Thanks Pioneer Woman

A rainy Saturday morning and a few moments by myself led me to The Pioneer Woman's blog.  I've been reading her blog since before she became a published author, before she finished the tale of her and Marlboro Man's courtship, and back when you could actually post a comment. 

So I'm not sure how you can find time to be an amazing photographer and chef with 4 children that you homeschool!  But apparently she doesn't need as much sleep as I do or maybe it's just that she knows how to fit 26 hours into a 24 hour day.  I wish she would share that secret!

Well, if you won't share that secret....I do appreciate that you shared another secret!  I am now truly in awe and would love to kiss your toes...after you pick them of course!  

I have Adobe Photoshop Elements 6. Yes, dark ages...I take baby steps...but it works for me.  But I have been bummed that I couldn't download those cool Actions I see other people use to spice up their photos. This morning, thanks to The Pioneer Woman, I learned that Actions are possible!  

Here is the Pioneer Woman Link that shows you what her layers will do and leads to a couple amazing websites that you just have to bookmark if you are even slightly into photography....

CoffeeShop Rita

Texas Chicks Blogs and Pics

Clickin Moms

Here are some examples of what I can do with the Actions:

 

Our 3 favorite cheerleaders!

This one was fun...not easy to do with a husband hanging over your shoulder...but the picture turned out cool in spite of his helpl.  I really love the shadow on the ground too.

So...having Elements 6 isn't going to slow me down anymore! :P