...and I'm back. After nearly eight months of running behind the blogging wagon, the symptoms of withdrawal have cut too deep. I've pined for the cathartic relief of sharing my thoughts, stories and photographs here, of which I'm sure, no one really cares about anyway. Has eight months been too long I wonder? How many readers are still out there? I would have left myself for the younger, more beautiful blogess, so I don't blame you all.
So, instead of a giant post going through everything that's happened since June 09 - which would be like me, but who wants to read that? - I'll supply you with some bullet points and a promise; A promise to write more often. There. I've said it. An official public promise. Hold me to it.
Anson: Wow... where to begin? Well, I'll start with a link: Kelly's blog about Anson. Some good stuff there, and her english teacher status really comes out... not misspelling words but rather showing me up with words larger than three syllables.
But, it's been amazing. The single best thing is easily the look I get each day I come home... like more and more he's understanding who I am. I'm just waiting for the day he wants to ride in the Jeep... Here's my favorite picture of us. Bet you can't guess why? (hint: it ain't Bailey Boy's!)
Jeep: Oh the Scrambler, she's running great. I installed a choke about three months ago. I had originally taken it off when swapping out the stock Carter carb for a much better Ford MC2100. Wow what a difference a choke makes! It's amazing what a 125 year old invention does! Whodathunk?
Back in October I believe it was we added another Jeep to the family. Kelly got tired of turning the baby carrier sideways, watching Anson's head go parallel with the floor, as she tried to stuff is ever-growing belly into the back of her two-door Acura. We sold it locally and bought a 2004 Grand Cherokee. V8, 4wd of course... it's awesome. It was totally my choice in car, and that's no secret... although she does like it. I'll take that car over here soon, when we can afford something for her... at least that's the plan. I love that thing.
Work: Wow, another where-to-begin topic. I'm working more than I ever have in my life, and loving every minute of it. h2o creative group has morphed into a very respectable and capable full-service marketing firm, offering our clients everything from custom photography, fresh design, media placement, web sites in all flavors and so much more. We've taken on some very demanding clients and are loving the challenges presented every day. Our team has grown to eight people, which in my opinion, is the perfect number. We are big enough to handle our clients and growth and lean enough to keep it profitable and manageable. I've been knocking on wood since February and I will continue to do so for many days to come.
Friday Foto: Alas... the fabled Friday Foto. Here you are guys. I took this yesterday morning. I know, I know... eye porn as I like to call it.... a sunrise. I had a shoot scheduled all day at the new Hampton Inn on Jekyll Island (which might I add, is amazing!!) and I went over early to shoot some video for the Jekyll Island Authority, and passed by this shot and couldn't refuse. I shot this at f.11 to ensure sharpness in the trees, and spot-metered for the water to force the silhouette effect. The first shot was from eye-level, which was bland because you didn't see the bench. I lowered the tripod to about three feet off the ground to get the bench in the shot, and I think that makes all the difference.
So that's it. Hope you're glad to have me back. I'm sure glad to be back. I feel like a weight has been lifted... now time for more coffee.
