Life can change in an instant.

This is what my instant looked like.

Page is awesome!

This being Valentine's Day and all, I thought I would take the time to say how awesome my wife is. In addition to being a great spouse, she is a phenomenal teacher, she speaks German (and a little Spanish), and is going back to school for her Masters. She loves God, her family, and me, despite my "work hard and surf harder" lifestyle. She is my inspiration and I thank the lord every day that a bum like me could end up with such a great partner.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Oh yeah. She's pretty too!

South Padre Island... our little paradise.

Here are a few pictures from South Padre Island this morning. As I was taking them, I couldn't help but think of what my friend Stan Hulse says every time I ask him how he is. His reply is always "Just another day in Paradise." Well said.

A view from Port Isabel.

I'd like to say I had both hands on the wheel but...

Thanks, God!

As you guys might know, the weather has been less than picture perfect the last few weeks. The forcast for last weekend did'nt look any better, but with my clients (and new friends) Scott and Nicole coming in from Austin, rescheduling wasn't really an option. As God would have it, the weather cleared up long enough to give us some outstanding light and some great photos. I always pray before each shoot that I might capture great moments and get good shots, but it was an unexpected blessing to get the change of weather as well. Thanks, God!

Scott and Nicole are an awesome couple and I am really looking forward to they're wedding.

Teddy

Page and I have a new member of the family! His name is Teddy (for his resemblance to a teddy bear) and he has a ton of charm. With a great attitude and cuteness to spare, a lot of people think we got him at the pet store. However, Teddy is an ex inmate of the Brownsville Animal Shelter. If you are in the market for a new dog or cat the "pound" is the best place to start. I was astonished (and saddened) at the amount of good looking animals they have that need a home. We could have easily been happy with a dozen different dogs, but in the end decided on the teddy bear. If you are interested in getting an animal from the shelter I have included the contact information below.

City of Brownsville Animal Shelter

416 F.M. 511

Olmito, TX. 78575

(956) 544-7351

McAllen Wedding Fair

Another great show in McAllen! The census showed there to be over 500 brides at the show and judging by the quality of my voice today we talked to a good percentage of you. I just wanted to say that we had a great time and met a lot of cool people. If you didn't get to talk to us or you forgot to ask a question, please don't hesitate to call or email. God bless.

Better Brownsville

I had the privilege of attending an event put on by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce last week that was really interesting. It was called "speed networking." The event basically gave business owners and/or business presenters a chance to meet and network together. Each business had 60 seconds to tell the others who they were and what they did in the community. Many of you are probably saying at this point "who cares!" but it was a real inspiration, to me, to see so many people excited about making Brownsville a better place. Although I had to leave early for a previously scheduled appointment, I was real impressed to see a positive glimpse into our future here "on the border by the sea."