Thursday, October 25, 2012

Life Stories: He's Not a Little Boy Anymore

 I've joined a group of a few other photographers who decided to commit to a 12 month project! We're calling our series "Life Story: The Story of ________" and we'll each be filling in our own blanks. At the end of this post is a link to another photographer who participated and she'll be linking to someone else. It's a whole big circle of stories in pictures so please continue the circle and enjoy!

Green is his favorite color.

He loves playing video games.

Algebra is his least favorite subject. 

There is a nice layer of peach fuzz on his upper lip.

His voice is changing and is kind of squeaky.

He turned 15 last month.

He got his learner's permit yesterday.

He's my baby.






Friday, April 27, 2012

The Story of Being a Mascot

 I've joined a group of a few other photographers who decided to commit to a 12 month project! We're calling our series "Life Story: The Story of ________" and we'll each be filling in our own blanks. At the end of this post is a link to another photographer who participated and she'll be linking to someone else. It's a whole big circle of stories in pictures so please continue the circle and enjoy!

So many people think the life of a mascot is all glamour and photo shoots. After all, the mascots ARE the stars of the event represented, right? And I agree, there are many perks....

A mascot gets chauffeur service...


Security is always on call...


There's lots of time for pampering...


and for fun and games.


Hanging out with big stars is a big plus!
Lipbone Redding -



Voodoo Bayou's Mark Duplantis -



Cedric Burnside



Kayln and 6 Pack from Get Stuffed


But, there are also stars who feel threatened by your awesomeness and try to beat you up!


Frightened kids.


The paparazzi will NOT leave you alone!


Frightened kids.


They make you COOK your OWN lunch!! hmph!


And did I mention frightened kids?


But, at the end of the day, the smiles and hugs make it all worthwhile!!





Thanks for sharing a day in the life of my son (the egg)! Please click on through and see what story Azure has for us this month!

Friday, March 30, 2012

The story of Wheatley

Wheatley is my best friend. And yes, he's "just a dog".

He came into my life last June. I had told my kids "no more animals". We already had a doxie and a bull dog. Not to mention the cats, the horse, the chickens, the bird, the fish...you get the idea.

My husband and my younger two came home one afternoon grinning sheepishly, the middling hiding something behind his back. He pulled out this gray, tan, and black furball and plopped it in my arms. I got a lick on the cheek and at that moment, I fell in love.


 He quickly befriended our bulldog (the doxie, not so much) but above all else, Wheatley became *my* dog.



He's at my feet...always. While I'm working, he's curled up under the desk. If I'm in the kitchen, he's right there. In the garden, he's helping dig holes...not necessarily what I want him to be doing but he thinks he's helping soooo...



The past couple of months have been really bad for me. I lost my MIL, as well as a few other mini catastrophes. I can't count the number of times I buried my face in Wheatley's neck and cried my heart out. He'd let me have my cry but he wouldn't let me feel sorry for myself for long. He'd run and grab a tennis ball, drop it at my feet and insist on a game of catch. Before I knew it, my spirits would be lifted and I'd be laughing again.



About a month ago, I went out to put Wheatley in his pen for the night. He begged not to go in. We live in the middle of about 80 acres so it's never been a big deal to leave him loose to run and chase rabbits at night. It was really cold that night so, even though I had a little inkling that I shouldn't, I left him loose. Unfortunately, that was the wrong choice. He was hit by a car that night. I have so beat myself up over making that decision.

My youngest made a cross for his grave.


I love you Wheatley....you were such a good boy! You are missed.

Please continue the circle by checking out Liat's story for this month!

Friday, January 27, 2012

Life Story: The Story of His Best Friend

I recently joined a group of photographers who decided to commit to a 12 month project! We're calling our series "Life Story: The Story of ________" and we'll each be filling in our own blanks. At the end of this post is a link to another photographer who participated and she'll be linking to someone else. It's a whole big circle of stories in pictures! Click through and enjoy!


Butch has been in our lives for about 3 years now. He's the most loyal, affectionate friend a kid could ever want. He definitely belongs to my youngest, though he's also quite fond of me...at feeding time. :)


We have a strict "no dogs on the bed" rule. Really. We do!



During the day, while my youngest is at school, Butch spends his time alternating between laying on his blankie in his favorite sunbeam (where he's supposed to sleep at night) and watching out the window for his boy.



As soon as Butch hears our car pull into the driveway, he bounds around the corner to greet us...well, to greet HIM!



They have a rousing game of "rope".



Butch usually wins. :)


Best buds!

Thank you for visiting! Please continue the circle by visiting Verity Dokter Photography and check out her story for this month.