Being Grateful...One day at a Time

About three years ago I read the book The Secret and it has changed the way I view my life.  I took many notes on the book, and I watched the film, and I do try and believe in the Law of Attraction.  I do falter...but I do try.  Currently I'm reading The Power, also by the same author, Rhonda Byrne.  I'm not a huge reader...so for me to admit I'm reading something...well let's just say some things take awhile.  OK, so the point of today's blog post is that I'm grateful for many things, and I need to remember to be grateful for my many blessings...because being grateful is a very powerful feeling in the concept of the Law of Attraction...and grateful is a good feeling that I want to attract more of.  So here is my Thanksgiving post, and a few of the reasons I am grateful and thankful for today.

I am grateful for being witness to the birth of ten beautiful puppies on Thanksgiving Eve.

I am grateful to my significant other for choosing me to share his life with.

I am grateful for family.

I am grateful for the persistence of my kids...who beg us to do things we may not be in the mood to do...whatever it may be...I'm grateful.

I'm grateful for my photography career...it brings me endless joy.

The Oliver Family

Here's a quick post of some family photos I took this weekend at Two Lights state park in Cape Elizabeth.  It is Maine...and it is November...it didn't take long for noses to start turning pink...but I didn't expect to see the dogs breath in every picture!  A special thanks to the Oliver family for truly being flexible in scheduling this family photo shoot.

Animal Refuge League Cats

Here are some of the cats currently available for adoption at the Animal Refuge League.  I just took these photos yesterday...so if you fall in love...act quickly!!  (these photos are not even up on the ARL website yet)

Snowy Paws Golden Retrievers

I have never blogged about how our 11 month old Chloe came into our lives...and I plan to do that next month on her first birthday...the one year anniversary of my sister Carmens' death.  Chloe has brought joy to our family in a way that I cannot describe in words...after all, ...I find I speak better with my camera. This blog post is not about Chloe.  I have included a photo of her, after all, she is the definition of beauty and calm.  She is a great great dog!  This blog post is to share some photos of some currently available puppies at Snowy Paws, Chloe's birth place.  If you are ready to grow your family, you may wish to consider Snowy Paws.  You can visit their link for updates on availability.

Becca and Rick Engagement Photos

Here are some photos that I took over Halloween weekend of Becca and Rick and 8 year old spirited Ethan. Rick and I used to work together, before I left the corporate world to play outside. I LOVE LOVE LOVE doing fall photo shoots! I offer a free engagement shoot to all interested potential Wedding customers. I really believe the relationship you have with your photographer is that important, that I offer this "get to know each other" session...no strings attached...BEFORE you hire me or anyone else! You either love the pictures, bonus...you love me too...or we go our separate ways...have a wonderful life!

If you are interested in your FREE...NO STRINGS ATTACHED engagement photo shoot...please contact me today!

Baby Jeff

This past summer I had some fun maternity shoots with a couple of my friends...well...just as I'd hoped...I recently spent some time with these mommies...having a fun baby shoot! Here is baby Jeff, at around three weeks old. What a gorgeous little boy...and so very very well behaved! I've included a quick slide show in the last photo...incase you are in need of a good baby fix!  

Biddeford High School Class of 1980 Reunion

Last weekend I had the pleasure to attend and photograph my class reunion. To date...one of my greatest challenges...yes...trying to capture a moment, to catch everyone at their best, this many people...all at the same second! Most of the credit for this photo goes to my very supportive husband, who not only helped organize the crew, but also put up with the hecklers and captured the final Minor moment himself! Thanks honey...this one I definitely needed and appreciated your help.