Flashes of Hope

Yesterday was a truly Awesome Day!!!

I had the opportunity to participate with the Flashes of Hope  organzation in Louisville's Kosair Children's Hospital with Tim and Natalie Webb doing portraits for children and their families who are fighting cancer or other serious life threatening illnesses.  

This type of work really tugs at my heart and I feel very passionate about anything I can do to 'give back' .... especially to children and their families when they need a smile the most! 

These are just a few of the behind the scenes photos from the day!  I am anxious to see the proofs Tim will provide for the families!  

There is a link on the home page to make a donation to this organzation! 

A $25.00 donation covers the processing and framing for one family!  

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Don't you just love when a Picture makes your heart sigh???

I was cleaning off a memory card today and look what I found!!!

One evening I was playing around with a new background idea and lights when  my entire family stuck their head in the door to see what I was up too .....  

It didn't take too much to convince them to have a seat!  

I really had no idea how they would turn out and just kept playing around!  

I am sure there are many ways I could 'technically' improve these shots, but goodness .... how much happier could these make a wife and mother!??!!  ;0)  

Emma made a quick outfit change during the process!  

Dalton's Birthday Collage

The talented Shelly Keefe of Shelly Keefe Photography fixed Emma a collage similar to this one from our photo shoot she won in North Carolina.  

When I saw it I knew I wanted one for Dalton too ....so this is what I created!  

I can't wait to seem them both hung side by side!!  

Making Cupcakes

Keeping it Real .... this is my kitchen and my mess!!  

Emma's School Project.... 100 Days of School!

Yes, Emma's Mommy sewed on every single button!!  

I was so proud when she came from school and they all were still attached!!!!  

The Twilight Series .... Loooooved It!

This Project Brought Back a Few Memories!

Friday Night Around the House

I knew these two were being too quiet .... when I went to investigate I found a strange site! 

 

South East KY Bridal Show

http://www.southeastkybridalshow.com/

  

A Day with Dalton!

Dalton promised me that he would let me do some birthday pictures of him ... when the weather warmed up!  I don't think he realized that it would get up to 55 degrees so soon!! But, he was ready and willing!  

We spent over an hour out and about and he went along with all my crazy antics and never complained or rolled his eyes once!  Impressive if you ask me!!  ;0)  We had the best time and lots of good laughs!   

I have photos that I love of them when Emma was '1' and Dalton was '5' that I am not sure if I will ever replace on the wall, but I really wanted '5' and '10' so I am excited to finally have what I need to make that happen!  

Here are just a few ... I can not decide what I like the best!!  I am so pleased with how they turned out!  Dalton is proud of them too!  ;0)

Is This the Life or What??

I snapped this with my iPhone yesterday during the snow!  We had never seen her get this close to the fireplace, but she seemed to be warm and cozy!!  

Is it Ice ... or Rain .. or Both?

I never really figure it out because this is as far as I got out of the house today!  ;0)

Emma and I are working a school Project!!!!

Any Guesses what it could be???

Out With the Old ... In With the NEW....

Why Yes.... This is my TOASTER... that started with me at WKU in the dorm room.... it sat on my bookshelf and cooked many many pop tarts .... traveled to EKU and to every house that Shannon and I have lived in since we have been Married!!!

Shannon couldn't believe I was actually going to show you how bad it got ..... but I felt a little loyal to it and never replaced it... until today!!!  

But it's replacement has been introduced to the family ... My guess is that we probably won't have to hold down the lever to keep it on for at least a few years .... maybe longer than 16!!  lol

Better Late Than Never .... Christmas!

Perfect North

Surely it is good for you if it gives good advice! ;0)

Happy 10th Birthday Dalton!

He didn't want a cake ... he didn't want ice cream .... all he wanted was Brownies! 

Guess what he wanted ...... More Star Wars Legos!

Guess What Mommy bought him!?

It was finally time to work on the massive Lego project ... and guess who wasn't invited?!

The reason why Mom doesn't help with Legos ..... INSTRUCTIONS!

Emma found her own entertainment!  

Ninny called to wish Dalton a Happy Birthday and I caught this grin!