Easter Egg Hunt

A little late but I wanted to share the Easter Egg Hunt.

Happy Birthday Mom

Here are a few more from the church

I think these were a few of Khalila's favorites

Trash the Dress photo shoot

We went back to the big old abandoned church and this time Khalila and Dave were the photographers and I was the model - LOL we had so much fun! This was a "Trash the Dress" session. Except it was not my wedding dress it was Khalila's prom dress.
these are Dave's images:







SOME MORE NEWS
Khalila (my daughter) just started her blog and take a look there for some amazing pictures.
Shattered Cause

p.s. it was very cold in there like 35 degrees!

Khalila's first Show!

Khalila has taught herself how to play the guitar! This is her first recording and she has an audience too! LOL OK just kidding she was practicing and the girls enjoyed it.

To "listen" to this recording you have to scroll to the bottom of my blog and pause that music first. Then press play on the video.

Finding Beauty in desolation

This is an abondoned church I have always been fascinated with. I am sure in it's day it was one of the most amazing buildings in the area.
In 1926 this million dollar gothic cathedral held it's first worship service. Social changes and economic depression caused this amazing structre to close it's doors nearly 30 years ago.


Although what is left is mostly a skeleton of what "used" to be I am still amazed and awed but this structure. Their is no doubt that this structure commands attention from miles away as it draws you to it - and you're expecting to find some movement and music and chatter only to find the shell of what once must have been the grandest church in the area.

Apparently this structure once had a soup kitchen and would give clothes and household goods to the needy. It also has a stage with curtains that are tattered still waiting their stage call. The auditorium still has a few seats bolted to the groud facing the stage awaiting a show that will never be.



This church holds the grandest fire places I have ever seen - of coarse one has to use the imagination to imagine what it used to look like because almost everything that was left behind 30 years ago has been taken out including the brick on the wall and fireplaces. What remains has little value or is attached to the structure so well that it is impossible to move.



All of this even before you get to the sanctuary. Which is the grandest room of all. I imagine at one point there were stained glass windows from the bottom to the top of the glorious walls. There still remain decorated tiles that are cemented into place. The window and doors have been destroyed except for very high ones that are apparently out of reach.




So whatever vandalism, graffitti, and nature have not destroyed will soon be taken care of by the city. The building is scheduled to be demoslished but a date has not been set yet.


Too bad we cannot perserve some of this beautiful history.

If you want to see a good fight...

When I was a kid I'd always hear people say "if you want to see a good fight go to a hockey game." Or "I went to a wrestling match and a hockey game broke out!"

Well last Saturday we went my first hockey game. The Chicago Wolves.





This was interesting . . .
The Wolves knocked over the net with the goalie of the other team inside of it! The Wolves managed to get the puck inside the net but it did not count. Needless to say he came out swinging.

More Easter Toddler Shots

Technically this is Isabella's second Easter!
She was very interested in my props but not in my camera!
Well I think we got a couple of good shots.

It's been way to long . . .

First of all my key board went out. A fairly new key board too. Kept me off the computer for a couple of days.

I've been busy trying to perfect my photograpy skills.
Here is some Easter Pictures of Kailey (K.K.) Age 2





How cute is she in her Sunday Best? She's one of the best dressed babies I know!

Happy St. Patty's Day

From my family to yours

My Mother in Law is Part Irish and Cornbeef, cabbage and red potatoes are a must on St. Patty's Day.





Pictures are courtesy of my DD Khalila (who happens to be an amazing artist - but refuses to accept it.)

Birthday Wish

From Dave




From my BFF


"The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are. -Joseph Campbell
For my dearest friend whose birthday is today. I wish you the best and warmest now and always. Celebrate your day all month long because who you are is someone of great fortitude, character, strength and beauty. I'm fortunate to call you my friend, confidante and sister of heart!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"

Practice Photo Shoot

It's been a long winter and practicing Natural light photography has been very difficult and a bummer at times. Reality check - We live in an area where winters are long, dreary and it gets dark early. The good news is spring is around the corner. I saw all of that to say this... my photography partner has been after me to agree to purchase studio lights. Since we don't have an income in the business to speak of I was opposed to it, but she finally broke me down and I agreed. Well she came by with the lights and I can't be happier. Thanks Heather!

I still have a long way to go but at least now I can practice after work and not worry about the "natural light" I have my own little bit of sunshine inside.

I made the kids pose for me and besides we needed updated family pictures.