tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85308271606673609602024-02-08T11:38:54.537-08:00LingerLong PhotographyLingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-44099638310183594712011-12-05T10:47:00.000-08:002011-12-05T10:52:27.986-08:00test<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lzT33OZbO70/Tt0R3Bt_iFI/AAAAAAAAAZc/2TbXwhdtTD0/s1600/4%2Byear%2Bmandy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lzT33OZbO70/Tt0R3Bt_iFI/AAAAAAAAAZc/2TbXwhdtTD0/s400/4%2Byear%2Bmandy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682717941863254098" /></a><br />LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-39338827217970861082011-04-28T17:11:00.000-07:002011-04-28T17:46:38.904-07:00A Quick Update...I took photos of the most beautiful bride this week. I wish that I could post a sneak peek of her photos but they are TOP SECRET until after the wedding. Her dress is gorgeous and princess like. Her hair was breath takingly beautiful and she has a smile that can light up the whole world. She is over flowing with love and I could feel the affects of her emotions for hours after the session was over. <br /><br />Since I can't share those photos with you I thought I would share a few random photos from my week with you instead. Most of these were NOT taking with my professional camera - just my point and shoot or my iPhone (whatever I had handy at the time). <br /><br />Monday: 4/25/11<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n-DXPIrDQkM/TboGt8dsoXI/AAAAAAAAAXY/H03qdF9U9no/s1600/feet%2Bin%2Briver"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n-DXPIrDQkM/TboGt8dsoXI/AAAAAAAAAXY/H03qdF9U9no/s400/feet%2Bin%2Briver" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600796472983200114" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wKJY1zqJidE/TboHQ8dLctI/AAAAAAAAAXo/Lb8J3_XhPJ0/s1600/bonnaroo%2Bby%2Briver"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wKJY1zqJidE/TboHQ8dLctI/AAAAAAAAAXo/Lb8J3_XhPJ0/s400/bonnaroo%2Bby%2Briver" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600797074276446930" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O-twv_qhJ9M/TboHCQ_QWDI/AAAAAAAAAXg/GBvmxZmimCE/s1600/cam%2Bwow%2Bcheese"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O-twv_qhJ9M/TboHCQ_QWDI/AAAAAAAAAXg/GBvmxZmimCE/s400/cam%2Bwow%2Bcheese" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600796822090045490" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Tuesday: 4/26/11<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E_RxA1v9Mek/TboEJHnneeI/AAAAAAAAAXA/dkcK5B1t4V4/s1600/DSC_0609.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E_RxA1v9Mek/TboEJHnneeI/AAAAAAAAAXA/dkcK5B1t4V4/s400/DSC_0609.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600793641299180002" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WsXBnCpimBw/TboEocYkieI/AAAAAAAAAXI/hcF0V88TgJE/s1600/DSC_0613.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WsXBnCpimBw/TboEocYkieI/AAAAAAAAAXI/hcF0V88TgJE/s400/DSC_0613.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600794179449162210" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DBNz3x0rAQI/TboFmrGHkFI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/iaRjI5b-LYE/s1600/DSC_0600.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0px 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DBNz3x0rAQI/TboFmrGHkFI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/iaRjI5b-LYE/s400/DSC_0600.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600795248550187090" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Wednesday: 4/27/11<br />This one was actually taken on Thursday 4/21 at a Jimmy Buffet concert but I am revisiting it today as it's one of those "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere" kind of days. <br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--fSGceIBG5I/TboHiFeZCII/AAAAAAAAAXw/Sz6pGbDwG10/s1600/jody%2Bdevin%2Bmandy%2Bjimmy%2Bbuffet.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--fSGceIBG5I/TboHiFeZCII/AAAAAAAAAXw/Sz6pGbDwG10/s400/jody%2Bdevin%2Bmandy%2Bjimmy%2Bbuffet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600797368755226754" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Thursday: 4/28/11 - After The Storm...<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zKjmam8nlok/TboJAV1grBI/AAAAAAAAAX4/0GcXq4kRgFs/s1600/front%2Btree%2Bdown"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zKjmam8nlok/TboJAV1grBI/AAAAAAAAAX4/0GcXq4kRgFs/s400/front%2Btree%2Bdown" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600798988054866962" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xWgoSLJIUYE/TboJbYgeVkI/AAAAAAAAAYA/hqQSrvkiSOg/s1600/back%2Btrees%2Bdown"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xWgoSLJIUYE/TboJbYgeVkI/AAAAAAAAAYA/hqQSrvkiSOg/s400/back%2Btrees%2Bdown" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600799452628407874" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I am heading out bright and early Saturday morning for a week long vacation at the beach with my big sister. I am so stinkin' excited that I can hardly sit still. I must go now and get more homework done so I don't have as much to do while I am at the beach next week. <br /><br />Love to you all! <br /><br />~MandyLingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-65405231795844007402011-04-12T16:41:00.000-07:002011-04-12T17:14:46.736-07:00City Girl, Country GirlI have been blessed with two beautiful, sweet, loving and very unique nieces. One loves all things "girly" (jewelry, all things purple and pink, glitter, flowers, ect) and the other loves all things, well, "country" (horses, cowboys/rednecks, jacked up trucks, getting dirty, etc). They always know how to make me laugh. They remind me to be silly and let my troubles roll off my back. They remind me that it wasn't THAT long ago that I was their age; boy-crazy and ready to conquer the world. It's amazing, watching them grow and mature with each passing year. I am proud to be their Aunt, friend and #1 fan. <br /><br />My girly girl, Devin, turned 17 in February. While visiting her in her big city surroundings recently, I had the privilege of seeing her all "dolled-up" for a dance. She was proud to show off her beautiful orange dress and sparkly necklace. Of course I grabbed my camera and captured a few photos.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KBeMe-l85I4/TaTkhm4EMyI/AAAAAAAAAWI/nFLkVR8HGwk/s1600/41.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KBeMe-l85I4/TaTkhm4EMyI/AAAAAAAAAWI/nFLkVR8HGwk/s400/41.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594847903123518242" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fYN6ZLCHybs/TaTo11oO6sI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/WoDVenChynk/s1600/53.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fYN6ZLCHybs/TaTo11oO6sI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/WoDVenChynk/s400/53.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594852648727538370" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qaazzr4Hf4Q/TaTpKq3-jxI/AAAAAAAAAWY/4uz1M2OyXTg/s1600/52.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qaazzr4Hf4Q/TaTpKq3-jxI/AAAAAAAAAWY/4uz1M2OyXTg/s400/52.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594853006618038034" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />After spending time watching Miss D twirling in her dress, I was inspired to come home and capture my "redneck" girl, Cheyanne, in her country surroundings. Cheyanne, who is 16, would rather show off her favorite pair of jeans, cowboy boots, plaid button-down shirt and straw hat. <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UXcjN_HGmdQ/TaTpf1Hi2uI/AAAAAAAAAWg/wuRR7vVyAgA/s1600/95.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UXcjN_HGmdQ/TaTpf1Hi2uI/AAAAAAAAAWg/wuRR7vVyAgA/s400/95.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594853370144938722" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oMBO9Ix8WUI/TaTpurUgbmI/AAAAAAAAAWo/0mRCPmgW_cc/s1600/200.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oMBO9Ix8WUI/TaTpurUgbmI/AAAAAAAAAWo/0mRCPmgW_cc/s400/200.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594853625212989026" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_jHBtAd5p5A/TaTqVpL_aMI/AAAAAAAAAWw/8FF_7m0289c/s1600/323.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_jHBtAd5p5A/TaTqVpL_aMI/AAAAAAAAAWw/8FF_7m0289c/s400/323.