Our Sam in Glasses...

Considering I haven't updated my blog in ages, this is old news to most everyone. I do have to share it though because Sam I am is so damn adorable in his specs. In February Sam was put in glasses as a result of his Superior Oblique Palsy. Though he had surgery just prior to his 1st birthday, we knew the surgery would only be a temporary fix. Considering the palsy has not returned too sevierly yet, and we would like to hold off on surgery as long as possible for him and for our financial well being the doctor opted to try out the glasses as a way to prolong his need for another surgery. To date the glasses have been a HUGE success. In less than a month he went from not being able to write one letter to his name to writing it in its entirety. He is very well behaved with them and takes very good care of them. He realized very quickly that they were a benefit to him, and often puts them on without me having to remind him. He and I especially notice the impact they have on his ability to see properly while reading, coloring, and watching TV. He has become much more detailed in his coloring and drawing than ever before. His favorite things to draw are bugs and hearts. I sure hope that this adorable little boy in these adorable little glasses will be able to have many many many more years before a surgery is necessary. I personally dig the specs!!!

Our Little Dancer

On June 1, 2011 our little Lou performed in her first ever dance recital. It was so fun to watch her shine on stage. We put her into dance quite late this year, in fact she only had 6-8 weeks of dance class prior to her big performance. We are so proud of the progress she has made and the determination she has to learn and perfect her abilities. She won the shining star trophy in her class (only one child per class gets this award each year). She worked very hard to get up to speed with the other little girls, and was successful in doing so. Next year she wants to try tumbling along with the dance combo class to increase her flexability. She so very badly wants to conquer the splits. So come September, she will start tumbling along with the jazz, tap, ballet combo class. Here are her dance pictures from this year... I may be bias, but I do believe her to be the most stunning one of all.

A step into Photography...

After many years of finding great enjoyment through photographing anything and everything I decided that maybe, just maybe I should try my hand at editing. So, I made my first attempt by photographing my brother for his graduation anouncements. I was pleasantly surprise and pleased with the outcome.... See a little for yourself....












After these pics he requested that I take some pictures of him and his girlfriend Valerie just for fun, so I did. The result....

A step into photography Part 2...

I had so much fun doing those pics, I just couldn't wait until my sister in law's wedding, which took place the beginning of June. My two beautiful children played part as flower girl and ring bearer... Which I might add they did amazing. Again, I took my camera along and snapped away....








Might I add here that my husband is rather charming in that suit... Yes, I am glad he is mine.








Please note: Objects in ABOVE picture are not as fat as they appear, well at least I hope they aren't....










As you can tell this was a military wedding with several of our military members, past and present, there in uniform. I solute you all, and thank you very much for all you have done and will do for our country. Bill, though a veteran himself, opted not to dress in uniform, but rather just wore a veteran's pin. Very beautiful wedding to say the least.

Lastly, I just recently attended a wedding for the mother of a dear friend on Sunday. They asked me to take some pictures for them, So of course I couldn't decline yet another opportunity to do what I love. This was a much more casual wedding than the prior one, very laid back and relaxed... Here is a sneak peek as I have not had much time to dedicate to the editing process...











Ending with the beautiful bride, face filled with pure happiness. Congrats Lora and Larry... More photos to come of your special day!

As you can see, I far from professional and have a whole bunch to learn about the trade. What I can tell you is that I feel so elated anytime I pic up a camera and even more so as I sit perfecting the moments captured. I have a great passion for doing this and hope to have many more opportunities in the future to do so.

If ever interested in having me capture your family, my price list is as follows: