More Beauty

I did not have my morning class today because of a conference call the instructor had, so I've been able to work with the pictures a little more and convert them so I can show you what a beauty I have. Enjoy!

RAW

I have expressed my discontent about my education at DSU to many people so far, however I must say that I am learning a great deal of information...in some classes. One of my favorite classes so far is my Introduction to Digital Photography Art 281 class. It has opened my eyes to a new way of looking at everything and we haven't even gotten into the deep stuff yet. I've been reading the text that she assigns (unlike the rest of the class) and it's amazing the information that the text tells you.

One of the greatest things I have learned is regarding file format. Most people take their photos and leave them in their JPEG format. However I found out that the JPEG format actually throws away pixels that it feels your pictures don't need in order to condense it to fit on disks, jump drives, hard drives, etc. It not only throws away pixels the first time, but everytime you open the picture to send it in an e-mail, show someone on a slideshow, adjust the size, every time you open it, you loose a little bit more. To put it in a more simple way, the way I explained it to Tyler...it's like you fill your cup with Lemonade, and someone takes a sip out of it and puts it back, then after a while you don't have Lemonade anymore. Anyways, I took lots of picture today of my little angel using some new techniques that I learned from reading and used the format RAW(which uses a ton of space but looks SOOO much better!) Anyways, I have to convert the pictures into a different format before I can upload then or edit them at all, which means I can't get you the pictures as quickly. I did convert one of the files to upload for you, just so you can see how clear the pictures are, how much detail there is and how beautfiul our little girl is. So here is a preview of the photos I took today.

Beautiful Baby Contest Update

Thanks to everyone who commented on Angela's photo. I am only alloted to submit one photo to the contest, however, anyone who chooses to submit a photo may do so. I entered Angela into the contest using Photo number 3. I would be more than happy if you would like to submit one of your own photos of Angela or use one of the ones that I thought would be good.

If you would like to submit your own photo just log onto regisandkelly.go.com and click on the Beautiful Baby Contest. I would also like to ask that on March 2 or 3rd I don't remember which, that you log on to the website and vote for Angela's photo. Thank you all so much in advance and don't worry about trying to remember which day, I can reassure you that I will let you know.

And as a side note, I took Angela to her first day at Daycare today. It was very hard for me as I have spent the last six months with her every day, all day. I am at school this semester and I have a feeling that it will be the hardest semester so far, not in terms of classes and difficult, but in the fact that I cry every time I leave my little girl. I hope it gets better soon. Class is starting here in a few minutes so I must leave you. Good Day.

Beautiful Baby Contest

So every year "Live with Regis and Kelly" does a beautiful baby contest where the winner receives a $125,000 college scholarship, a photo session with Parenting magazine to be on the cover and lots of other goodies. I decided that I'm going to work my ass off to get Angela a college education that she does not have to pay for ('cause paying student loans off is killing me right now!!). So I am going to enter her into this contest every year until she wins!! The picture that is submitted must be taken within the past 30 days. We took a few pictures in the past month of our precious Angela and I would love feedback from all. We have to have the picture submitted by February first so if you would leave me feeback on here or send me an e-mail at wold.megan@gmail.com that would be great. Just let me know which picture you think would be the best to sumbit! And beware that I am also going to ask that you vote for Angela if it comes down to America's vote. Thanks a bunch to everyone!

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"E.I."

We have had such a weekend already! This past week has wrecked havoc on our systems and I don't think I could handle anymore coming my way. I'll skip the problems that fell on our backs and jump right to Angela ('cause I know that is who means the most). Thursday afternoon after returning home from Dickinson, Angela was feeling warm to the touch so I took her temp. It was 102.6, so I called the doctor. While I waited for the doctor to call me back, I continued taking her temperature, keep her in cotton clothes that could breath and made sure she was drinking her bottles. Her temperature was wavering going up to 102.8 then back down to 102.2 and it peaked at 103.1. Tyler got home and we kept an eye on it some more, administering Tylenol every four hours. It was at 9:30 that night that Angela wasn't sleeping normal, sounding raspy and woke up. I took her temperature and it was 104.1 so Tyler and I took Angela to the Richardton E.R. where they told us that Angela has a double Ear Infection. The put her on Antibiotics and told me to alternate Tylenol and Motrin every two hours.
Thursday night was hard as she didn't want to sleep other than being held. But I almost didn't mind the cuddling. Friday we attended Angela's Great-great Grandmother Eva Nuss' funeral and Angela was content the whole time. Last night her temperature wavered again and we just held steady. She fought sleeping again last night and has now added diarrhea onto her list of symptoms. Her temperature keeps peeking at about 103.2 so in the morning if it's not seeming to calm down a little more, I will call the doctor to make an Early morning appointment for Monday, if the doctor thinks I should take her to the ER instead, I will take her to the Dickinson ER where they can admit her.
Please keep Angela in your thoughts and prayers that my happy little girl will return to me and leave this illness behind her.