Baker Reunion

After nearly a week of solid "fooling" with the new photography website, I have finally had a chance to put the pictures from last weekend's reunion with the Baker family online. Just visit the photography site, then click "clients". Once that's done, just enter Baker as the password.

We had a blast and hope you enjoy the pics!

Life...

I know, I know... what a title. A few things have happened recently that have caused me to ponder just that... life. In a matter of 10 days, people around me have lost 4 people they loved. One dear friend and lost her father-in-law last week and is now faced with the coming death of her mother-in-law as well, or so hospice tells the family. This poor family just buried one parent and are now contemplating burying another. I just cannot imagine the toll the stress has taken and continues to take on this one family. Unfortunately we face death many times throughout our lives, but two parents so close... I just cannot imagine. Please, please keep Tiffany, Robert, and the entire Hughes family in your prayers. The are facing what surely seems an insurmountable obstacle and I know they would appreciate any help they can get.

It truly makes me realize how precious each day is that we all have together. Be sure you tell the people that you love how you feel today. Unfortunately, we never know when it might be our last opportunity to do so.

Bloggin' 'bout a Blog

One of my friends that works for Southern Bride with me recently sent me a link the blog of a fabulous new wedding publication, Southern Wedding Style. Now magazine-wise I'm a little partial to the SB, but the folks over at SWS sure can put together a blog. It is FILLED with some of the most amazing photography and most beautiful weddings I have ever seen. When you get a chance, check out their blog at: http://www.swsmag.net/

I might also inspire you to check out this blog: http://snippetandink.blogspot.com/

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler

We're less than 24 hours away from the "official" grand opening and ribbon cutting at our new location in Blank Canvas Studios at 137 West Main Street. As part of the celebration we're hosting a "Business After Hours" event from the Chamber of Commerce. In our usual laid-back style we're serving a low country boil filled with fresh shrimp, corn, new potatoes, sausage, and Tiffany's famous bread pudding. If you pass by tomorrow evening and see me out on the sidewalk downtown, stop by a visit!

If you can't join us... I've attached a great shrimp boil recipe from Southern Living Magazine. Enjoy!!
Timmy's Boiled Shrimp

New Site

Well, the new site went live today! It's far different than any of our other sites. I'd like to know what you think about it! Leave me a comment on my blog and let me know.

A New Sense of Purpose

So much of this blog has been useless up until this point, but I've decide to start making it a little more useful for those two or three folks that read it on a daily basis. Hopefully I will be able to offer some insight into the event planning business and offer some fun and interesting tips and suggestions to help make your event one-of-a-kind. A few things of note:

Preston Bailey is coming to Birmingham! I know this is only exciting for those freaks like me in the event industry, but Preston is truly a visionary in the special event world and the chance to meet him comes rarely. If you're interested, contact Dorothy McDaniel's Flower Market at 205-871-0092. It's a bit pricey though. There's a VIP Cocktail party on September 7th for $250. Then the following night, Preston will be at the Stardome. Tickets for that are $85.

Learn more about Preston and his amazing work on his website at www.prestonbailey.com

Only 3 Months Left!

I'm not sure that I believe this, but the calendar tells me I've only got a little more than three more months before our little Jack arrives. 3 Months!!! I'm spending much of this weekend working on preparing the nursery for my little guy. It seems like it was only a few weeks ago that I saw that glow on Heather's face when she told me she was pregnant. It's just amazing how time flies.

A year ago I never would have imagined that I would be in this place in my life now. And though it scares the absolute crap out of me that I"m about to be a dad, I wouldn't change it for the world. So ready for my little guy to be here...