Spreading some Christmas cheer!

Christmas is my favorite time of year.   I love everything about it:  the celebration of Christ's birth, time with family and friends, the sights and sounds, the traditions, the parties and decorating the house.   It seems like everyone is starting to decorate earlier and earlier.  Right before Thanksgiving, throughout my neighborhood I saw combinations of  christmas garland/wreaths and forgotten pumpkins.  It was a first!!   I guess it's never too early to spread some Christmas cheer :-)

Happy Thanksgiving!

Psalm 107:1

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!

{image from Country Living}

Happy Fall Y'all...

...from our home to yours!

"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."

- Albert Camus

My Better Half!

After thirteen years with someone it can be easy to take them for granted.  And I know I do sometimes.   

I appreciate my husband for his steadiness, unselfishness, support and for always striving to instill values, character,  and our faith in our children.  Thanks for being my best friend.  

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B & W Wednesday: One woman's VISION!

It all started with this cute and spunky woman -- Lisa of Visions: A Lifestyle Studio

My friend Lisa, had a vision to share her wealth of knowledge, with a group of women who share her same passion -- photography.  She conducted her first Photography Workshop this past weekend.  And because of the overwhelming response, Lisa asked Marla to join in and assist.  Not only is Marla a great photographer, she is gorgeous!  I love the way the light illuminates her face in this image!

Fifteen ladies gathered in the quaintest town for a weekend of learning and fun.  

Bethlehem, PA - the perfect setting

It was a phenomenal group of ladies...I'm sad I didn't get a picture of the entire group

The workshop was a great combination of classroom time and "field" time where we did a photo shoot with some terrific models

Beautiful Miss "A"

Cute as a bug, little Miss "C"

And this awesome couple

I had the best roomate. I was so glad to meet Denise. She is kind, warm, beautiful, and a great photographer. I wished we lived closer!

If you are interested in learning more about photography and post-processing, I highly recommend Lisa's workshops.  They're a great combination of learning and FUN!!

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{semi} black & white wednesday

Ava loves to play with Legos...and I love to watch her build and create.  I smile at her concentration, and the look of determination on her face.  I often wonder if she'll be an engineer when she grows up, as she's very good with puzzles and figuring things out.   She likes to tell me what she wants to be when she grows up.  I know her choice could change often throughout the years, but as long as she wants to dream outloud, I'm happy to listen...

Legos + Ava = sheer happiness
(Processed with Florabella Luxe "London" action but kept the background black and white)

Focus & Concentration

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Not in the Mood

Well I had a subject that just wasn't in the mood, and I had to click fast! Anyway, it gave me a reason to try out some Florabella actions!

Can you see the furrowed brow??

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Hope your subjects were cooperative ;-)