Jacob's First Day of Kindergarten

KINDERGARTEN??!! When did we get to Kindergarten!?? Time DOES fly with a little one, and it seems like it was just yesterday that I was helping Jacob blow out his first birthday candle. But here I was today, at Jacob's school, walking him into class. I have to admit, I got a little teary-eyed...and yes, I took photos of his first moments. He's not a baby anymore!! (But he'll always be MY BABY!) And I think I came to that realization this morning, just before we walked out the door for school, Jacob plainly said to Mickey and I, "Don't worry, I'll be home in time for dinner." Nuff said! Go get 'em Jacob!

Mary and Gilbert - Engagement Session

Mary and Gilbert's wedding is fast-approaching...October 11, 2008, and that day is very special to me since it will be my 1st Wedding Anniversary!! I have to tell you that Mary and Gilbert are very special to me as well...I think Mary and I are alot alike and Gilbert is so sweet and easy-going. They are having a beautiful wedding with an awesome reception afterwards...I might have to cut a rug myself! Pixels on Paper out of Charlotte will be photographing the wedding day, but recently they shot Mary and Gilbert's engagement session. Misty and Ryan are an awesome husband and wife team and have shot one of my weddings before (see my website). I believe they captured the true essence of this great couple in this engagement session. Mary is a bit sassy yet very kind and Gilbert is, well...he's just himself, easy-going. Congrats, Mary and Gilbert! I'm looking forward to seeing your day come together!

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Cathy and Chris - Engagement session

This past Saturday, August 9, I had the privilege of witnessing Cathy and Chris's wedding day! I have been helping them plan their wedding since the beginning of this year and finally got to see the end result this weekend. It was a beautiful day for a beautiful wedding for a really great couple...just perfect! Since the wedding photos aren't available yet to see, I thought I'd post some of my favorite of Cathy and Chris's engagement shots, courtesy of inContrast Images. inContrast Images also shot the wedding and after looking at these engagement photos, I expect us all to be calling them soon! Great job guys!

Chris has quite a sense of humor...I heard about it long before I saw it, but it's evident here in this photo...
I always loved how Cathy accessorized...love the red!
Chris actually played with his band at the wedding. "Newgrass" instead of Bluegrass...and it rocked...pics to come from that I'm sure!

Jacob at the Museum

Jacob, Mickey and I went to the Natural Science Center Museum in Greensboro a few weeks ago and Jacob really had a great time. It was super hot outside that day but the A/C inside was a nice change. Jacob's favorite part of the museum may have been the Meerkats...they are so funny...I love to see how they interact. It's almost humanlike. They even sit like us! A few days after our visit to the museum, we moved from Greensboro to Summerfield to our "new" house. Jacob got a much bigger yard to play in and a playset (he calls it a "fort") so I included a couple photos at the end of us playing this week in the "fort".








Mickey trying to be funny...=-)

Is that your bellybutton, Jake?