Cougar

I finally got to meet, Michael, aka 'cougar'! He was so adorable and such a happy baby! The Kelchner's had a cookout to celebrate the 4th of July with friends and family and I had so much fun with everyone. Except, I'm sad that Brian didn't make it, but he came around and we got to see him on Saturday. Shhh....I think Centerville fireworks were better than Red, White & Boom. I was impressed! Here was my favorite photos of Michael (told ya he was cute!).

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July! I hope everyone had fun celebrating independence day with friends and family. I didn't have the best view...wanted to avoid the crowds downtown. I was just happy to see them! This was only round one, I watched them on Friday night too in Dayton!

Baby Leylynn

Here it goes....this was my first try at photographing a baby. She is my friend Michelle's little one and she is just the cutest! Leylynn was the perfect little model. Michelle and I had a great time taking these pictures. Hopefully we can do it again soon!

Ali's Graduation: Part Two - The Party!

Atlanta is a place that's never boring! It's always a great time and love all the family bonding with the Hyatts and the Halls. Every time I head down there, I realize just how much of a northerner I am. I experienced my first 'Country boil' - with sausage, red potatoes, corn on the cob, onions and lots o' shrimp! It was delicious! I'll be back in October!

Ali's Graduation: Part One - Graduating!

Congrat's Graduate! Here is the beautiful Atlanta church the graduation took place at. Aubrun, here she comes!!

Atlanta Preview

Ali's graduation in Atlanta...........coming soon....

Sarasota

It's been a few weeks now, but I wanted to post a few picture of my mini vacay to florida! Keepin' in short & sweet today.

Keeneland Race Day

So I've had this obsession with horses ever since I was little and I never grew out of it. Yes, I did want to be a jockey when I was young, but clearly I'm not the right size! So I guess I get my horse fix just by being there and watching. I went down to Lexington for the day to see the races at Keeneland. It was a lot of fun, but a bit chilly!

I won some money on the first race #7 came through for me!

My First Half Marathon

I ran my first half marathon last weekend and wanted to share the pics. Yes, I have been recovering all week and indulging in relaxation. Not running, at all, got a massage, been eating whatever I want (my metabolism is still reved up, right?). I did not realized the pain that can be caused by running such a distance, but alas I did push through and made it in 2 hours 17 min (about 10:45 minute mile....)! Before the race I was considering training for a full marathon....but now... I don't think so. Maybe give it some more time and I'll come around! ha I trained with a group called Team in Training to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma society. It's the worlds largest endurance sports training program http://www.teamintraining.org/.

Now my mind is off in triathlon land....that might be my next challenge!

Spring is here!

It's a beautiful morning in good 'ole Ohio. Nothing is a better mood booster than a beautiful sunny day! Work has finally slowed back down...a little, and the snow has melted away. It's a new day and I am feeling great folks! My half marathon is next weekend and I'm pumped and ready to go. I recently realized that I am an 'on the go' person, that doesn't need much down time. Relaxing is great once in a while, but sometimes I have to force myself to do it because I really like to be doing something all the time. I just want to make the most of life.

I had some time yesterday and finally a subject! Andy was a great sport to let me take some practice pictures of him. I think they turned out great. I also just signed up for a class: Enhancing Photos with Photoshop this spring, so hopefully I'll be posting pics with some fun new tricks applied. Here they are: