I hope everybody had a great labor day weekend!  I spent the extended weekend with my family at a beach front home in Oceanside.  It was beautiful and so relaxing.  I have always loved the ocean and being able to live right in front of it for a few glorious days was amazing.  I love feeling the gentle rays of the sun warm my body, the feel of the fresh ocean breeze caressing my skin, the grindy soft sand between my toes and listening to the awesome pounding of the waves.  For me it is a sacred place.  A place I love to meditate on Gods creation, His awesome power, wisdom and love.  A place where I fall in love with our Earth all over again and thank God for our beautiful home.  I included an image from one of the beautiful sunsets we were able to enjoy while there.  I discovered I loved every moment at the beach from sunrise to midnight - it always has something special going on.  I enjoyed taking a walk along the shore at night, admiring the moons silvery smooth reflection off the ocean water and watching these fun little birds that seemed to glide across the water as they searched for their midnight snack.  I enjoyed sharing stories with my family everynight by a bonfire, learing more about my parents lives, who they admire and why, about my siblings most memorable childhood memories, and more fun and interesting details.  It was our first vacation as a family together again after siblings have all been married (okay the baby is engaged but you know what I mean).  It was nice.  Nice is an understatement.  A moment forever ingrained in my heart and mind.  As a mother, I also had the pleasure of watching my children play and enjoy themselves.  Hearing their laughter as they jumped the waves, building castles in the sand and searching for seashells was an adventure and will be a forever treasured memory that fills my heart with joy.  I hope that all of you also had a fantastic time spent in the company of those you love and cherish.   

And talking about those you love, while away, I decided I wanted to do something special for my customers.  I know many of you love sharing your images with family and friends so as a thank you gift from me I will be offering those that call before September 30 to schedule their portrait session 25 4x6 portraits of your favorite image from the session.  Sessions can be take place anytime this year (my calendar permitting) but you must call before September 30th to receive the complimentary images.  I hope you enjoy sharing your special portraits with those you love and those that love you!