Amicalola Falls State Park

My husband and I started out today and we were going to Chatsworth to get chicken feed but we ended up riding around...up to Ellijay...over to Dahlonega...over to Blairsville...up to Murphy...then back down to Benton to my mom's. We were in 3 different states and only gone a total of about 7 hours! We stopped at Amicalola Falls State Park and walked to the falls. After returning home, I googled the falls and found out that they are the tallest falls east of the Mississippi and the name means "tumbling water" in Cherokee. They were beautiful but hard to photograph because of their size.

Sleepless Nights...

Between Michael Phelps, the Olympics and this cute little girl...I've had several sleepless nights during the last week. Gene and I went to a farm in Epworth/Blue Ridge area and picked her up last Saturday. He's been trying to name his new pup since we brought her home. But as of today she has a name. I am proud to introduce you to . . . Sipsey.

95 Years...

My mammaw...she's the greatest. A woman of few words but a strong, wise and wonderful woman in my eyes. I get to spend Friday lunchtime with her at the nursing home...we celebrated her 95th birthday on ThursdayUncle Bruce came for breakfast...Mom made cupcakes...Rachel and Dad handed out ice cream to the other residents...She knew it was her birthday and when anyone asked how old she was, she simply replied "I guess I'm 100!" It was a great day for me-the brightspot in my week.

Hot summer evenings...

Despite the heat...My sister and I made a trip to Redbank to photograph a family this evening. I didn't mind the weather because these two just kept me laughing. I hope their Mom doesn't mind me using this picture...they just have this "brotherly" bond that is so evident. I really like the photos that I got this evening. Hope they will be pleased as well.

Ocoee River Whitewater Center

If you have never visited the Ocoee River Whitewater Center, in Polk County, then you just don't know what you're missing. Huge Porch across the top level of the center with big rocking chairs...not to mention the beautiful US Forest Service pedestrian bridge. It is the most incredible place to visit if you love the outdoors. It thrills me to no end that Polk County has such a nice center. Here are a few pics that I took today. Despite the rain and a very long wrong turn...it was a great day spent with my sister.

Pinkies

Sweet little feet. This is the first little bitty girl that I have photographed. What a way to start out...they don't get much sweeter. Oh and she loves Spiderman! Too cute!

It's been a slow week for me...I haven't taken one picture this week. I had several orders that came out this week. As always, my color lab did an awesome job. I've got three appointments this week so make sure to come back to my blog because I will post some shots-usually my favorites. I just want to thank everyone that has helped me get this hobby of mine going. I am truly blessed to be able to do what I love...I've never been happier in my life.