The Burgess Family

BB & Derek: Loveshoot

BB & I have been trying to get together for months now (even before she had her ring) to get in an "engagement type" session of her and Derek! We had to reschedule many times due to weather, smoke, and other issues. Last weekend, we finally got together! It was a true engagment session because she has her ring and is planning their 2009 wedding! :)



Couldn't decide which way I liked this particular image... this way?


Or this way?
















BB mentioned doing some Save the Date cards for her wedding guests. Leave a comment and let her know which picture is your favorite! Congrats Derek & BB. Can't wait until your big day!

#1.... check!

I have checked off another item on my 101 things list!
#1. Blog everyday, with atleast 1 photograph, for 2 weeks

Yay! I've blogged everyday since June 10th! When I started my blog I didn't imagine that I could come up with something worthwhile to say a couple of times a week let alone every day. However, these past two weeks has stretched me and helped me think outside the box. I feel pretty good to be able to check this one off my list! Hopefully this experience will help keep my blog interesting and consistent (even if its not every day).

Can't get enough...

.. of these adorable kids! I love children and I love "old school" type things, which is why I think these are a few of my favorite images from this particular beach session.

I loved doing beach sessions! It's so much fun because there's something about the ocean, even as the the waves are crashing, there's some sort of calming effect. Ready for your session? Just let me know!

D-money

Today I got to spend a few hours with my adorable nephew Dawson. Yes, I know it was a random Tuesday, and I know I have lots to do, but I don't do this often and I really needed a day like this! He sure is growing up way too fast! He'll be in the third grade next year and is so very smart! Here are just a few images of us from hanging out on the pier this afternoon!

*You should be able to click on the image to enlarge it.

By the way, yesterday I had one of the biggest days for hits/visitors in one day to my blog, since I began tracking. Just wanted to say thanks for visiting! Please come back often, and feel free to leave a comment! Hugs!

The Burgess Family

You might recognize this adorable youngin' from my Easter Sessions. Him and his parents joined be at the beach for a little fun! We played in the water and the sand. It was fun to watch L's first beach experience!

Hardison Wedding

Here's more images from Tara & Gabe's wedding!

The ceremony was held at the Eastern 4-H Center at Bulls Bay in Columbia.

Instead of a Unity Candle, Gabe & Tara chose to have a Sand Ceremony.

The newlyweds with Tara's parents and sisters.


Tara's sisters served as her maids of honor.

Tara & Gabe live about an hour and half away from the wedding location. They rented a charter bus to bring all of their friends to the center for the wedding! After the reception Gabe & Tara rode back on the bus with all of their friends!

Gabe & Tara, thank you for letting me be a part of your special day! Congrats again!

"J"

Here's another image of J during our beach sessions.

Is she not adorable?!?!

Baby Shower

I'm expecting a new nephew next month! This past Sunday we showered my sister-in-law with lots of gifts! It was at my parents house in the back yard. We were concerned that the heat and possibly the smoke would be overbearing, but it turned out to be a really nice time.

Crewe's room will have a sort of a sailboat theme, so we brought that to the shower!

Brooke opened lots of gifts!

We played a game where guests had to cut off a strip of ribbon to see if they could come as close to how big Brooke's belly is. My mom was the winner.



That is until Ellyn, Brooke's sister-in-law, was right on the dot!

Can't wait for Baby Crewe to arrive!

Happy Anniversary!

Today is my parent's wedding anniversary! You can tell from my Mother's Day blog and my Father's Day blog how *AbSoLuTeLy WoNdErFuL* I think they are, but I just wanted to give them a shout out today!

Thanks for setting a wonderful example! Love you guys!

A few spots still available...

Here are just a few images from yesterday's beach session! I will post more from this session later.

Little "E" was too cute!
Loved J's expression here...

I still have slots available for this evening (Wednesday)! Call asap if you're interested!

#29... check!

I can now check off #29 from my 101 list of things to do in 1001 days!

I spent the entire day with my friend, Bridget! I got to sleep in a little because it was a Sunday and then I went to her house around 10:30. We started with some wedding talk (she's getting married in October) and I got to see some of the adorable things she's already picked out for her big day!

