Well, it is a new year and I have decided it is time for a new look! Yes, I liked my other Avatar picture, I had a few less chins in that one! LOL
But, it one was taken 2 years ago and the new one was taken yesterday! The flower background is a picture I took in December at a floral show we went to. So I hope you like the new, honest, plumper me! Maybe looking at my "real" self will inspire me to lose a few pounds in 2007!
Here are a few pictures from the photo shoot that did not make the cut for various reasons! LOL
This one just showed way too many of my chins!
This one showed a little too much dental work!

This one showed a little too much of the real me!

This one the kids said looked the most like the Mom they know and love! LOL

So now you can pretty much see why chose this one to represent me on my blog!

And here is what my 12 year old did to slim Mom down in about 10 minutes with the use of
gimp!
Wow, what a difference a little erasing of those chins makes!
Oh well, this was all about being honest now wasn't it!

The kids and I had a lot of fun taking these. Can you tell?
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I have been through quite few of those same kind of photo deals lately! My children get pretty frustrated with me when I say, "I don't like the smile in that one, take another one."
I like your new background and your new avatar! Abiding in the Vine!
Jan. 9, 2007 - loved the pictures!!
The pix were so cute and I love the one you picked for your blog! I am a picture freak, as you can tell on my blog... so I love seeing others post pictures!!
:) Bridget
Jan. 11, 2007 - Untitled Comment
these pics were great. you are brave! and i admire your honesty. i love all of them. i think i may have to try some self portraits. looks fun.
julie