Meet my newest baby, "Belle"...

Say hello to my little friend! :) Her name is Belle.

I am soooooooooo happy right now. As seen in a previous post, I loved the J. camera bags. But that was until I found the Epiphanie bags! Are you kidding me? Could these be any cuter?

These bags are AMAZING, designed by a woman photographer. This is the perfect woman's photographer camera bag, big enough for camera, lenses and flashes... PLUS room for your phone, wallet.... just amazing!!!!!!!!!!

I new I had to have this for Vegas. I plan on taking photos of the mountains and vegas strip, but hated the idea of taking my nasty black camera bag, plus a purse. This way it's all rolled into one.

They also have the Ginger and Lola bags... Love the Lola too!

Can you say L.O.V.E!?!?!?!?

16 Things About Me...

Last year around this time, I did a 16 Things About Me post... So I thought I would do another...

1. I'm a mommy and it's the greatest joy I have ever known. I didn't even know you could love someone so much, the way I love my son Zachary. It's beyond anything I knew was possible. :)

2. I have my own photography business, Studio E Photography, LLC. I have to say that I love the work I do, and capturing the joy of other people. Ryan didn't think I would want to do it anymore since I had Zachary, I told him the only way I would ever stop taking photos and offering my services at a great price is if I was dead.

3. I have stretch marks on my thighs and around my waist, but I don't care. It's a reminder of the greatest little boy in my life. Anything he could ever give me would be a blessing. Also, I am between a size 4 and a size 6. Not ashamed to say I was a size 4 before I had Zach and my size has gone up. My pants are a size 6, but my tops are a small or medium depending on the brand.

4. I am a coupon freak. I rarely buy anything without some sort of coupon or discount. If I don't have a coupon for it in my coupon book, then I will search online for a printable one. Or if I'm ordering online, I will search for a discount code to use.

5. My main credit card is a Discover. I used to have a Visa Disney Card and a Citi Card, but I decided to close both of those since all these credit card fees are rising. I now just have one main credit card.

6. I plan to have my second child in three years. I really want Zach to be potty trained before we take on another baby Nusbaum.

7. My last three vehicles have been free. Yes, I know... hate me.

8. I love fried pickles!

9. I cried the other night when I was rocking Zachary in his room. He was snuggled in my arms and as I looked down at his little face (who's eyes were closed), I just lost it. I wanted to remember that moment forever, because before I know it he'll be graduating from High School.

10. I love Disney. Huge fan! And I can't wait to take my children someday and share that experience with them... :) It IS the happiest place on earth.

11. I am quit the snacker. You should see my snack drawer in my desk at work, you would die. I am constantly eating something. Lauren my co-worker makes fun of me all the time... Can't help it, always been an eater. :)

12. I have a ton of jewelry. I love jewelry. But my favorite piece has to be what I go for my birthday this year, a sterling silver thin cuff bracelet that has "Zachary 11.02.09" engraved on it.

13. The seersucker bathing suit you see on previous posting, I actually took that back and got the same one only a bikini, and in blue. I decided I would get my butt in a bikini this year... I know I can do it...

14. My husband and I are homebodies. We MAYBE go out to eat like once a month, or we get takeout. We have always been like this, not just since we've had Zach. The only time we have a chance to go out to eat is on the weekends, and who wants to wait 3 hours at these restaurants here in Columbus... not me.

15. I have become a huge fan of sushi... and I even eat the raw fish eggs! I especially like the sushi that has the cream cheese... yum!

16. The last movie I watched in a movie theatre was the "Friday the 13th" remake... surprise anyone? :)

Viva!

Counting Down= 8 Weeks Until Vegas!

Every May, my sister's and I go on a Vegas trip together. It's become quit the tradition, something we look forward to every year. This year we are staying at the Mirage (first time for all of us)! I have been wanting to stay there since my first trip when I was 21, so I am SUPER pumped for the nice rooms and nice pool area. We have such a great time. Our days consist of getting up in the morning and walking the strip for exercise, breakfast, pool time, relaxing in the room, getting ready and dressed up for dinner, then either shopping or a little gambling (SO MUCH FUN!). Plus the people watching is ideal- Ha!

