I love when our lives shut down for a big snow. It’s like bonus days of catch-up/ snuggle days smack in the middle of winter. A little bit of productive . . . a whole lot of chillin’.
So, I think we got about 30″ this time. After digging out yesterday . . . yes, I’m a little sore across the shoulders today . . . we’re all set to be hunkered down. Finished research papers on T.S. Eliot and John Steinbeck. Now we’re onto melting popsicles for the science fair. Played Apples to Apples . . .watched a couple of movies . . . .alphabetized my spice cupboard . . . finished a book . . . oh, yea, and marinating some wings for the Superbowl tonight. And did I mention that this family can eat??? A huge pot of vegetable soup . . . double batch of noodles and marinara . . . gone. 
And just look at the fun Micheal’s having in snow way over his head . . .
Sam knows he’s beat, so it’s a completely different attitude.
It’s all in the outlook. Hope you’re making the most of it!
Happy Snow Days!
When I answered the phone, I ran for the laundry room, mostly so I could hear and partly so she wouldn’t hear. Tuesday at our house can be zoo-ey, to say the least. It’s crunch day between Monday and Wednesday– our co-op days. It’s the day of of timers and checklists, and no time for dilly-dallying.
The voice on the phone was calm, but bright and incredibly well spoken. She explained that after checking out other photographers’ sites, she typed in one last address. Mine. And after reading my blog and site, she knew we were a fit. God frequently brings me little gifts, especially when I am running low on reserves.
So here’s the fit. We both dreamed of being English teachers as young women. Joan grew up in the midwest, and made it to Boston, eventually working at Harvard U! She got that degree in English, and moved to Washington D.C. where she pursued her career.
Joan met Jim, and they were married (going on 30 years now!) and she LOVES the institution of marriage. Jim accompanied Joan on our shoot, and they have the real thing, I’m happy to report.
Joan has a mother’s heart. She lives life fully, focusing on the joy, and it shows in everything about her. She is an adventurer, from moving to DC as a young professional to exploring the Cali Redwoods solo. Her latest adventure is becoming a wedding officiant. And let me tell you, her heart’s in it 100%! Joan’s got the listening ears. A mother’s wisdom. The law of kindness on her tongue.
Have I mentioned I love my job??
November in Maryland smiled sunshine and blue skies on the wedding of April and Colin at Historic Savage Mill. Lots of beautiful images . . . so much life and love, but I’ll tell you all about it a little later. After I get some sleep.
Here’s a wet your whistle, sneak peak.
