Kori Gedris Photography

The Florida Freeze, January 2010

2010-01-10T19:30:00.002-05:00

Brrrrrr!!!!! It's REALLY cold here in Florida folks...I know, I know, it's cold where you are too. But we're not used to this!!!! Freezing temps for over a week now, and tonight, it's supposed to get to the Teens...IN FLORIDA!!! Hello!!!
Anyway, enough of my whining....at least we set up the sprinkler last night and had a little fun :-)

New Year's Eve 2009

2010-01-10T19:13:00.003-05:00

Photos from New Year's eve with my parent's animals...only one cat and the dog wanted to play with me ;-)
My parent's Yorkie is terrified of fireworks. And of course, they were popping off all around the neighborhood. I made her this cave out of pillows and a blanket on the couch. It seemed to help and she would go in there when the fireworks were too much for her.

Then curiosity got the cat! LOL

Christmas 2009

2009-12-31T22:00:00.003-05:00

A few photos from Christmas

Christmas with the Pets

2009-12-31T21:37:00.002-05:00

Wow! What a crazy holiday season!
Sorry for the tardiness of these photos...but I still wanted to share :-)

Annie Oakley the African Grey Parrot

Leia the Pacific Parrotlet

Annie & Leia
Don't be fooled, they can't really be this close together. This is two photos photoshopped together :-)

Charlie

Alex helped Charlie with her stocking....she's always so excited to get a peanutbutter filled bone...a special treat she only gets from Santa

Family photos of old friends

2009-12-13T09:22:00.002-05:00

My best friend from highschool and his family recently visited from up north. While they were here, we did their family portraits!!
So much fun..and Miss E is SUCH a cutie!!!
Enjoy :-)

And saving the best for last...this is my new, most favorite photo..EVER!
LOL, THIS is real motherhood....sigh...so true

LOL

Cub Scouts in the Christmas Parade

2009-11-29T11:12:00.003-05:00

Our cub scout pack was in the Christmas parade last friday night!!
Didn't my men look so handsome??

Alex & I

I LOVED this parent's santa hat!! I have to find one!! LOL

Alex looked so little next to the big boys!

He got to carry the flag for part of the parade route!

The whole group. 4 cub scout packs represented

Our Thanksgiving

2009-11-28T22:44:00.004-05:00

Photos from our wonderful Thanksgiving Day

My Grandma with my pup Charlie

Family

My Cousin

Hubby taking photos of me taking photos of him

Our Thanksgiving Parade
(My Mom even called the neighbors to come out! LOL)

You can see the video my hubby shot of the parade here

Cool Drummer Kid

My parents flag

Then, off to my in-laws house for visiting and more food!
Alex checking out his new cousin

3 cousins
Elisabeth, age 12, Alex, age 6, Faith, age 2 months

Annie & I

2009-11-27T10:42:00.001-05:00

Photos of Annie and I, just hanging out.
These were taken by my hubby :-)

Billy the Cockatiel

2009-11-25T23:43:00.001-05:00

I had the extreme pleasure of photographing this handsome little dude today. He is the grandbird to my good friend with the baby parrotlets :-)
Billy is her son's cockatiel, and in the next couple of weeks, Billy will turn 25 years old. He's a spunky little dude for his age. What a testament to his good care.
Here's to many more Billy!!!

I am thankful for my family....

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skin, feathered and furred!!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!

Chicken Dinner

2009-11-24T20:54:00.001-05:00

A couple funny shots of Annie

Parrotlet Babies

2009-11-19T22:51:00.003-05:00

My friend's babies. They're so grown up now, but oh so sweet!!
One of the Dilute Blue Males is still available, and so is the sweet little green girl!

Halloween 2009

2009-11-18T17:06:00.002-05:00

Better late than never, I have halloween photos done!

We went trick-or-treating at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm

Seeing it at night was a cool experience!!

This was a little creepy because it was PITCH black out there. Occasionally someone would have a flashlight, or take a pic with flash (like this) and it would light up the area...but other than that, this guy was on his own!!

During the day, Alex and I went to the grand opening of my friend's parrot shop...new location!!
Here we are, dressed to celebrate (and to catch the eye of passers by!!)

Dodie (store owner) and her beautiful daughter

This cool pirate lady works part time for Dodie. Her Amazon parrot is such a cool dude!!

And of course...my girls on halloween!!
Annie wanted to be a mummy for halloween...but had to have a snack first.....
groan...yeah, I know...but admit it..you think it's funny and just can't stop looking. LOL

And Leia was a ghost at a cemetary :-)

The M Family

2009-11-17T20:49:00.003-05:00

It's been almost a year since I've seen this precious family. They just get more adorable every time we meet!!

Photos from Illinois

2009-11-16T21:19:00.002-05:00

Finally sharing some more photos from my recent trip to Illinois.
We had such a good time, and the scenery was gorgeous!!!

My Aunt's dog Gracie...so funny!

Marshmellow

My cousin's cat Peaches

Alex & Abe

Alex at the airport on the way home

The V Boys

2009-11-15T13:50:00.001-05:00

A Trio of Cuteness!!