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594854294655297730" /></a><br /><br /><br />To all you Aunts reading this, go hug your nieces/nephews today or give them a phone call and remind them of how much you love them, especially if they are teenagers. These girls are reminding me just how hard the teen years are.LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-53771225330080369702011-04-06T17:13:00.000-07:002011-04-06T19:24:01.181-07:00A Little Bit of This...and That.It's been a while since I have posted. Between working full time, taking three online classes, working a part time job, doing photography and maintaining my household, blogging has fallen through the cracks. I don't have a lot to share tonight but I wanted to update with a few random pictures taken over the past couple of weeks. Here ya go...<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IL465lbL1Ts/TZ0VMjw7s_I/AAAAAAAAAVI/8xjmC32rr2Q/s1600/472.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IL465lbL1Ts/TZ0VMjw7s_I/AAAAAAAAAVI/8xjmC32rr2Q/s400/472.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592649617767117810" /></a><br />My "baby" turned 1 at the end of February. I can't believe how quickly the year has flown by. She's such a big girl now - weighing in at almost 80 pounds! She loves playing in water so much that for her birthday we bought her a "kiddie pool" to play in. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SmY7vaKLj98/TZ0XDe5bCSI/AAAAAAAAAVY/cmQ1pClgWso/s1600/866.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SmY7vaKLj98/TZ0XDe5bCSI/AAAAAAAAAVY/cmQ1pClgWso/s320/866.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592651660864981282" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XVQIMISUpW4/TZ0XMUTZyMI/AAAAAAAAAVg/FgeDEp-z844/s1600/854.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XVQIMISUpW4/TZ0XMUTZyMI/AAAAAAAAAVg/FgeDEp-z844/s320/854.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592651812639983810" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />In honor of Springs arrival, my preschoolers and I learned all about rainbows. Each week I try to incorporate a cooking project that introduces new and healthy foods. I was inspired by all the beautiful colors of the fruit in my grocery stores produce section that I decided "Fruit Rainbows" would be a fun activity. The children enjoyed using plastic butter knives to slice their fruit and create their very own rainbows. The highlight of the activity: watching their faces as they tasted fruits like Papaya, Mango, Lemon, and Star fruit. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-thbw4bwhqUM/TZ0YPK2j7BI/AAAAAAAAAVo/gb52v4aMLKY/s1600/784.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-thbw4bwhqUM/TZ0YPK2j7BI/AAAAAAAAAVo/gb52v4aMLKY/s320/784.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592652961154329618" /></a><br />Photographs, just like paintings, speak to their viewers. I know the circumstances behind his photograph, the true story. You, my viewers, do not. Tell me, and speak honestly, what does this photograph say to you?<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uVCW7NPy5PY/TZ0ZnFlg8UI/AAAAAAAAAVw/nrI2xV1hPPE/s1600/793.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uVCW7NPy5PY/TZ0ZnFlg8UI/AAAAAAAAAVw/nrI2xV1hPPE/s320/793.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592654471569142082" /></a><br />Our heating/AC unit died two weeks ago. We have had crazy weather lately, jumping from mid 80's to below freezing. One night my house is too hot, the next night we all freeze. The part has arrived (and it was NOT cheap), the repairman has not. This is what happens when you agree to hire a friend who is a professional but does jobs on the side for less than the company he works for charges. We wanted to save money but I didn't realize it would be at the expense of my SANITY. This photo sums up how I feel about the whole situation. (Okay, I have to admit that I do feel guilty and like a bad person for feeling aggravated about this. I should be thankful that I have a roof over my head and a safe place to sleep. I AM thankful and I do know that I am blessed in this life but if I can't whine in this blog then what's the point in having it? It's supposed to be about my thoughts and feelings right? The good, the bad and the ugly.)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XYJHJUtSmlA/TZ0b3vK7o_I/AAAAAAAAAV4/nfHBn67ysBg/s1600/646.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XYJHJUtSmlA/TZ0b3vK7o_I/AAAAAAAAAV4/nfHBn67ysBg/s320/646.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592656956633097202" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rdgLbza7SHs/TZ0cngb_6QI/AAAAAAAAAWA/JhmpkW_C5Ec/s1600/657.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rdgLbza7SHs/TZ0cngb_6QI/AAAAAAAAAWA/JhmpkW_C5Ec/s320/657.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592657777311869186" /></a><br /><br />This is my "brother", Sam-bo. He is my Dad's dog. I am forever in debt to this guy - he has been able to provide friendship, support, and love to my father better than any one else during the grieving process after loosing my mother, two of his brothers and one of his best friends all within a period of 5 months. This all took place almost 2 years ago but in many ways the pain is still as sharp as it would be if it had just happened yesterday. "Bo-Bo", as I loving call him, is one of my heroes. I captured these photos one afternoon while Dad was out on a fishing trip. (He is a hobbyist Bass fisherman - and a pretty darn good one too!) I plan to have them printed and framed as a surprise for daddy. I know he will love them. :)LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-48295329708039533292011-03-17T19:22:00.000-07:002011-03-17T19:37:33.868-07:00Yet Another Video for My Educational Technologies ClassSo, as most of you know, I am a bit of an over achiever. On top of working full time at a preschool, part time at a group home, and starting my own photography business,I am taking 3 college courses this semester. One of those courses is "Educational Technologies". I must admit that this class sounded a lot more fun than it is turning out to be. Unfortunately, it's geared toward the population that has very little or no digital technologies experience. The assignments, thus far, have not challenged me very much but I have been enjoying them none-the-less. Here is a little video I needed to create for class. Seeing as it's St. Patrick's Day - I went with a "Leprechaun" theme. <br /><br />*All students involved are displayed with parental permission. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/q80evszJfFI?hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/q80evszJfFI?hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-27743333990516986962011-03-15T10:54:00.000-07:002011-03-15T10:56:00.672-07:00Under ConstructionDue to several issues with my template, my blog is all "outta whack". I promise to have these issues cleared up within a couple of days. Until them, just ignore the chaos and keep on reading. :)LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-20805694376967300282011-03-12T11:57:00.000-08:002011-03-12T13:16:33.857-08:00Ten on Ten: Photo ProjectI am a fan of blogs. There are several I follow on a daily and weekly basis. One of my absolute favorites is <a href="http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/">Ashley Ann Photography: Under The Sycamore</a>. I check it on a daily basis and have gained inspiration, knowledge and personal strength from her posts. This week she posted about a fellow bloggers photo project titled "Ten on Ten". <a href="http://rebekahgough.blogspot.com/p/ten-on-ten-photo-project.html">(A Bit Of Sunshine)</a> I was intrigued by the challenge and decided that this was something I couldn't pass up. The idea is that on the tenth of each month you take one photo every hour for ten hours. So here is my first "Ten on Ten" post. Enjoy - and feel free to comment. I love hearing from my friends and readers. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xc7aZHcqU_I/TXvhfhUnmGI/AAAAAAAAAUA/Yx4FhBFBVSI/s1600/Picnik%2Bcollage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 121px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xc7aZHcqU_I/TXvhfhUnmGI/AAAAAAAAAUA/Yx4FhBFBVSI/s400/Picnik%2Bcollage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583304094692907106" /></a>LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-15792914464557587022011-03-04T16:45:00.000-08:002011-03-04T17:52:08.978-08:00My Big Sis is 40!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s5AhGwxBle4/TXGRoIiM7XI/AAAAAAAAASs/nygaewsxWBU/s1600/996.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s5AhGwxBle4/TXGRoIiM7XI/AAAAAAAAASs/nygaewsxWBU/s400/996.