Starting Over

"Maybe it's not always about trying to fix something broken. Maybe it's about starting over and creating something better." ~Author Unknown

"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."
~ Dr. Seuss

Meet Fergie

At least, that name was going to be her new name. However, in reality, it seems that most of the time she is called by the name chosen by her former owners. She answers to both so I'm not sure that it matters to her. Or maybe we are contributing to one big identity crisis!

Although she hasn't had her "official" first photo shoot, I wanted to share some snaps of the baby of our family. At under a year old, she adds some extra playfulness to our crew...but she also knows how to enjoy a good nap!
From the moment she was introduced to her new pack, she was greeted with acceptance. (You see, she was "rescued" from a home where she was being mistreated by other bigger dogs.) Now she's being spoiled with love and attention...like the rest of my fur-babies!

If these pictures are any indication, she will be a natural in front of the camera! I LOVE the head tilt!

little hyper one

So what happens when you take a couple who is anti-indoor-pets and give them a sweet little bundle of their own? Of course, it's puppy love!!!

I took this sweet pomeranian out on a cool autumn day for some puppy portraits. Leave it to me to find this hyper little one an attractive challenge in photography!
That's right...Don't be fooled by his cuteness, he takes hyper to an extreme level! He's a wild one! ;)
(Of course, in his defense, he's still under a year old and an only "at-home-pet-child").

After letting him get rid of some excess energy by letting him run around the fenced area, I put him on a lead to attempt some sweet images. He ended up being quite cooperative (at times), and I was happy with the results.

...And just so those sweet pictures don't fool you too much, here he is at top speed! Boy, he is a fast little guy!!

her first Christmas

Since she's under a year old, this Christmas was her first. She got a plush toy, treats and her own name tag...to go with her new loving home!

I'm guessing that she very much enjoyed first Christmas! :)

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas...

...filled with LOVE!

PhotoShowdown POTD

"Sticky Feet" received POTD honors today at PhotoShowdown. Of course, I'm a bit partial to this image anyway...Tree frogs are so cute to me! ;)

a very special night

...to celebrate a very special anniversary!

This was a celebration that they had anticipated from the time of planning their wedding. The wedding wasn't just a ceremony...It was absolutely a commitment and one that they intended on being able to celebrate for years into the future. The wedding plans didn't simply include a one day event but a lifetime together. They were truly planning a future together!

As the years passed, the future wedding plans were always there. The excitement of a new day built with every remembrance.

Their special day started approaching and the future plans became a part of the present. The future plans weren't without alterations but the emotional element was the focus that had to be present. Planned with the attention to detail and loving care of a priceless ceremony, their "celebration of love" held the beauty and tenderness that the special moment deserved.

The building of anticipation set the stage for something special.

As the sun was setting, the dress waited for its time to shine.

The rings awaited along with an original poem written for the lucky guy! :)

He purchased beautiful roses!
Eleven...one for each year and one for the future years.

Sealed with a kiss and a new set of rings...they embraced their dream and the opportunity for new ones!!