Grandma Lois' 80th Birthday Bash

2009-11-12T21:51:00.002-05:00

As mentioned in my previous post with my cell phone photos of gorgeous fall leaves, I was out of town to attend my grandmother's 80th birthday party recently. My family also arranged a mini family reunion while everyone was in town for the party.
Here are a few of my favorite shots from the day.
Happy 80th Birthday Grandma, and to all the rest of my family and friends...LOVE YOU!!!

Grandma with her Aunt

Dinner with Cousins

The party!!!!

Grandma with her brothers

St. Augustine Alligator Farm

2009-11-12T18:03:00.002-05:00

Some photos from our recent trip to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm
:-)

The kids!!

And a silly friend!!

The K Family

2009-11-09T22:20:00.003-05:00

Some wonderful friends of mine and their gorgeous children.
On the beach of course!!!!

Autumn Cellphone Photos

2009-11-01T20:52:00.002-05:00

I took these photos with my cellphone...better quality photos are coming soon. I just wanted to share where I've been and why I haven't posted lately!
I was in Illinois visiting family, seeing the fall leaves, and attending a family reunion/80th birthday party for my grandma.
Enjoy!

Tropical Wedding

2009-10-18T22:18:00.002-04:00

We shot this gorgeous tropical wedding a couple of weekends ago. Rosey and Jon didn't miss a single detail...what a gorgeous, wonderful night.
Congrats guys!!

The Parrotlet Babies have grown!!!

2009-10-14T22:19:00.002-04:00

And they're almost ready for their new homes! There are two still up for adoption! Let me know if you want more info!!

They can FLY!!!
And their favorite place to hang out...on the curtain rod of course!!

My friend's business is "Tiny Treasures Aviary" so we thought this little treasure chest would be fitting :-)

This little yellow boy is one of the two available! He is SOOOO sweet...a super cuddler!!

And of course...it's hard to take pics of little birds that can go where they want!!
My friend Shelia took these for me.

Scottish Highland Games

2009-10-12T13:47:00.001-04:00

Photos from last weekend. Hubby's co-workers were competing in the Scottish Highland games.
What a fun day!!

The T Family

2009-10-11T12:09:00.003-04:00

Little Miss J has just turned one! And big brother Mr. J is a ham as always.
Guess what!
There's going to be another J coming in a couple of months!!!!

The sweet family...I couldn't pick my favorite, so thought I'd show both :-)

It's cake time!!!

Beautiful Annie

2009-09-29T11:15:00.000-04:00

Annie Oakley is settling in nicely with our family. She has really started talking and making a lot of noises. Alex thinks it's so cool that we have a bird that talks!!

Here's to us!

2009-09-28T10:30:00.000-04:00

Yes....I feel this way often...snicker...

Giant Treefrog

2009-09-27T09:32:00.001-04:00

Hubby found this treefrog in the shed when he was getting the pressure washer out the other day. Oh my goodness this guy was huge!
While trying to move him to a better location for lighting, he jumped on hubby's arm! Thanks for being a great model! LOL

New pics of the parrotlet babies!

2009-09-26T09:27:00.002-04:00

I went back to my friend Shelia's house to see the babies. What an amazing difference a week makes! Oh my!!!

Time to eat!!

The oldest, 21 days. A yellow boy

2nd, a Dilute Blue boy, 20 days-Fletcher...Shelia's keeping him ;-)

3rd, Another Dilute Blue boy, 18 days

4th, Yellow boy, 16 days here

They're up for adoption and will be ready in a few weeks. Email me if you're interested, and I'll give you Shelia's information :-)

Baby Parrotlets

2009-09-19T09:20:00.002-04:00

No, not mine. Oh, I wish! I'm doing everyting I can to get eggies from my pairs.
But...since I don't have my own little babies to photograph and cuddle, I went to see my friend and her little cuties!
This little guy/gal is 13 days old. He/she is going to be yellow when the feathers come in!
Such personality already!

12 days old. He/she will probably be blue

10 days old. Probably blue also

10, 12, 13 days old

Skittles is not the father of these little cuties...but he LOVES babies! He always says "baby baby baby" when he sees babies. So we thought to get a pic of him looking at the babies!
He wasn't so sure about them once he got close though. He definately wasn't interested in feeding them! LOL

Here, he was even a little scared!

Our New Feathered Family Member

2009-09-15T21:07:00.001-04:00

Introducing our new feathered family member!
Annie Oakley is a 5 year Timneh African Grey Parrot. She belonged to a close friend of mine who had to give her up due to a change in her home situation. My friend is having to rehome many of her parrots, and we are lucky enough to have Annie join our flock.

Robin's Maternity Photos

2009-09-13T10:47:00.003-04:00

I can't believe I forgot to share these!
This is Robin...my brother-in-law's girlfriend....that's my neice in that tummy, and she should be arriving any time now :-)

Fur & Feathers

2009-09-11T22:20:00.003-04:00

Some fur and feathers for this fine friday :-)

My Aunt's dogs from our trip to South Carolina last month.

My very ow, sweet Charlie

Alex's little friend...Mace the Budgie

My gorgeous Phoenix

Phoenix's girlfriend....Ally

The happy couple together

and a couple videos of Leia on the top of her cage. One in attack mode and one of her preening her feathers. Such a princess

Patriot's Point Military Museum

2009-08-31T22:42:00.003-04:00

The last of my South Carolina vacation photos. I just had to share this awesome museum with you though!
We ended up spending over 5 hours at Patriot's Point Military Museum. We thought we'd have a bored 6 year old on our hands...but he couldn't get enough of it and had a blast! He didn't want to leave!