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580401531960487282" /></a><br /> <br />I know she doesn't look it, but I promise you she really is 40. (I have no idea how she manages to look younger with each passing year. I guess she just lucked out in the gene pool.) In honor of her big day, she threw a slumber party that was better than any you have ever been to. We had tons of food, great cocktails, a Wii dance-off, Playstation 2 Karaoke, board games and lots and lots of silliness. The house was filled with girlish giggling and fits of laughter. A great time was had by all and it was an honor to be a part of her special day. I love you sis! <br /><br />Here are a few pictures of our fun-filled evening...<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Iep3cMkeMlc/TXGTJE3ifyI/AAAAAAAAAS0/-dmofJNemzE/s1600/980.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Iep3cMkeMlc/TXGTJE3ifyI/AAAAAAAAAS0/-dmofJNemzE/s400/980.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580403197423550242" /></a><br />Remember that post about our trip to Gatlinburg, TN and the Moonshine distillery we visited? Well, we put that Moonshine to good use. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mb-i99AHdro/TXGUYuOxVUI/AAAAAAAAAS8/6g-lrtowKDs/s1600/990.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mb-i99AHdro/TXGUYuOxVUI/AAAAAAAAAS8/6g-lrtowKDs/s400/990.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580404565736510786" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The birthday girl singing along to some random 80's song. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Lu_sJMDFKxA/TXGU0BTZnxI/AAAAAAAAATE/_a7FRHBrwHI/s1600/1007.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Lu_sJMDFKxA/TXGU0BTZnxI/AAAAAAAAATE/_a7FRHBrwHI/s400/1007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580405034712669970" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />"Girls just want to have fu-un!" <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />On a whole other topic: I stopped by my Mother and Grandmother's graves before heading to Charlotte for my sister's big day. I wanted to check on the state of their floral arrangments. Imagine my surprise when I discovered this little beauty. Thanks Mom and Nanny, I hear you loud and clear. (And to think that this was on February 25th!) <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FoOiLBh9T6I/TXGVoSvmpdI/AAAAAAAAATM/Q7SCfXiTE6U/s1600/flower.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FoOiLBh9T6I/TXGVoSvmpdI/AAAAAAAAATM/Q7SCfXiTE6U/s400/flower.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580405932747564498" /></a>LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-15365612616301843612011-03-04T04:09:00.000-08:002011-03-04T04:24:33.783-08:00Yet Another Post for Educational Technologies ClassHi friends! It's 7:20am on Friday March 4th and I had to do yet another post for my educational technologies class. Please don't feel like any of you have to watch this video - it's nothing interesting (unless you think seeing me fresh faced, wet hair, with a stuffy nose and rough voice is interesting...but trust me, it's not). <br /><br />Here you go Mr. Hipps. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ANdk15g6Vk">Click Here</a>LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-73989232533344749322011-02-23T17:53:00.000-08:002011-02-23T19:12:10.139-08:00Mother Nature has been kind to us lately.Let's hear a round of applause for Mother Nature! She provided us with a much needed break from the cold weather with sunny days where we reached record highs in the low 70's. I could hardly believe it was still February. <br /><br />Today we were back down in the 50's but that didn't keep me and my preschool class indoors. We decided to soak up some more sunshine since it's supposed to start raining tomorrow. <br /><br />Here are a few pictures from my life over the past couple of weeks... <br /><br />(Preschool pix......)<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lvTs3bV8BuA/TWXIpOx8swI/AAAAAAAAARU/8gzHeE7VZSg/s1600/839.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lvTs3bV8BuA/TWXIpOx8swI/AAAAAAAAARU/8gzHeE7VZSg/s400/839.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577084324236014338" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yK_ANCWXi-I/TWXI5wf8P-I/AAAAAAAAARc/UzCwrhieiAM/s1600/903.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yK_ANCWXi-I/TWXI5wf8P-I/AAAAAAAAARc/UzCwrhieiAM/s400/903.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577084608165199842" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-22Eg-2MqpqE/TWXJGiI60VI/AAAAAAAAARk/-DUEIvMbHdQ/s1600/958.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-22Eg-2MqpqE/TWXJGiI60VI/AAAAAAAAARk/-DUEIvMbHdQ/s400/958.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577084827648840018" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZMvD-xU62CE/TWXJdIdLsUI/AAAAAAAAARs/nrtXYNjDMJU/s1600/0947bw.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZMvD-xU62CE/TWXJdIdLsUI/AAAAAAAAARs/nrtXYNjDMJU/s400/0947bw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577085215891501378" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pZG7OjSNsyQ/TWXKEmiWfrI/AAAAAAAAAR0/tjHeLel8spQ/s1600/805.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pZG7OjSNsyQ/TWXKEmiWfrI/AAAAAAAAAR0/tjHeLel8spQ/s400/805.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577085893981142706" /></a><br /><br />(Personal Pix...A Weekend In Gatlinburg, TN)<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hnq3PFGwrfU/TWXKzG6KR6I/AAAAAAAAAR8/adqRdCe2-yQ/s1600/0080.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hnq3PFGwrfU/TWXKzG6KR6I/AAAAAAAAAR8/adqRdCe2-yQ/s400/0080.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577086692944922530" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WIBUwJaXXPY/TWXLMi5I4LI/AAAAAAAAASE/_BONRwpZZP0/s1600/0078.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WIBUwJaXXPY/TWXLMi5I4LI/AAAAAAAAASE/_BONRwpZZP0/s400/0078.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577087129953558706" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lp63HGzFhu8/TWXMBgBbnHI/AAAAAAAAASM/JczKzdz73tc/s1600/IMG_0098.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lp63HGzFhu8/TWXMBgBbnHI/AAAAAAAAASM/JczKzdz73tc/s400/IMG_0098.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577088039716101234" /></a><br />(That's my big sister up there. I started to do the ropes course, totally chickened out. I am a wimp. LOL)LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-29898303405414833422011-02-23T17:36:00.000-08:002011-02-23T17:42:13.215-08:00Entertaining VideoSo this is part (b) of my posts for my "Educational Technologies" class. <br /><br />In honor of my renewed self-esteem and drive for life, I am posting my new "theme song". (Yes I have a theme song just like "Ally McBeal" did. Do you guys remember that show?) <br /><br />My theme song for 2011: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlLgvQErn6o">Katy Perry's "FireWork"</a><br /><br />This particular video has the lyrics posted. Read them. Learn them. Feel them. We are ALL fireworks!LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-90408624136505105622011-02-23T16:48:00.000-08:002011-02-23T17:05:20.471-08:00Educational VideoSo this post is actually for my "Educational Technologies" college class. The assignment was to find a) an educational video and b) an entertaining video on YouTube, Google Video or elsewhere and post it to your blog under two seperate posts titled as follows a)"Educational Video" and b) "Entertaining Video". <br /><br />Since I actually use this blog to promote my business and to keep my friends and family informed on the many events in my life, I decided to upload a video I created last year for my graduating preschoolers. <br /><br />My preschool class (AKA: Classroom Four) is in the middle of a fundraiser right now. We are selling re-usable snack bags (Email me for details) in an effort to raise funds to purchase a Flip Video (which is a digital video recorder). This will enable me to capture some of our priceless moments together during our time in Classroom Four. This will allow me to include them on their end of the year DVD and enable me to share them on our class website and (with permission of course) on FaceBook as a way to spread those precious (and in high demand) "Quotes of the day from Classroom Four".