Friday night we went out to dinner with PM and the in-laws at Pizza Hut/Wing Street. We ate and then sat and chatted for about 20 minutes to a half an hour – the waiters had come and asked if they could clear the plates and cups a few times – but we didn’t think they need our table since the place was getting empty. The last time the waiter came up and asked if we needed anything else – we said no – why – do you need this table? He said – well we don’t but the people sitting behind you might. What he should have said to us was this – YES – you need to get up because the people cramming 6 people into a booth right behind your heads might like this table since they have been waiting since you ordered your food for this table. WE FELT LIKE SUCH JERKS. They didn’t seem too upset – but goodness – we felt so bad. Then PM came over to play Rock Band and wait with us for our friends Melissa and Tyler to get here. They had gone to see SAW Friday night and were coming down to our house for the weekend after the movie.

We hung out once they got here and then got up in the morning and just lounged around – so nice to do on Saturday mornings sometimes. We wanted to get some pictures for their Christmas cards this year – but the weather was NOT cooperating. The rain rain rain came down down down. We went to lunch and then came back home and ended up wathching an episode of Redneck Wedding on CMT – such amusement. I noticed the sun peeking out at about 5 so we quickly drove to the boat launch and bike trail and caught some just as the sun was setting – I will post those soon. PM came over – with a new guitar for Rock Band – and we jammed out.

This morning we all went to church and then Melissa and Tyler left for home – Melissa and Tyler got married early in August – they are the sunflowers and cornfield couple. I had a senior and family shoot combo at 1 at the *N* property – my trusty backdrop. *A* is a senior at Mansfield High who was awesome to shoot. She is gorgeous and so photogenic. She has a sweet son – *C* – who she wanted some pictures with – along with her sister. At 3 I had a photo session with the *D* family – and then the Harvest Dinner at church. It was a relaxing weekend to begin with and ended up quite busy.

I am always open to take as many photo shoots to get me started as I can – right now I have 8 weddings booked for next summer and 2 for next month. I have quite a few inquiries out there in regard to next year that I hope will pan out. This is the first time that I am announcing my long term plans in print for you all to see. I hope to be done at the clinic by March – I was hoping the first of the year – but I don’t have any bookings until May of ’09. I am praying that the Bridal Expo will really be a success. Thanks for ALL of you that support me in all the ways that you do.

Amy asked if I wanted to tag along and take some pictures of *A* and her first haircut.

Last Saturday we went to a surprise party for Jared’s Uncle *B*.

Jared’s Aunt *M* makes the BEST cake in the world -

Little *P* went crazy with the cake – we went to college with his mom – it was nice to see them.

Jared’s cousin*Z* and his wife had a baby in August – little *C* is the first great-grandchild on the Clark side of the family.

Jared’s mom – she will be such a wonderful grandma.

I need a banner for the Bridal Expo at the Arnot Mall in January – so I walked into Mansfield Embroidery last week with the prospects of ordering a banner – I never imagined I would be walking out with a senior session in three days. *S* – the owner of the Embroidery shop has a son graduating from Mansfield High School this year.

I haven’t had very many sessions with guys for senior pictures so I was so excited to do this one.

*C* was a lot of fun to shoot with and was so patient with me and my poses.

Thanks again *C*.

Last Saturday I had a session with *B* and *J*. *B* attends my church and I have her two oldest kids in PK on Wednesday nights. *B* and *J* reconnected after high school and are getting married June 12th next year. We had a early morning shoot – 32 degrees – until the last few shots when the fog cleared.

My LOVE sign broke after my last session – and I was going to glue it back together – but I lost it and can’t find a new one ANYWHERE.

My FAITH sign works out well – especially with *J* and *B*.

Thanks *J* and *B* for the chance to photograph you – and for sticking out the freezing temps. Can’t wait for your wedding in June.

Little *E* turned 1 this week.

Such a sweet little guy.

My favorite thing to photograph is nature.

My new favorite thing to photograph – horses.

Thanks *D* family for letting me come up and shoot the details again.

So – most of my recent shoots took place at the property of those dear friends *J* and *M* – they have an ice house – I couldn’t resist taking some shots.

Thanks for letting me use your property *J* and *M* – I appreciate it more than I can express.

This past Friday night – PM was trying to figure out how to get the kids from RAY together for a wake-up time of 4:30 AM the next morning. They went to a Missions packing center. Jared and I had offered for the kids and her to stay the night at our place. We had PM – 2 boys - 3 girls – which meant a fight for the showers in the morning – 4:30 in the morning – not happening – so they just got them the night before. We tried to give *K* a mohawk but his sister made him fix it.

They got up at 4:30 AM all without making a peep – Jared and I woke up at 7 Saturday morning with no evidence that anyone was ever even here.

I have told myself that I won’t blog about controversial topics.

But – today at church we watched a video that I have to share with you.