Photo Blog is now launched...

Hey everyone and anyone who might be interested. I just wanted to let everyone know that SPS Photography's Photo Blog is officially launched now. Please go check it out at http://www.spsphotography.blogspot.com there I'll be posting with the newest pictures from recent sessions and projects. They'll be sneak peeks of images from client sessions and the new happenings with SPS Photography! So, if you should feel inclined to head on over there I hope you enjoy the images. Feel free to bookmark or follow the blog as well! I'm so excited!!!

Many Blessings to all of you and your families!

Snow Day!!!!!

SNOW DAY...this is what I heard screamed at the top of all my children's lung on Tuesday morning! It had been snowing for over half the night ya know and here in central NC the white stuff isnt something we see a lot of! Sooooooooooo, the rumbling of little (and big) feet running down the stairs, doors opening, freezing cold air barreling into the house is what woke us up that morning!

Of course after I walked to the coffee pot not caring about anything happening in this house until that first cup of java was in my hand, I did manage to look out the kitchen window at the beauty of almost (at that time 3 inches) of the white stuff covering everything in site and it was still snowing (believe it or not) which amazed me.

The children got Quads (4 wheelers) for Christmas so of course that was one of the first things out of their mouths "MOM...can we go quading in the snow?" my first answer was....dont you think you should eat something and no one steps one foot outta this house until I can actually get some undesturbed pictures of the snow (if I hadnt said any of that they would've barreled out of the house ruining all the beauty of the white blanket).

So, off I went to my room to put on my layers (remember I knew how cold it really was out there since my house was now almost the same temp as it was outside due to open doors letting in all that fridgid air) grab my camera and out the door I went. Here are some of the shots I got outside all alone in the peaceful beauty of a winter wonderland.

So, after I finished my little adventure into the frozen world of the snowfall of 09, I reluctantly let the clan out for some fun in the snow. Boy oh boy did they have fun too, then again have I mentioned that we dont get snow here very often? I thought I did =)

Oh and look...the Dad even got in on the action. This was the beginning of a snowball fight that lasted oh....ALL DAY LONG!!!

and here is the progression of things.....

Yep, even one of my best friends in the world came over to play! Amazing how a little of the white stuff can make everyone become a kid again!

Yeah, I can definitely say that it was a AWESOME SNOW DAY!!!!

God Is Good...

I am often amazed at how many blessings God has given me in this life of mine. I am too often reminded that I dont thank him enough for these blessings. One of my New Years resolutions is to be more thankful to him for the things in my life I hold so dear, to draw closer to him and remember with him all things are possible.

This thought process is what brings me to the most recent blessing. The blessing of a Grandbaby (yes, I'm far too young to have a grandchild) who will be making his arrival this spring. Today I got to see first hand one of God's many miracles in full view, and in real time. A 4D ultrasound of "baby August" (as the boys so affectionately call him) I saw his precious little face, his sweet little smile and his huge little feet ( yes, this child is gonna have some huge feet, just like his Mama) it was all so amazing. All I could think about was how amazing God's work really is.

All things happen for a reason, and this is something I've seen through out life constantly, and this little soul is here for a reason too. I cant wait to see his little face as I hold him in my arms. To see my daughter experience the wonderful moments of motherhood (although we know they are not always wonderful ) and to be able to say "that's my Grandbaby" with as much pride as I had when his Mother was a babe.

I am thankful to God for all the blessings in my life and I will hold those whom I love close in my heart. I am thankful to be "baby Augusts" Nana!