{ Take your "Tater" to work day...}

Yesterday I did the unthinkable. I brought my 3 year old to work with me. On the way to the studio we had the talk, "Don't touch any pictures, don't touch any glass....don't touch anything! And mostly, stay out of Kimberly's way." He did pretty well, except for the part about staying out of Kim's way. He adores Kimberly, or Paul's Mommy as he like to call her and thank God Kimberly loves kids because during lunch I looked over at him and not only was he hanging on her like an old sweatshirt, but he was also "sharing" her sandwich with her (she doesn't have "germ" issues like I do!). Oh well, just another day in paradise around here!

Tate....he is a snuggler! And look at those filthy socks.

The kid has more crocs than anyone I know, and insists on

socks or barefeet....he is a free spirit like his mommy!

And of course we had to bring our favorite toys for the day.

Our house it is super hero central. Tater can tell you

just about every super and his (or her) powers, aliases,

and arch nemesises...he is serious about his supers!
P.S. - I am having a "Supers" party for this birthday in July,

and I want a super to drop in during the party...anyone know

where I can find one? I am willing to purchase a super suit if

someone would like to apply for the part!(Uncle Mattie, I'm talking to you!)

{ happy weekend....}

heading out for a busy weekend....wedding cruise picture party & a speaking engagment in Elkhart...busy, busy, busy! Wish us luck and have a terrific weekend!

Don't forget the Cans for Comments!

{ swimming with the fishes....}

Can we rock those goggles or what?

Seriously, everyone else got NORMAL black

goggles, but they gave me YELLOW???? Don't they know red heads don't do bright yellow?

What are those things on my face????

Even underwater they are so cute, everybody with me now..."awwwww......."

(The girl never takes a bad picture, even Kelly's snorkeling pictures are cute! I am insanely jealous....)

Still rocking the yellow googles!
Peace friends!!


Have a great day!

{ you asked for it.....}

we have been asked by a few to post some pics of us from the cruise. Believe it or not, we really didn't take many of us, (we really prefer to be behind the camera as opposed to in front of it, lame excuse I know but true!) and truth be told we spent so much time in swimsuits and made a blood pact before we left that we would not photograph each other in our swimsuits....ladies, I am sure you can understand!


Don't forget to leave a little something in the comments....CANS FOR COMMENTS...we are off to a good start!

{ Cans for comments....}

Ask anyone who blogs and they will tell you there is nothing more rewarding then receiving a comment on a post....it is a fabulous feeling! So, in the spirit of passing on good feelings, for the remainder of February and March for each comment left on this blog Kimberly & I will donate a canned food item to F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service Here). During a time when so many in our town are struggling to find work, one can feel overwhelmed about how to help. It's easy.....leave a comment, help feed a family. Thanks!

P.S. ~ I'd like to take credit for this great idea, but I can not. The idea is from a "Green" blog I follow, but no matter where the idea comes from, it is one worth passing on! So get commenting!

{ Be mine, Valentine...}

Our new Valentine's special is filling up! We have just two spots left for this Saturday, so if you have been waiting to schedule, don't delay any longer! This special is so sweet!

{ Where to start...}

First of all a *BIG* thank you to Kelly, Kevin and crew for making us feel so welcome and apart of the group....you were all amazing! Secondly, well, there is just so much to say about the week, we did, saw and experienced so much! I will try and re-cap but I know I will forget something, but here goes.


San Juan, St. Thomas, shopping, Rum Punch, skyride, eating, sun,
hottub, St. Maarten, Kelly cried, Wedding, everyone cried, Beach Bar,
eating again, Antigua, catamaran trip, sun, beaches, Rum Punch,
eating, Love & Marriage game show, Vortex nightclub, Dancing, Singing,
St. Lucia, shopping, more eating, sun, Barbados, snorkeling, ugh more
Rum Punch, sand, sun, more eating, The Quest, more food, shopping,
day at sea, volleyball, San Juan.....home





That's it! Again, I know I forgot something, the week was jam packed and flew by! Check out some of Kimberly's images from the week. They aren't in any particular order, I just started posting! We both shot so many, it's gonna take awhile to sort through them all! Enjoy!

Kim & I LOVE this one!

Seriously, I know this looks fake, but it is straight out of the camera, no Photoshop at all!

Can you believe the color?

Kelly had a different swimsuit everyday, it was so cute and it was her wedding cruise so why not?

Our Catamaran excursion...seriously fun! I have NEVER seen water so blue.

Home sweet home for a week.

This little guy was AMAZING. Really, I've never seen a two year old who was so well behaved.

Snorkling.

Kelly & her brother Todd.

Kelly posed on every bar we visited!

Hanging out in front of the San Juan airport.

These are my favorite images from the trip.

While in St. Thomas Kimberly picked up a new lens. You know I had to try it out during

the ceremony....it gets in there TIGHT! Just the way I love to shoot! I was standing pretty far back and this is what I got, straight out of the camera! LOVE it! Love it, love it, love it!

See how dark the sky is? The day of the ceremony it sprinkled for maybe 5 minutes,

then it was beautiful. You know it's good luck if it rains on your wedding day!

Love, this one! If you look closely you can see a little tear....she was the

most emotional, best crier EVER! That so surprised me! Kim can tell you

normally I can peg a "crier" I never guessed Kelly would be one, and a cute crier at that!

Again, the new lens ROCKS!!! Thanks Kim, so sorry you will never get to use it during a

wedding because I LOVE it and don't think I can share it!!!!!

Love, love, love his shadow over the Josh & Becky in the sand. Too cute!

Give us some time and I am sure as we sort through the thousands of images we will have more to post!