First Day of School

2009-08-26T18:47:00.002-04:00

My goodness...how is it that I have a 1st grader on my hands?!?!?!
He looks so grown all of a sudden.

Charleston Fire Department

2009-08-23T09:12:00.002-04:00

Some awesome shots from our visit to one of the oldest working fire stations in the nation.

Loved that they still had the call box indicator on the wall...when someone in the city would pull a call station, it would send a numerical message to this device. It would make punches in the paper, and the fire fighters would read the punches, check the number/location of the call box, and head out. Cool.

Out & About Charleston, South Carolina

2009-08-22T10:30:00.002-04:00

Some photos from our walk-about in Charleston :-)

The Crape Myrtles are just gorgeous there. I loved the texture in this bark

Where we ate lunch...Yummy!!

He hates lemons...he knows that...but for some reason, he felt like torturing himself...LOVE this reaction! Goofy six year old!

North Charleston Fire Museum

2009-08-17T09:33:00.002-04:00

Goodness, sorry it's been so long since I've posted anything new. Things have been crazy around here...it's back to school time! Waaahhh...my summer fun is almost over! LOL
The good news is that we recently took a long weekend trip to Charleston, South Carolina. So I have lots of new photos to share :-)
These were taken at the American LaFrance Fire Museum in North Charleston, South Carolina. Such beautiful engines there!!!

Cooper the Kitten

2009-08-03T21:46:00.002-04:00

Some shots of Cooper hanging out and playing.

Playing with Clifford

Silly Studio Stuff

2009-08-02T09:22:00.000-04:00

I took these in June, but just had time to mess with them. A few snaps of my little man.

In my backyard

2009-08-01T08:50:00.000-04:00

Seen lately in the backyard

I loved this guy's attitude!!

Happy Feathery Friday!

2009-07-31T09:41:00.002-04:00

Some new photos from Dodie's Birds of Paradise

Fussy

Handsome Sunshine

Petie the Male Eclectus

A new sweetheart to the shop

And some new baby lovebirds

Kayaking

2009-07-28T09:17:00.002-04:00

Went Kayaking with my mom last week. Such a beautiful morning.
We're going again tomorrow morning. I can't wait!!
(These shots taken with a point and shoot camera...a little too wet to take my good camera! LOL)

Our Feathered Neighbor

2009-07-27T12:45:00.002-04:00

This turkey has been hanging out in our yard for the better part of a month. She tends to like the left over parrotlet food I toss in the yard every morning.
It took a long time for her to trust us...when I'd walk to a window to see her, she'd take off. Now, she knows we won't get her through the windows, and even stayed in the back part of the yard when I went out with the dog earlier today.
Such an interesting neighbor.

My Mom's Kitties

2009-07-25T09:20:00.003-04:00

This is Kramer, so handsome!

Clifford is the sweetest guy..with gorgeous eyes!

Cooper, the kitten has settled in nicely

He still has a bit of wild child in him...he's a hider...but will come for pets and cuddles with my mom. And watch your toes as you walk by the couch...luckily, he keeps his claws in.

And because I can't leave Cletus out...here's an old favorite of him (I didn't get anything new when I was there)

Happy Feathery Friday!

2009-07-24T09:52:00.003-04:00

This week, the BABY edition!

I went to my friend Dodie's store recently, and got to see these precious babies :-)
Black Masked Lovebird

Baby Budgie

Baby Sun Conure
Remember this guy from a couple of weeks back?

Look at him now! Feathers!!!

And last but not least, Alex's new best friend!
His name is Mace, and he's a 4 month old, Handfed budgie.
They're best buds already :-)

South Carolina Trip

2009-07-24T09:50:00.001-04:00

Volume 4

Just one...from the morning we were leaving. He doesn't do "tough" well, but I still thought this was cute :-)

South Carolina Trip

2009-07-23T09:31:00.002-04:00

Volume 3
Downtown Charleston Architecture

South Carolina Trip

2009-07-20T08:57:00.003-04:00

Volume 2

Our visit to Black Bottom Stables
What a gorgeous place to be!!

In the Tack Shop

Some of the owners' pets

South Carolina Trip

2009-07-19T10:59:00.002-04:00

Volume 1

This past week, Alex and I travelled to South Carolina with my Mom and Grandma. We went to visit my Aunt, and had an awesome time.
South Carolina is such a beautiful place, and I was inspired to pick up my camera and start shooting more!
Enjoy these first shots. I have plenty more to share soon! :-)

Sasha the Persian relaxing in the window

Piper the Scotty

A beautiful corner in my aunt's home

Larry the Rooster

He loved to be around people. If we were in the yard, the rooster was hanging out near us.

Mom's New Kitten
This little handsome fella has quite a story. He is one of 11 stray/feral cats my aunt caught living under her house. Two momma cats, and 9 babies. This handsome little guy was the very last to be caught, and the ONLY male in the group. Unfortunately, only two of the other kittens were able to be rehomed. The rest had to be taken to the local animal shelter. When this little guy's momma was caught...the second to last to be caught, my Aunt promised that beautiful spittfire that she would find a good home for her one and only son.
When she finally gained his trust, and caught him, she immediately took him to the bathroom and bathed him three times to get him clean and flea free. He took it, didn't bite, didn't scratch, or even put up a fit.
He's a sweetie..and now, he will live forever in the lap of luxury at my mom's house.
Introducing "Cooper"
:0)

We went over to a farm owned by a friend of my Aunt. The ducks came running when she called them.
So cute!

