Brigitte: I'm so sorry it's taking me so long, I'm working on them I promise! I have not gotten to the "umbrella duckies in the rain" pics yet, but below are a few that I hope you enjoy in the mean time....
Friday, June 19, 2009
For Brigitte
So I'm a little later than I intended in posting this blog, but better late than never... Just over a week ago, I drove to Marshall to see a fellow photographer and her family, who were in Michigan for a brief visit before they returned home to Kansas. Brigitte and I had met originally online, and for the first time in person almost two years ago at a workshop held by Jessica Hughes in Oklahoma. It was awesome to see her again, even if it was just for a few hours. Brigitte is beautiful inside and out, and her family is the same....I sure do wish they lived closer! While we were together, I took lots of pics (go figure) - so many that it's going to be awhile before I finish proofing them all LOL.
Brigitte: I'm so sorry it's taking me so long, I'm working on them I promise! I have not gotten to the "umbrella duckies in the rain" pics yet, but below are a few that I hope you enjoy in the mean time....
Brigitte: I'm so sorry it's taking me so long, I'm working on them I promise! I have not gotten to the "umbrella duckies in the rain" pics yet, but below are a few that I hope you enjoy in the mean time....
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Loretta Mae (Saylor) Wheeler April 8, 1926- June 15, 2009
I will miss you Grandma XOXOXOXOXO
Loretta Mae (Saylor) Wheeler (April 8, 1926 - June 15, 2009)
Loretta Mae Wheeler, age 83, of Marshall died Monday morning, June 15, 2009 at her home in the loving care of her family, after a lengthy battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Mrs. Wheeler was born on April 8, 1926 in Fredonia Township to Bert Lee and Donna (Banfield) Saylor. She was a life long resident of Fredonia Township and was a 1943 graduate of Marshall High School. Loretta had been employed by the Kellogg Company for twenty five years. For many years, she worked the night shift at Kellogg’s, came home to do her household duties, only to get only 3 hours sleep and then go back to work at Kellogg’s. She loved her job there and would have stayed with the company longer if it wasn’t for her husband, Wayne, con
vincing her that they should retire together. They retired in 1984.
On October 29, 1945, she married Wayne F. Wheeler at the United Methodist Church in Marshall. He preceded her in death on August 13, 2008.
Loretta enjoyed cooking, baking and canning. She was best known for her delicious cookies. When her sons were young, she was always busy driving them to their many ballgames and other activities. She enjoyed bowling and had bowled in the Marshall leagues.
She is survived by her sons, Robert (Mary Ann) Wheeler of Tekonsha and Gary (Linda Brittian) Wheeler of Jackson, T N; grandchildren, Caleb Wheeler of Tekonsha, Rachel Wheeler of Marshall, Gary Mitchell (Jenny) Wheeler of Jackson and Tressie Lane (Rob) Davis of Chelsea; eight great grandchildren; brothers, Bert (Annie) Saylor Jr. of Marshall and Arthur (Gail) Saylor of Marshall.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home from 6 PM to 8 PM. A funeral service to celebrate the gift of her life will be held 3:30 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Oakridge Cemetery.
Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Oaklawn Home Health Care of Oaklawn Hospice. Assistance with memorials is available at the funeral home.
Loretta Mae (Saylor) Wheeler (April 8, 1926 - June 15, 2009)Loretta Mae Wheeler, age 83, of Marshall died Monday morning, June 15, 2009 at her home in the loving care of her family, after a lengthy battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Mrs. Wheeler was born on April 8, 1926 in Fredonia Township to Bert Lee and Donna (Banfield) Saylor. She was a life long resident of Fredonia Township and was a 1943 graduate of Marshall High School. Loretta had been employed by the Kellogg Company for twenty five years. For many years, she worked the night shift at Kellogg’s, came home to do her household duties, only to get only 3 hours sleep and then go back to work at Kellogg’s. She loved her job there and would have stayed with the company longer if it wasn’t for her husband, Wayne, con
vincing her that they should retire together. They retired in 1984.On October 29, 1945, she married Wayne F. Wheeler at the United Methodist Church in Marshall. He preceded her in death on August 13, 2008.
Loretta enjoyed cooking, baking and canning. She was best known for her delicious cookies. When her sons were young, she was always busy driving them to their many ballgames and other activities. She enjoyed bowling and had bowled in the Marshall leagues.
