Great Way to Start A Day - With A Song!!

It is no secret that we are waiting for Iris Marlene - our newest granddaughter - to arrive. Jaime, because she has horrible pregnancies and cannot wait to feel normal again. Matt, her husband, because he wants his wife to feel better. And me, because I am fascinated with these creatures I can call my grandchildren. They come into the world as new little people who are some their parents but mostly their own new little self.

The one person who remains unaffected is Thomas, Jaime and Matt's little guy. He has no clue what will be coming his way next week. His little joyful self is blissfully unaware. Not that he will mind. Knowing Thomas, he will see this baby when Iris arrives home and squeal with joy that another little person has arrived to keep him company. He thinks life is a party created just for his amusement.

So this blog is dedicated to Thomas. Each day he lives life with delight loving all that comes his way. Each day starts much the same - quiet time with a bottle and then- SPONGE BOB!! Several months ago, when he was small enough that we felt he wouldn't notice much, he started dancing to the Sponge Bob theme song. He could really care less about the show itself but that theme song starts off his daily routine of FUN.

Thomas - Never lose the joy of simple, silly songs... for you, Internet friends, please enjoy the start of Thomas' days!

Two people in every picture

When we first opened our "official" studio - you know - when you have a space that isn't half of your living room, my sister Wendy sent me a plant. Attached to that plant was a quote by Ansel Adams... "In every picture there are two people - the viewer and the photographer." Watering that plant this morning (the quote is still attached) got me thinking about why I love to do what I do. I get to be one of those 2 people! And the viewer - how cool is that - I get the chance each time I click my shutter to create something to view - a picture to illicit a response from a mom... a bride... a loved one...

We show our clients a slide show of their photos when they come to view our offerings to them. Always get a giggle when I hear brides and grooms comment on their memories of the day as they watch... love to hear the ahhhs or "I love that one" from a mom and dad as they see their little one.

Getting to be the photographer... and getting to know the viewer - this is the best job to have!

Besides clicking the shutter, Jess occasionally lets me create an album :) and thought you'd like a sneak preview of one.

To our friends in Atlanta, enjoy this incredibly warm summer day we are having in March! - Beth