And IN the pond.....look at this huge catfish!!

Alex had a run in with some fire ants. A little wading in a mud puddle fixed it :-)

A beautiful flower in the pond

And a crazy, big grasshopper

Cicada

2009-07-19T10:55:00.001-04:00

Saw this as I walked out the door to let the dog out the other night. I find the empty shells all the time, but have never seen one fresh out if it's shell!
Photos taken by flashlight :-)

Trash the Prom Dress

2009-07-10T08:58:00.003-04:00

Except nothing was truly trashed....just a tad wet :-)
Thank you so much Catie for an AWESOME session last night!
Here are a few of my favorites :-)

Happy Feathery Friday!

2009-07-10T08:56:00.002-04:00

A couple of shots of the princess for this nice Friday...

At dinner last night......

2009-07-09T09:30:00.001-04:00

I love living in Florida....probably 90% of the time. But let's face it..in the summer, it's HOT!
BUT..when it rains all day, and then the skies clear for the evening..it's BEAUTIFUL!
Like this....taken with my cell phone at dinner last night.

My goodness, they have grown

2009-07-09T09:22:00.002-04:00

Here are Mr and Miss J at almost 3 years old and 9 months old. It's hard to believe that I've been taking their photos for almost 3 years!!

They brought something new too! Their 5 month old French Bulldog..."Tater Tot"

I loved the snarl here! LOL

More 4th of July fun

2009-07-05T10:54:00.002-04:00

Charlie welcoming everyone to our home...

And a little after dark fun...

And one of Robin...love how the sparkler light made this look!!

Happy 4th of July!!!

2009-07-04T18:20:00.002-04:00

What? Wrong animal for the holiday?
Well, tell that to Ms. Turkey, SHE'S the one hanging around our front yard lately!!!

Ok...well here, is this better?

And of course, a patriotic pinwheel

And here's Alex. He made this cookie cake at my parents house this morning.
Cool huh? And boy did it taste yummy!!

Shelia's Flock

2009-07-03T11:10:00.002-04:00

Happy Feathery Friday!!!

I recently went to my friend Shelia's house to do some photos of her pets.
Shelia is the owner of Tiny Treasures Aviary.

First, we had some fun with Skittles.

Then, Princess Mickey took the stage

Cheeky Chiquita came out for a photo or two

And finally, Mr. Bull posed like a champ
(No, he's not a parrotlet, he's a 13 year old Mitred Conure)

Dodie's Birds Of Paradise

2009-07-01T08:41:00.002-04:00

I hung out at my friend's shop the other day to get some shots of her birds.
If you're in the area, go check out these cuties!!!
Dodie's Birds of Paradise

Zippy-So cute, and so sweet, and so SILLY!!

Sunshine

Baby Sun Conure-Future model for sure! Check out that eye contact!!

Sweet Cockatoo

Daphne-Make sure you say "Hi Daphne!" When you walk in....because if you forget, she'll say it for you! LOL

Housesitting

2009-06-30T10:06:00.001-04:00

I stayed at my parents house to take care of their animals this past weekend. What a bunch of sweeties they have!
I snagged a couple shots that I thought I'd share here :-)

Poor Pathetic Maddie...isn't she sad? Sitting at the window and waiting, waiting, waiting for my parents to return.
Don't let her fool you, she didn't stay here the entire time ;-)

And one of sweet Clifford. I swear, he's the sweetest cat I've ever met

Baby Birds

2009-06-30T10:04:00.002-04:00

On Friday, the last day of Alex's camp, we roamed around the St. Augustine Alligator farm a bit.
The rookery is starting to clear out a bit, but there are still quite a few nests out there. I was able to snag a few photos of some baby birds :-)

Zoo Camp

2009-06-30T10:02:00.001-04:00

Last week, Alex went to Zoo day camp at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm.
He had a BLAST, and already can't wait to go back next year!!

Guess what!!

2009-06-27T08:55:00.001-04:00

We got a new car!!
Traded in our 2002 Mercury Sable for a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe.
I'm LOVING it!!!

My Flock

2009-06-27T08:41:00.003-04:00

It seems that I've been very busy, and a bit absent from my blog lately. I apologize to you all. Summertime is here, and we've been quite busy!!
I also realized that I have little feathered members of my family that I haven't introduced here yet!
So, without futher ado, here is "My Flock"

You all know Yoda, and his recent marriage to his wife Mellow Yellow. I tried to get some new photos of them, but they are more into each other than into me, and Yoda ended up behind the washing machine...so here's my most recent favorite of the newlyweds. We're still waiting for them to make use of that nestbox. Waiting and waiting for eggies :-)

And then there's Leia. She's my litte buddy bird, and the most tame. So the easiest to photograph :-)

Another reason for my absence. Leia thinks she needs to be on my hand, getting "scritches" at all times. Makes computer work more difficult. She's such a spoiled little princess.

Then, there's Phoenix. He is my gorgeous boy. He's trying to talk, but only makes interesting robot-like sounds right now. He was recently very sick. Had to spend 2 nights at the hospital and everything. He's all better now, and sweeter than ever!!