<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvZxXaivxKk">Click here to see the video (All images and names have been used with permission). </a> <br /><br />Hope all my friends, family and teacher enjoy this fun little creation of mine. :)LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-73225448558584372002011-02-14T18:59:00.000-08:002011-02-14T19:36:14.288-08:00A non-Valentine related post on Valentine's DayThis weekend was a monumental one - my best friend turned 30! <br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t9HmhGQ9wOA/TVnwZiY_j6I/AAAAAAAAAQg/9l8LhsutIhI/s1600/me%2Bmatt%2Banna%2Bblog%2Bpic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t9HmhGQ9wOA/TVnwZiY_j6I/AAAAAAAAAQg/9l8LhsutIhI/s400/me%2Bmatt%2Banna%2Bblog%2Bpic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573750335366729634" /></a><br /><br />We have been best friends since we were in Elementary school. (That's a little over 20 years - something we are very proud of.) She and her boyfriend planned a night of fajitas and dancing - it was a huge success and a good time was had by all who attended. This makes me even more excited for my 30th. :) <br /><br />In other news...<br /><br />My husband has been spending even more time in the garage. This time the project was taking a dump bed off of one truck and putting in another. A task most said was impossible. This is not the thing to tell him - it just makes him even more determined. After several nights of dealing with a mess like this.....<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K0Sdrjv2TU0/TVnxmDK01iI/AAAAAAAAAQo/9jh9-c1P7lY/s1600/DSC_0686.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K0Sdrjv2TU0/TVnxmDK01iI/AAAAAAAAAQo/9jh9-c1P7lY/s400/DSC_0686.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573751649835734562" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zEc9WhBm_QU/TVnyAlQFkkI/AAAAAAAAAQw/0oBE1xpjebo/s1600/DSC_0690.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zEc9WhBm_QU/TVnyAlQFkkI/AAAAAAAAAQw/0oBE1xpjebo/s400/DSC_0690.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573752105661207106" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />....the truck is finished and works great. (He loves proving people wrong and I love bragging about what a mechanical genius he is.)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I had a visitor at work today. Amanda Metcalf of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Little-White-House-Designs/156447994397320">Little White House Designs</a> dropped off my new sign. I am in love with it - it matches my office perfectly. I haven't decided exactly where to hang it yet, and since my office still isn't entirely done, I just propped it up on a shelf to take the photo. I really need a week off of work to get this room finished! I am so inspired by the new sign that I have a new blog and website design idea. I can't wait to get to work on it. Thanks again Amanda, I really do love it! <br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F5EaZiq7z2c/TVnzOJXGSVI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/ECuJr0obvgc/s1600/DSC_0737.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F5EaZiq7z2c/TVnzOJXGSVI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/ECuJr0obvgc/s400/DSC_0737.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573753438204217682" /></a><br /><br /><br />We are supposed to have beautiful weather all week. Hopefully this will inspire me to get the camera out and capture more moments. I have been in such a "funk" lately. It's totally time to break out of it....LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-80710328742860301522011-02-11T17:19:00.000-08:002011-02-11T17:37:16.650-08:00My Portrait Session with Boudoir Allure Photography<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nnkPVTEGuP0/TVXkIU6QqwI/AAAAAAAAAQY/AxTHy2ZUtBE/s1600/boudoir%2Bcollage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 370px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nnkPVTEGuP0/TVXkIU6QqwI/AAAAAAAAAQY/AxTHy2ZUtBE/s400/boudoir%2Bcollage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572610945644014338" /></a><br />I really am NOT a vain person but I had to share these with you guys. <br /><br />One of my dearest friends is a phenomenal photographer. She is inspiration and I admire her work very much. (You can check out her work at <a href="http://www.kaeleedenise.com">Kaelee Denise Photography</a>). She recently ventured out of the world of family and wedding portraiture and into the world of Boudoir. She approached me about scheduling a session with her and allowing her to use some of my images in her advertising. I reluctantly agreed - being a plus sized girl, I don't really enjoy showing off my assets. <br /><br />I am so glad that I allowed her to talk me into it! We had a blast at the session (loud music, dancing and laughter are apparently all it takes to get my courage up). She made me feel beautiful and the images are stunning!I honestly can't stop looking at them and showing them off. This has been such an eye opener for me. I have never seen myself as beautiful, until now.<br /><br />Thanks Kaelee - my new found confidence is sure to take me great places. :) <br /><br />I encourage all of you phenomenal women to step up and schedule a session with Boudoir Photography (<a href="http://www.boudoirallurephotography.com">Click here for her website</a>).LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-70464621208610001832011-01-30T05:42:00.001-08:002011-01-30T06:13:43.077-08:00Garrett Family Sneak Peek<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TUVumMByyXI/AAAAAAAAANM/12NnpTyQE7E/s1600/447%2Bllp.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TUVumMByyXI/AAAAAAAAANM/12NnpTyQE7E/s400/447%2Bllp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567978116656318834" /></a><br /><br />I had so much fun photographing this family. It was a gorgeous day with beautiful surroundings and we were able to capture some truly amazing shots. I photographed "little man" last fall at a local Summer camp. I was glad to see that his personality hasn't changed much, he is still determined and adventurous - two of the qualities that make me love working with boys and hope to someday have one of my own. This was my first time meeting "Dad" and it was an honor to be in his presence as he has been over seas fighting for freedom and justice with the US Military. "Mom" and I have known each other since our High School days and I think she gets more gorgeous with each passing year. I look forward to photographing this family again in the future and watching as little man grows and changes over time. <br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TUVxPl1DsNI/AAAAAAAAANU/1iGyFAEPvM4/s1600/465llp.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TUVxPl1DsNI/AAAAAAAAANU/1iGyFAEPvM4/s400/465llp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567981026980114642" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TUVxoO-yOzI/AAAAAAAAANc/efmEKctSSWU/s1600/618llp.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TUVxoO-yOzI/AAAAAAAAANc/efmEKctSSWU/s400/618llp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567981450343627570" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TUVx8g1OvzI/AAAAAAAAANk/zvHFEPqTV4U/s1600/556llp.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TUVx8g1OvzI/AAAAAAAAANk/zvHFEPqTV4U/s400/556llp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567981798732775218" /></a>LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-22930055528033376662011-01-26T19:07:00.001-08:002011-01-26T19:38:12.825-08:00Blowing the Winter Blue's Away...There's no better way to overcome a case of the Winter Blue's than to get outside and blow some bubbles....<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TUDi7gvihrI/AAAAAAAAAMc/hB0-wK4YTYQ/s1600/DSC_0214.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TUDi7gvihrI/AAAAAAAAAMc/hB0-wK4YTYQ/s320/DSC_0214.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566698651459421874" /></a><br /><br /><br />My class is studying "Animals of the Arctic" this week. For our 3-D art project, I planned for them to build sculptures out of miniature marshmallows and tooth picks. The kids had a blast creating (and eating) with these materials. We ended up with Scooters, Snowflakes, Bear's Caves, RailRoad Tracks, a Playground for Penguins and an Arctic Hare. (What scooters and railroad tracks have to do with the arctic is beyond me but they seemed to think it all related...)<br />As much as I love their creativity and their beautiful projects, I loved the process even more. While trying to squish as many marshmallows as possible on a toothpick, one little guy found out what happens why you lick your fingers before touching a marshmallow....