Happy Birthday Karisa H.!

Happy birthday to a dear cousin!! <3

I can't believe you're  turning 20. Wasn't it just yesterday that we were playing with tea sets at Gram and BigDaddy's and making window sun catchers? :) I have many wonderful memories with you and Moriah, I will cherish them always~

Karisa and I playing "Speed" :) [2009]

Beautiful Symbolism

Yesterday we had the wonderful opportunity to witness our dear friend Tara Haney's baptism!

We give thanks to Christ for all He has done and continues to do in our lives.

Tara giving thanks to God for what He has shown her.

Hallelujah!

*applause*

Some of the young children looking in the baptistery after the service. :)

 

"That's something I'll never forget!" -Tara

"Flight"

If you have never heard of Snap of the Shutter (.com), it would be worth your time to check it out. =)

My friend Peter is a very talented photographer, here is a link for one of his recent pictures. One of my absolute favorites!!

------> Flight

In Print!

If someone had asked me before today, what it's like to have one of my pictures in a book... I'd have said I have absolutely no idea.

Well now I know!! And it's really cool!!

I received an email a while back saying that "one or more of your pictures have been published in this book" from WestKentuckyStar.com. A few months ago we heard on the radio that a certain publication was looking for pictures from the 2011 flood. So I looked up the website and submitted several photos. Viola. I had NO idea some of my pictures would actually be picked to go in the book!!

Here are a few pictures of the book and the pages my photos are on. You can see the original photos and other 2011 flood photos taken by me, here.

Le book!

www.2011FloodBook.com

My picture is the top right.

I edited this in PSE7, the caption doesn't really look like this in the book.

My photo is, again, the picture on the right of the left page.

Again - I edited this picture so my picture's caption would stand out.

I'm... kinda excited. =))

Lambent

I was SO surprised this actually turned out. Seriously. I did NOT think I could actually draw a decent  flower with a flashlight. But hey! It worked! :D I was very tickled this turned out as well as it did.

I love my camera.

KITTY!!

This kitty was SO photogenic. It held so still, and posed for me several times!! I sure wish my kittens would do that! They always end up with their nose in the camera. :)

Bday Party pt1

I had a completely awesome time last night with my friends. Thanks so much to those who came or wanted to come!! You guys are great. :)

Here are a couple pictures of volleyball, more to come soon!

Funny quote from volleyball:

Andy to Johnny: You’re goin’ down green shirt.

Matt to Andy: You’re goin’ down black shirt, shorts and shoes. And hair.

[taken by my cousin Katy S., editing by me]

Best. Birthday. Gift. EVER.

Can you tell what it is?? =)))))

♥ ♥ ♥

Nighttime Fountain

Happy Birthday to me! :)

Kentucky State Fair 2011

Mouthfull

I was sooooo happy to get this shot. Thank you... mr telephoto.

G.O.G.

Happy Birthday Grand 'Ol Grandaddy [GOG]!! :) I love you!!

I enjoy spending time with you very much.

Wow, look how little I am in the picture I'm holding!

I'm glad we could surprise you by visiting this weekend :)

9/11 Remembrance

Let us remember those who died ten years ago. May God bless our country and comfort the families who were affected! 
The NY skyline will never be the same.

Cotton Candy

I love the color of the sunset and the truck together! ;D

Yup. Photoshop is awesome.

'Quest' in B&W

I darkened it a bit to make the pattern stand out better.

Quest

Do you think this would this look good in B&W?

Happy Birthday Jerusha J!

God bless you my friend~

Happy Birthday Amanda S!

Happy Birthday 'Manda! You are one of my best friends in the whole world.
Some of my fondest memories are playing in the forest surrounding your farm with you and your younger siblings. I do not think there is an inch on your property we've not explored! :)
I am blessed to be your friend.

Concentration

Excited

The title explains my current emotions perfectly. One or more of my flood photos have been chosen to be published in The Great Flood of 2011 book!!! (2011floodbook.com) I am so excited! wow, I can't believe it!

I look forward to seeing which one(s) they chose. :)

Nuisance

These guys are extremely annoying but very fun to photograph. Especially when they've just emerged from their shell.

[taken with my old camera]

Westward

Gearing up for the Fall Dance! :D

I took this one thanks to my fabulous tripod, and edited it thanks to my fabulous PSE7.

Happy Birthday Macie Y!

I hope you had the best birthday ever <3

Wishlist

Mrs. S., This is for you!

Yes... I'd love to have one of these. :)

Awesome Ball Python