...and I can't wait to hug him!
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
They'll be here soon!
She lands in Chicago and will fly out in an hour, then she'll be here with HIM! We are getting ready to leave for Louisville to meet them and bring them home. Life is sweet.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Brad got promoted
Hey all, I forgot to post this. On December 1, 2008, my husband Brad was promoted to SGM (Sergeant Major), highest enlisted rank in the Army. I am so very proud of him. The photo on his cake is from basic training, 26 years ago.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
President (Elect) Barack Obama
Our new President! I am renewed in the belief that anything is possible in this great nation of ours. I feel so proud to be a Christian, an American, a military spouse and a military mom.
AMEN!
Thanks for the picture slightclutter photography
Saturday, November 1, 2008
My Irish Twins
I love when the two of them are together. It makes me so happy to see them interact and finish each other's thoughts and sentences.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Smiling
My son, James B. McDonell, graduated from Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri on Thursday. Can you guess which one he is? Yup, that's right - those Irish eyes are smiling. He received honors for outstanding athletic achievement in scoring a perfect 300 on his physical training test. He ran his 2 miles in 11:06. I am so very proud of him!!!
He begins training at Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Texas on Monday for firefighter. We had to say goodbye to him this afternoon and drive back home without him. My husband and I are so proud of him and we are so happy that he seems to have found his direction. He is so looking forward to school and all that comes after serving in the Army.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
They're Coming Home Today!
I can hardly stand the waiting - my daughter and my grandson will be here this evening! I have missed them tremendously!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Hanauma Bay, HI
One of the last days of our trip to Hawaii, we stopped here to snorkel but the lines were too long. So we walked up to some cliffs and we looked at the bay and I saw this. It reminded me of our pup Sara who had passed the year before and I felt like it was a sign. A few miles down the road, we saw this pup - and felt like Sara might be telling us she was "hanging loose".
Happy Moment
This shot was a happy moment (no mistakes here) in between more formal shots of her senior pictures. We had just finished shooting at the park, golf course, and camp ground; and we had just arrived at the cemetary. She was talking about how she was glad the weather was clearing up but that it was still cold and she only had flip flops and should she put on a sweater, etc. The whole time she was talking, I was changing lenses and I shot this to test my settings on my camera. There were a couple of others, but I wanted to share this one because it turns out it's one of my favorites ever of her. I am truly blessed.
Monday, October 6, 2008
My Day with Zachary
This was taken on August 11, 2007. We were hanging our until Rachel finished work and we went to the park. I pulled him in his red wagon and when we got there - he ran for the slide. He played and I shot. He is Brian's big brother and he's such a smart and handsome boy! I miss him more than I ever thought I would.
More with Zachary.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
My Budding Photographer
Just winding down memory lane and cleaning up my backup drives when I came across this wonderful photo of my daughter, Rachel. She was about 11 or 12 here. We had gone to Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida and the boys went off on all the rides and she tagged along with me to photograph all the wildlife. What a patient model she was, and still is. She is one of my four favorite subjects to photograph. I just wanted to share those beautiful baby blues with you today.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
What a view
You may have noticed that my blog style is different. The previous setup was cutting off my my pictures and it was driving me crazy! Hopefully, you will like the improvement as well.
Friday, September 12, 2008
An Old Friend
What a day I had with this wonderous creature! Flippin' amazing - a blast from the past!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
Hanging out with the Beast
Do you see the bison's little friend? On the side of the road driving through Canada.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
A Flower for Audrey
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday dear Audrey,
Happy Birthday to you!
For my Audrey Marie, who is cute as can be - she is two today!
Courtesy of Sarah Raffuse, 2008. Sarah's Flickr.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Dream
Plumeria from Hawaii. It comes in a variety of colors and smells so wonderful! My favorite after gardenias. I dream of Hawaii regularly.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Happy Saturday!
I totally forgot about this little guy - I chased him all through the gardens to get some shots of him. Enjoy!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Tropical
Good Morning Friends! I thought you would like this shot. I can still feel the cool breeze of the morning that this was taken in Hawaii. Enjoy!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Pearl Harbor
This is the garden leading to the launch ramp to the skiff that takes you to the USS Arizona Memorial. One of the most incredible places I have ever been to.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
That's My Brian Boy
She said I was talking to him when she took this picture. I just love those beautiful brown eyes!
My Boo
I just got this via Flickr from my daughter Rachel. She used her Nikon N65 film SLR camera to shoot this. I think she did great! Of course, she has a perfect subject - my Boo Brian!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Bronze Beatle
Discovered him on a walk in my neighborhood - reminded me of Egypt. Very exotic for Kentucky.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
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