OK OK OK, here is a blog!

I have been fussed at over the past week about not updating my blog. So in a nutshell here are the happenings over the last month:

Chris HAS returned from Texas.
Chris is ready to go back to Texas. :0)

If you check out my Capture.it Blog you will see why I haven't been updating this one.

I have photographed 3 weddings.
I have taken 2 sets of Senior portraits.
I have taken 5 sets of family pictures.

And, I have been getting ready for the bridal show that was held last week.

Oh, oh, oh...... and I had the flu the week prior to the bridal show!

I am organizing the Lynchburg Bridal Expo 2009 that will be held on Sunday, March 8. So, if I don't update my blog you will know that I am either behind the computer or on the other end of the phone booking vendors and organizing the show.

Let's see, I have been cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, doing homework (I am going back through second grade again), handling the books for Chris' business.

Phewwwwwwwwwww................. I think that just about covers it. And, I am not even working full time! Go figure?!?!

I will try to do better but in the meantime you can check out my Capture.it Blog for all of the latest.

Until next time.................

Texas Bound

Tonight, Chris left for Texas. He is going with Lifeline Ambulance Service out of Christiansburg, who is contracted through FEMA, to assist in disaster relief and transports predicted with Hurricane Ike. Right now it is unknown how long he will be there. It could be two weeks, it could be a month, it just depends on how hard the hurricane hits. The first crew from Lifeline has been in Florida for the past two weeks assisting with the last hurricane. Now, FEMA has redirected all emergency services to Texas. Chris' good friend is already down there. What most of you don't know is that the longest Chris has ever been away from us is two days. So, as you can imagine, this is going to kinda be a culture shock. The kids are handling it okay however Cameron knows more about where his dad is going and what he will be doing so he is a little more concerned than the girls are. Needless to say, he has been glued to the Weather Channel all evening. I am sure that will be a staple channel in our house until Chris returns.
So, when you say your prayers at night, say a little one for Chris and our family. I will keep you posted.......

I NEED YOUR HELP!!!

Ok, here is the deal. I have a MAJOR bridal show coming up on October 4 here in Lynchburg and wanted to have a WOW portrait to display. This portrait is actually going to be a 16x20 framed canvas print. Luckily, one of my good friends.........just look at the pictures, need I say more? She's gorgeous! I know she is probably unable to get into her car right now because her head is so swollen but she did take some absolutely beautiful pictures. The problem is, I can't decide which one to use as the portrait. Soooooooooooooooo......I need your help! Go to my myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/capphotodesign and click on BRIDAL and VOTE, VOTE, VOTE! Please let me know your favorites. Which ever one gets the most votes is the one that will be on canvas, framed. By the way, I forgot to mention that Sabrina is SINGLE, well sorta, and IS NOT GETTING MARRIED! She just so happened to fit perfectly into my sisters wedding dress. Here is one of my favorites.....
Oh, and by the way, you can go on my website, www.capphotodesign.com, under slide shows and see her complete session.

Addison's New Dress

Aunt Kelly gave Addison and Peyton matching dresses for their birthdays. Here is Miss Addison in hers.

Addison's Birthday Pictures

Tonight we had a cookout to celebrate Addison's 1st Birthday. We had lots of family and friends over and had a great time. Here are a few pictures from the evening.

Chestnut Hill went above and beyond on our cakes once again. But this one, I would have to say, tops them all!

Can you tell who is lacking attention in this picture? Click on it to enlarge.

Daddy and his little girl before everyone got here.

This is what happens when 3 eight year olds get hold of cake.

And then bring a 3 year old into the trouble.

We thought Addison and Aiden would dig into the cake but no such luck. We actually expected these two to smash cake, not the older ones.

But they did get the hang of pushing each other on her Disney ride along.

Check out their shoes. They have matching "Cow, Got Milk" shoes! How adorable is that?

And, for once I had some cake left over and I am actually sitting here enjoying a piece while I type this blog. YUM YUM YUM!!!

She's Walking!

Just 4 days shy of her 1st Birthday, my baby is walking. Here are a few pictures I managed to catch before my eyes teared up.

Give her some tap shoes and watch out....

A star has risen! And, the sound of clatter on my hardwood floors is ringing in my ears. Peyton is officially signed up for dance lessons. She is so excited. In fact, as I am in here typing, she has her dolls lined up on the sofa giving them dance lessons. Thanks mom for the "tap, tap, tap, together"! Now she can REALLY do it, and it comes compete with SOUND! I managed to pull her away from her "teaching" to get a few shots of her completely dressed in her dance outfit.

Be sure to click on the picture to get the enlarged version complete with facial expressions! :0)