Mike and Veronica and Their Future...

Tell me from these smiles that this won't be an awesome wedding! And if the smiles won't convince you how about the mohawk or rockin' energy??? 

Seriously, this wedding day which will be coming around in the future of 2010 is going to just be great!

But for now, for now it's just some teasers from their engagement session!!!!

Lost and Found...

Just over a week ago something was lost... It's a something that will never nor can never be replaced. The sounds of his feet running toward me as I walk in the door, his nails sliding on the hard wood floor. His energy at my feet while I work, or his head on my lap while I, well, don't... His love, his bark, his crazy energy that would bolt from one room to the next. As someone perfectly put it, he did not walk, he pranced. Because he did! 

It's with the great sadness that I have to say that on 4/28/2010, a day after the post below, we lost our Pippin. We lost the furry craziness running from room to room, we lost noble prance of the greatest pup, and we lost one of our loves! 

With this loss, we have found the memories. We've found those moments that we will NEVER forget. Him and his tennis ball, always being at your feet, wanting love and ready to give love at any moment... 

Those memories, those great times and that awesome unconditional love is what life is all about. It's what brings us close to others, it's what ties us with a bond to the ones we love. Knowing that they could be gone at any moment, it's today that we need to do the best things we can for them. It's today we need to give them that hug... Human or not. It's today we need to let them know that we love them! And by today I mean today and every today after... 

It's the greatest thing we have to give.... Love...

The ones we love...

Life throws some great things at you, and at times, some not so great things... And for some reason, is it just me or does it seem like those not so great things come at the worst times? Maybe it's because we're never quite ready for those not so great things...

Well, now is one of those times. When one of the children has fallen ill. I should mention this child is one with 4 legs and covered with fur. But one of the children none the less. And why do I share this news that's not the best of the best. Because we all need to be prepared for the unexpected. How do you prepare for an illness in the family? In reality you can't. But what you can do is give love, energy and kindness to those you love ALL THE TIME. Communicate your feelings so that they know. Hugs? Communication? Fun times? That's up to you. And sure, you see your family every day and at times you may take that for granted. But let me ask you this, do you ever really know how long you have with them? With anyone??? Not that I have heard of yet...

So while the days may not always seem the brightest, while there may be other feelings from other situations weighing you down. Do your best to not let that take away from those that surround you with love each and every day. Do your best to share what you have for them as much as possible... And know, that you are loved...

Read a book!

No, really. Buy a book... 

I know that e-books and e-readers are becoming the newest thing. But seriously. Can you tell me, honestly, that you don't just like picking up a book. I know I do. There's something personal about it. I love to read. Okay, let me re-phrase that. I love to read when it's something I enjoy. I can't pick up a book, start reading it, find it boring, and make it to the end. But... When I pick up a book and it just pulls me in, I SOOOO LOVE IT! 

What is it that I love though? It's the story, the words, the places that I am pulled into. It is also THE BOOK! Picking it up, turning the pages. Feeling it, dog ear'ing the pages so I know where I left off. And honestly, I know that sharing books is a good thing to do, but I also love hanging onto them. Maybe it's because I feel like I have vested part of my life in them and there for want to keep them close. Maybe it's how they look on the book shelf. Or that there is generally a story that goes along with many of the books. I read that one (The Art of Racing In the Rain- A GREAT book!) on my way, while I was in and on my way back from Portland Oregon... I read that one because of this, or because of that. 

Is it the need for instant gratification that has people sucked into the e-books? Is it that they don't have to leave their house to get it (I love going to the book store)? I just don't get it. 

Why do books have to go away.... :o(

Happy St. Patricks Day!

2.5 subjects in a fun session!

It's a boy....

His name is a secret....

He's obviously a talker already...

And has a great love waiting that any little sprout could possibly be hoping for!!!

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Muddy Paw Studios Gunner Shoot

Normally, I don't send you guys over to the Muddy Paws Studio Blog (the other part of TAB www.muddypawstudios.com) But you have got to check this pup out! Too darn great!

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