Right Now {Wordless/Wordful Wednesday}

Right now, I’m wearing my gold Hawaiian bracelets, smiling and thinking about my mom. I wish we didn’t live so far apart.

Right now, I’m in love with my new Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 lens. This baby makes me giddy with excitement!

Right now, I’m swooning over the 2012 Toyota Platinum Edition Sequoia that the awesome folks at Toyota just dropped off at my house. Oh the places we go! I’m going to hate having to return it in a few days.

Right now, I’m packing for another exciting adventure. I’m bringing my grungy red Converses and brand spanking new Fujifilm Instamax Mini 25 instant camera. Of course.

But right now, I’m thinking about jumping back into that Sequoia and going for a quick spin. Wanna come along for the ride?

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Have you heard? Autumn is here and I’m hosting a new autumn photography challenge with Rebecca of Bumbles & Light!

Tips, tutorials, freebies and inspiring weekly prompts, all coming to you live next Friday, October 5th. Nurture your love of photography, make your memories flourish and capture the beauty of fall. Stop by the Nurture Photography Autumn Photo Challenge page for a complete list of prompts and learn more.

As always, thanks for stopping by here at Live and Love Out Loud. For more Wordless/Wordful Wednesday fun, stop by and visit a few of my friends.

Disclosure: I was selected for participation in the TWIN community through a program with Clever Girls Collective. I did not receive any compensation for writing this post, or payment in exchange for participating. The opinions expressed herein are mine, and do not reflect the views of Toyota.

70 Responses to “Right Now {Wordless/Wordful Wednesday}”

alicia (103 comments)

Congrats on the fun new toys.
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

Thanks, Lish! I wish you and Rebecca lived nearby so I can stop by and pick you both up!

The MommyTwitter: bcIMthemommy (51 comments)

Lovin’ the new “toys”! Enjoy them!
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

Thanks, Becca! I’m loving them too.

alissa apel (47 comments)

WOW that’s fun to review. Have a blast!
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

Right?!? I can’t wait to take it out for a spin again tomorrow!

SarahTwitter: sarahmhalstead (54 comments)

Love these!! Have a great trip. I so want to ride in one of those.
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

It’s such a sweet ride!

Lolli @ Better in BulkTwitter: 1momof5 (114 comments)

Isn’t it so hard to give up the new cars after reviewing them?! That car looks like a beauty!
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

Oh my goodness, I’m so not looking forward to giving it back! lol

SusiTwitter: bocafrau (107 comments)

Love the bracelets and shoes and new camera. Hope you enjoy the car and the trip!!!
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

Thanks, Susi!

Good Girl Gone GreenTwitter: GGirlGGreen (79 comments)

There are those great red converse shoes!!!
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

Yes! I’m trying to decide whether or not I should clean them along the way. lol I kind of like the thought of continuing to photograph them as they get grungier, but wearing them while they’re grungy? Not so much. What say you?

MindiTwitter: simplystavish (46 comments)

I say keep them dirty. Shows where you have been along the way!
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

Right?!? But how gross will I look walking around in a cute outfit and dirty, grungy Chucks? lol

Ai SakuraTwitter: aisakuraharuka (30 comments)

love your bracelets! is gold very expensive in Hawaii?
now the rate is S$85/g here..
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

Thanks! I love my bracelets too. Yes, gold is very expensive right now. Three of the four bracelets originally belonged to my mother. The oldest bracelet is over 25 years old. Their family heirlooms that are being passed down from one generation to the next. I certainly couldn’t afford to buy these exact bracelets at today’s gold rate. lol

Aussiepomm (1 comments)

How do you find the lens?? I am not sure about a Tamron lens, and tend to stick with Canon & Sigma… I am also looking for either the 8-16 or 10-22mm Wide Angle at the moment…

Great pics, and a great story as well…

Mines up as well at AussiePomm – Holmenkollen

Have a great day!!
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

I have two Tamron lenses and love both of them. If you’d like to take a closer look at the lens, you can do so here: http://www.tamron-usa.com/lenses/prod/2470_vcusd_a007.asp They have wide angles like the ones you’re looking for as well.

MimiTwitter: MimiBakerMN (20 comments)

I haven’t lived near my mom since I was a teenager. That will all be changing soon. lol I love the look of that Sequoia and I’d love to go for a spin!
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

I’ll pick you up in a few hours!

Lily @Militaryfamof8Twitter: militaryfamof8 (4 comments)

I seriously love your pictures!!

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Tammi @ My Organized ChaosTwitter: MyChaos (37 comments)

Those are some incredible things to love!!!

Tammi
My Organized Chaos
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Sarah (10 comments)

Lucky lady!!!
I want a new lens as well! I have a 50mm and the 18-55mm kit lens.
I dont know what should be my next purchase!
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

Let me know if you need some recommendations! What are you looking to shoot with your lens? What kind of camera do you currently have?

SofiaTwitter: frompdxwithlove (23 comments)

I have been dying for a Fujifilm Instant camera!! Have fun on your ride!
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

Me too! I’m so excited to finally have one.

MayaTwitter: MarfMom (169 comments)

So many fun things at once for you! Awesome! Except the missing your mom part. I know that’s hard
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

Thanks, Maya! And yes, the missing my mom part sucks. I know you can relate to that.

Alexia @ Babies & BaconTwitter: babiesandbacon (73 comments)

Can’t wait to see wear those red Converse take you next!
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

Me too! And I can’t wait to share about it all as well!

