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I just tried writing a whole big blog entry on this but I really can't even find the words to say what I want so I'll make it short and sweet.


In January of this year, I found my way to this blog, Multiple Baby Pileup , and it has really has changed my life. It was here that I was introduced to an amazing mom and dad, two beautiful girls Charlotte and Katie...and a brave little guy named Jack. Charlotte, Kate and Jack are triplets (how cool is that?!?!). The girls are so cute and funny! Each has a personality all their own and it's been so great watching them get bigger and bigger.


Charlotte and Katie are very special in that they have an angel watching over them....their brother Jack. On January 2nd, 2008 Jack passed away from complications of Mobius Syndrome- he was just short of 3 months old. The strength that their mom and dad have shown over the last 11 months has blown me away. There have been days where I would sit at my computer and sob over what I was reading and how destroyed mom and dad must be feeling. I began to miss Jack, a little boy that I had never even met. Just reading their story and learning about Jack and his sisters has brought me close to them somehow. I think of Jack often, and I look forward to every post on the blog.


So now to the reason for this blog entry-

A couple people have organized toy drives in Jack's memory- this one has been made super easy for you. All the toys are being donated to the Children's Hospital of New Jersey so that some little child will have a gift to open on Christmas, and so that they know Santa thinks they are special too. Please take a minute to send a toy if you can. I know Jack would love it! And if you have some time please read some more about these three little babies. You might just learn something about yourself through them.

"I'd like to thank all the little people..."

My friend Nemmie tagged me for the Kreative Blogger Award! Thanks girl, I'm flattered and you're thuper thweet! You guys should check out Nemmie's blog. She has the most amazing baked goodies on there that will make your mouth water- no joke. Nemmie could take Martha Stewart in a bake-off easily...with one hand tied behind her back. Love ya, Nems!

And now I shall pass on the award to my other favorite "chefs", Sarah at Chomping the Big Apple and Jules at Julie's Foodie.

Closer...no, closer!

I got a new lens (oh, by the way Todd- I got a new lens :o) ). It's a Sigma 28mm 1.8 and I'm pretty much in love with it. Thanks to Josh Solar for the recommendation!

So last weekend I wanted to see how close I could get to my subjects and have the image be in focus. I started at about a foot away. Everything still in focus. I moved 8 inches closer....still clear. I moved closer- about 4 inches away and it was STILL in focus! Finally I just put the lens right on the subject (not in focus) and moved back until it was in focus. How far back you ask? About 2 inches. I can focus on an object at 2 inches!

In. love.

Payton

This past weekend we went to visit my in-law's to surprise my father-in-law for his birthday. We had lots of fun and lots of good food- as usual. I had a chance to snap a few shots of my niece as she played outside in the leaves. She's the cutest, funniest and sweetest 16 month old I know!

Meet Payton.

November 4, 2008

Today will be one for the history books as we elect either the first African American President or the first woman Vice President into the White House! Can you believe it? I never, ever thought I would see this day in my lifetime- I underestimate the American people sometimes. Let's just hope we can pull it together and make the right choice ion this election.

So if you've voted- congratulations! If not, get out there and cast your ballot. If there is a line, deal with it. Men and women die every day so that we have the right to vote. Consider it a privilege. Vote, vote, vote!! (Unless you are voting for McCain, then you can just stay home! ) I kid, I kid....

This time tomorrow we will have a new President (hopefully- I'm praying for very few snags)!