<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TUDk0NdjN3I/AAAAAAAAAMk/eOaQp6rII2c/s1600/DSC_0225.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TUDk0NdjN3I/AAAAAAAAAMk/eOaQp6rII2c/s320/DSC_0225.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566700725047867250" /></a><br /><br /><br />I love my office... I am so glad I decided to focus on redecorating and organizing it. It's still not finished but I am at a point where I have more work to do than time to do it in and the finishing touches have taken a back-burner for a few weeks. The only downfall to loving it so much - I never want to leave (okay so that's not entirely true, I am actually in here for hours at a time during the evening because I am swamped with homework and preschool related work but I really am enjoying having a space to be productive in). <br /><br />I took a break to get myself a little snack....<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TUDm9qiRt_I/AAAAAAAAAMs/_idd_fQg9Mo/s1600/DSC_0234.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TUDm9qiRt_I/AAAAAAAAAMs/_idd_fQg9Mo/s320/DSC_0234.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566703086494398450" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />While I was enjoying my Mint Hot Chocolate I took a look around me and realized that Roxy and Duchess (my dogs) had brought in not one, not two, not three but 17 toys and laid them all around my desk and chair. Think they are trying to tell me something? <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TUDoAOinQPI/AAAAAAAAAM0/1B_VU292Vx4/s1600/DSC_0244.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TUDoAOinQPI/AAAAAAAAAM0/1B_VU292Vx4/s320/DSC_0244.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566704230030852338" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I am off to play fetch... :)LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-27136474713179892862011-01-24T16:27:00.000-08:002011-01-24T17:14:31.680-08:00A Snowy New YearWelcome 2011! <br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TT4f_KYNhdI/AAAAAAAAAL8/DpJ-oaT0axk/s1600/71.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TT4f_KYNhdI/AAAAAAAAAL8/DpJ-oaT0axk/s320/71.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565921359454635474" /></a><br /><br />Between holiday travels, exams in my college courses, starting a new semester of college courses and redecorating my office, this blog has taken a back burner. But I am back and I promise to be better about updating. <br /><br />I have been doing a lot of things just for me lately - for those of you who know me, you know that this is something I don't do often enough. My first adventure was redecorating and organizing my office/digital photo lab/library/craft room. I am 80% finished and I am loving it! Basically all that is left to do is clean up the walls, hang a few more things and finish organizing my storage closet (okay, so if I count the closet I am only 75% finished). Buck has had to drag me out of my room at night and make me go to bed. I promise to post pictures as soon as it's complete. <br /><br />My new years resolution this year is to hike/drive to as many of the beautiful waterfalls in my area as I can possibly fit into a year. I live in Transylvania County, North Carolina (AKA: The Land Of The Waterfalls). Our county is home to over 200 waterfalls and I have honestly seen less than 20 of them. It's sad that I have lived here all my life (almost 30 years) and that is all I have managed to explore. My promise to you is that I will post pictures of all the falls I visit - although I warn you now that I am not very good at photographing waterfalls (at least not yet). I am sure this will be a wonderful chance to practice and become a more experienced and more qualified photographer. <br /><br />I haven't hiked to any waterfalls yet as we have had a lot of snowfall this month (and I severely sprained my left foot - once a clutz, always a clutz). However, I did manage to hike John's Rock Trail (Pisgah National Forest) recently (only a short portion of it as it was covered in about 3.5" of snow and I was only accompanied by my 11 month old pup, Roxy, and my camera). It was absolutely the most peaceful hike I have ever taken - it was just what this stressed mind and soul has been needing. I only saw 2 other people the entire time I was out there and the thick blanket of snow seemed to have put the entire forest and it's animals into a deep transe. The only sounds I heard were my and Roxy's foot steps and the occassional bird song. There were many spectacular sights along the trail but everytime I lifted my camera I felt like I was robbing myself of just enjoying the moment. I did capture a few great shots but once I noticed the fresh Coyote tracks in the snow, I decided to get my booty in gear and head back to the car - I didn't stop to take anymore photos. <br /><br />The trail. . . <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TT4e5dU2IGI/AAAAAAAAAL0/bF4FeI7Ch5g/s1600/162%2Bllp.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TT4e5dU2IGI/AAAAAAAAAL0/bF4FeI7Ch5g/s320/162%2Bllp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565920161949950050" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />My lunch spot. . . <br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TT4gdw6r7pI/AAAAAAAAAME/5mdsmutNc34/s1600/0086%2Bllp.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TT4gdw6r7pI/AAAAAAAAAME/5mdsmutNc34/s320/0086%2Bllp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565921885195857554" /></a><br /><br /><br />A peaceful moment on the way out of the forest. . . <br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TT4hZUUlXAI/AAAAAAAAAMM/zJVaOh-tL3g/s1600/0096llp.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TT4hZUUlXAI/AAAAAAAAAMM/zJVaOh-tL3g/s320/0096llp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565922908312001538" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />My hiking buddy, Roxy (this was taken on Christmas day). . .<br /> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TT4h3PSFsCI/AAAAAAAAAMU/xOq_e0nlpeE/s1600/896%2Bllp.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TT4h3PSFsCI/AAAAAAAAAMU/xOq_e0nlpeE/s320/896%2Bllp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565923422355435554" /></a><br /><br /><br />That's all I have time to post right now... time to get my nose back in the books and finish up an assignment that's due by midnight. <br /><br />I look forward to hearing your comments and as always let me know if you have any suggestions or ideas for posts. I am always up for challenges so feel free to send me ideas for photographs, stories,and new adventures I could entertain you all with.LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-87085785215361848132010-12-05T18:39:00.000-08:002010-12-05T19:20:39.557-08:00Portrait Session UpdatesOkay so I mentioned earlier today that I would post some portrait session collages later in the week. Well, it's 9:40pm. I just finished with a couple of photo projects. It's too late to start another one. It's too late to get started on some homework. I can't go to bed yet because my pajamas aren't dry (I am working at the group home and my only pj's are still wet thanks to a late start on laundry). I really don't feel like watching TV. I already finished the novel I was reading. Guess it's as good a time as any to get these collages posted....<br /><br /><br />The Frail Family....<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPxN6CtsfOI/AAAAAAAAALI/TxK8bf55T2s/s1600/Frail%2BCollage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPxN6CtsfOI/AAAAAAAAALI/TxK8bf55T2s/s320/Frail%2BCollage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547394500569890018" /></a><br /><br />....this family was such a pleasure to work with. They are upbeat, easy going and they have a beautiful daughter who was an absolute treasure to work with. I can't wait to meet their new little bundle of joy who is due to arrive in just a few short months. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Meet Kullen.... <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPxTHGeBErI/AAAAAAAAALQ/o9MAujyKYoY/s1600/Kullen%2Bcollage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPxTHGeBErI/AAAAAAAAALQ/o9MAujyKYoY/s320/Kullen%2Bcollage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547400222474310322" /></a><br />I had so much fun chasing him all over the "farm". He led me on some wild adventures: throwing rocks in the pond (and almost falling in), hiking up and down hills and trails, wandering the many dirt roads, and meeting all of the beautiful horses. Kullen is a fearless 2 year old with the most gorgeous red hair (and a little of the red-headed stubborness to go with it). I look forward to taking more photos of Kullen in the future and watching him grow over the years. <br /><br /><br /><br />The Canipe/Lidke/Janowitz Families....