A Valentine for My Girls

Watching Nemo
Amber-10.5 years
Josephine - 11.5 years

It's been a while since I've blogged about my girls - my four-legged girls, that is. At our house the girls outnumber the boys 7 to 3, including all applicable species - humans, canines, and felines. So when I say my girls, I guess I'd better be more specific...
Josephine and Amber :)
I don't want to sound corny or cheeseballish, but I have to say that there are not two better hounds on this planet. They are just great dogs. They love life, they love my children, they love my husband, they love me (the most)... Since Ava went on to find her forever home, I've been thinking a lot about having dog number three. Do I want one just to have in case the inevitable happens and one of my girls leaves me soon? Do I want another one around invading their rightfully deserved turf? These are questions that I cannot answer right now. I just know that God has truly blessed our family with two gems in Amber and Jose.
And to think that they were both "throw away" dogs - one found on the side of the road at nine weeks old, the other rehomed after four years and that was after spending her first five running 175 races! It's amazing what is deemed "trash" to some people. It was certainly our gain. Love you, girls!

Baby Blair

This past weekend I was honored to be able to photograph Baby Blair. She is one special little girl, who arrived on this earth a bit too early. With a lengthy stay in the NICU behind her, this spunky baby is finally home where she should be. After a difficult morning myself, I was delighted to be able to spend time with Blair and her mom as they went about their morning routine. The sight of Blair sleeping so peacefully in her enormous crib brought me to tears. I just had to post this slideshow to let everyone know how wonderful she is.