Phoenix has a girlfriend now. She's too old for him still, so they're in a side by side cage. They love eachother already, and should be able to be together in a few months :-)
This is his girlfriend Ally, isn't she glamerous?

And finally, the babies....this is Chewy (green) and Kashy (blue). Chewy is a boy, and Kashy is a girl. They're still very young. But very sweet and such clowns!

This is a horrible pic, but I just have to show you how silly these two are! Kashy is a bit of a lazy but bossy gal. So she sits in the food bowl and makes Chewy just eat what he can find around her! LOL

So, that's my flock. Did you count? Yes, it's seven parrotlets. Such sweeties too!
I hope to have eggies and babies any time. But it may take years. I'm trying to be patient :-)

Foster Kitties

2009-06-15T21:25:00.003-04:00

This is Spin and Marty...two little kittens my mom is fostering for a local rescue organization.
If you're local to me, and are interested in one of these little cuties, contact me and I'll give you info about them!

Congrats Dana and Greg!!!

2009-06-14T11:16:00.002-04:00

Some photos from a recent wedding I shot.
Congrats on your marriage Dana and Greg!!!

2009-06-13T20:19:00.000-04:00

I lost my sweet bun bun this morning.
Toffee
March 2007-June 2009

~When I looked out the window to your cage this morning...I knew. My heart sank to my stomach, and my head started hurting. My sweet big bun bun....you were gone.
At 2 1/2 years old, you certainly gave us joy...raised in my classroom, you were always so gentle. Not once did you bite, or scratch, or act negitively in any way. Not once did you relieve yourself anywhere but your designated place...no matter how long you played with us in the house.
Sweet girl, I'll never know what happened to you...did you have an infection I could not see? were you sick? You acted perfectly fine yesterday evening when I visited with you....my heart hurts as I wonder if the bobcat scare caused a heart attack...you were a big girl after all...face it honey, 17 pounds is very big for a widdle wabbit.
I buried you in the woods next door. Where the wild rabbits are. You're next to the palm tree, in a spot of sun through the canopy.
I'll see you at the rainbow bridge sweet girl.
Hugs and bunny nose bumps.
Mom

Hero

2009-06-11T10:11:00.001-04:00

Last night, around 10:30, I let the dog out before we went to bed. I pushed the door part way closed, and went into the kitchen to get the coffee pot ready.
Immediately, she started barking.
Now, she is NOT a barker. And it was her intruder bark. Something, or someone, was in her backyard.
We live in the woods....oh no! Not another skunk!!!
I went racing for the door, calling her to get in the house, hoping I wasn't too late to avoid the spray.
It wasn't a skunk....to my left, a few dozen feet away, standing on top of the rabbit hutch, was a full size bobcat!!
As soon as Charlie knew I saw it, she beat feet for the door, and so did I.
The bobcat took off over the fence and into the woods and darkness.
The rabbits are fine. The bobcat didn't get in the hutch, and Charlie got an extra treat and some pets for her job well done.
Nobody messes with her family!!!

Mental note, dog must be supervised when let out at night for potty.
We've been here 2 1/2 years....this was a first!!

Another Woodpecker update

2009-06-11T10:09:00.001-04:00

"She" is doing well....now, we're not so sure she's a pileated woodpecker...looking for photos of their fledglings to try and identify her.
Regardless, she's approx 22 days old and doing FABULOUS! Eating well, hopping around her little hospital cage, and hanging on to my friend's shirt...like my friend is a tree :-)
Yesterday, she got spooked and flew a few feet across the room...oh, and my friend said that her beak is getting quite sharp! I bet!!
Another week or so, and she'll be on her own!!

Kindergarten Graduate

2009-06-05T21:54:00.001-04:00

School's out!
And we now have a 1st grader on our hands!!

The only one to read...he read the poem "All I need to know I learned in Kindergarten"
Sob!

Like the tongue in his "hole"?
I have other shots, with better smiles, but this is so "HIM" right now! LOL

Happy Feathery Friday!

2009-05-29T15:54:00.002-04:00

It's Friday!
Wahoo!!
Thought I'd share some new photos of the little feathered ones :-)

Last time I tried to get photos of Yoda and Mellow Yellow.....Yoda ended up behind the washing machine. :-( So, no more portrait sessions there for a bit! LOL

So, here's Leia !!

Spoiled Rotten Birdie
So, this is how we fly in this house now...yeah...that's right. If it's in your hands, and going to your mouth..it's up for grabs by the princess. So watch out, or she'll get crazy on your corn pops!
Taken by my 6 year old with his P&S. Pretty good huh?

Photoshoot gone bad!

She's so proud of herself! LOL

A little video of her new trick...

And, introducing Phoenix!!!
Phoenix (named by my hubby) is a 6 month old Dilute Turquoise male parrotlet. In a few months, I'll be looking for a wife for him...she will be a Blue split to yellow lady. Which means that she'll be a bright blue, but have a yellow gene. When they have babies, they will be Turquoise or Dilute like he is. Beautiful!!!!

Update!!

