Just a quick line to catch everyone up on Dad. He is HOME. They actually let him out of the hospital the morning of the graduation party and he surprised us and came! WOW! He goes back to the doctor this week so keep your fingers crossed. Thanks so much for all the thoughts and prayers!

Now, off to welcome Ava Renea!!!!! We are trying out a new type of slideshow here at the studio, so here is Ava to premiere this for us! Let us know what you think!

I have the BEST clients!

As many of you know, my dad has been in and out of the hospital (mostly in) for the last 3 weeks. Many of you have gone out of your way to call and check on him and have been very understanding when I have had to juggle my appointments around so I could be with him. Between that and my daughter's high school graduation, things have been a little hectic recently.

Jewish flew my dad to Chicago for a procedure that is not currently done as much here in Louisville. Of course, they picked the Friday before my daughter graduated on Saturday, so I needed to stay here. All went well in Chicago and I picked them up from the airport this past Monday and they finally went home. Well, they called again on Tuesday and they were on their way back to Jewish and have been there ever since. They are working on tweaking dad's medication to reduce the number of PVC's. He MAY get to go home tomorrow... we'll see. My daughter's graduation party is tomorrow, so he may have to miss that, too... bummer!

Thanks so much for your concern and understanding during this time! I love you all!!

New M&M's

I'm sure many of you are familiar with the personalized M&M's that you could print with some type of text like a name, happy birthday, etc. I just received an email from http://www.mymms.com/ and they now can print a picture on them. It is soooo cute. Take a look. They would be perfect for newborn babies! I wanted to order some for my daughter's graduation party, but I wouldn't get them in time.....

The Spring Baby Shower

Looking for a place to go to find all types of baby related products in one place? Then go to The Spring Baby Shower, sponsored by Baby Chic in Jeffersonville. It's from 12-4 this Sunday, 6/8/08, at 300 Spring in Jeffersonville.

Whether you are an organic mommy, a trendy mommy, a diva mommy...or a little bit of each, you
will find something you can't live without out at this event for and about mommies.
The Spring Baby Shower is the only sale of its
kind in the area. New and expectant mommies can
shop many vendors featuring all types of baby related
products as well as our gently used maternity clothing!

The Spring Baby Shower
Sunday, June 8th
12-4
at 300 Spring
Jeffersonville, Indiana

Featuring 30 vendors including Mama's Hip, The Nest, Pinstripes and Polka Dots, Z Baby Accessories, Birth Care Network, Petunias, Schimpffs Confectionary, Baby Chic, Polka Dot Pals, Sustain Kids, Vintage Bebe, Kindermusik, Massage by Heather, Moments Photography plus many more. ..

Minutes from Louisville, just take 1-65 to Exit O, Court Avenue east to Spring Street. Visit
www.300Spring.com for information about our event location.

Come for a fun afternoon of baby shopping!
*Donations of $1, or a gently used baby item to benefit Necole's Place, a haven
for single mothers in need, requested at the door.

Sponsored by Baby Chic...for trendy babies and their mommies. 250 Spring Street Jeffersonville, IN
812-590-3300
www.ShopBabyChicOnline.com

The Cicadas are EVERYWHERE!

Oh my goodness. The cicadas have emerged.... and with a vengance! I have never seen anything like it, and the sound is deafening! While waiting for my next session I stepped outside to catch a couple snaps of what we are seeing here in Oldham County. While visiting with my neighbor yesterday she pointed out GAZILLIONS of cicada shells under her tree. I never noticed it because I thought it was mulch! Take a look at this... now I only took a shot of one section of the tree bottom. The shells go ALL THE WAY around the tree base like this. It is unbelievable. They have now started to decompose and the smell is horrid!

This next picture shows a cicada emerging from its shell. Amazing.

Unfortunately, my dogs have taken a liking to eating the shells from the tree. I read on the internet that it's okay as long as they don't eat too many. They actually said PEOPLE eat them.......GROSS! They said they are high in protein. I think I'll stick to peanut butter!

Newborns, Newborns everywhere!

I am bombarded with newborns and loving it! Here is the latest. What a little princess!