Pictures of Brady

I love taking pictures of babies. I think they are natural models. They are always having fun and to capture that is a challenge I try to face each time I get a chance to take pictures of them. My friend Jenna has one of the most adorable little guys and I really wanted to see if I could capture how amazing he is in photos. Thankfully Jenna let me take some in her backyard. It was a blast to be out there with him--capturing all his varied emotions: from just waking up from his nap, to really getting into things, to showing off his John Deere, to cuddling with his momma. Here are a few of my faves from the shoot.

For The Soldiers

I don't know how many of you have heard about the recent loss a friend of mine experienced. On July 10th, 2010 at 10:03am, Spc. Joey Dimock was killed overseas while serving his country. I've been trying to figure out why this is effecting me so much and I just realized what it is: I feel completely useless. There's nothing I can say to bring back the son, brother, and friend Joey was. There's really nothing I can do to bring him back either. BUT there is something I can do so he will live on. As of today I am offering the "Joey Dimock Package."

Whenever you purchase a gift basket to be sent to a soldier serving overseas, you will receive $35 off the fees associated with that gift package. If you are sending a gift package to a soldier serving stateside, you will receive $25 off the fees. If you are sending any "military-themed" basket of any kind, you will receive $15 off the fees. (EX: sending to veterans (with verification of service) and/or sending a military-themed basket for a child's party, etc.)

If you have forgotten what the Gift Basket levels are, let me remind you:

Small: $25-49.99 +tax plus $35 fee
Medium: $50-124.99 +tax plus $50 fee
Large: $125-249.99 +tax plus $65 fee
XLarge: $250 & up plus $75 fee

So, if you think about it, you are basically getting the Small package for free!* (You have to pay the cost of the products to be placed in the gift basket, but there's no service fee.) Also, if you purchase any of the Simply Gifted products for a serviceman or woman killed in active duty, you will receive the $25 discount.

In honor of Spc. Joseph, "Joey" Dimock, those soldiers serving today, and those having already given their lives for me and for us--this is my Thank You. You are loved and missed every second of every day.