Just being a kid!!!

If you ask Kameron what he likes he will tell you football, basketball, riding his bicycle and Playstation 2. After spending a couple of hours with Kameron, I will tell you he likes(I mean loves) to talk, turn flips, ask lots of questions and just being a kid!!! So being a kid is what we did. We ran, we skipped, we turned flips(yes I did), we discussed the childhood story, "The boy that Cried Wolf" and oh yeah, I took pictures of Kameron.

Yesterday, Kameron, his mom and I ventured downtown Indy for his photo shoot. Here's a sneak peek at a few of his pictures.



When was the last time you used a pay phone? I didn't think the existed anymore!


This is the serious side of Kameron! I love the graffi walls we found!



Isn't he handsome...one of my favorites!!!





Kameron...thanks for spending time with me. You definitely reminded me of what it's like to be a kid again!

Happy Birthday...

Today is Faith's 3rd birthday. This past Sunday I spent some time with her taking pictures. We met at the Indiana Museum of Arts(IMA), becuase Faith loves the water fountains. But, when Faith got there she noticed the fountains were shut off. But that didn't stop Faith...she told her Ge-Ge they would have to go talk to the people about that!!!

Here's a sneak peek at a few of Faith's pictures!

As Faith was getting out of the car, the first thing that caught my eyes were here pretty red shoes and blue dress.


And look how perfectly her shoes match her pretty dress!




One of my favorites!!!





Since the birthday girl was turning 3, we had to have her picture on the number 3!


How sweet is this one...awwwww!!!


...and in black and white!


And of course, a few pictures with Ge-Ge...love, love, love her expression in this one!




Faith...I hope you enjoy your birthday today, and have a great time at Chuck E. Cheese!

Ground breaking-

Today our church, Mount Carmel Baptist Church, held it's ground breaking ceremony. We are moving from 42nd and Mitthoeffer to 42nd and Burrwood(right around the corner). Come visit us at the Mount!

Here's a couple of pictures from the ceremony-

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY...

to Beth and Lederic on their 1st wedding anniversary.

Here are a some pictures from their beautiful day. All pictures were taken by their wonderful wedding photographer, Randy Baughn. Check out his website at www.randallsonline.com

HGTV Designers...

How many of you are addicted to HGTV...Divine Design, Design on a Dime, Color Corrections, Myles of Styles, House Hunter, Hidden Potential, Curb Appeal, Rate my Space... I could go on and on? Well, I need your help.

I have started to make-over my guest room (formerly known as Beth's bedroom).
I know I wanted something modern/contemporary with vibrant colors and a chic feel, so I chose creams, orange and black as the basic colors.

Here is what I have so far, but I need your ideas to finish off this room. Post comments with your suggestions. I will post the finish product once it is done.

I love the contrast with the pillows with the floral the comtemporary design, but keeping with the same color scheme.


Don't like these pictures...I'm looking for something more comtemporary with color to add an additional color to this scheme.



I love the texture of this throw...


I love the lamp but not the shade. This is actually a shade from a lamp in my living room, so I have to get another shade.

Aug 20, 2008...A Bittersweet Day!

BITTER because this is the day we took Tre to college. The day our baby was leaving us to start a new chapter in his life. The day Tre declared his independence. The day we spent many, many, many hours preparing him for. The day that most parent wish would hurry up and get here(especially during those teen years) but are sad when it does finally arrive. Bitter because this is the day Melvin and I become official "Emptynesters"- wait THAT'S SWEEEEET!

Take a glimpse at our life on Aug 20, 2008

Our day started off as most - we had to wake Tre up and get him started. He did a good job of getting most of his things together, but he still had some more packing to do.

We finally got everything loaded in the car and off to BALL STATE we go...

...but not before stopping to get some lunch. Tre's choice- ARBY's


We finally arrived on Ball State Campus in front of Studebaker dorm- Tre's offical home for the next year, 8th floor, room 817.



The move in went very smoothly. There were tons of people to help with guidance and directions and even members of various sororities and fraternities to help unload your car and take things up to your room.

Being on the 8th floor has its pluses...look at the view from his room!


Tre...taking it all in!


After we got everything wiped off and unpacked, we headed to the bookstore so Tre could get his books. We knew this would be a breeze because during orientation we pre-paid for his books and they told us they would have all his books packed and ready to go, all he would need to do was show his student id.

Here is Melvin and Tre walking to the bookstore. I can only imagine the conversation Melvin was having with Tre! I'm sure it started with Now Son...


Look how organized the bookstore was...


Tre waiting his turn in line.


Tre looking really excited about all the knowledge he would gain from the material in the books he was holding!!!


On the way back to his room to drop off his books, I found the perfect place for Tre. A place that I could only wish he would spend lots of time in...



We went to Target to pick up a few more items and some snacks, then to dinner at Cheeseburger in Paradise.

We took Tre back to his dorm and said our good-byes, but not before two more pictures.



In parting we reminded Tre of three things...
Keep God first
Study hard
Make wise choices

AUG 20, 2008 - A BITTERSWEET DAY! The day my baby...