Baby Bellies...

There is a wonderful feeling when a pregnant woman is around.

I love it.

I liked it so much I did it four times ....

But now I am getting up close and personal with a few bellies. My sweet precious friend Charlene from New Zealand is about to deliver in a few weeks. She has become a great photographer pal and wonderful friend. We did this shoot this weekend and it was so fun.

Love ya Char ...

Happy Birthing....

Sher

My new Favorite Senior

I haven't cried during a photoshoot in a while. Usually it is with young couples and pregnant bellies, but this day was different... This young man played the grand piano so beautifully I got teary eyed and had to stop and wipe my cheeks. Then he played the guitar and then the violin. WOW.

This is a special young man. He was on the swim team, runs track and is just an amazing gentleman. Plus extra bonus, He loves his mother... You know the kind, one like you want to marry your daughter...

Being around these incredible 18 year olds for an hour brings back my high school days. Boy is it different now. I still never grew taller, only wiser and wider...

If I had it to do all over again,

I would take piano lessons...

TWO WORDS ~ BALI BABY

How does she do that?

View from Breakfast...

Rice Fields on Bike tour...

Brushes in China Town...

Bali is not what I expected... It was better...

The real life of the Balinese was simple. The scenery was breathtaking... We took an amazing cycling tour through the rice fields and it was wonderful, even if I did whimp out the last uphill climb. Banyan Tree Cycling Tours...


But the highlight was sitting with the Orangutans at the Singapore Zoo. My favorite animal.


I can't wait to be a Grandma...

13 days until my children show up home away from home...

As you all are preparing the Pumpkin bread, Pecan Tassies and gathering gifts,

leave time for the needy, church, quiet time and starting your own family traditions. The season is only here for a short time, make the best of it, do something nice for someone that is not expecting it. Say "no" to things that aren't important.

Remember the pasts and look forward to the future but for now, enjoy the present.

ho ho ho,

Sher

I am Thankful for....

I am Thankful for waking up every morning.

I am Thankful for my very quiet wonderful gentle husband.

I am Thankful for my four amazing children and the other precious children in my life, some I have known all their lives and a few I have just met!

I am Thankful for the grandchildren I haven't met yet...

I am Thankful for my Family and extended family, especially my precious Momma of 82 years.

I am Thankful for birds that sing, dog that look cute, sun that shines, beautiful flowers and air to breathe.

I am Thankful for faith in God.

I am Thankful for forever Friendships near and far...

I am Thankful for airplanes to bring my children to me.

I am Thankful for Chris' cooking and his family that taught him how.

I am Thankful for Internet, telephones and all the modern conveniences that keep us connected.

I am Thankful for Chevron and the experiences they have given us.

I am Thankful for Health, Happiness, and Chocolate, by all means do not forget chocolate.

I am Thankful for being able to be myself in times when I should try to act differently but don't.

I am Thankful for teachers, schools, doctors and my prayer warriors.

I am Thankful for where I am knowing it is where I am supposed to be.(even if it is in Doha Qatar)

I am Thankful for the chance to dream of the future.

I am Thankful for the God given talents I have been fortunately to use passionately everyday, and the wonderful people I meet through my lens.

I am Thankful for chocolate, Oh, Did I say that already?

...and candles to light daily to remind me of warmth of the home.

I am Thankful of time, and the spirit of the season.

What are you thankful for?

Happy Thanksgiving bloggers and readers.

Enjoy your familes but help clean up the dishes.

Smiles,

Sher

Toddlers... Teens...Events & Seniors...

HOW CAN YOU RESIST THESE CHEEKS?


THE LOVE OF A FATHER...

Angel Faces...

a handsome fellow...

and an evening to kick up your heels...

Patrizi Photography, and "the Photographer" are in full swing!!! The season is here... I feel the clock ticking rapidly, the daily wheel is turning a knotch faster, my head is spinning more than usual...and it is fun...

(although we might have cereal for dinner a few nights this week...)

But today in the midst of it all, I redecorated my table, read in my Christmas journal with my dog in my lap, had coffee with a dear friend and prayed a bit extra.

Dog walks are getting shorter, phone calls and lunches less, and the excitement of the Holiday Season upon us... Families are discussing who is bringing the pumpkin pie, and making Grandma's cornbread dressing and we are headed to Bali.

What is on your Christmas List?

All I want for Christmas is my four kids to be all together.

Until then, I am going to continue to create timeless images to remind us when we are old, of the moment we are in today, where we are now...So we can remember then...

Making time stand still...

If only I could do that in real life.

No matter what ~ make time for yourself.

You are worth it!