Love Hate

I grew up a Big Red, not a Husky. I've been spending a lot of time on the other side of the field this season. The Huskies have a new coach and with it a new attitude about Friday night football. It's starting to grow on me a little. Last night I had a pretty good time on the gridiron.

Tunes

It was an east, west field tonight. The wind is getting nippy, the sun still warms my face.

Pickle

John and I spent a couple hours yesterday canning pints of pickles. I got a great deal on some little cucumbers at the Armada flea market Tuesday and found a nice brine mix up near Sandusky earlier this summer so we gave it our best shot. I love dill pickles so much I can eat a jar full at a time and not think twice. John wouldn't walk across the street for one. I'm hoping the Joe man shares my pickle passion. He couldn't wait to get his hands on one.

Mmmm Rice

That's right I'm digging the rice. It's good for my complexion too.

Keith at the rodeo

Today I got an e-mail from a good photographer friend and with it good news that he was now full time staff at his home town paper. It gives me a warm fuzzy feeling that he's found a place in this crazy world even if it is just for the moment. Tonight I shot the rodeo at the local fair and couldn't help but think about how much Keith loves to shoot this kind of stuff. When I pushed the shutter on the first frame I couldn't help but think of him and the nice vertical moments he always manages to grab. The light was glorious out there tonight. Just right for kicking up a little dust.

Morning

Sometimes John will give in and I'll be lucky enough to get a photo of him. Yesterday we had coffee on the back porch while Joey napped. It was one of those times... I love you.

sis in the kitchen

There is this sweet spot in my kitchen where the sun floods through the window and casts the most amazing light on whoever is lucky enough to be standing there. last night it was Leslie as she was making some sweet treats during the golden hour.

112 days ago

I became a mother and my life forever changed. It feels good real good, kind of like putting your bib over your face.

Boat Night

It's a pretty good time.

Hollyhocks

These blooms have been two years in the making. They were beautiful along the west side of the house a week or so ago. With the heat and the rain we have had over the last week they are looking a little drab now but I guess that's why I made a picture.

I like RED cars

They are snazzy er than all the rest.

back to work

It's been three months... I've been back four days counting today. It's taking some time to adjust but I'm happy to be here. I took this while playing on the floor Monday before heading out the door. He's growing so fast.

Lover and I

A photograph hangs next to the microwave in our kitchen. It was taken the day after John and I married an hour or so before we set off to the airport to enjoy our honeymoon. It is my favorite photograph of him and I. More so than all the photographs taken the day of our wedding. I remember the sun on my face that afternoon but mostly how happy we were. We had and still have the rest of out happily ever after ahead of us. We leave it there not to remind us everday how good things were then but more how great our marrage is everyday. Happy second anniversey Lover! You do and always will rock my world!

After 8 weeks

I feel like coming back to the blogging world. If I were to say that the last two months haven't been taxing and that it was all a walk in the park I don't think I could look you in the eye. What I have learned is that the little things are really what make life worth living. An extra hour of sleep, a few minutes alone in the garden, a thunderstorm in the middle of the night, and of course all those little wet kisses from the little man on my shoulder. But my favorite thing of all time right now is make pictures of my husband and our baby. Those little moments between them that they will both cherrish for years to come.

And then there was three

Joseph George was born 3.30.2010 at 8 pounds 2 ounces at 8:52p.m. I had tears in my eyes the moment I heard him cry. I think it's one of those things that just happens when you become a mom. He's perfect in every way. I never knew I could have so much love in my heart until the little man came a long. Life is taking some getting used to. The 3a.m. feedings can take their toll but I just keep telling myself that in a couple months when I get to sleep through the night I'm going to look back and miss the fact that he is so tiny, precious and most of all the best thing I have ever done in my entire life. I love my boys more than they will ever know. They rock my world.

Treasure hunt

In preparations for this month's life changing day I dedicated 30 or so minutes today to cleaning out my car. I figure a new baby should not have to ride home with the rest of my life. The best part of my efforts was some of the stuff that I happened to find. I don't think I'll be short a pen any time soon. Expired coupons anyone?

Another year

I had Leslie out for dinner for her birthday Wednesday and made the traditional birthday photo of her with her cake. I think I enjoy it just as much as She does.

Here's to posting again

Well it's February... I think I've been away for long enough.


Carol is one of my biggest fans which I have a hard time believing because I have only photographed her twice in my life. Once for some Christmas food story and Last week when I talked her into getting all gussied up to shoot a Super Bowl food story illustration. I couldn't believe how much she got into it.

Two weeks ago the ice drags were rained out, in Michigan, in January. It was super icy with all that water on top of the snow and as one pregnant mama I was not a happy camper when I drew the assignment. Today was much better. There was more snow than ice around the track but far fewer racing fans in the stands. I guess thats what happens when you try to compete with something like the Super Bowl.

Fred made his appearance at an Armada basketball game sporting a construction barrel. I could not help but make a photos. Here is Fred taking a gander at the score board just before halftime The tigers were down 36-35 against the Blue Devils but came back for the win and first place so far this season in the league.

Life

Introducing the newest addition in my life. John and I have been working hard to start a family and a few months ago some time between cruise night and the Mackinac race everything came together. I think this, quite possibly is the coolest thing I have ever done in my life and I can't wait until the little guy makes his way into the world. The first photo is from a couple months back when I was just nine weeks and the last two are from last Tuesday at 17 weeks when we found out our baby is a he rather than she. Over the last week or so I can even feel the baby move and it has really helped to put my mind at ease. It blows my mind that it only takes 40 weeks to make a human and even more that my body knows just how the assembly works, even without directions!

Fall

The air is getting cooler around here and I can feel winter in the air when the wind blows. It's the kind of feeling that makes you want to cuddle up on the couch and eat soup for dinner. Here's a frame from my fall color hunting around the northern part of the county this afternoon. The colors should be at their peak by this weekend. It sure was pretty out there today.