Children

"Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future." -Unknown



"Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see."
-Unknown



"Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression." -Unknown



“The child must know that he is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn't been, and until the end of the world there will not be, another child like him.” - Pablo Casals

Posting a Comment on this Blog

I have had many people tell me that they tried to leave a comment on my blog, or couldn't figure out how to, so I figured I'd give a quick run-down on what to do.

At the end of each post you will find a "comments" link, like this:



Once you click this link, you will be taken to the comments posting page. On the left-hand column you will see any comments that have already been made. On the right hand side of the page is the space for you to enter your comment. Beneath that are identity options. If you do not have a google account, you'll need to sign up for one. It's quick and easy!


Once you've clicked on the "sign up here" link you will be taken to a "Create Google Account" page. Fill in the information listed then click on continue. Once you've filled in your info (created your account with a valid email address) and clicked continue you should be taken directly back to the "comments" page. Now you're ready to leave your comment by typing it in the box. Once your comment is ready to post, just click on "publish your comment".


Each time you try to make another comment, all you'll have to do is enter in your google/blogger info that you just registered with before pushing "publish your comment". If you have any other questions, just let me know. There will be a blog contest coming up soon, so be sure you know how to post, because that's the only way you can be entered to win!

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep

The News & Observer has been working on a piece for Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep for quite some time now. The story is suppose to run tomorrow in the paper, so if you're interested you might want to grab a copy. They have already uploaded a 2-minute video to their site.

If you care to see it, click here to view the video on the N&O's site.

Edit 7/8/07: Click here to read the article that was published in the July 8th paper.

I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!
-Megan

News/Updates

Just thought I'd give you a few updates of what's happening in my world...

Thanks to those who participated in my beach sessions. As promised, there was a drawing for one free 11x14, which goes to J & E's grandmother! You can view their images here and here and here. Congrats to Mrs. Martha for bringing them to the beach! :)

The website has been updated with new pricing, new images, and new monthly specials! Incase you forgot the website is: http://www.memory-lane-photos.com/

Monthly Specials include:
July: Receive 16 free wallets with your paid session
August: Receive a free 8x10 collage with your paid session
September: Receive a $25 credit toward your purchase with a paid session
October: Be on the lookout for another Beach Mini-Session, just in time to get Christmas Cards ordered

Here's some very random images I shot between my past beach sessions.

Hope you all are enjoying your summer! Happy 4th of July to everyone!

Beginning Today...

I know we all receive forwarded emails. Some days we have time to stop and read and some we don't. But today this one caught my eye....

Beginning Today
by Unknown

Beginning today I will no longer worry about yesterday. It is in the past and will never change. Only I can change by choosing to do so.

Beginning today I will no longer worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will always be there, waiting for me to make the most of it. But I cannot make the most of tomorrow without first making the most of today.

Beginning today I will look in the mirror and I will see a person who is worthy of my respect and admiration. This capable person looking back at me is someone I enjoy spending time with and someone I would like to get to know better.

Beginning today I will cherish each moment of my life. I value his gift given to me in this world and I will unselfishly share this gift with others.

Beginning today I will take a moment to step off the beaten path and revel in the mysteries that I encounter. I will face challenges with courage and determination. I will overcome what barriers there may be which hinder my quest for growth and self-improvement.

Beginning today I will take life one day at a time, one step at a time. Discouragement will not be allowed to cloud my positive self-image, my desire to succeed or my capacity to love.

Beginning today I walk with renewed faith inhuman kindness. Regardless of what has gone before, I believe there is hope for a brighter future.

Beginning today I will open my mind and my heart. I will welcome new experiences. I will meet new people. I will not expect perfection from myself nor anyone else. Everyone is allowed to make mistakes and I will applaud the attempt in making amends with the past.

Beginning today I am responsible for my own happiness and I will do things that make me happy like listening to my favorite music, taking a warm shower, laughing with friends. Pleasure can be found in the most simple of gestures.
Beginning today I will learn something new. I will try something different. I will change what I can and the rest I will let go. I will strive to be the best me I can possibly be.

Beginning today and everyday.


I really liked the message it shares, so I wanted to share it with you! Since I can't (we'll don't like) to post without an image... here's one from this past weekend. Thank goodness for the rain. We certainly needed it! But even more how can you not like rain when you see this afterwards!

“The soul would have no rainbow had the eyes no tears.”

-John Vance Cheney

Hugs,
Megan