We usually do a show (last year was Cher), but this year we are renting a car and driving to the California line where there are these goldmine outlets. YAY FOR SHOPPING! I plan on taking cash only, so I don't get out of control- haha! Plus, we will get to stop and take photos of the mountains, Valley of Fire, and the "Welcome to Las Vegas" Sign. So excited!

Plus, being a new mom has been exhausting... special "me" time will be nice for sure. :) But would never change it for one bit! Oh, also, I will get to drink this year because last year Heather and I were BOTH pregnant... so having some wine again out there will only sweeten my time! Can you tell I'm excited? (just a little)

Deals, Deals, Deals...

You know me, I love a good deal. I have been wanting to get some new eye shadow for a while. While I hate spending an arm and a leg on makeup, but at the same time, I have found that eyeshadows that are a little more expensive tend to blend better and stay on better. So I was doing some research and found a celebrity makeup artist who loves FLIRT eyeshadow. There is natural ingredients in it and she uses it on her movie sets. FLIRT makeup can be bought at Kohls... which I never really looked at the Kohls makeup, but today I went to check it out. One of their eyeshadows cost around $12 each. There were so many awesome colors, I didn't know what to do! I wanted a beige, but then I liked the gold for summer coming up- UGH! UNTIL *TA-DA*- I found the FLIRT Limited Edition Eye Shadow Set! This little baby has 40 shadows! And the price... $26!!!! YES! I couldnt' pass it up! It was in a little different location than the rest of the FLIRT makeup. But I tested them out and I love it! The pigment is true and not cheap at all! Super great deal!

Also, I love Target. Who doesn't?! I found this little baby by Sonia Kaskuk on Clearance today! I thought it was great for my purse! Regularly $19.99 on Clearance for $4.95!!!!! YES!!!! I know, right?! Awesome deal! I couldn't pass this one up either. Perfect for my Vegas trip coming up in May. Also, Target has right now these boyfriend t-shirts in the juniors section for $8. I bought a grey one and it is so soft and comfy! They run a little big (I got a small, but I'm usually a medium since having Zach) and it fits great! Highly recommend it too!

Studio E Designs Etsy Shop OPEN!

The Studio E Designs Etsy Shop is Now OPEN! I currently have 10 photographs up for sale, more will be coming!

Check it out if you have time!!!!

www.eNusbaum.etsy.com

From the SEER, to the SUCKER...

Can anyone say SPRING FEVER? Holy Cow! It totally just hit me today. I have been online all day looking at cute summer tops, shorts, and bathing suits! As many of you know, I am a HUGE fan of JCrew. I L.O.V.E their swimsuits. I have been contemplating about getting one for this summer, since I am no longer the size of a house. :) Then yesterday Ryan says to me that I need a cute bathing suit for the summer so I don't look like a frompy mom. So today, I order this little beauty (shown above). Isn't it so cute? Hopefully it fits. I don't usually like to buy bathing suits without trying them on, but if it doesn't I will just take it back. It makes me smile. :)

Jill-e Designs Camera Bag, Oh so lustful...

So Jill-e Designs makes these amazing camera bags! AMAZING! My favorite is shown above, the medium red leather bag (love love love). The catch? Oh, ya know it's like over $200 bucks. YIKES! I know, I know! But wouldn't it be the perfect place to store and carry my 5th love of my life (my Canon XTi)???? Oh man. So temped.... Maybe I can ask Santa for this for Christmas next year. All I know is that this bag is on my wish list. Someday I will have.... :)

Project Preview...

Huh? I wonder what I could be doing with those fabric quarters?!?! You'll have to wait and find out!

Graphic Prints...

I have alot of photos in the house (i.e. the huge wall of photos you can see on a previous post)... So I decided to put more graphic prints up around the house, since that is what I do. Here I hung two 8x8 framed graphic prints by our front door. *Sorry for the bad pictures. I used my old Canon and it's about shot. I'll be looking for a new camera soon!*

Laundry Creative...

I decided that the house needed more personal touches- i.e. artwork/scrapbook/photos. Here are images of the two pictures I hung in the laundry room. They are of Zach's Baptism and other photos from our photo shoot we had the other weekend. The color scheme is green and yellow... so I used yellow and green paper in the frames. There is also a picture of my new Whirlpool washer and dryer! LOVE THEM!