Happy Holidays!

I love the holiday season and especially enjoy receiving holiday cards with updates and photos from many friends and family.  As we prepared for this year's card, I had trouble deciding what photo to put on it.  Friday didn't enjoy last year's photo session too much so I thought I would make it easier this year and basically capture her doing what she does best: taking an afternoon snooze. 

In my mind, I thought it would be simple: I'd just wait for her to get tired and then slip the small Santa hat we bought on her (which was an adventure to acquire just on its own - Scott nearly killed me as I dragged him from pet store to craft store searching for a miniture Santa hat).  Yet despite running her around in the park before we took this picture, we get everything set up and of course she was wide awake and alert.  Only after putting on her hat and trying to get her to pose for a few minutes did she finally give up and curl up to sleep for the perfect Christmas photo.  I hope you enjoy the results as much as we do!

We wish you a very joyous holiday and a happy New Year! 


Merry Everything,

Spring is Near... Happy Easter!

Friday does not enjoy when I dress her up very much, but this was much less tedious for both of us than her reindeer antlers from Christmas since they fit a little better.  She does enjoy getting in the spirit of a holiday.  And we are all enjoying 60 degree weather that actually feels like spring this weekend.


 Happy Easter!

Gayle, Rocky, and Sandy: Portrait

My aunt has always been an animal-lover. While I was growing up, she mostly focused on horses and she kept hers on a ranch nearby. One day at the ranch, a rambunctious, furry little dog started spending time with her, and eventually adopted her. She then got another dog to keep him company, and now has two very loving companions.

Recently, she asked me to capture some photos of their happy family, and I was thrilled to snap a few (quickly - those dogs move fast!).

I had practice moving quickly to capture images with children, but dogs are even faster! Luckily, these two are very well-behaved and posed like professionals... with lots of encouragement from my Aunt! I need to hone my doggie-mama skills before we get one.