camera for over two years now.
I've been making do with a 3 megapixel, hand-me-down, point and shoot.
He worked a bunch of overtime days just for me...
And here I was complaining that he was working so much and never home to help with the kids!
That taught me!
And I am so blessed I have a good marriage, but you know what?
He really gets me.
and even though he exceeded the birthday budget.. by a lot, I'll take it.
I'm really lucky.
(Hopefully it will put an end to all of the crappy pictures you've been putting up with as I learn the ropes.). I might have to take some photography lessons from the super-talented Traci.
Thank you all for all of my birthday wishes yesterday;
You guys are the best friends a girl could want!
~Jen
Happy Birthday...a day late! I'm such a loser! Sounds like you had a great day! What an amazing gift from your sweet husband - I love that he worked so hard to get you exactly what you wanted - that makes it doubly special! Enjoy your new camera!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting Jen!!!!!!I hope you have lots of fun with it:)
ReplyDelete~Debra
Blog: Capers of the vintage vixens
How sweet of him to do that for you! He is a real keeper. I can't wait to see all you can do with it. I still use a Sony Mavica which I believe is a step up from the camera with the gun powder flash.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new toy!
You are INDEED a lucky woman! He sounds wonderful. I have a 4 megapixal camera..lol I use my daughters camera until I can get one of my own too! I guess I'm waiting till Christmas now. Have fun with it!
ReplyDeleteMaybe you'll take a new picture of YOU for us! ;-) Your camera takes gorgeous photos, as evidenced by the few you posted today. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYou scored a perfect birthday gift.
xoxo
Donna
Now I want to know what kind of camera you got for your bday!!!!! Let's see it/ or her! xo Joan@anythinggoeshere
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Jen!! What a great present! I know the feeling of getting a new camera...magical! I know you are going to love it...and yes Traci is soo talented...we all could use lessons from her! lol So happy for you. It is so wonderful to have a great marriage and to know that your husband gets you. :)
ReplyDeleteHugs and love friend,
Victoria
Happy Birthday to you and what a gift of love your honey gave to you That is a good man. Can't wait to see what you do with your camera and all the lovely photos you will take. Sea Witch
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday a day late! A new camera, good for you. You better keep that hubby of yours!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift. Your photos are lovely!
ReplyDeleteLaura
White Spray Paint
What a sweet gift! Your pictures look amazing! And a Happy Be-lated Birthday to you! :o)
ReplyDeleteSincerely ~ Trish
You know when you know that you know that he knows that you know...You know? So glad your hubby gets you.
ReplyDeleteYou will have to spill your camera's secret identity. I have been maintaining my horrible low-light point and shoot because I am afraid of spending money and getting the same results.
Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday! What a great gift and a special guy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday and Happy New Camera!!!
ReplyDeleteI've always thought your photos were great!!
That hUbby is a real peach!!
May the year ahead be full of adventures and Blessings~
What a great hubby! Do tell what kind of camera you got!
ReplyDeleteThat is really a great story. Isn't it great when they surprise us? What kind did you get?
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday... it is the wonderfull gift for the birthday....
ReplyDeleteWow, what an awesome hubby! Seeing those comparison shots were fun. New cameras or lenses are such fun gifts...and they keep on giving. :) You are going to love your new camera! Happy Belated Birthday!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to be gifted the perfect camera. I'm going to leave up your post and hand the computer to my hubby......I'm sure he won't get the hint though. My camera just started messing up today so........
ReplyDeleteHerbal Blessings and Belated happy Birthday!
Mandy
Jen, my husband saved money for a year to buy me my camera... I thought it was one of the most romantic things he had ever done for me!!! We are both truly blessed!
ReplyDeleteIsabel
The picture of the girls paint on the table is a true captured moment to treasure.
ReplyDeleteThey look to have found there passion :)
Love your blog and see you soon.
~Dore~
Jen Happy Birthday. Lucky you a wonderful camera. What type did you get??
ReplyDeleteAlison
You are going to have soooo much fun with your new camera!!! Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on new camera--need, want , long for one so badly. My son is in photography in HS and brings home very nice cameras that I covet.
ReplyDeleteFor a 3 megapixel camera, your photos were very good. Now take your 3 megapixel and take a photo of the NEW camera for us!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!! Enjoy the new camera and take lots of pictures to share with us.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! That is a fabulous gift, have fun with it!
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