Debbie & Ron

   When I was in college I worked in a paper supply store that sold party supplies, stationery, etc. I had a lot of fun and it was a great group of people to work with. My boss at the store was Debbie, and she was married to really nice guy named Ron. I remember them talking on the phone several times a day and they would always say "I love you" to each other before they hung up. They were one of those made-for-each-other, lovey-dovey kind of couples. To me, they seemed to be best friends -- and they were always teasing and making each other laugh.
   I went for many years and didn't see Debbie, and then we connected on Facebook. Just before Christmas she asked me to photograph her and Ron. I was excited because I knew we would have a good time. They are still that lovey-dovey couple, and they still make each other laugh. In February they celebrate 30 years of marriage. I wish them many more years of happiness, love and laughter!

Countdown to Christmas

   I miss that magical time Christmas was when I was a kid. My sister and I would sit in the living room by the Christmas tree and sing carols. We thought the tree was the most beautiful thing ever. We had a huge picture window that was just perfect for viewing the tree from the outside. We used these huge, blazing hot colored lights on a real tree, so it was a miracle it never caught on fire.

  My Mom used to make all kinds of cookies and sweet treats during the month of December. Now looking back I don't know how on earth she found the time and energy to do it. We didn't cover the outside in lights, but Mom would scatter little Christmas decorations all throughout the house. I remember going to bed Christmas Eve and being so excited about Santa coming. It seems like yesterday.

  I don't think I do as good of a job as my Mom did at making the whole Christmas season special. We decorate and I make goodies - but it just doesn't seem quite the same. Now Jeremy is 14 so it's not as magical for him anymore. We try to remind him that the day is about celebrating the birth of Christ, but he is still ALL about the presents! (As you can see below, Jessie is all about trying to rip the ball off his Santa hat.)

Merry Christmas!!