Happy New Year!

Okay, New Years Resolution...

1. Keep up with blog better.

And with all resolutions, I have already screwed it up! Still behind.

In my defense, I have started a new job, which does not include a computer. (First in a long time) Therefore I am not near one until I come home, which in turn I am so exhausted to even think about getting on one. So as always, I am way behind. I do plan on getting better at blogging faster. I promise. Promise to myself to be better at this, this year!

Happy New Year Everyone!

Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving, this year, was more like "Thanks but we'll be out of town this year". Kinda a bummer.

We did have a peaceful dinner with Jacob's mom, dad, and brother. And then I spent some time with the Morale family in Rockwall, Jacob was sick.

Nana turned 85 this year!

We are so blessed that she has made it thru another year. She is in her final stages of Altziemers.

So a little turkey, ham & spegehetti made the tummy full!

Happy ThanksGiving everyone.

They Can See Again! - Kinda

I have been trying for over a year now to get mom and dad to buy a pair of glasses! Both of them are far-sighted, and needless to say, the paper, menu, book, whatever just doesn't seem to move back far enough any more.

So finally after, Dad's insurance kicked in, they were able to go to the eye doctor and get their first "real" pair of glasses.

How do you think they look?
At least they can see you now! Kinda. They are not complaining about not being able to read or see, but about how the line on the bi-focal is in the way, or how they can see this, but not that. Never happy. Hopefully in a week or two they will be adjusted.

SHOOTING! & SHOOTING DISASTER!

I thankfully have been able to start shooting again. Professionally at least. I have had so much fun. I almost forgot how much fun it was. Slowly getting back into the act, since replacing my camera a month or so ago. Chyl and Amoruso were so gracious to help me put my thinking cap back on and be my first Ginni pig shoot. They did so good.

Then, I dared to do a family shoot. DISASTER Struck! Whoever said, family photography was easy, is insane!! Trying to get everyone in one place at one time - nuts. Trying to get everyone to cooperate - crazy. Then Dakota Grace, oh how I love you, my problem child! She was not into it. And when Kota decides not to take a photo, she's not going to! No smile, and barely looking at the camera. Needless to say after 2 hours of TRYING to get a good family photo. I gave up, called it a re-shoot and we went home. I did get some good practice, and few good shots. Last shot of the day.... and one of my favorites.

A TIGER SHOOT!

I was invited by a dear friend from high school, Shawna Hinkle, to join her on a Tiger photo shoot today. Pug Mark Park lets photographers come out for $50 once a month to photograph their now 2 tigers and lioness. I new that we would be close going in, but never in my wildest dreams would I ever think that I would ever get to be this close to a tiger. They were so close I could seriously reach out and touch them. But I didn't. Not only is it forbidden, they still make you kinda nervous, at least for my first time. These are just a few of my favorite photos that I was able to get this trip. Oh Yes, trust me there will defiantly be more!