the color of cheer

You will find it nearly impossible to carry a few full balloons through a parking lot and not have people smile at you. It's as if you have brightened someone's day just at the sight of something so simple, round and colorful. Balloons make people happy. They are a symbol of the celebrations in life and others look at them and know that something special must be happening. So next time you feel like bringing smiles your way, grab a bouqet of balloons and welcome those warm grins that I guarantee you will see on the faces you pass by.

a faithful companion

I had the opportunity to photograph a beautiful relationship between a young lady and her horse. It was a treat to be in this glorious place and view the bond shared by these two. Companionship between man and animal can be one of the strongest. Here's to all the animals out there that are precious to us!

what is home?

My family and I currently find ourselves homeless. We sold our house and are living with my sweet parents until we close on a house next door to theirs. This house will be a heavenly haven and we know we'll find ourselves there for years to come. But what really makes a home?

To me home is....

a Billy Holiday song

smelling my daughter's hair

down pillows

hearing my husband play his guitar

laughter

a perfect photograph

lavendar

pearl earrings

a warm bath

a cool breeze

and a heartfelt embrace

oh, I could go on...

So really at the end of the day we're not homeless at all, nor will we ever be. But I do look forward to experiencing all of these things next door.

advice from a wise lady

I just finished reading a book about Audrey Hepburn that her son wrote after her death. Toward the end he said that his mother read her family the following on Christmas shortly before her death. I find it touching and wise and wanted to share...

Time-Tested Beauty Tips

-By Sam Levenson

(a letter to his granddaughter when she was born)

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.

For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.

For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.

For beautiful hair, let a child run his fingers through it once a day.

For poise, walk with the knowledge you'll never walk alone.

We leave a tradition with a future.

The tender loving care of human beings will never become obsolete.

People even more than things have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed and redeemed, redeemed, and redeemed.

Never throw out anybody.

Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm.

As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands: one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.

Your "good old days" are still ahead of you, may you have many of them.

lazy or crazy busy?

oh...it's been too long. will add more posts soon.

keep smiling

"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow."

-Helen Keller

the light in my window

Waking from a nap and celebrating the afternoon light, Emma was told she could jump on her bed for some action shots. Needless to say, she was tickled and had a ball. I love to see her dimples and sweet smile.

"In the right light at the right time, everything is extraordinary." -Aaron Rose