Next it was time to get the pool out of the box and set it up. It wasn't as bad as we thought. Once the pool was out of the box and a few things were done it was time to add the water!

We left the water to fill up the pool while we took Stephen, Bridget's fiance, lunch and went to town to run a few errands. We stopped by her grandparents and had lunch! It was like we were in high school again, raiding her Granny's fridge! :) We spent a few minutes chatting with her grandparents then we were off to the Dollar General for another pool float! We got worried because we had been away from her house for quite a while so we hurried back to check on the running water.

When we got back to her house, the pool wasn't even 1/2 way full. Did I mentioned that it was like 100 degrees?? So... we set off to Stephen's shop to check out the chickens that I gave him after my Easter Sessions. If you don't remember my Easter Sessions, I had baby chickens and two rabbits. Stephen was kind enough to take the baby chicks. Click here to see them during our Easter sessions. I had three in all- a white one, a black one, and a yellow one. Take a look at them now...

Ok, well they wouldn't come out of hiding when we were around, this was the best photo we could get. Bridget gets on me that I started something because now they currently have many more! We transferred these babies into a different holding area. Just call us the chicken ladies!



After getting the chickens fed and watered we went back to the house to check on the pool. Even though it wasn't nearly full we got in anyway because it was so darn hot outside!

Even when the smoke came rolling in we weren't ready to go inside just yet!

Our friend, Krys, and Bridget's sister came to join us too!

I don't think I made it home until 11 pm. It was a great day with a great friend! Love ya Bridge!

Nights in Rodanthe

I've always been a fan of Nicolas Sparks books! Well... I got to watch the movie Sex & the City this week (its awesome, if you haven't seen it already) and one of the previews they showed before the movie was for Nights in Rodanthe. This book was another one of Sparks' classic love stories and one of my favorites that he's written. Here's a taste of the movie...

It was really cool to know this movie was actually filmed in Rodanthe. Being so close to "home" for me i've been through there many of times on the way to Cape Hatteras or Ocracoke. My aunt and uncle once lived in Rodanthe before making a home in Manteo, however they still own & run a pizza restaurant in Rodanthe called Leonardo's. If you're ever there, check 'em out! ;) So excited about this movie... I think another girls night is in order!

Spinal Cord Society - Raleigh Chapter

The Spinal Cord Society (SCS)-Raleigh Chapter is hosting their 10th annual golf tournament, with auction, to raise money for medical research to CURE chronic spinal cord injury paralysis. This year's event will be held September 8, 2008.

You can help by teaming with us and becoming a Sponsor or a Donor. An August 1st deadline is imposed for Sponsorships. If you decide to join in playing golf, understand there is a September 1st deadline for reservations. Tickets will be mailed one week before the event. Please don’t delay!

If sponsorship isn’t something you’re up for, please consider making a donation. For your contribution, you and/or your company will be promoted in all publications and verbally announced during the banquet ceremony.

Here are two images of two very dear friends of mine that would benefit from your help...

1. Meet Stephanie, she's the one in the middle of the photograph. This woman is full of spunk and is great to be around. She always knows how you make you laugh! Stephanie is a quadriplegic and is the main person behind this event. She pours her heart and soul into it for months before and months after the actual event! She amazes me with everything she does! Her side kick Steve is pretty great too!



#2. Meet Jason. He's my boyfriend's brother. Jason was injured about 7 years ago in a snow boarding accident and has lost feeling from his belly button down. However Jason is still able to drive and do many things people wouldn't think are possible. He is one of the most loving people I have ever known (his entire family has lots of love) and most of the time you see him he has a smile on his face. Love you J!


SCS, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization receives no government funds; instead it relies upon its volunteer chapters who raise money through community involvement. 100% of the money donated to the SCS research fund goes to research only.

This year, SCS made additional advancements with the development of a cellular delivery system that produces neurotrophins within the transplants. Additionally, a culture of oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPC’s) has been produced. The second master combination trial begins this summer and will include these original contributions. Your contribution will help to raise the necessary dollars needed to finance this expensive medical research, allowing people who live with paralysis, realize their dream of walking again.

For more information about the event, including sponsorship packages, or how you can help send me your email and I'll be glad to send you an event brochure!