TAKING CHANCE

Last night I sobbed while watching a HBO film, "Taking Chance", Kevin Bacon brilliantly portrays Lieutenant Colonel Michael Strobl as he escorts a fallen hero PFC Chance Phelps on his final journey home. This movie was based on actual events of Strobl's inner struggles as well as the moving response and love that PFC Chance Phelps receives on his final journey.

This film is not about politics or taking sides, it is a simple yet riveting film about the love, care and respect this fallen Marine gets and the genuine care and honor Lt. Col. Stroble gives him as they make that final journey together, I recommend this as a movie that will touch your heart and live with you forever.

To thank PFC. Chance Phelps family for their sacrifice seems so little in comparison to what they have lost and to thank Lt. COl. Strobl for his service will too never seem like enough. That being said I do thank them and all of the men, women and families that sacrifice every day for me and my family,

I came upon a quote not too long ago I would like to share....
POOR IS THE NATION THAT HAS NO HEROES. SHAMEFUL IS THE NATION THAT HAVING THEM FORGETS.

Thank You to all of our Veterans

Please take the time to thank a solider, and if you can watch, "Taking Chance", you will never forget it,

LEADING MOMS IN BUSINESS

Support us in the 2009 StartupNation Leading Moms in Business Competition




Guess what??? I am competing in the 2009 Leading Moms in Business competition sponsored by Ladies Who Launch and StartUp Nation. This Spring, the top 200 mom-run businesses across America will be selected based on the number of votes cast. I wonder if I can get extra points because I am a mom and a stepmom???

You may cast your vote(s) through March 31, 2009, once a day if you’d like, so please vote early and often! There is no purchase, sign up or opening account needed.

Just click on the above title, "SUPPORT US IN THE 2009 STARTUPNATION LEADING MOMS IN BUSINESS COMPETETITION ", and it will take you to the place you need to vote.

Thanks so much and hope you enjoy the other moms that are in the running too!!! You might even want to enter.

MY HUSBAND

My husband was wondering why I never post any of his photos on my blog and he is right. I guess I am so busy posting photos of my clients and my kids I forgot the ol guy, Here is a new one of him. He is going to be so embarrassed about this entry...who knows maybe not..

HOLIDAY MOMENTS WITH THE JONES'S

This holiday was very different from others, I spent a LOT less money and had one of the best, stress free holidays I have had in years.

Our daughter came home from NYC with her new boyfriend and we got to spend days checking him out and grilling him from one topic to another. He still liked us after all of that......(I think?) We ate tons of food, hugged, told stories and caught up on each other. Harrison even taught his grandparents how to play guitar hero.

You know you had a great Christmas when your son(a teen) says he loved it and his three favorite things were, the cymbal his grandpa gave him, his sister coming home and having a party that he got to to go to, not us, just him... and hanging out with his family. So here we are, my parents, now in their 80's, Lindsay and her boyfriend, Rob, Harrison our teen, Lindsay's mom, her beau and yes our friends and dogs, Abby, Ella and our visiting dog, Gus the boxer......

BRIDAL PHOTOS

I was fortunate enough to be able to photograph a lovely young woman and her now husband. The wedding was at her in laws home and had the most spectacular view of the city. The Gardens were amazing as well as the flowers she carried...Enjoy!


Flower by, Tana at Dorothy McDaniel Flower Market, Birmingham, AL

WEDDINGS

One of my sweet clients was married this year and a sweet and lovely wedding it was. They then had a reception at a local art gallery and how wonderful it was. All had a terrific time as did I photographing the events. Dorothy McDaniels did the flowers, and they were amazing. Yes those are flower balls underneath the Loretta Goodwin Gallery sign. They were designed to match the invitations by Stacy Claire Boyd, (bubble gum design).

You can find Dorothy McDaniels site at http://www.dorothymcdaniel.com, Stacy Claire Boyd bubble gum invitations at http://www.stacyclaireboyd.com and Loretta Goodwin gallery at http://www.lorettagoodwingallery.net

Enjoy the photos from the reception as we enjoyed the evening!

GOOD FRIENDS

This Holiday season I got to take photographs of some very good friends. Stacy Claire Boyd and her family were celebrating a very special day and asked me to come along to capture some fun moments. I wanted to share some shots of Stacy and her beautiful family with you. Now you will understand where she gets her inspiration for all of her fabulous cards.....stop in to see her website www.stacyclaireboyd.com when you get a chance.