SCARY Bennett

The first decision (of many) that was made for Laura's wedding was that they wanted Scarritt Bennett for the ceremony site. So after emails, calls, fighting and eventually getting the LAST date of summer of 2012. Laura and Brian will be getting married at the beautiful Wightman Chapel on April 28, 2012. We swung by on Good Friday after looking for dresses and we took a couple of fun pictures and looked at all the wonderful spots for her bridal and wedding photos. 

Knoxville

Lyell and I decided to go to Knoxville to visit my brothers. Every time I see them, I realize how much I do miss them both. Though there is a age difference between us, I can truly say that they are good friends of mine. I am very blessed that all four of us are closer than most siblings. We just stayed Friday night because Mike has a lead role in a movie down there (super exciting, right?) and I had a mother/daughter tea to to attend with my mom and Larz today.


We ate at Knoxville's Brewery & I found a great boutique in the square that I need to remember for unique birthday presents ideas. Lyell, Gale and myself went to the movies and then kinda ran into the Rossini Festival, so we walked around and laughed at some super random people there.


Here are some fun pictures... though I wish there was one of me demolishing my toes walking the terrain (also known as the sidewalks of Knoxville). 

PS...My Flowers are dying because I forget to water them (like at all). Next project is to water my plants and get ready for Easter. I found several cute ideas and hopefully will follow through since I have already started buying...

My Moon My Man

My Moon My Man pretty much sums up how I would describe my husband. He pretty much told me that he wanted this to be his song...oh how I do love my space obsessed, robot lovin', gadget worshiper, technologically advance husband of mine.







I have never always wondered why Lyell is the tech man he is...like father like son (both in 3D glasses). We went by Rogers, Lyell's dad, house the other day. Here is a collage I made of just was laying around ONE room. I am not saying they are extremely wealthy, but oh how they love their gadgets...I am jealous of the server closet.

Opryland Session

Out of all the places in Nashville I have shot...Opryland was never one of them. So when it was time for Carson's 9 month session...the weather was so hit or miss. We decided that the Garden Conservatory was a great option. I have watched Carson literally turn into a little man. I am so glad that Tanya found me and I get to watch this sweet pea grow up. We had a great time and Opryland will now be my first option for those winter months or rainy Aprils. 


Tips: Park across the street and save 18 bucks in parking, strollers & the conservatory don't mix and don't start at the water falls with children under one (the noise is pretty loud).

Spring is in the air

So I had stated in the last blog that I was going to work on my gardening skills…here are some pictures to prove my attempt.

Before:

 Bentley checking everything out:

After:

 And I have such a wonderful announcement: My little sister is Engaged!! Sure excited about all the ideas and planning to follow. Brian did a wonderful job on the ring and proposal, I hope that their road to marriage is a smooth ride. I have already made four ideas boards for Laura (will post later) and I am planning a mother/daughters trip to Atlanta for some Bridal Shopping and spa treatment in May. 

Why So Serious?

Two in one night…I must NOT have cable!!

On to lighter subjects..I thought I would share a few things I have been playing with this week. So, I gave up facebook for lent. Might sound super sad that I spent so much time on it to begin with and that it is one of the number 1 items up for letting go for 40 days... But it always seemed like I really needed to see pictures of people I haven’t seen in 10 years and read if anyone had anything intelligent to say for the day. I was also having some personal issues on facebook and decided last weekend (before I knew it was a popular for lent) that this was my only clean escape for the blinding reality of nothingness.

So not being on facebook has really brought new websites to the forefront.  I got an invite (after asking to be asked) to a website Pinterest. I didn’t think it was going to change my life but I have found some really neat things that I might have never seen before (kinda like stumle.com but in a visual pin board type way). For example:

 I am having a yellow-themed girly party next month and I have found …Sophisticated Jello shots…how fun!

A super-fun-engagement-photo idea for a couple (Gina & Adam) I am shooting this summer who LOVES to play board games…

Random goals for this weekend..I am going to try to make some pretty hanging plants for my front porch. Lets see if I follow through?

Non-Profit Ramblings

 About a year ago, I had the pleasure of being invited to be on the board for a non-profit, FRWC.  After several meetings, I am now the treasurer for the Financial Resources for Women & Children. It is a wonderful group of ladies spread throughout the US who really care a lot about the domestic violence issues we face.  What do we do? We provide knowledge for women who might have never even balanced a check book before (the control of money is top sign with domestic violence).

 I have always been knowledgeable with Domestic Violence. As all of you probably know, my father is a Domestic Violence Judge in Nashville. So I have been well versed in the facts and statistics. My step-grandmother, Lana, has also had a strong hand in these issues.  She has been on the board with the Nashville Coalition of Domestic Violence. She also started a Domestic Violence Campaign with her General Federation Women Club that went National. Enough with my bragging… I am just glad that I get to a part of another facet that make women stronger , independent and worthy.

Even with all my knowledge, I didn’t realize some issues that women face that our group steps in and helps with. So “she”  has become brave enough to leave…she has become brave enough to stand up for herself…brave enough to go court…brave enough to show her children that she is better than that…brave enough to not go back. A shelter / safe place can only help you for so long and then you have to make a plan for yourself. This is a scary step that several people tend to look over. What if “she” needs a car, down payment on an apartment, loan for education, school supplies for her children? FRWC to the rescue!!! (short-weird-Katherine version)

Here is a picture of us at retreat we all went on last September…all wonderful people and I am so glad to stand beside them.