Sunday, November 15, 2009

7 years goes by so fast...

Today marks 7 years since my father passed away. I would like to say it gets easier, but why kid myself. In fact, I would say it has gotten so much harder since our wedding and little man's birth. He looks so much like my dad.


Little man,

I know your grandfather would have loved you more than anything and no one would have spoiled you more (except maybe your mamaw.) He could have introduced you to baseball, taught you about the great books, or even shown you how to take pictures like the ones mom takes of you. No matter what, he would have shown you great amounts of love.

Now I admit, your grandfather would have driven you crazy playing Bob Dylan songs all the time, but there is one I think will always ring true. So in the words of Dylan himself...

"May God bless and keep you always,
May your wishes all come true,
May you always do for others
And let others do for you.
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.

May you grow up to be righteous,
May you grow up to be true,
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you.
May you always be courageous,
Stand upright and be strong,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.

May your hands always be busy,
May your feet always be swift,
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift.
May your heart always be joyful,
May your song always be sung,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young."

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Photograpy

We are finally getting into photography. J is learning how to capture the right moments with clarity. I had a manual SLR before. So I can focus more on learning to use the DSLR in the manual modes and editing the photos to make them look professional. I honestly would love to do professional photography, but I have a lot to work on.

I'm trying out the Lightroom 3 beta. I'm totally in love with the program. Here are some of the things I've been able to create. If you want to see more, start checking out my photography page, LovelyOphelia Photography.