Personal-Cage Free Eggs & Pills

So this week has given me lots to think about. I have been feeling a little rough around the edges lately and a little crazier than normal. I even caught myself talking to the carton of eggs at the grocery store. I said, (out loud), "Are you really cage free? Does that mean cage free for life or cage free for 5 minutes?" As I saw the man standing next to me at the store, I confessed that I was talking to the eggs. He said that is ok...as long as they don't start talking back to me :)

I began buying cage free eggs awhile back due to some things I saw on tv about the chickens that weren't cage free. But then recently someone mentioned that cage free doesn't necessarily mean cage free for life. So I went to the web. ...........oh so scary web! I can barely get through the paragraphs about the chickens and the terrible things that happen to them. Tears are rolling and I feel terrible about eating the eggs. What to do? Well, I quit eating chickens, cows, pigs, and turkeys a few months ago.........now eggs? I just don't know.........

This brings me to the pills part. I just found out that I have to take pills for my thyroid. Hyperthyroid, I have. Hyper may describe me some of the time, but for the last month...not so much.

Maybe the madness will calm down when the pills kick in, but for now.........what to do about the eggs???

Wedding-Mike & Melinda-Part 2

The sun shined and the smiles flowed all day. Ceremony to reception......and what a party that turned out to be!

Melinda couldn't contain her excitement as she walked down the aisle. I am happy she was so expressive! I can feel her joy......





What an awesome wedding party to be posing in the middle of the street!




It's so cool to find all the little treasures at each wedding. Stick pins with yellow tops (wedding color themed) to hold the name cards. I just loved it!


And the gift table. I know sometimes people wonder why I am snooping around the gift table, but really I am just looking for fun things like this.......





Now, I did mention party. Mike and Melinda know how to party. They aren't just in the party...they ARE the party!

On stage with the band......56 DAZE. What an awesome band!



So here's the wedding FIRST I mentioned in the last blog. Mike was asked on stage to sing with the band. Mike is in a band himself, so let me tell you, we were Impressed!! Have you ever heard a groom sing Billy Idol's "White Wedding"? Well, we did! AWESOME!!





And a thank you to all their friends and family........


I say "Thank You" to you, Mike and Melinda for all the fun :)

Wedding-Mike & Melinda-Part 1

This is what I love about wedding photography......I never know exactly what the day will bring! Little treasures of uniqueness and lots of emotions. Based on our engagement session, I knew Mike and Melinda would be fun. They didn't disappoint!!





Melinda gave all the bridesmaids these adorable purses.




They chose to see each other before the ceremony. One... to allow time for more fun pictures, but also to share the day together.




Mike on the trolley...I love that shot!



One might say a large wedding party :) Sooo cute!




I fell in love with the colors and the bows. Everyone put their own twist on how the bow was tied.

Beautiful couple.......fabulous light!


Melinda's smile.....gorgeous!!


We even stopped at Franklin Park Conservatory for a few quick shots before the ceremony.



You won't want to miss the next blog from the wedding! It was a wedding reception FIRST for me............you'll see :)

2011 Senior Model

I am so excited about our 2011 Senior Models!! Beautiful faces and lots of energy. And just think......all these cool spots here in Lancaster. Here is a sample from a recent session........











More Models posts soon to come..............

Wedding-Brian & Courtney-Part 2

No doubt about it.........Brian makes Courtney smile!






I have to give a great big thanks to this whole bridal party. It was a little hot :) but everyone did their part.......




And who knew??? A cake topper made specifically for Brian :)



A candy table! That's what I'm talkin' about!!!






And the sun set on the beautiful day that was made for Brian and Courtney!!

Many more smiles and sunsets for all the years to come!!