Terra Heck (3 comments)

That’s a nice ride! I only have a point and shoot camera but I’d love to own one someday that has interchangeable lenses and super camera quality.
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

Thanks! It really is a sweet ride and so much fun to drive. I don’t want to give it back. lol

JenniferTwitter: Life_Darling (33 comments)

I love everything about this post… or more like I WANT everything in this post! Lol! New ride, new camera, new lens… yes, please!
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

Haha! I just wish I could keep the new ride. Everything else is mine, but the ride is only for review purposes. lol

Rosey (11 comments)

That Sequoia is made for traveling! What a beauty!
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

It’s so stinkin’ luxurious and perfect for traveling. I’m having a blast driving the Sequoia!

Danica Martin (2 comments)

Love the bracelets and the shoes! Danica Martin
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

Thanks Danica!

Charlotte (the crumby mummy)Twitter: thecrumbymummy (24 comments)

Hope you have a fab time! x
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Stacy UncorkedTwitter: RandomCoolChick (121 comments)

Love this! Love the bracelets, love the lens, love Toyota (can you swing by and pick me up, please?) Love the shoes and love the camera – my very first digital point-and-shoot was a Fuji – it took the *best* pictures! Until Princess Nagger knocked it off the coffee table and broke the lens off… Enjoy your trip and your temporary new ride!
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

Darn kids! lol I’m loving all the fun stuff too. Can’t wait to go off on my adventure this weekend. I’ll be sure to take lots of photos to share with you all!

secret mom thoughts (112 comments)

Beautiful bracelets. Have fun with the ride too.
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MindiTwitter: simplystavish (46 comments)

I’m drooling over your new lens and of course that car. We have a Hylander and I just love it! Have a great trip!!
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Run DMTTwitter: denisermt (140 comments)

Hell yeah! I call shotgun!!! Where are we going with you beautiful bracelets, new lens ad camera? I guess it doesn’t matter. Let’s just go! I’ll pack snacks!
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

Haha! Yes, please bring snacks! I have a feeling you would be so much fun to go on a road trip with!

StaceyTwitter: staceysmoments (66 comments)

I was going to say that I’m jealous of your adventure, but I’m pretty sure I’m jealous of every single one of those pictures! Have a great adventure. I’m going to go drool over your new lens now.
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GinaTwitter: firefam5 (160 comments)

All very cool my friend! How is that Sequoia on space? I need something with 3 rows to seat at least 7 but I also want plenty of room for lots of luggage AND a 105 lb dog in the back behind that 3rd row. I would love to get something with FWD too.
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

The Sequoia is big on space – room for 7 and a medium sized dog (we tried). If you got a luggage rack, you’d have room for everything!

Laurie @ Pride in Photos (13 comments)

I was so giddy with excitement when I saw your Hawaiian Bracelets! I won a trip many years ago to Hawaii and this was the first thing we bought when the plane landed. I just had to have one☺ I bought the one with the black letters engraved with your name on it. So cool to see somebody else where them.
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

Oh, how cool! I definitely love my Hawaiian bracelets. They’re family heirlooms.

Michelle (4 comments)

Love all of those things, too. . . . except the being away from mom part. It’s hard, I know! Have fun trying out the Sequoia.
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Andi of My Beautiful Adventures (90 comments)

Your car is so hot, love it!!! And you need to wear those gold bracelets to Cali so we can be matchy matchy.
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

I’ll definitely bring the bracelets! Can’t wait to see you, Andi! And yes, the car is so dang hot! lol

Kristy Life n Reflection PhotographyTwitter: lifenreflection (107 comments)

So cute, it looks like so much fun!!
Maybe I should order one for my fall vacation
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

I love this little camera. It’s so much fun. I love the nostalgic little photos.

Becca - Our Crazy BoysTwitter: Beccascrazyboys (54 comments)

Hmm… this post is HUGE. It tells how far you have come and how very successful you are! A car from Toyota? A lens from Tamaron?!

You’re rocking this blog, girl!
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

You are so sweet! I’ve never really stopped to think about any of that. It’s certainly been a great ride. Of all the things this blog has made possible, it’s the friendships I’ve made along the way that mean the most to me. Thank you for being such a wonderful and supportive friend.

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Emily @Random RecyclingTwitter: randomrecycling (4 comments)

I’m not sure which thing I want more, the Toyota or the camera! Can’t wait to hear what you think about the Sequoia, we are in the market for a larger SUV.
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

The Sequoia is bad a**. Seriously. I’ve never had so much fun driving a vehicle. I’ve taken it down back roads, dirt roads, in mud. The only thing I haven’t put it through so far is fire and bullets. Giving it back is going to be tough. lol

Simply Delicious (19 comments)

Wonderful pics. have fun!
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VeronicaTwitter: Veronicatheblog (29 comments)

Have so much fun. You deserve it xo
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

Thanks, Veronica! We need to get together one of these days. Road trip, photo walk, drinks, whatever. We need to hang out!

TishTwitter: momof2gymnasts (97 comments)

Right now … I’m thinking what a lucky girl you are!! So many new “toys” to play with and review!! And to have a Sequoia dropped off for a few days, that’s awesome!!! I need to figure out how to get in on some of this action!! ha ha

I am in love with your gold bracelets. How special that they are family heirlooms!! Looking forward to the Autumn Photography Challenge with you and Rebecca!
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KristiTwitter: TweetingMama (4351 comments)

Thanks, Tish! I’ve had so much fun, thanks to this blog. The Sequoia has been so much fun to drive and the camera is so cute. I’m bringing it with me to California this weekend! Woohoo! Rebecca and I are so looking forward to seeing your fall photos. You always do such great work. Can’t wait!

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