Normally during the winter months I settle in, hibernate and plan the up coming year.  Usually I’m alone during this time and in fact it can be days before I have any contact with the outside.  This winter, however, I have an entire crew hanging with me and keeping me on my toes!  Meet Sadie, Fred and Zoe – they are my new constant companions.

First up – Sadie.  Sadie and I have a true love.  It started over a decade ago when my parents brought her home – this white fluffy butterball of a thing.  She is a complete sweetheart.  She is however also a poser – she was posing for this image in fact – I have yet to ever be able to sneak up on her and get a non posed image!!

Fred – well I honestly don’t know where to begin…  He came into my parents home a year after Sadie – 2 days before Christmas.  He was the last Shitzu in the state and in fact they almost didn’t take him home because he was not a she!  Fred has an energy and verve for life like no other creature I have ever met!  He expects everyone to be on his wavelength and to love him and some how you do.  I do take exception to the 6:30 morning wake up barks however – I swear I can set my clock by it…

Zoe – this sweet thing is the family hot potato.  She originally was my sister’s cat in college and then she went on to live with my Gram.  When I became the caretaker to my Gram’s house Zoe came with it.  She love loves loves late night antics and I’ll often wake up and find her literally bouncing around the bed – it so does not amuse me!!  But then she curls up next to me becomes a little heating purring engine and how can you not love that?!?

I’ve been working hard behind the scenes and created a Facebook Fan Page.  It’s still in the beginning stages but I have big plans for the future!!  I’d love for you to come over and be part of it!  See you there!!

I’ve been traveling back and forth to Maryland lately.  When there, I stay with friends who are a HUGE hockey family!!  As I walked in the door Tuesday night I was told “The Big Game” was that Friday night.  The show down was to be between the Gators (girls team) and St Paul’s (boys team) – bragging rights were on the line.  I’m not sure exactly when the idea for me to go and shoot the game came up – but I whole heartedly agreed.  It was going to be a challenge – weird, low lighting and fast moving subjects – plus it was “The Big Game”!  How could I miss that!?!  Action sports are not typically what I shoot – but I’m really, really happy with what I captured!  Gators Girls you played with your hearts and I love that!!

I’ve also posted a few more images to the Lil Blu Dragonfly Facebook Fan Page in the album Gators Hockey.   Gator Girls – take a look, become a fan and tag yourself to share with friends and family!

*Parents* – if for any reason you’d like me to take down an image – either here or on Facebook – let me know and I will take it down immediately!