Happy 20th Birthday Christopher!

Today is Christopher's 20th birthday! As many of you know, Chris is not only my boyfriend but first and foremost he's my bestfriend and soon he'll be transfering to the University of Montana to follow his dreams and take up photojournalism. I'm going to miss him dearly, but enough of that right now. Here is the cake I had made for his 20th. It's an outline of Montana w/ a compas rose over Missoula. I placed a hiking compass in the icing of the cake and then for his present got him a nice atlas of Montana. It's no ordinary atlast tho b/c it's only of back roads, hiking trails, indian lands, natural landmarks, scenic outlooks, rivers, mountains, etc. I hope it comes in good use out there in the Big Sky Country.

Woodlands Zoo

Mom, Dad, Queenie, & I traveled back from Ohio on Sunday night when I was suprised w/ a call from Christopher. His uncle was traveling back to Ohio and Chris was wondering if he could drop him off in Somerset on his way out. So on Monday after I got off work I was so happy to wrap him up in my arms again and bring him back to good 'old Confluence. On one of the days we traveled to the Woodlands Zoo to see the rare white buffalo that had just been born there. Unfortinetly we didn't get to see the little guy b/c he was hiding in a shed, but here are a few of the other things we got to see. My camera's battery died right in the begining of the zoo, so I only have a few pictures. To see more of the pics, check out www.webshots.com and search Chris' user name CHRISTOFOTO. I'm not sure if he has the pictures up yet, but I'm sure he'll get them up eventually.

Christmas All Over Again

On the 4th I packed up my stuff again and headed out to Colombus, Ohio to spend some time w/ my family (Kristen, Charlie, Lola, Emily Rae, Mom, Dad, & Queenie). We celebrated out Christmas together and it was fun for all. Even Emily always had a smile on her face (as always), but I think it was more for the fact that she was never once put down as long as her grandpa and grandma were around. I also got to hang out w/ some old friends; Tj as well as Tim & Patty & their new daughter, also my sister's boyfriend Jose and got to know him a little better as well as meet his two adorable sons.

Hiking at Chickies Rocks

Chris and I decided to give our camera's a little action and our legs a little exercise as well. So we set off for a little trail known as Chickies Rocks. It was a beautiful day and a great hike. Here are a few of the pics I snapped but to check out more head to www.webshots.com and search my user name is CAMERAE. To see the pics Chris snapped (of me! you'll get to see my new camera!), look him up on his user name CHRISTOFOTO.

Holly Got Her Own Camera!

Christopher!

Dad discovers my new camera

A lot has been happening over break. I traveled down to Lancaster on the 29th of December to have Christmas w/ Chris and his family. Chris had a few tricks up his sleeve for my present though it seemed. I opened my gift to reveal a camera case. Then I was given a card saying: Read this and recieve a free camera! I was in disbelief. Further reading revealed that my wonderful boyfriend & best friend, took the liberty of gathering a few of my friends back at DelVal, along w/ chris' parents, to all chip in for a digital camera for myself. My first reaction was to cry. The thoughtfulness of everyone hit me really hard and I couldn't believe so many people went together to get me such a thoughtful gift since I had been saying all semester how I was going to miss having a really nice camera after Chris left.
So before I end this little post, I really need to extend my thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Williams, Jamee, Shani, Daria, Yacco, & Kelly for all contributing.
And I especially need to thank Christopher for not only putting this all together but putting a lot of hard earned money towards it as well. Thanx Christopher, I'll love you always!

Finals Week

Hey all, starting tomorrow is Finals Week here at DelVal. I have 5 (3 general, 2 major) finals to worry about so it's gonna be a stressful week so yea, you know. Love ya! *muah*

Snowed In, 2006 Winter Semi-Formal

Chris asked me out to the winter semi-formal this year. It was exactly 1 year to the day of our first date (Dec. 2nd). This time last year we were front row at and Iron & Wine / Calexico concert at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia. That was by far one of the best days of my life to date. Oh yea, the dance. Well it was wonderful. My friends found me playing Donkey Kong 3 only an hour before the dance and scolded me for not getting ready. So they drug me back to my room and forced make-up and a hair-do on me, then I changed into my dress and was off for a night of fun in the snow. (there was actually a "snow machine" on the dance floor. It was kool until you breathed in the "snow" which was actually made of some sort of soap. As you can see Chris & I are hams and enjoy having our pictures taken as much as we enjoy taking pictures. Hope ya'll enjoy the pics.