She is survived by her sons, Robert (Mary Ann) Wheeler of Tekonsha and Gary (Linda Brittian) Wheeler of Jackson, T N; grandchildren, Caleb Wheeler of Tekonsha, Rachel Wheeler of Marshall, Gary Mitchell (Jenny) Wheeler of Jackson and Tressie Lane (Rob) Davis of Chelsea; eight great grandchildren; brothers, Bert (Annie) Saylor Jr. of Marshall and Arthur (Gail) Saylor of Marshall.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home from 6 PM to 8 PM. A funeral service to celebrate the gift of her life will be held 3:30 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Oakridge Cemetery.
Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to the Oaklawn Home Health Care of Oaklawn Hospice. Assistance with memorials is available at the funeral home.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
A Day at the Park
Last week Sunday my friend Stacey and I (Dom took our picture!) decided to have a picnic at the park with our kiddos. It started out as a comedy of errors - cold and rainy, pizza place closed, we forgot plates LOL, but it ended up being a really fun time. I got there first with my kiddos, and I turned them loose to play while we waited for Stace. First thing Robby does is climb to the top of the structu
re and sit in a giant puddle up there. Then he went down the wet slide. Ack. Well at least it was dry for everyone else!
Dom was cracking up because everytime anyone would walk by (male/female/dogs/geese) Robby would look at them and say "Hi Daddy!". The ducks thought we were going to feed them, the people were mostly confused and would either stare or giggle. :-)
Stacey arrived with her kiddos and we ate lunch (while fending off wild mutant ducks) and chatted while the kids were distracted for a minute. It's easy to lose track of time, and Stace and I hadn't really talked in forever so we had a lot to get caught up on!The highlight of the afternoon was when we took a walk to the bridge, and the kiddos spent time throwing rocks into the water.
Got some cute pics of Dom and Robby walking hand in hand, then Robby and Allie. I love it when they take care of baby boy. Other than the chance shots, the kids weren't too interested in posing for pics (shocker, right?), but allowed me some time when I took pics of them jumping high in the air. Everyone got a turn but Robby - he was
still busy throwing rocks.
So it was only a few hours, but I really enjoyed it - got to chat with Stacey, see our kids be a little crazy, time for some CUTE pics. I need to do this more often!!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
A Boy And His Dog
Yay! :-)
"A Boy and His Dog"
"A Boy and His Dog"
Digital Image Cafe (www.digitalimagecafe.com), Digital Art Photo of the Day 6/9/09
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Recent Photo Awards
Ok, so I'm still entering photo contests even though I haven't really been blogging about it. I always say I'm going to stop entering because I don't have time, and then I can't help myself - guess I have to admit that I'm obsessed. :-) A few of my (relatively) recent wins below.
"Sisters"
"Grass" .jpg)
"Behold"
"In Profile"
Shutterbugs (http://www.shutterbugs.biz/) People Photo of the Day 5/30/09
"Urban Adventure"
Shutterbugs (http://www.shutterbugs.biz/) People Photo of the Day 5/29/09
"Sisters" Shutterbugs (http://www.shutterbugs.biz/) Black and White Photo of the Day 5/15/09
"A Boy and His Dog"
Shutterbugs (http://www.shutterbugs.biz/) Photo Art Photo of the Day 5/15/09
"Grass"Better Photo (www.betterphoto.com) Finalist in the Theme Category (Backyard) April 2009
"Behold"Better Photo (http://www.betterphoto.com/) Finalist in the People Category April 2009
"One Day"
Shutterbugs (http://www.shutterbugs.biz/) Black and White Photo of the Day 5/4/09
"Two"
Shutterbugs (http://www.shutterbugs.biz/) People Photo of the Day 4/30/09
"Cold"
One of my all time favorite images, and it won at a few different sites...
Digital Image Cafe (http://www.digitalimagecafe.com/) People Photo of the Day 3/19/09 (and second place in the people category for Photo of the Month)
Shutterbugs (http://www.shutterbugs.biz/) Theme (Magic Light) Photo of the Day 4/3/09
Better Photo (http://www.betterphoto.com/) Finalist in the People Category March 2009 Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Sugar and Spice
As I have previously posted, I am no longer participating with Celebrating Adoption and stopped taking new CA clients several months ago. However, there were a few families that I had outstanding obligations to....and this past Saturday I had the pleasure of meeting a family that traveled from out of state for my very last CA shoot.
Kyle and Crystal, I have to say that I am so glad to have met you, and what a heartwarming memory to have for my last CA shoot! Your love for your children and enthusiasm for the shoot was contagious, and I think you are going to be very happy with the results - K and C are absolutely adorable, with personality to spare - sugar and spice in two perfectly beautiful little packages. :-) C's smile just warms you to your toes, and precocious little K is a hoot!
I am about half finished proofing your session, and I should finish up this weekend. In the mean time, please enjoy the sneak peek of your beautiful daughters below.
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