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Spanish Rice & Why I Always Unplug the Toaster

Is it just me, or does everyone unplug the toaster after using it? We got an amazing toaster as a house warming gift a while ago. It’s stainless steel and has more buttons than I know what to do with. I absolutely love it and use it for all my toasting needs. However, I always unplug it after using it. I had no idea why I did this, but now I have an idea as to why.

Last Friday, as I washed the pots and pans that had collected in the sink from my attempt at cooking every day, (which I only cooked three times last week, boo!), the baking sheet I was maneuvering out of the sink knocked my cell phone into a pot full of dish water!

“Oh no!” I silently whispered. Yes, I whispered. I felt like if I whispered it didn’t really happen. Oh, but it did happen.

I dropped the baking sheet and dove for the soapy phone. It was still on, but I knew I needed to put it in rice to ensure it would continue to work. (At least, that’s what I’ve read on the Internet.) After disassembling it, I found the nearest packet of rice, Spanish Style Rice to be exact, in the cabinet and threw it inside. I left it overnight and it worked! Yah!

Now every time I talk on the phone, it smells like a Mexican Party! :)

I understand now why I unplug the toaster after using it. Because I’m clumsy! Plus, it sits beside the sink. I mean, it would’ve been much worse if I knocked the toaster into that pot of dish water!

Enjoy these totally-unrelated-to-the-story-images from Christmas Day and our belated honeymoon in Florida right after Christmas.

The light coming through the bathroom window prompted me to take this photo one morning:

Have a wonderful day!

Bethany

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Friday Five – Images

Welcome to a new feature here on BethanyAnnPhotography.com! It’s called Friday Five and I’m going to share my favorite five items, people, or places I love. My plan is to have at least two Friday Fives every month, but I may have more than that!

For this post, I’m focusing on my five favorite images I love capturing at weddings. Of course, I adore photographing the first kiss, the moment a groom sees his bride, and many other “standard” images everyone loves; however, for this post, I’m focusing on the moments that people might otherwise forget unless it is captured by a camera. :)

1. The new Mr. & Mrs. during the recessional.

Jennifer & Ed’s October 18th 2009 wedding.

2. The bridesmaids’ excitement. These are the closest ladies to the star of the day, so it’s really special capturing how happy they are for the bride. :)

Danielle, my June 11th bride, at her best friend’s wedding. I love her expression! A & M’s September 12th 2010 Wedding.

3. An unplanned moment.

James snuck up on Andrea right before she placed her bouquet in water. I was just in the right place at the right time. :) Andrea & James’ September 11th 2010 Wedding.

4. When a father sees his daughter in her wedding dress for the first time.

This is one of my absolute favorites, because the man watching them is Jana’s grandfather. :) Jana & Taylor’s September 4th 2010 Wedding.

5. A bride & groom about to cut the cake.

Carrie & Kyle laughing up a storm while trying to figure out how to cut their fancy cake. :) Love it! Carrie & Kyle’s April 17th 2010 Wedding.

Have a fantastic weekend!

Bethany

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9 More Days to Take Advantage of the Early-Bird Discount!

Wow, is that a long title or what!?

Anyway, I just wanted to post a quick reminder to all the 2011 Clarksville Bridal Show attendees that they have 9 more days to take advantage of the 10% Early-Bird Discount. I didn’t want to pressure any bride to book the day of the show, so I created the Early-Bird Discount! A few lucky brides have already taken advantage of this. :)

If you didn’t attend the Clarksville Bridal Show, but still want in on the Early-Bird Discount, read THIS POST.

The Early-Bird Discount ends February 9th!

Also, Clarksville Linen Rental is running a February Special! You will receive 25% off of Red Satin Table Runners & Sashes if you reserve your wedding or event date during the month of February. Be sure to check out their website HERE and Facebook page HERE. :)

And because I want to add a photo to this talkative post, here’s a photo of Andrea & James that makes me happy. :) I just adore everything about this image:

Happy Tuesday!

Bethany