<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPxUmrMpxzI/AAAAAAAAALY/g_5Lo9-nrlM/s1600/Whole%2BFamily%2BCollage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 236px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPxUmrMpxzI/AAAAAAAAALY/g_5Lo9-nrlM/s320/Whole%2BFamily%2BCollage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547401864421164850" /></a><br />...I am honored and blessed to be able to call these sweet and caring people, friends. Our day started out with a few timid looks from some of the adults and kids but by the end of the day, I had become a part of their family. We did their portraits on Thanksgiving morning and I have to say, it was one of my favorite sessions to date. Thanks for the memories and for the love you showed me! <br /><br /><br /><br />The Janowitz Family....<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPxVsWr1_BI/AAAAAAAAALg/en9GDH0Sbgs/s1600/Janowitz%2BFamily%2BCollage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 193px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPxVsWr1_BI/AAAAAAAAALg/en9GDH0Sbgs/s320/Janowitz%2BFamily%2BCollage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547403061505686546" /></a><br />...my newest and dearest friends. This couple, and their children, have the biggest hearts, warmest smiles and give some of the best hugs our of all the people I have ever met in my life. Our paths connected almost 2 years ago and since that time, our bond and friendship has bloomed into an ever lasting bond.LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-91814907571926823872010-12-05T11:00:00.000-08:002010-12-05T11:52:41.883-08:00Such A Slacker...So obviously my 365 plan didn't work out the way I had hoped. <br />I have always had a bad habit of not following through with things. <br />I was hoping this would be different. <br />That for once I could stick with something long enough to accomplish a goal that I had set on my own. <br />Oh well, I refuse to beat myself up over it. <br />Instead, I am going to regroup and start fresh. <br />Instead of a daily photo capturing the final year of my 20's, I will just post random photos as I get a chance. <br />I will also continue to post sneak peeks of portrait sessions. <br /><br />Here are a few photos taken over the past 3 months that kind of some up my life. . . <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPvkcIO6ZLI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/NonmpDRqpdo/s1600/DSC_0202.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPvkcIO6ZLI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/NonmpDRqpdo/s320/DSC_0202.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547278537934398642" /></a><br />Buck's favorite thing to do with our favorite kidos....Tractor rides!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPvlE3Q7_ZI/AAAAAAAAAKY/mVT70KOBQEg/s1600/DSC_0136.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPvlE3Q7_ZI/AAAAAAAAAKY/mVT70KOBQEg/s320/DSC_0136.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547279237754125714" /></a><br />This is what happens when you let a 2 year old help you feed the puppy. (I promise I didn't let him eat any of the puppies food and the puppy didn't mind the company while eating - she's been well trained.) <br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPvmDiXMgaI/AAAAAAAAAKg/y57NYLbXyxU/s1600/DSC_0041.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPvmDiXMgaI/AAAAAAAAAKg/y57NYLbXyxU/s320/DSC_0041.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547280314474987938" /></a><br />Will someone please tell Roxy that she has grown enough and can stop now? Thanks. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPvoMhmWVdI/AAAAAAAAAKo/UcFsyVgwtNU/s1600/DSC_0199.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPvoMhmWVdI/AAAAAAAAAKo/UcFsyVgwtNU/s320/DSC_0199.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547282667912189394" /></a><br />I have started making "Lens Buddies". These are great for taking photos of kidos...really get's their attention. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPvpfM6EQQI/AAAAAAAAAKw/iCjyYvViDDA/s1600/DSC_0138.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPvpfM6EQQI/AAAAAAAAAKw/iCjyYvViDDA/s320/DSC_0138.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547284088286888194" /></a><br />I don't know which I should be more concerned about... the fact that I am currently addicted to converse or the fact that I actually took a photo of them all? <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPvqtXGuNvI/AAAAAAAAAK4/X-JyH2HWu1w/s1600/DSC_0194.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPvqtXGuNvI/AAAAAAAAAK4/X-JyH2HWu1w/s320/DSC_0194.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547285431054120690" /></a><br />Drink .... Wat-AAAHHHH!!! (Thanks to my sis, Jody, for introducing me to the coolest water ever!)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />One more for today. I promise to post some more soon. I also have several fun collages to post from recent Portrait session. :)<br /><br />Here's it is... The Jones Family Portrait, 2010!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPvsZjvioMI/AAAAAAAAALA/vm6IFdfg6sA/s1600/218.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TPvsZjvioMI/AAAAAAAAALA/vm6IFdfg6sA/s320/218.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547287289872425154" /></a>LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-8375847470936101092010-10-02T11:44:00.000-07:002010-10-02T13:17:58.487-07:00Project 365: Days 37 thru 43<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKeJaVxPtjI/AAAAAAAAAJY/q32KWrerHDw/s1600/gaulden+family+collage.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKeJaVxPtjI/AAAAAAAAAJY/q32KWrerHDw/s320/gaulden+family+collage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523534553606501938" /></a><br />Sept. 19, 2010: Day 37<br />I did a photo shoot with the Gaulden Family this afternoon. Jackie, the mother, and I know each other from our days together at BHS. She has a beautiful family and it was a true pleasure to chase around her precious girl. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKeKNn9gGAI/AAAAAAAAAJg/Nyy0UiyiiR8/s1600/DSC_0001.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKeKNn9gGAI/AAAAAAAAAJg/Nyy0UiyiiR8/s320/DSC_0001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523535434663073794" /></a><br />Sept. 20, 2010: Day 38<br />My first Dahlia is in bloom! This makes me a very happy Gardener. :) Everyone should go visit the fine folks New Leaf Garden Market in Pisgah Forest. They have great plants and give wonderful gardening tips. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKeMS-o_QfI/AAAAAAAAAJo/aVYPPfFyB1Y/s1600/coneflower+llp.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKeMS-o_QfI/AAAAAAAAAJo/aVYPPfFyB1Y/s320/coneflower+llp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523537725673652722" /></a><br />Sept. 21, 2010: Day 39<br />My last Cone Flower of the season is dying out. I have mixed emotions about this. On one hand I am sad because I love Coneflowers. On the other hand I am happy because it means that Fall is HERE!!!! <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKeNtnz3f9I/AAAAAAAAAJw/BGtxPwqyHkc/s1600/DSC_1148+copy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKeNtnz3f9I/AAAAAAAAAJw/BGtxPwqyHkc/s320/DSC_1148+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523539282913361874" /></a><br />Sept. 22, 2010: Day 40<br />Fall is my favorite season for so many reasons. The leaves are beautiful. I love to see pumpkins on porches and funny scarecrows scattered in lawns and gardens. The weather is cooler and I get to bundle in my comfy sweaters and hoodies. I can go for a walk in the afternoon and sweat because I push myself instead of sweating because it's 100 degrees. Fall, I welcome you with open arms! <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKeOiLH-l8I/AAAAAAAAAJ4/6esY4vhlvRI/s1600/DSC_0187.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKeOiLH-l8I/AAAAAAAAAJ4/6esY4vhlvRI/s320/DSC_0187.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523540185746151362" /></a><br />Sept. 23, 2010: Day 41<br /><br />Fall thanked me for the warm welcome by giving me a cold. *Cough. Sniffle. AAAACCCHHHHOOO!