February 14, 2002.

The first Valentine’s Day since the accident that took my little brother. All the firsts are tough. My girlfriends had somehow convinced me to go out to the bar that night. It was Valentine’s Day, I was single, and I was not looking forward to spending the night at a small-town local bar. But they had great dancing music and $2 mixed drinks (love me some vodka cranberry) so I agreed to go. As I was getting ready, my Dad handed me the small box. 

He got my sister and I the same heart necklace, in honor of my brother. Something material that could serve as a reminder of sorts. I wore the necklace out for the first time that night. It was the night that I met my husband. Really made a girl that doubted fate think…

Who says you can’t meet the man of your dreams in a bar???

And a goofy Valentine-themed shot of us from today. The intent was to capture us through a heart made from our hands but it didn’t work out exactly as I planned. Ah well. At least we had fun trying. And the trend continues where I cannot take a photo without my mouth hanging open. What’s up with that?

I hope that everyone had a beautiful love-filled day! 

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  • Jen & Rick - The picture of you and your hubby is too cute. Rick and I also meet in a bar thanks to some of our good friends. Hope you had a great V-day.

  • Grace - You guys are too cute. Happy Valentine’s Day. I’m so sorry to hear about your brother, but the story about the necklace is incredible! I’m a believer in destiny 🙂

  • Christy - Cute pic!

  • sarah - agree w/grace….total destiny. beautiful story april!

  • Dana - You guys are too cute. fate is funny sometimes!

  • Mary Millard - That’s a beautiful story – hope you two had a wonderful V-day!

  • Allison - What a sad and beautiful story all wrapped into one!

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Warrick and Lilly became pup siblings when their parents met and fell in love. And they seem to like, or at least tolerate, each other well enough. Warrick is a Westie and Lilly is an English Bulldog. Both are irresistibly cute, I could have taken their photos all day. Take a look…

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  • sarah - aw…..best buds!

  • claire - ahh, love the tilt shift!
    and those top two photos are fabulous as well.

As a kid, there was one thing that I looked forward to on Easter more than any basket full of chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, Reese peanut butter eggs, Cadbury cream eggs, and even egg shaped gumballs… and that was PEEPS. I couldn’t wait to see that box of yellow marshmallow chicks delicately shoved into my Easter basket, sometimes leaning up against the basket during years that the Easter bunny went overboard and filled the baskets too full to fit an extra box. Since that time, the sugar-coated delicacies have expanded to cover other holidays… there are pumpkin Peeps for Halloween, snowmen Peeps for Christmas, and my very favorite… red heart Peeps for Valentine’s Day.

Last weekend we were at the Target, picking up some necessities and I browsed the Valentine’s Day candy aisles. You can imagine my excitement when I noticed a shelf full of Valentine’s Day Peeps! The Valentine’s Day Peeps trump any others out there. These red marshmallow hearts are distinct in that they are filled with a strawberry creme, which gives you a little something different to spice up your Peep consumption. Kev was waiting with the cart as I emerged from the candy aisle, sporting my huge Joker smile. He raised his eyebrows and said:

“Are you really going to buy four boxes of Peeps?”

“These are only out once a year.” I replied. “I have to stock up.”

“Those four boxes will not even last you until Valentines Day.” He said.

He’s probably right…

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Kailee and Trent braved the cold to get some engagment photos in the city. I’m stunned with how many people are willing to venture out in the icy Pennsylvania weather for photos this time of year. Not that I mind in the least. I actually prefer the outdoors. Then again, I’m usually far too excited to be cold. Except for my hands… my hands do, in fact, get cold. But really, I only need to be able to feel a few fingers to press the shutter and make some adjustments so it’s all good…

Kailee and Trent, good luck with your wedding planning and have a blast in Vegas! To see the slideshow, click HERE!

 

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  • Concetta - Lovely, what is the name of the song you used?

    Thanks,
    Concetta:)

  • Dana - I really like these shoots – the tree one is great!

  • Grace - Love the shots in front of the art museum!

I thought I’d take this Monster Monday to introduce our rarely featured furmonster, Riley. Not because we love her any less than our others, but simply because she’s rather camera-shy and not as easily bribed as the pups. She was the very first pet that Kev and I got together, six years ago when we lived in a tiny little one-bedroom apartment. We have a thing for black and white animals, if you haven’t noticed the trend. Out of the litter of multi-colored kittens, Kev insisted that we take home the black and white one. His penchant for black and white pets is due to the fact that he used to have a black and white cat that he adored named Domino. And my parents have a black and white cat named Oreo who is the most loving pudgeball of a cat ever. So clearly, black and white pets are the way to go. Take my word on it… 

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  • Christy - Cute kitty!

  • melissa - This is such a cute photo! Love her face!

  • sarah - we have more in common all the time……i have a black and white cat too! (simon)

  • Grace - I looooooove this photo!

  • Emil - Wicked cute photo. I agree black and white pets are the way to go…only here at my house, they must also have spots. So we have three black and white doggies with similar spots. =) If we weren’t so far away I’d set up a shoot for them! =)

  • Wendy - Oh My! I love his round little head. 🙂