Maybe it goes back to the whole man in a uniform thing. I've always thought it was so interesting to hear a man talk about his passion for his work. Whether it is something completely blue collar or it's a desk job...their is just something sexy about a man in their work attire. I always thought I would want a man who comes home in a button up shirt. Nice slacks and a brief case. For some reason that was always it for me. Then I met Eddie. He worked for FedEx and wore those adorable navy blue short, the pretty purple shirt and carried that little signature computer thing. It wasn't what I had been dreaming of, but it was SOOO sexy. Then we finally had the chance to go after our dreams of being photographers. Now I see him in all kinds of attire. Our PJs, nice dress slacks and a button up, or shorts and t-shirt. But, Eddie rocks my world in whatever it is.
Occasionally when we shoot together we find that a specific moment only calls for one photographer. So I step back and let Eddie work. It gives me the opportunity to step back and see him in the environment. To see him active in something he is so passionate about is amazing to me. I feel so blessed to have a man this wonderful in my life. And then to think that I get to work with him and see him just unleash his creativity is so amazing.

Eddie at work!

The years that followed my release from high school brought me through a very "eclectic" stage. I wouldn't call myself a hippy, but I definitely spent more time on the river than I did in my own home. I collected things from all over the world or at least from Cost Plus World Market and that made me "cultured." I bought a huge collection of incense at the time that quite honestly gave me a headache. So in an effort to get rid of my stash I brought them to my high school photography class to give them an opportunity to capture some smoke shots.
In the end the shots were amazing....I'm so proud! But the room did stink like cooked hot dogs. I guess the incense are THAT old.









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I couldn't be more proud of my handsome Eddie. About 4 days ago he came down with the flu. If you were to ask him he would say that he was perfectly fine. But....he was sick. He fought off a 1o3 temperature and a sick stomach to run in the Shamrock Run today. It was raining and cold, but he still wanted to do it. He is a man of his word. If Eddie makes a commitment he makes sure that he sticks to it at all costs. I think that is one of the sexiest things about him. So, with the bug in his stomach he tackled the 8k race and did amazing. I couldn't be more proud of him.

St. Patrick's Day in our house is HUGE. As you can tell...Eddie was showing off his Irish pride with his all green outfit. So cute!




The finish line!!



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I love my husband. I think it's easy to fall in love with a man like Eddie, but there are times when I realize just how lucky I am. It's moments like when he decides to spoil me for no reason. Or he makes me dinner for me when I have had a full day.
But, over the last few weeks I have gotten a glimpse of how our life will be when we are old and not walking so well. About 2 weeks ago I dropped a computer on my big toe. I am still walking funny. But, as it was healing he took care of me like I was a precious package. He got up at 6 in the morning to teach my photography class. He brought me my meals, took care of Lucy and made sure that I had everything that I needed. Gosh he is amazing! I don't write this to brag...but it's a thank you to my hubbie...just in case he is reading this exact post.

Thank you Eddie! You are my everything!

I was just having a bad day. It started with a headache and then it was sprinkled with some bad news, a little bit of frustration, a long to do list and just a stinky attitude. What was wrong with me. Gosh! It's a rare moment when I just feel crummy, but today was that rare day. I sat down on the floor and allowed myself to just let it all go.
At that very moment I felt a cold little nose bump my elbow and then push my arm up so that it could make room for her. Lucy always knows when I am bummed, in pain or just need some good ol' fashion cuddling. I always say that she is my shadow. She follows me everywhere and is always there for me when I need some cold nosed cuddling. I am sure all of you dog lovers understand!
I feel so much better!

Here are the latest and greatest from my student's work! What do you think? I would love to come back to them with all of the comments. Thanks readers!





























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It never takes long before I want to move the sofa to the other side of the room and completely revamp the entire space. I get bored with the same look and need variety to feel....like I still the love the space I know so well. If it was up to me I would change every facet of my life in the same always revolving way. But, I fight that urge for sanity purposes.
So, when I created my blog I knew that I always wanted to change it. I just never found the time. Well, I finally took an afternoon, learned some html and revamped. I like it, but I know that in a few months the little flaws will be staring at me with blatant awareness. Oi!



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You poured over design plans with your cake decorator for hours. Sipping on your coffee, your head realed with all the possibilities. But, your cake decorator took care of you, offered great ideas and even gave you a discount...just because she was so excited about your design. She arrived on time, made some last minute changes and even brought some garnishments.

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Ever since Eddie and I started our wedding photography company I haven't really had too much time to capture the every day things in my life. I miss it. So in order to get back to my roots I have started to do some of the assignments that I give my students. This week they needed to creatively capture ordinary objects and submit them to Popular Photography Magazine. I found this decaying leaf while out on a walk with Lucy.





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"Does anyone know what photojournalism is?" I ask the question to see if any of my students are on the fast track to teaching this topic themselves....no one answers. 14 pairs of eyes stare blankly at me. Some are interested, some are pretending and some are down right tired. It's 8 o'clock in the morning and I don't blame them. I only have 1st period so that means I can go home and relax, but they have a full day ahead of them.
I have been teaching photography at Faith Bible High School for 4 months now and I love it. My students are incredible. All the teachers discuss how hard it is to grab their kids attention or get them to listen...my class??? Well, they are a whole different story. The room sits silently for my class to start. I beg them to talk by telling them that this is their fun class. You know, the one you can goof off in. Being tired has a lot to do with it, but it's also a mix of the fact that they are extremely studious. They ask me questions that force me to think about my personal journey with photography. I love the challenge.

So, since it's such a huge part of my life I thought I would share with you some of my students work. We haven't even gotten to the fun stuff yet...just the nuts and bolts and they are already doing so well! I am so proud!



























































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