*<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKePM3_lwlI/AAAAAAAAAKA/BGXeZnecnsg/s1600/DSC_0126.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKePM3_lwlI/AAAAAAAAAKA/BGXeZnecnsg/s320/DSC_0126.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523540919345070674" /></a><br />Sept. 24, 2010: Day 42<br />I stayed home from work today because I was feeling so icky. Roxy didn't get the memo that "Mom" was sick, she thought it was supposed to be a play day for us. I mustered enough energy to throw the frisbee with her for about 20 minutes and she was overjoyed. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKeP6e07q6I/AAAAAAAAAKI/4u4iAjYf5FE/s1600/12llp.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKeP6e07q6I/AAAAAAAAAKI/4u4iAjYf5FE/s320/12llp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523541702863465378" /></a><br />Sept. 25, 2010: Day 43<br />A friend of mine bakes incredible cakes. I have enjoyed seeing photos of her many cakes and was honored when she asked me to photograph this one. Beautiful job girl!LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-29792807122680787302010-10-02T10:09:00.001-07:002010-10-02T11:41:12.562-07:00Project 365: Days 30 thru 36<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdnjnyaaLI/AAAAAAAAAIY/4ux9CEj3ppY/s1600/boccecollage.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdnjnyaaLI/AAAAAAAAAIY/4ux9CEj3ppY/s320/boccecollage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523497329666713778" /></a><br />Sept. 12, 2010: Day 30<br />Western Regional Special Olympics Bocce Tournament - all Transylvania County athletes placed and are now eligible to play in the State tournament. Way to go Thrashers! They played hard and they played good despite the miserable, rainy conditions. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdqqAJOy7I/AAAAAAAAAIg/8hB8pA31GG4/s1600/18.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdqqAJOy7I/AAAAAAAAAIg/8hB8pA31GG4/s320/18.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523500737818971058" /></a><br />Sept. 13, 2010:Day 31<br />The kido's and I made Apple Crisp (Or "apple crispy" as they called it) at the preschool today. I was impressed with how well they were able to cut up the apples with butter knives and the results of their hard work was wonderfully, sweet, ooey-goodness. I love fall. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdr5ZGBKKI/AAAAAAAAAIo/5FAK0soD_uA/s1600/DSC_0017.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdr5ZGBKKI/AAAAAAAAAIo/5FAK0soD_uA/s320/DSC_0017.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523502101726046370" /></a><br />Sept. 14, 2010: Day 32<br />This is one of the reasons I love my husband, he was born to be a "Dad". Since we don't have children of our own, we often "borrow" our friends children and spoil them. Buck recently got a new tractor which I have nicknamed "Rusty, Trusty, Ole Tractor" after one of my favorite children's books. He was so excited to take this little one on the first ride. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKds9E9wS3I/AAAAAAAAAIw/1uFlXe3hEu4/s1600/DSC_0027+(3)+bw+llp.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKds9E9wS3I/AAAAAAAAAIw/1uFlXe3hEu4/s320/DSC_0027+(3)+bw+llp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523503264553782130" /></a><br />Sept. 15, 2010: Day 33<br />Baby feet are irresistible. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdt0bRjiAI/AAAAAAAAAI4/2cRp_iCj8cI/s1600/DSC_0072+llp.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdt0bRjiAI/AAAAAAAAAI4/2cRp_iCj8cI/s320/DSC_0072+llp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523504215435216898" /></a><br />Sept. 16, 2010: Day 34<br />Tiny pink Converse are even more irresistible.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdulWHT8RI/AAAAAAAAAJA/CJDSXl2Q3H0/s1600/DSC_0060+(2)+pic+llp.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdulWHT8RI/AAAAAAAAAJA/CJDSXl2Q3H0/s320/DSC_0060+(2)+pic+llp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523505055863664914" /></a><br />Sept. 17, 2010: Day 35<br />My new zebra stripe Converse, I just couldn't resist them. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKd73jsaXcI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/dLxXttWiAfc/s1600/DSC_0185.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKd73jsaXcI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/dLxXttWiAfc/s320/DSC_0185.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523519662397742530" /></a><br />Sept. 18, 2010: Day 36<br />I have the best sister. She is super supportive and is happy to admit she is my #1 fan. I went to visit her today and she surprised me with this super cute key chain which I immediately attached to my camera bag. Thanks Jo! I love you!!!! (oh, and sorry I was afraid to push the button. I really did think it was a trick and that it was going to shock me. Who would have guessed that it makes a shutter sound and flashes. CUTE!)LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-82781142114255472142010-10-02T07:08:00.000-07:002010-10-02T08:56:09.876-07:00Project 365: Days 23 thru 29<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKc-eOV3Y5I/AAAAAAAAAHY/R1wdH_TdzXI/s1600/15.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKc-eOV3Y5I/AAAAAAAAAHY/R1wdH_TdzXI/s320/15.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523452156960007058" /></a><br />Sept. 5, 2010: Day 23<br />We (Ron, Darcie, Helen, Cheyanne, Sarah and I) spent the day wandering around downtown Asheville. It was a great chance to spend some time with some wonderful friends. The highlight of the day was when Darcie and I were finally able to present Helen with the book we made for her while I was visiting Darcie last spring. Did I mention that Helen, Darcie and I have known each other since Kindergarten?!?!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdBBnn7TqI/AAAAAAAAAHo/JYRO7pAbfJ8/s1600/boy+and+girl.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdBBnn7TqI/AAAAAAAAAHo/JYRO7pAbfJ8/s320/boy+and+girl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523454964065324706" /></a><br />Sept. 6, 2010: Day 24<br />I captured this sweet moment while I was eating lunch in my favorite not-so-secret-spot in the forest today. I love living and working so close to the forest. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdBnSlyQ1I/AAAAAAAAAHw/iNKTKjb1dVw/s1600/buck+and+roxy+sleeping+bw.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdBnSlyQ1I/AAAAAAAAAHw/iNKTKjb1dVw/s320/buck+and+roxy+sleeping+bw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523455611254227794" /></a><br />Sept. 7, 2010: Day 25<br />Peaceful moments like this don't happen very often in my house. So, when they do, I make sure to capture them with my camera. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdCGtv2_0I/AAAAAAAAAH4/r1ydQwTGKIo/s1600/carolina+lilly.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdCGtv2_0I/AAAAAAAAAH4/r1ydQwTGKIo/s320/carolina+lilly.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523456151120183106" /></a><br />Sept. 8, 2010: Day 26<br />I have a deep love for all things wild, including wildflowers. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdUuTAr_yI/AAAAAAAAAIA/OIg-F4uWpac/s1600/mountain+view.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdUuTAr_yI/AAAAAAAAAIA/OIg-F4uWpac/s320/mountain+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523476622347075362" /></a><br />Sept. 9, 2010: Day 27<br />It was a beautiful evening for a ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdVOB32SZI/AAAAAAAAAII/PuNsclJ5cG8/s1600/butterfly+on+flower.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdVOB32SZI/AAAAAAAAAII/PuNsclJ5cG8/s320/butterfly+on+flower.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523477167502412178" /></a><br />Sept. 10, 2010: Day 28<br />I planted my first butterfly garden this year. Tonight, I saw my first butterfly enjoying my flowers. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdVorKvycI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/Xy6E7yJong0/s1600/DSC_1088.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKdVorKvycI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/Xy6E7yJong0/s320/DSC_1088.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523477625264130498" /></a><br />Sept. 11, 2010: Day 29<br />Sisterly love.LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-77561815665441485872010-10-02T05:53:00.000-07:002010-10-02T06:30:45.132-07:00Project 365: Days 17 thru 22<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKcsthAekXI/AAAAAAAAAGg/elHq3KyH8KY/s1600/DSC_0121.