Happy New Year!!

Have a Safe & Hap-Hap-Happy New Year!!

I'm expecting 2009 to be the best year EVER!!

Want to catch the New Year's Eve action in real time??!!

Click here:

http://newyears.earthcam.com/ts/index.html?currentcam=multiview

Merry Christmas!!

Want to know what time Santa will be touching down Christmas Eve to fill your stockings and drink the glass of milk you've left him?

http://www.noradsanta.org/en/home.html

Happy Thursday

I'm so excited it's Thursday for many reasons and have to admit that I've come to {heart} Thursdays even more since The Office started a few years back!!


One reason I'm extra excited is that one week from today I'll be at the Nashville airport picking my brother up and then we'll be heading back home to Mom and Dad's for Christmas......did I mention that I'm so excited!!


Another reason I'm super-excited is the response I got from putting together a "creative mission of sorts" for participating photographers in a private photography forum that I'm a member of - I really cannot reveal too much but it's all good!! I got the idea after viewing some work from another member which in turn motivated me to put together something for us!


Lastly, I must share this new song from Faith Hill. I was watching CMT the other night when they had her Christmas special on and this song literally moved me to tears. There are certain Christmas songs that pull on my heartstrings and this has quickly moved into one of my favorite Christmas songs! There is rarely new Christmas songs that turn into classics but I truly believe this song will become a classic just like "Silent Night" or "I'll Be Home for Christmas." I hope you enjoy this as much as I do!!


Faith Hill - A Baby Changes Everything

Blue Christmas

You'll have to click this link to see the original video 

I saw this video for the first time last night and **L*O*V*E ** it!!

Click below to see a behind the scenes video:

Sharing a Little Laughter

I'm not sure what makes me giggle more.....that poor model slipping or the anchors uncontrollable laughter!

December~December!

**Happy December 1st**

I must give full disclosure and say that my photography blog is a work in progress....

I've been behind the camera, behind my Mac editing, and will be frequently updating my blog. Until I get into the full swing of business, I'll share on a weekly basis some of my favorites this month, some business and photography related inspirations, and of course factoids about myself so you can see who will be behind the lens!  

First order of business is Rudolph!!

One of my favorite memories growing up was watching Rudolph and he's still one of my favorite shows to this day! Looking back through child's eyes, Rudy's glowing red nose certainly made him different & stood out from the other reindeer (which I always thought was really cool). 

Fast forward "several" years and now watching the show with an adult perspective being different is still cool (if not the greatest thing ever)! You see that's what I strive for in my business  **to be different** to brand and market myself in a new way that you will love. Not only am I bringing my creative eye to you - I'm bringing along years of business experience and a design education from Ole Miss. The countdown begins before I officially launch my photography site but in the meantime I invite you to check back and experience my photographic journey with me!

Thank You for Your Service

A Brief History of Veterans Day

Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was "dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day.'" As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans.

In 1947, Raymond Weeks, of Birmingham Ala., organized a "Veterans Day" parade on November 11th to honor all of America's veterans for their loyal and dedicated service. Shortly thereafter, Congressman Edward H. Rees (Kansas) introduced legislation to change the name of Armistice Day to Veterans Day in order to honor all veterans who have served the United States in all wars.

In 1954, President Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day, and called upon Americans everywhere to rededicate themselves to the cause of peace. He issued a Presidential Order directing the head of the Veterans Administration (now called the Department of Veterans Affairs), to form a Veterans Day National Committee to organize and oversee the national observance of Veterans Day.

In 1968, the Uniforms Holiday Bill ensured three-day weekends for federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. Under this bill, Veterans Day was moved to the last Monday of October. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holiday on its original date. The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on Oct. 25, 1971.

Finally on September 20, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed a law which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of Nov. 11, beginning in 1978. Since then, the Veterans Day holiday has been observed on Nov. 11.

Just for Giggles

A few things to make you laugh this Friday.......

1) I stumbled across this picture on the internet and just cracks me up - gotta love Mr. T!!

2) A classic and will remain one for a long time....Miss Teen South Carolina:

2008 Presidential Election Results

November 4, 2008: Obama's acceptance speech delivered at 

Grant Park in Chicago, IL

One of my favorite quotes of the evening: "Sasha and Melia, I love you both more than you know and you have earned the new puppy that's coming with us to the White House."---------------------------------------------------The breakdown:(click on each image for larger view)

Nov. 4, 2008: John McCain concedes 2008 election to Barack Obama

Born in the USA

I couldn't imagine a better day to start my blog!

Photo from Sprinkle Cupcakes

One my favorite photographers, Dane Sanders, posted this on his blog and I had to post it here as well so you can wrap your hearts around and appreciate our freedom & our civic duty as American citizens to cast your vote today.

Go vote and let your voice be heard!!