*J* contacted me about a month ago after seeing the pictures I took of *C* and her girls that she has displayed at her hair salon. *J* has two daughters and 3 grandsons and wanted a family picture around Thanksgiving – Friday worked out perfectly since I had the day off at the clinic.

The *B* family was so nice to welcome me into their home and their lives – I look forward to seeing them in the spring for their next shoot.

What a great family! Thanks again guys – I had a great time with your family.

Last week Jared and I went to Bucknell with PM and her girls basketball team to watch a game. If you would like copies of the actual games let me know – there were way too many to go through and decide to post.

My sister’s boyfriend is South American and wanted to have some of his family’s tradition – pork with lots of yummy spices.

My FAVORITE – apple pie – my mom’s apple pie!

This year we went to Athens to spend Thanksgiving with the family – we had Jared and I – Gramma T – my cousin *C* – my sister and her boyfriend – our family friend *M* – Aunt L and her hubbie – their son *M* – their son *R* with his wife *M* and their baby *R* – Jared’s parents – and my mom and dad. It was a full, fun house. My brother and his wife spent the holiday with her family in Indiana – so they were the only ones MIA.

My uncle and his grandson.

Me with my new second cousin.

The board game that consumes most of the time spent with my cousins and brother – when he is home.

My mom and dad – :).

My sister with the new addition.

The whole family.

Four generations.

*H* family.

Jared’s parents joined the festivities.

I have so much to be thankful for – God and His mercy through Jesus – my family – my friends – my wonderful husband – wonderful in-laws – a warm house – a job – waking up in the morning and seeing another day.

Jared went to school with *B* – and we became really close friends right around the time our wedding. *B* and my sister were really close too and we all hung out quite a bit. *B* has since moved down state and we stay in touch by email and facebook – although not as much as we should – it always seems to be like that.

Last December *B* married *G* and I took the pictures at their wedding. They had a sweet little girl in September and we waited until Thanksgiving break to schedule a session. *R* is such a cute baby – with the biggest cheeks I have ever seen!

Thanks again *B* and *G* – she is such a sweetie and it was so good to see you both.

See you at Christmas!

I posted the new clothing I have for barden photography – I also got a banner for the BRIDAL EXPO – I got all the products from a local shop – Mansfield Embroidery. I wish they had a website so I could link them – anyway – I highly recommend their services. When I was shopping around for a banner and shirts – I walked into ME and the owner asked me what I needed on the banner – once I told her barden photography – she asked if I would be available to photograph her son that Saturday for his senior pictures – she had never seen my work – didn’t know my prices – but hired me nonetheless. I hadn’t even anticipated to get anywhere with a banner or shirts – let along get a senior picture session out of the inquiry. I was so excited that I ordered with her without shopping around – small businesses have to help each other out right?

Today I thought I would take a chance and see if the shop owner would display my work. I have a 20 x 30 collage of 4 senior girls that looks AMAZING – that I really wanted to display somewhere – but I couldn’t think of where.

Most of the school’s business runs through ME – so I thought what better place? I also ordered a 16 x 20 collage of her son’s senior pictures to put in the shop – if she would let me. I emailed her this morning and she quickly responded – YES of course. I ran home at lunch and dropped off the print of the girls and some business cards – she said her hubbie would be in later to hang it up!

Thank you *S* – I appreciate your kindness and willingness to help me make this dream come true!

This past Saturday I photographed a wedding in Athens. It was the 25th wedding that I have done as the actual photographer – YAY milestone.

On a sad note, it was the last wedding I have scheduled until May 2nd of 2009.

I am really praying that the BRIDAL EXPO will bring in the business that I need to make it!

*A* and *J* went to high school with me – I haven’t seen them since – they asked me to photograph their wedding.