Bad to the Bone

That's right...I can't repeat it enough. I've been seriously neglecting The Barrick Times for the sake of my business blog, Melissa Barrick Photography.

Here are a few live updates from our humble abode:

1) Killian is sitting on my desk, knocking off thumb drives, pens, CD cases...and is now proceeding to chew on some of my torn out magazine pages I had planned on using as photography inspiration. He's now made himself a nice bed on the keyboard of Bobby's laptop. He's such a slug.

2) I turned 24 last Monday, April 12th. I was reminded that I only have 6 years until I turn 30.

3) Things have been flying off our plate like hotcakes...and more things keep coming onto our plate at the same speed. We've been able to finish several things around the house, but it seems to never make a dent in our to-do list. Why IS that? Of course, I have no pictures of all our wonderful projects.

4) Invitations are out for our Housewarming Party on Saturday, May 1st! All are welcome and if you'd like more information, please visit my Event Page on Facebook (or just e-mail me).

5) I have 23 weddings on the books for THIS YEAR alone...and counting. I'm buried in photographs, which I love, but am learning quickly how to be a good steward of my time. Pottery Barn's Daily System has helped me stay organized.

6) My love for Etsy is growing. I've decided to buy most of my home decorations from there: it's cheaper (most of the time) AND everything is 100% unique.

7) I've done absolutely nothing about the 194035 paint swatches on the wall in my office.

8) The woman who has taught me almost everything I know about photography, ranch life and Basset Hounds is coming to DC on May 4th!!! That's right... My favorite Pioneer Woman is coming to DC for her cook book tour and I will be first in line to get my cook book signed!

9) Killian just swatted my hand. I think he thought it was a twist-tie.

10) I have a new niece and a new nephew!!! Andrew Joseph Barrick arrived on March 29th and Charlotte Grace Wise arrived on March 31st!

And because my blog wouldn't be a blog without some pictures, here are some from the Orioles Game we went to last Sunday for my birthday!! We had some awesome seats which gave me a great view of Nick Markakis' behind... I mean, Luke Scott swinging one for a homer.

Happy New Week!

Oh, Nick.

It is amazing how these guys pitch. I'm pretty sure I tried the Speed Pitch once and my arm almost fell off throwing at 12 miles per hour. These guys throw at 90mph.

Oh, Miguel Tejada. Why did you have to come back to Baltimore?



"Breathe through your eyelids, Meat." Please name that baseball movie.



I miss this.