Recently I dragged my lovely husband Ben and our friend Amber out to a field to satisfy my creative side. I love living in this area. There is always someplace new to explore. And I love my wonderful husband and friend Amber for being such accommodating and gracious models for me. Thanks guys!
Meet adorable Isabella! She is so fun and has so much personality. And you gotta love the hair! Ben and I had a great time with her and her parents and she certainly didn’t fail at providing some amazing expressions!
Someone has a birthday in June. And if that someone’s husband was curious as to what to get her, this may help. Just a thought :) (click image for the link)
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of shooting a session with the Bunch family. They were so much fun and they have the sweetest little girl. Here are some of my favorites from the shoot.
Here’s a similar picture, just processed a little different.
Since we’re married now, Ben and I are alternating holidays with our families. This year we spent Christmas in Texas and it was an incredible trip. We were able to spend some real quality time with my family and just enjoy a few days away from work and the busyness of life. And since we missed my mom’s birthday back in early Dec, we were able to surprise her with dinner at Blue Mesa. Yum! We also got to meet the newest member of the family – sweet little Gavin. Here’s a few pics from our trip to Tejas with a Gavin overload. Enjoy!
Each year we head down to lovely Sylvester, GA to celebrate Christmas with some of Ben’s family. It’s always a fun weekend filled with tons of kids, great food and a visit from Santa Claus. This year was no exception. When I say tons of kids, I really mean it. And the most requested activity…being pulled around the house in the red wagon. Oh to be a kid again and have someone haul me around in a red wagon.
Enjoy the pics! (PS: yes, they’re mostly of the kids!)
We’ve been bad bloggers and have tons of catching up to do so bear with us! Back in October we decided to ride the incline railway up Lookout Mountain and then bike down. They have a nice bike trail that’s so beautiful and you coast down the mountain and come out in St. Elmo. It was incredible!
Ben and I got ourselves a security system over the weekend.
Meet Delaney. She’s a german shepherd/husky mix and is about 10 weeks old. We weren’t quite sure how Maggie would react, but they get along surprisingly well. Delaney means dark challenger and we hope she lives up to it! Here are a few pictures of our newest addition.
Yes, it’s true. I’m not the biggest fan either, but Ben’s hatred runs deep. One of our close friends, who shall remain anonymous and will be referred to as FRIEND, recently found out about this and sent Ben an email. Ben’s final comment made me laugh out loud at my desk.
Here is how the email conversation unfolded:
FRIEND: Hey buddy! I heard that you “hate” karaoke, is that a true statement? I understand feeling pressure to sing and not really wanting too…but to say you hate it? I mean I don’t like to dance, but I wouldn’t say I hate it by any means! I would humbly request your response, I am puzzled by this rumor that is floating around.
BEN: FRIEND, I hate karaoke. I want to like it, but the feelings that it envokes within me can only be explained as a putrid anxiety. I guess I have been very talented at hiding it until now! Everyone all parades around and sings, and then pressures the non-singers into compromising personal integrity and comfort so the singers don’t feel like the only idiots singing in front of a moniter. I understand it is the epitome of entertainment for some individuals and even cultures (Japanese) But it is nothing short of social holocaust. Sorry to drop that bomb, bro! Maybe one day there will be a world where karaoke and non-karaoke participants can sit down and enjoy the singing idiots in a pressure free environment. -Ben
FRIEND: Hmm…Well I suppose you can’t blame someone for an opinion. I can’t help but wonder though…do you hate the art of karaoke, or do you hate the singers who apply the pressure that creates the obligation that you must sing? I feel that is what you are getting at with your closing remarks, I would just like clarity.
BEN: Karaoke is a stretch as an art-form, I am hesitant to credit Karaoke as anything inspirational. I also believe, it is hard to separate the pressure pushers from Karaoke as a whole. I believe where one is, there will always be the other. (Like bars and drunks) If I had to be quoted, I would probably say, “Karaoke in all aspects and forms, embodies wayward and akward social displays mixed with conflicting intrapersonal messages that elicits a spectrum of responses ranging from confused admiration and disillusionment to disgust. It is a detriment to society and the human condition. If Jesus was at a Karaoke party instead of a wedding party, his first miracle would have been to obliterate the concept of Karaoke from the human experience.” Once again, sorry for the poop on karaoke party, but I am merely just sharing my position on this matter. I hold nothing against those who enjoy karaoke, (love the sinner, hate the sin) and will continue to smile dumbly and even participate begrudgingly in future karaoke events. Thanks for your concern though, friend! -Ben
We had a lovely family dinner last weekend with our community of faith. On the menu: pot roast, gravy, mashed potatoes, corn casserole, chessy broccoli, autumn vegetables, rolls and delicious desserts. The food was torn into before I could get any pictures, but I did get some shots of the table.
