Wednesday, October 22, 2008

My baby turns ONE!


On Friday, Drew turns one!  I can't believe it!  He's changed so much over this past year. From laying on a blanket, to running around the house.  From being unresponsive, to laughing or pointing to things he wants.  Actually witnessing him learning new things.  Awww....being a mother is great!  Oh, there have been challenges...fussy months, sleepless nights, teething, tantrums, stubbornness, etc.   But, I wouldn't change anything to get to this point!  I know it'll just continue to get more fun as he gets older.  So, if you happen to see him sometime soon, you'll have to give him a "high five" and wish him a happy birthday!    

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Knee Surgery...

As some of you might know already, I need to have ACL knee surgery.  It is going to take place on October 30th.  So, I will not be taking and/or processing any orders from October 30th - November 10th.  If you would like to place an order before I'm out, then try to do so by October 22nd and I'll do my best to get it back to you by the 30th.  Otherwise, wait until after November 10th and it'll be the normal 2-3 weeks to process.  Also, keep in mind that the holiday season is the busiest time of the year for all photo processors, so plan ahead and figure on the full 3 week turnaround timeframe.  Thanks in advance for your patience during this time.  I know I'll be back up and running (literally) soon!  

Saturday, October 11, 2008

"Go Red for Women"

Heart Disease is the number one killer of women in America.  To heighten awareness, go to   http://www.goredforwomen.org/.  On the site, you can sign up for free e-news and a free "Go Red" pin.  Pass this info on to grandmothers, mothers, sisters, daughters and friends, and let them know you care!

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep



With the Month of October being recognized as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, The Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation holds its Annual Fund Drive for six weeks starting in mid-September and ending in October.

President Ronald Reagan enacted Proclamation 5890 in October of 1988 to recognize that each year, approximately a million pregnancies in the United States alone end in miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of a newborn child. Reagan stated, "A national observance offers us the opportunity to increase our understanding of the great tragedy involved in the deaths of unborn or newborn babies. It also enables us to consider how, as individuals and communities, we can meet the needs of bereaved parents and family members... " 

If you are in a place to make even a small contribution to NILMDTS, please know that doing so will continue to allow the organization to provide improved resources, training, communication, and other tools necessary in support of our amazing contingent of professional photographers who provide the gift of free remembrance portraiture to families in need.


Your Donations Support the Organization in Many Ways -

* By supporting the continued education of our volunteer photographers
* By allowing us to further our outreach to hospitals and hospices across the world
* By offsetting the costs associated with outreach efforts including Formal NILMDTS Training Seminars
* By supporting the Family Forum which creates a productive and supportive haven for healing
* By supporting the Photographers' Forum which provides a helpful environment for our member photographers to express their feelings and receive advice on the various issues that they face in this noble work
* By supporting the day to day operations of our Headquarters Offices

Follow the link below to donate:

http://nowilaymedowntosleep.org/eventDisplay.php?page=13

Living in Madison...



On Saturday, Josh and I headed to the Badger game against Ohio State, unfortunately not a win, but a fun time nonetheless!  Here is a photo I shot of the capital as my husband and I were walking back to our car.  Sometimes we take for granted how beautiful our surroundings are since we see them so often, but doesn't the capital at night (even in this rushed photo) make you think "Wow...and I live here!"

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Behind the Camera....


The photo of the senior dunking the ball, Mike Boebel, on my homepage, was taken laying down on the gym floor.  Talk about guts!  But, I trust Mike!  I also coach him in track.  He's a very talented high jumper for Marshall High School.  Anyways...Mike had great control as he dunked the ball directly above me and managed to not slam the ball on my camera, let alone land on me. It was a great shot and it was fun to do something different!