So…we got a puppy!

Her name is Sophie, and she is a German shorthair pointer…and cute as the dickens. She comes from a large family of 8 puppies, but there was no question she was the one for us when she snuggled into my lap and promptly went to sleep.

The rogue’s gallery aka Sophie’s littermates:

It took about 20 minutes before she had me completely wrapped around her paw.

We got her two weeks ago, and she has been taking over our lives ever since. I always thought I was strapped for time during the busy season, but adding a puppy into the mix gives me a whole new appre­ci­ation for time management. She seems to have two speeds: insanity and unconscious.

To my wonderful clients:  I hope you can under­stand why it may take me a bit longer to finish up with your sessions, but I’m doing my best! In the mean time, here are a few more Sophie photos, taken last evening…she’s 10 weeks old here.

More to come…of course!

…Mike

So I’m in to week two of growing a mustache for Movember, the world-wide event to raise money for prostate cancer. I’ve never grown a mustache before, but I’ve always held the belief that I could grow a great one so we’re going to find out. I’m going for the Burt Reynolds/Thomas Magnum/Ned Flanders look.

My wife is not happy with the idea, but she’s willing to live with it since it’s for a good cause. Little does she know that I’m not shaving it off at the end! Not really.

My pledge page is here, and if you have a few bucks in your wallet, why not put them to good use and help fight cancer to afflicts millions of men?

…Mike

This is what happens when you put a softbox on the floor, and a curious cat happens by…

…Mike

Just before the winter hit, we had a new walkway put in…finally. It’s been too long! As always, here is a time-lapse video for your enjoyment.

…Mike

This is my niece Halle and Charlie the Dog making snow angels. I hope you all had a holiday filled with as much joy as this.

…Mike