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKcsthAekXI/AAAAAAAAAGg/elHq3KyH8KY/s320/DSC_0121.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523432628459311474" /></a><br /><br />August 30, 2010: Day 17 <br />Today the kids and I found an injured butterfly on the playground. There wasn't much we could do to help it so we carefully carried it to a tree and set it in a nice safe place with lots of leaves for shelter and food. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKctxY15LkI/AAAAAAAAAGo/d4E88NK6p1M/s1600/DSC_0005.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKctxY15LkI/AAAAAAAAAGo/d4E88NK6p1M/s320/DSC_0005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523433794498539074" /></a><br />August 31, 2010: Day 18<br />My father-in-law got creative in his efforts to provide Roxy with adequate amounts of exercise.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKcuccPM9lI/AAAAAAAAAGw/RStAyoRkY74/s1600/DSC_1498.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKcuccPM9lI/AAAAAAAAAGw/RStAyoRkY74/s320/DSC_1498.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523434534144374354" /></a><br />September 1, 2010: Day 19<br />I didn't actually take this photo today BUT I did just "rediscover" it today. Duchess is super attached to this toy. If anything ever happens to the "Monster", the world will surely stop turning. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKcxZRdlJvI/AAAAAAAAAHA/kurY0482oW4/s1600/ron+and+d+at+campfire.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKcxZRdlJvI/AAAAAAAAAHA/kurY0482oW4/s320/ron+and+d+at+campfire.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523437778247165682" /></a><br />September 2, 2010: Day 20<br />My friends, Ron and Darcie, have arrived! They are visiting from Cape Cod, MA. I can't wait to show them what my life in the "country" is like. I welcomed them with a campfire and S'mores on their first night in town. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKcyRCC0qNI/AAAAAAAAAHI/D4Lu6ZUFN7E/s1600/ron+and+d+smooch+at+pnf+sign+-+Copy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKcyRCC0qNI/AAAAAAAAAHI/D4Lu6ZUFN7E/s320/ron+and+d+smooch+at+pnf+sign+-+Copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523438736181078226" /></a><br />Sept. 3, 2010: Day 21<br />The Brilhante's and I explored Pisgah National Forest together today. :) <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKcy3w39CvI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/W6SOh4UlCfc/s1600/DSC_0144.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TKcy3w39CvI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/W6SOh4UlCfc/s320/DSC_0144.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523439401586985714" /></a><br />Sept. 4, 2010: Day 22<br />Buck, Darcie, Ron and I enjoyed an afternoon at the Apple Festival in Hendersonville, NC today. Buck's favorite part? The grilled corn we purhcased from "Mother Shuckers". YUM!LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-49906857477951335362010-09-19T14:41:00.000-07:002010-09-19T14:57:38.505-07:00Gaulden Family Sneak PeekI had a wonderful time with the Gaulden Family this afternoon. Their little "princess" was a perfect model. She knew all the right poses and made sure to tell me she knew exactly what she was doing. Despite the warm temperatures and unforgiving sun, she kept a smile on her face and kept me on my toes. I look forward to working with this family again real soon. :) <br /><br /> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TJaFZ-lFdeI/AAAAAAAAAF4/T_EXy_zqcxM/s1600/64+llp.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TJaFZ-lFdeI/AAAAAAAAAF4/T_EXy_zqcxM/s320/64+llp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518745074730890722" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TJaHDEqP0JI/AAAAAAAAAGY/PKrVOdryO4A/s1600/174+llp.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TJaHDEqP0JI/AAAAAAAAAGY/PKrVOdryO4A/s320/174+llp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518746880249417874" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TJaF1XffU3I/AAAAAAAAAGA/Kg0a3FOrznc/s1600/122+llp.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TJaF1XffU3I/AAAAAAAAAGA/Kg0a3FOrznc/s320/122+llp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518745545274774386" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TJaGOTQrXRI/AAAAAAAAAGI/CaQ9fWE5DX4/s1600/238+llp.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TJaGOTQrXRI/AAAAAAAAAGI/CaQ9fWE5DX4/s320/238+llp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518745973635636498" /></a>LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530827160667360960.post-75073685005593074912010-09-10T19:24:00.000-07:002010-09-10T19:49:12.678-07:00Project 365: Days 10 thru 16Better late than never...here are days 10 thru 16 folks. <br /><br /><br /> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TIrpp07vwFI/AAAAAAAAAFA/aG8090kK72U/s1600/DSC_0124.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TIrpp07vwFI/AAAAAAAAAFA/aG8090kK72U/s320/DSC_0124.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515477598461739090" /></a><br /><br />Day 10: First full week with my new group of 4 year olds. While sitting on the playground reading books this morning, a feather floated down from the sky landing right in a child's lap. He became so excited that the feather chose him that he insisted I take a picture of it.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TIrqXXD2PzI/AAAAAAAAAFI/e7XzkhGgo8g/s1600/DSC_0136.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TIrqXXD2PzI/AAAAAAAAAFI/e7XzkhGgo8g/s320/DSC_0136.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515478380716638002" /></a><br /><br />Day 11: Butterflies make my soul smile. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TIrrHLzvzLI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/1a0esaC7edE/s1600/DSC_0139.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TIrrHLzvzLI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/1a0esaC7edE/s320/DSC_0139.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515479202330037426" /></a><br /><br />Day 12: Being a 4 year old isn't always fun and games. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TIrrjTAIzxI/AAAAAAAAAFY/LKMNI12pQ9M/s1600/DSC_0176.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TIrrjTAIzxI/AAAAAAAAAFY/LKMNI12pQ9M/s320/DSC_0176.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515479685297393426" /></a><br />Day 13: Attempted to get some photos of the infants at the preschool today. It didn't go well...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TIrsCTEnbsI/AAAAAAAAAFg/xHzlicYm59o/s1600/DSC_0188.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TIrsCTEnbsI/AAAAAAAAAFg/xHzlicYm59o/s320/DSC_0188.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515480217892122306" /></a><br />Day 14: Second attempt at photos of the infants didn't go much better but I did get some cute tootsies! :0) <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TIrsidxDHrI/AAAAAAAAAFo/XmkpVlFmo_s/s1600/Pace+and+Newton+Fam+collage.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 298px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TIrsidxDHrI/AAAAAAAAAFo/XmkpVlFmo_s/s320/Pace+and+Newton+Fam+collage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515480770518654642" /></a><br />Day 15: I did photo sessions with two very sweet families today. The first family had two boys, the second family had two girls. Our adventures included slides, swings, buckets, rocking chairs and BEES! <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TIrtXlHfFZI/AAAAAAAAAFw/rIMfBE7iwMY/s1600/arboretum+collage.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_-_Itr4zx7-k/TIrtXlHfFZI/AAAAAAAAAFw/rIMfBE7iwMY/s320/arboretum+collage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515481683024876946" /></a><br />Day 16: A calm and quiet day with the best husband, niece, and puppy in the whole world. We started our day off by sleeping. Then we loaded up and headed to the NC Arboretum where we spent the afternoon wandering through the gardens. We made a pit stop on the way home at "Granddad's" for some Honey Crisp Apples, Apple Cider Slushies and an Apple Turnover. I couldn't pick a favorite picture from our time at the Arboretum so I threw together a collage of some of my top choices.LingerLong Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694967409653882536noreply@blogger.com1