Yesterday OBX and Manteo

This should make it painfully obvious why I don't offer videography yet. Yesterday we visited the Elizabethan Gardens. It's filled with what I believe to be a mutant breed of mosquitoes. The only place with more vicious bugs than Warren County. But so gorgeous!







It rained, of course, within 2 minutes of paying to see the place.

Raining cats and dogs

But just after that we caught a break for a few hours. Long enough to head to the beach.





Nice and deserted! Kassi claims the water wasn't cold.


Sandi wanted me to come back and add this picture with her beloved pink snuggie. Cell phone cameras do come in handy sometimes...

Woof!

Happy National Dog Day to all my fellow animal lovers. A message from Sandi:

"WOOF!"

Father's Day with the Littleman Foundation

Father's day weekend I had the privilege of spending a little time with the folks behind the Littleman Foundation . Blaine and Joanne lost their 1st child, Joseph, to a rare condition just a few short months after he was born. Their story will have any parent in tears wondering how they can help. I can't say enough good about this group, what they stand for, what they do, and who they are. To learn more, visit their website or head over to the facebook page.

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Family {Granville County Photographer}

I'm happy to say I married into a rather large family. Last weekend we celebrated the 65th birthday and retirement party held in honor of my husband's aunt. When they get the whole family together, they do it right. Catering, DJ, partying and laughs well into the night. We heard the story of how he lost Betty Jean for 6 weeks when they were dating, and told her when he won her back he was going to marry her. Here they are, obviously married and still in love. I hope when I'm 65 I can finally drag Scott out onto a dance floor!

Please excuse the lack of technical excellence here in the photos. The party was at an old fire dept in Granville County with no lights on and ceilings higher than I can guestimate. Perfect exposure or not, I think it's the story of the people in these photos that really counts.

Piano Recital {Baskerville VA photographer}

My friend teaches piano and weekend before last we had the privilege of attending her recital in Norlina. All of the kids (and adults) did such a wonderful job. I've always been amazed by anyone who can play musical instruments. I'm more amazed at how she juggles it all with 3 kids. This one's personal to me as she happens to also be my daughter's best friend. They've been two peas in a pod since before they were old enough to spell the word play. I didn't get to choose the lighting and only had a minute to grab a quick shot, but I couldn't resist posting it here. Congratulations A and A, you put on a wonderful show. We love you dearly and can't say how thankful we are to have you in our lives!