I'm Back up and "Running"

I had given some thought to moving my blog. I wanted a place to make it super cool looking, new, exciting, fresh. I did some research and then started another project, a photography business....more like hobby, but photography none the less. If interested you can check out my work (as well as Peter's) at www.luluphotos.com. The website is still a bit under construction.

Because of this new found love and several other things (more to come on that soon) I 've decided to stick with the tried and true and continue my blogging here.

Oh......and I've decided to run a 1/2 marathon for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!!!!! I know, I can't believe it either!!!!!

Lot's to share, but not enough time right now, I've got to run....litteraly. More very soon!

I'm Moving!

But not too far....stay tuned for a new and improved location for Decade Three!

Wishes

I have many, but really, who doesn't?

• I wish I could be a fantastic cook (not chef...way too formal) with skills worthy of the Foodnetwork. Although I don't really want to be on TV, I just want the skills worthy of TV. :)
• I wish to be an interesting photographer. One that has style and beauty.
• I wish for the people that I love to feel that love and to be truly happy in their lives.
• I wish for one more conversation, smile, hug, meal and laugh with my sweet Mother.
• I wish I had a knack for interior design.
• I wish to end world hunger.
• I wish for..................................................................honestly, this list is never ending.

Wishes are healthy and inspirational and often can turn into reality. When I wish I try to make them realistic so that they are obtainable, but alas some wishes will always be just that, wishes.

So, why all this talk about wishes? Well, this morning I plugged in one of my favorite gifts ever, I mean EVER. My Sony Reader.

When I do this the software always brings up their book store (and why wouldn't it, any way to get you to spend money, right) and every time I find myself spending at least 20 minutes browsing and wishing I could by them all. We would be in the poor house if I did, I love books, I can't get enough of them.

There is a saving grace though, Sony has conveniently added a "Wish List" tab so that I can keep track off all the books I pine for.

Now here are some wishes (in no particular order) that will become a reality very soon. I like that thought, it's a good way to start a Monday! :)

Sources of Light~ by: Margaret McMullan
Save Me~ by: Lisa Scottoline
Gone With a Handsomer Man~ by: Michael Lee West
Two Kisses for Maddy~ by: Matt Logelin
Heaven is for Real~ by: Todd Burpo
The Lincoln Lawyer~ by: Michael Connelly
Unbroken~ by: Laura Hillenbrand
Sarah's Key~ by: Tatiana de Rosnay
Under the Banner of Heaven~ by: Jon Krakauer
All That is Bitter and Sweet~ by: Ashley Judd
The Art of Racing in the Rain~ by: Garth Stein
The Pioneer Woman~ by: Ree Drummond

A New Blog....How will I keep up?

Peter and I have had many discussions about how to get the word out about his photography (and mine.....OK, you can stop laughing now) and have decided that a blog would be a great way to get started.

Check out Kallos Photography for our first post and let me know what you think!

Beautiful Weekend Mornings

This weekend was nothing short of perfect, spring may have finally sprung! I was fortunate to spend both Saturday and Sunday morning photographing some of the sweetest little girls in the land- my niece Paige (LOVE her) and my coworkers precious little girl Emily.

When did she become a big girl? It was only yesterday that I was holding her and her cubby little cheeks in my arms.

This is Paige through and through- Sassy! :)

I just think this one is pretty

When Miss Emily hopped out of the car in these boots I could hardly contain myself! So precious.

She loved that she got to climb all over these fences.

This one is probably my favorite of the weekend. Peter helped me figure out how to get it slightly overexposed so that the sun would flare in a pretty way. Emily was having so much fun with all the attention on her, I think you can totally see it in this one.

Oh....and I have been cooking too....I swear it! :) Stay tuned for a post on Orange Chiffon Cake!



Sweet Baby Kate....."Baby" is now a relative term.

Last Sunday, we had a house full of good friends to celebrate the upcoming arrival of Gilbertson Baby # 3. I was so excited to have the opportunity to take a bunch of great photos but the weather did not cooperate. It was storming and dark so our plans to be outdoors were foiled.

I managed to get these two sweet photos of our friend Meg and her daughter Kate. We have all lovingly refered to Kate as Baby Kate since her debute 3 years ago but on Sunday it became clear to me that she is certainly no longer a baby......but in our hearts she alwasy will be Baby Kate. Presh!

Around the House

I am still trying to practice photography everyday. I've gotten some critiques from the fantastic instructors with Click Workshops as well as Peter and although I think I'm off to a good start, there is a long way to go. Focal points are what I am working on now which I am finding a bit challenging, especially when photographing children- they are constant moving targets! So I've set out around the house to find things that don't move to give it a go. Still challenging but easier.

I moved this small vase of flowers all over the house, took literally 100 photos of it and decided this was the best of the lot. 

Our beloved "child" Lucy. Although she too can be a constant moving target she is also a supreme couch potato so it was easy to get this shot, but not many more....as soon as she saw me getting down to her level she jumped off Peter's lap and onto the back of the couch to play with me! :)

This is our foyer table. It's small and I think it should be a bit larger for the space, but I love it and can't seem to bring myself to go hunting for something more suitable. I also took far too many photos of this trying to get the right framing, angle, light, etc.

Meet Zeke. He's really not our style, but we were both drawn to him at a booth in Ashville, NC while walking around an art fair. He reminds me of something my Mom would have had in her home, and therefore he will always have a place in mine.

After this round of photos I've learned that I may now understand the functionality of this Fancy Pants camera, but I have a long way to go before I produce a photograph worthy of being hung on a wall. I'm up for the adventure, and can't wait to get back behind the lens.