2009-05-28T16:50:00.001-04:00

Update on the Pileated Woodpecker babies!
My friend and her husband fixed the nest as best they could, and put the babies in it. The parents never came back :-(
When checking the box, they discovered the smaller of the two babies was dead. Probably something wrong, or an injury, as they took quite a tumble when the nest fell.
So, this little guy or girl is doing VERY well!
15 days now and eating and growing like a champ. He/she is becoming very skittish of human interaction...now that he/she can see and all...that honestly, that's a good thing.I should be able to get pics next week, one more time. Then little one will be fledging and flying away.
So bittersweet!

Ashley & Adam

2009-05-26T22:12:00.002-04:00

I had the awesome pleasure of shooting Ashley and Adam's wedding last month at the World Golf Village. What a gorgeous wedding with some super fun people!
Thanks so much guys for letting us be a part of your day!!

Getting Ready

Some Bridal Portraits

The Ladies

The Ceremony

Portraits

The Reception

Respect. Remember. Honor.

2009-05-25T09:01:00.001-04:00

In honor of those who have sacrificed life, love, and family to protect our freedoms.
Please remember.

Happy Memorial Day

Disc Dogs

2009-05-24T18:23:00.003-04:00

We went to the Blue Crab Festival this weekend, and got to enjoy seeing the Disc dogs perform.
They always amaze me!
Enjoy some of my favorite shots from the performance!

This guy could REALLY jump!

A little guy...but that didn't slow him down!!

Pileated woodpecker baby

2009-05-24T18:17:00.000-04:00

This little cutie is one of two that my friend found in her backyard. We've had some MAJOR weather this past week...over 30 inches of rain in some areas, and wind too. The top of a dead tree fell in her yard. This little cutie and one sibling were on the ground, cold, grey, and nearly lifeless when my friend found them. She warmed them, fed them a bit, and took care of them for a day while her husband tried to reconstruct and reattach the nest.
Last I heard, the babies were in the reconstructed nest, waiting for mom and dad to come back. Wildlife rehabilitators say that if it's within a few days, mom and dad WILL come back and resume their care.
I can't wait till Tuesday to hear how it's going!

The D Family

2009-05-18T11:54:00.003-04:00

I got a call from this Momma when her little man was 7 days old. I'm so glad I had some time open for their family portraits. I just love when they're still all squishy and sleepy.
Well...he was a little sleepy, but prefered to just hang out and see the world around him :-)

Look at these super proud siblings!!

I think Momma likes him too :-)

Such a sweet guy...he loved being propped up and left alone to hang out :-)

Miss J

2009-05-17T18:09:00.000-04:00

My goodness this little lady has grown!
15 months old already!!!

The H Family on the Beach

2009-05-17T17:25:00.003-04:00

I recently met my cousin and her family at the beach for a session. We don't get to see each other much, but it was amazing to see what wonderful people her children have become.
Enjoy your sneak peek guys!! :-)

Little Bird

2009-05-17T09:49:00.003-04:00

She's gotten to be quite the little model!!
Even though she was hatched in Nebraska....she's a Florida bird now!

My pretty girl

Leia on a Clone Trooper Transport ship...yes, my son's toy.
Maybe I take this Star Wars thing too far? Eh...he loves it though, so who cares :-)

My New Favorite

Gap-y Smile

2009-05-17T09:48:00.001-04:00

He lost another one!!!

Happy Mother's Day!!

2009-05-10T21:31:00.002-04:00

Happy Mother's day!!

Last week, I went to Alex's school for a Mother's Day Tea. It was so sweet, and I snapped a photo of this hanging on the hallway wall.
So sweet!!

My sweet boy...this is his video game face. LOL

I love that gap-y smile!!

Oh..so sweet :-)

My boy and I...Taken by Hubby

With my gifts
Leia, and two webkins I wanted (Otter for school, and parrot bec I liked it :-))
And of course, my ultimate gift, Alex.

Leia and I

Pretty in Pink

New Mommy-to-Be
My Brother-in-laws girlfriend.
They're due with their firstborn this fall.

He wanted to make sure his belly still stuck out more than hers...

Parrotlet Paradise

2009-05-09T15:01:00.002-04:00

Well...it seems like it some days :-)

See how she looks smaller than he is?
She's not.
See how she's leaned into him?
She loves him, and looks to him for protection.
Even though he's the biggest chicken butt there is! LOL

Here it is in Sepia...entered it in a contest :-)

Mellow Yellow
Oh, such a poser!
I actually had Yoda in my hand next to the camera to make her look! LOL

New Baby Alert!!!!
To make a long story short, Yoda was supposed to be my little buddy. But, he never really was. I think maybe he was too old and a bit set in his ways when I got him. So, he has Mellow Yellow now...and I'm lonely.
Insert Leia!!!
She's a Dilute Blue Pacific Parrotlet. Isn't she GORGEOUS???
She's my Mother's Day present from my family.
THANK YOU FAMILY!!!
She's less than 2 months old. a real sweetheart. And SOOO smart!
Oh, and she's from Nebraska! Yes, I'm in Florida. Her breeder happened to be coming my way on vacation and offered to bring her to me.
It was meant to be!!!

The Jacksonville Zoo

2009-05-07T22:46:00.003-04:00

I went on a field trip with Alex not long ago...what a fun day at the zoo!
Here are a few shots I thought I'd share :-)

See the babies in her nest?

Notice anything different here?

2009-05-05T21:17:00.002-04:00

Oh my...sigh...I can't believe my baby is old enough to lose a tooth!!
The tooth fairy comes tonight!!

