"Watch the Birdie"

I remember having my first grade picture taken. I wore a green plaid dress that was trimmed in rick rack and had a coordinating brown corduroy jumper. The dress had ties at the shoulders that kept the straps of my jumper from sliding down my arms. My Mama made it - she made all my clothes - and they were all creative and beautiful.

For my first grade picture, I remember being a little scared (deep down I'm a shy person - don't laugh - I really am) and as always, obedient (ok, really don't laugh!). The photographer simply said, "Watch the Birdie" so I did. Then it was over, and here I am, watching for the birdie.


I like to take a vintage picture (yep a picture of me is considered "vintage"....guess that makes me "vintage" too) and not only clean up the obvious flaws, but also brighten the eyes along with the overall image. Unfortunately, sometimes the color on my computer's screen doesn't match what shows up on blogger. The updated image really isn't washed out in print. It is just nicely brightened.

"Watch the Birdie"

I remember having my first grade picture taken. I wore a green plaid dress that was trimmed in rick rack and had a coordinating brown corduroy jumper. The dress had ties at the shoulders that kept the straps of my jumper from sliding down my arms. My Mama made it - she made all my clothes - and they were all creative and beautiful.

For my first grade picture, I remember being a little scared (deep down I'm a shy person - don't laugh - I really am) and as always, obedient (ok, really don't laugh!). The photographer simply said, "Watch the Birdie" so I did. Then it was over, and here I am, watching for the birdie.


I like to take a vintage picture (yep a picture of me is considered "vintage"....guess that makes me "vintage" too) and not only clean up the obvious flaws, but also brighten the eyes along with the overall image. Unfortunately, sometimes the color on my computer's screen doesn't match what shows up on blogger. The updated image really isn't washed out in print. It is just nicely brightened.

"Watch the Birdie"

I remember having my first grade picture taken. I wore a green plaid dress that was trimmed in rick rack and had a coordinating brown corduroy jumper. The dress had ties at the shoulders that kept the straps of my jumper from sliding down my arms. My Mama made it - she made all my clothes - and they were all creative and beautiful.

For my first grade picture, I remember being a little scared (deep down I'm a shy person - don't laugh - I really am) and as always, obedient (ok, really don't laugh!). The photographer simply said, "Watch the Birdie" so I did. Then it was over, and here I am, watching for the birdie.


I like to take a vintage picture (yep a picture of me is considered "vintage"....guess that makes me "vintage" too) and not only clean up the obvious flaws, but also brighten the eyes along with the overall image. Unfortunately, sometimes the color on my computer's screen doesn't match what shows up on blogger. The updated image really isn't washed out in print. It is just nicely brightened.

24 Years

In September, we celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary at The Dancing Bear, a wonderful lodge in Townsend, TN. Each night they built a fire in their outdoor fireplace and provided supplies for guests to make S'mores.

Although it rained much of the week, we had a fantastic time hiking in the Smoky Mountains.
We discovered that our jackets were "water resistant" rather than "water proof". We discovered how nice it is to have quick-dry clothing (remember "water-resistant"?). We saw bears. Yes, indeed, black bears in the wild. And when the day was over, we delighted in the atmosphere, the service, and the food at the Dancing Bear. (Thanks, Simon!)
















For more information about the lodge visit http://www.dancingbearlodge.com/


Hope all of you have a great weekend!!

24 Years

In September, we celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary at The Dancing Bear, a wonderful lodge in Townsend, TN. Each night they built a fire in their outdoor fireplace and provided supplies for guests to make S'mores.

Although it rained much of the week, we had a fantastic time hiking in the Smoky Mountains.
We discovered that our jackets were "water resistant" rather than "water proof". We discovered how nice it is to have quick-dry clothing (remember "water-resistant"?). We saw bears. Yes, indeed, black bears in the wild. And when the day was over, we delighted in the atmosphere, the service, and the food at the Dancing Bear. (Thanks, Simon!)
















For more information about the lodge visit http://www.dancingbearlodge.com/


Hope all of you have a great weekend!!

24 Years

In September, we celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary at The Dancing Bear, a wonderful lodge in Townsend, TN. Each night they built a fire in their outdoor fireplace and provided supplies for guests to make S'mores.

Although it rained much of the week, we had a fantastic time hiking in the Smoky Mountains.
We discovered that our jackets were "water resistant" rather than "water proof". We discovered how nice it is to have quick-dry clothing (remember "water-resistant"?). We saw bears. Yes, indeed, black bears in the wild. And when the day was over, we delighted in the atmosphere, the service, and the food at the Dancing Bear. (Thanks, Simon!)
















For more information about the lodge visit http://www.dancingbearlodge.com/


Hope all of you have a great weekend!!

Almost Time

Had a wonderful time Sunday evening taking pictures of our good friends, Matt and Ari. They are just about ready to have their first baby and wanted some pictures capturing this moment of their lives. They are both fun, full of personality and a bit of mischievous (no, Matt, I wasn't quite quick enough to catch that ONE little moment and aren't we all glad!!! :-)

It was actually hard to get a bad shot. Sometimes a photograph can flatter the subject. In this case the subjects flatter the photographer!!

Sharing this time with them reminded me of all the excitement of preparing to be parents. But just you wait.....soon, very soon, there'll be that sweet little baby girl to hold, to kiss, to cuddle, to love....

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