Funny story....I was helping him brush his teeth and noticed that the tooth was WAY wiggly. So I was going to check it (and maybe yank it) after he spit. He spit..and said, "Ewww...there's blood" I told him yeah, it was probably from his loose tooth, let me see.
The tooth was GONE! It fell out and he spit it in the sink!!!
So, at bedtime, I hade to take the drain off the sink to get the tooth out for the tooth fairy!!
:-)

Soccer

2009-05-05T21:15:00.003-04:00

I love evening soccer games...it's cooler, it's more enjoyable...and the lighting is better for photos :-)

In my backyard

2009-05-04T22:09:00.003-04:00

This little tree frog surprised me in the Pitcher plant the other day...he was just hanging out, waiting for an unsuspecting bug to drop by...

Last night, Hubby called me to the window....this owl was hunting in our backyard! We hadn't seen them in our yard in almost two years, so were really excited! I went out with camera in hand, and he/she let me get pretty close. Hubby had to shine a flashlight on him/her so I had enough light for my camera to focus....then click! :-)
As I was standing there taking pics...it jumped into the neighbors yard, and came back to the fence with something to eat...I missed the shots of it eating though...flash batteries died! ACK!THEN...hubby moved the flashlight onto me...I asked what the heck he was doing, and heard the basket bird feeder on the shephards hook a few feet from me shake....an owl had landed RIGHT next to me, and I MISSED IT!
Hubby said "Didn't you hear it?!?!?!?!?!?"
Umm...No, isn't the whole point of an owl that they are SILENT in flight? Dang..I never knew how silent. Can't believe I missed it and scared it off!!!

Busy Weekend

2009-05-03T22:14:00.002-04:00

What a busy weekend we've had...starting with Soccer

He got a goal!!

Hanging with Pop during the game

Fishing with Paw-Paw today....yeah..Alex didn't get much fishing done :-)

And then, a new bike!!
(Late Birthday present :-))

The Lovebirds

2009-05-03T22:09:00.002-04:00

Actually, not lovebirds, they're Parrotlets...but they're SOOOO in love!!
Aren't they precious?

Looking a little rough

Still not too sure what that big, black, clicky thing is...

Sometimes I just can't get over how pretty she is...

Cuddle time

"So this guy walks into a bar..."
LOL

Loving on his wife

Pet skunk

2009-04-28T20:54:00.001-04:00

This sweet guy belongs to a friend of a friend. We happened to stop by and see her at the same time.
What a super sweet skunk...and so taken with his owner.
I hope to be able to do more photos some time soon..with better lighting and more planning :-)

Soccer Time!!

2009-04-27T16:47:00.002-04:00

Soccer season started recently. We missed a couple of games already due to being out of town, and then Alex was sick...but here's some shots from the game he played the other night.
Man...when did his legs get so long?

Still with the tongue

Aviary Visit

2009-04-26T12:36:00.002-04:00

I was able to visit my friend's home and aviary last week, and of course I took my camera!
This is her Catalina macaw. Isn't he gorgeous???

His wife is a Greenwing Macaw.

When they have babies, they'll be called "Flame Macaws". Oh, how gorgeous!!

We also got to go into her full flight cockatiel aviary. Alex thought it was really cool.

This momma 'tiel poked her head out to see what was going on

My friend and her neighbor both have pet pigs. They're siblings. Well, my friend's male pig was too exhausted to even lift his snout, so I had to photograph the female...she goes over every morning to spend the day at my friend's house. Apparently, food is more abundant...LOL

And every evening, she and the goose head home through the woods...

Relay for Life

2009-04-25T19:47:00.003-04:00

I participated in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event this weekend.
Boy am I tired....but it was SOOO much fun!
Our small team of ladies raised over $1000 for the American Cancer Society so far!

And without further ado....some of my favorite images from the event...

My track sign...I advertised this year :-)

One of the teams was selling turkey legs as their fundraiser....they made this turkey leg to use as their track baton...such creativity! I hope they win the best baton contest this year...they deserve it!

A team across the track from our site

Relay is for friends

And creativity...I love to see the creativity of the teams

The beginning of the survivor walk...

Survivors...

Shelby is looking great this year!!

Not a survivor, but I just loved this photo of Shelby's grandma, Ms. Anne

Cheerleaders at the finish line cheered the survivors on as they walked their lap

I bought this luminaria in honor of my good flickr friend Laura.
Thinking of her during her struggle right now.

Other assorted luminaria

I think the highlight of the event for many people this year was the "Mr. Relay" contest. Contestants dressed up as women, most with makeup and all, and paraded around the audience looking for donations. The winner collected over $150!!!

The winner!!

I just loved this guy on his cart. He was busy too, carrying people to and from everywhere...he was going full speed every time I saw him!

The next morning....
If you don't do it...you feel like it...it's a LONG 18 hours...but such a worthy cause!

A New Addition

2009-04-22T17:04:00.002-04:00

So, I was trying to decide if Yoda should have a mate. That was the intention with Yaddle before she passed away last November. I dunno, Yoda is sweet, and a gorgeous poser, but he isn't a cuddler, and could care less about me 90% of the time. Yoda was completely interested in meeting a nice girl to settle down with....he'd been saving for months, and already had the bling :-)

So, I went to the Exotic Bird Show in St. Augustine this past weekend with the intention of finding Yoda a gal to share his day.

Introducing....Miss Mellow Yellow! She was named by the breeder, and I think it is quite fitting. So we're keeping it. She is a female Pacific Parrotlet and is the American Yellow variety. She was born in March 2008, so only a month younger than Yoda. Such a beautiful little thing, even though she is in mid molt and looking a tad homely!

So, Mellow Yellow is Yoda's betrothed....and he's THRILLED with the idea! As soon as she came home, he was hopping around his cage, banging toys, ringing bells, and just generally showing off. Such a ham. And Sunday morning, I caught him practicing his ability to feed her when the time comes. Awww, birdy love.
They met on the play gym Sunday night, and after about one minute of nervousness, they were preening eachother's feathers and cuddled up.

Yesterday, they posed a bit for me...such good birdies!!

Housesitting

2009-04-18T23:22:00.003-04:00

I was housesitting for my parents earlier this week and got so spend some time relaxing with my camera in hand. Thought I'd share a few of my favorites.

Charlie got to go for a mini-vacation too

Here's Maddie! So difficult to photograph, I love this one!

Some flowers on the front porch

Clifford was too busy watching squirrels and didn't want to pose

Kramer was much more willing...

Speaking of Squirrels...

Downtown Disney, The Marketplace

2009-04-17T11:15:00.003-04:00

After a day at Epcot, we spent Saturday at Downtown Disney shopping in the marketplace.

Some pirates at an enterance to one of the stores...I just thought they looked too cool!

While there, we went to the Lego store. Such a fun place to be!!
Checking out the Star Wars section of course!

I don't know...I really don't.... I was just drawn to photograph this little display...such an interesting combination! LOL

Close up of some of the Lego People

Part of the fun of the Lego Store is that you get to play with Legos!!

Of course, we had to go to "Once Upon a Toy" and Alex built his own lightsaber

After shopping all morning, we had lunch at the new T-Rex Cafe. VERY expensive, but also super cool. I only wish we'd had room for dessert...they looked awesome!

This is above the bar

We sat right next to these guys while we ate.

I want one of these for the house. Too cool!

After lunch, Alex built a dino. His new friends name is "Chomper"

Trip to Epcot

2009-04-15T01:30:00.007-04:00

This year, we went to Epcot at Walt Disney World for Alex's 6th birthday.
I thought I'd share some photos of our trip.
Enjoy!!

My guys
On the tram...

In front of the ball

Meeting Stitch

Alex's favorite part of Epcot
It's in innoventions West, and you got to hold a flashlight and identify fire hazards. He thought it was too cool!

Such cool art at Epcot

The Seas

"Fish are friends, not food"

On the boat ride through the land, we saw this "Tomato Tree" I want one!!!

Part of Epcot is getting to play in the fountains

This is him now...TOTALLY goofy as often as possible. Eh...6 year olds.

We spent some extra time in the UK because Alex wanted to play "Kim Possible"
It was actually pretty cool, you got a cell phone with video capability and got "assignments" to complete. He LOVED it and actually was worried that someone would catch us, He had the phone to his ear pretending to talk on it when walking from one place to another, and hid behind bushes while getting the assignment information. So cute!
Here are some shots I got in and around the UK

Epcot at night

Happy Easter!!

2009-04-12T23:26:00.002-04:00

Wow, it's been a busy time for us lately. Alex just turned 6 last week....SIX! Can you believe that??
We went to Epcot for his birthday. Photos to come soon :-)

Until then, here are a few Easter critters to share, and some photos from our Easter egg hunt.
:-)

We don't know exactly how old Toffee and Oreo are, but since we got them not long before easter, we celebrate their bithday on Easter.They're two years old!!Happy Birthday big girls!!

Must have been a tall Easter Bunny!!

My neice

St. Augustine Alligator Farm Rookery

2009-04-06T21:59:00.002-04:00

I went to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm the other day to see what was going on in the Rookery. Oh my goodness, was I in for a treat! These are just a few of MANY images I love. I have millions of favorites.

This first shot this one isn't fabulous, except that I love that you can see the egg between momma Egret's feet, and the alligator on the banks behind her. For those of you who don't know, the "Alligator Farm", is actually a zoological garden. There is a huge natural swamp that they've built a boardwalk over. Hundreds of alligators live in the swamp, and every year, various wading birds flock to the area to use it as their breeding grounds. Both animals benefit. The alligators under the trees protect the wading birds from various predators like racoons, foxes, etc. The alligators, in turn, do occasionally get a snack of an mistaken egg, or baby bird who has fallen from the nest. Sad? Yes, but it's nature, and fortunately, it's not a common occurance.

Now, on to some of the better shots...

Easter Portraits

2009-04-04T10:49:00.002-04:00

Spring and the Easter Season is upon us...time for some Spring Portrait sessions :-)
You'll recognize this little ham. Mr. A has graced my blog on numerous occasions in the past. What a cutie!!

The County Fair

2009-03-29T15:51:00.003-04:00

Always such a fun time!!

The hogs and steer hadn't arrived yet, but we loved checking out the chickens, roosters, and bunnies!!

I wish I could have gotten a better photo of this bunny with no wires in it, This had to do though...I just couldn't pass up photographing those fabulous ears!!