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Today started the beginning of the end of the deployment. We have been waiting it seems like forever for March to be here and it IS FINALLY HERE. With it being here that means that babies are going to start being born right and left. As a matter of fact one was born yesterday. So yay Congratulations to Nicole and Matt! Welcome to the world baby Cale!

The Air Force was nice enough to let those few soon to be dads(and already dads) with wives due in March come home first before the rest of the guys. Pretty much the only good thing the military has done good for us in a while. But thats a different story. They flew into the airport and let us be at the gate when the plane arrived. So go team USO for allowing that to be able to happen. Terminal 2 at RDU was the place to be today if you needed a good heart warming cry and everyone was thrilled that they were home the patriot guard was even there! Makes me quite excited for the weeks to come when everyone is home! 20110305-DSC_5747

saying hello to baby brother :) 20110305-DSC_5750 20110305-DSC_5761 20110305-DSC_5763 20110305-DSC_5766

Melissa actually had her little girl in November and today was the first time her husband got to meet their little one. 20110305-DSC_5768 20110305-DSC_5769

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His wife, Amanda(you might remem ber her maternity session a few months ago) isnt going to deliver the baby here in NC so she couldnt come up to see him. I wanted to get a few photos of him so she could see though :) He’ll be there soon Amanda! 20110305-DSC_5854

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Saturday after my baby shower I headed over to Durham, NC to get my dance on. For the past few months there have been dances and live bands at Cuban Revolution put on by a production company called Chifferobe. This week George Knott Square Trio performed. There was all kinda of awesome performances as well performed by Kristen Minsky & Kate Collins of The Cuban Revolution TropiGals. Dandy Wellington flew down from NY and he was an awesome MC. I feel like I should mention the real reason I was there as well. It was The Carolina Fascinators grand debut!! They did an awesome job and I was glad I got to see them from the start because I have a feeling they may be going places. Oh well, I feel like I just did a lot of name dropping so lets get to my favorite photos. Sound like a plan?

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Ooh!! I didnt mention Joei Reed up above but she was there featuring some of her awesome fascinators!! Check her Etsy out- she does some pretty awesome stuff. 2011022bb7-DSC_5662 20110227-DSC_5651 20110227-DSC_5670

These two got best dressed couple :) 20110227-DSC_5672 20110227-DSC_5673 Then the Fascinators did their thing! 20110227-DSC_5691 20110227-DSC_5692 20110227-DSC_5693 20110227-DSC_5714 20110227-DSC_5717 It was an awesome time :)

Every year something magical happens right after Christmas. Its a dance event called Lindy Focus and it is pretty amazing. Some of the best dancers from all over join in on the fun and there are 5 days of pretty much NON STOP DANCING. :) This was my third year attending and my first as one of the “official photographers.” I worked alongside with the quite talented Bobby Bonsey. I think we make a pretty good team and I really enjoyed working with him. :)

Ok, now on to the photo goodies. OH and also, if there is a link above the photo thats the link to the dance that was being photographed, so go check it out. Dave Braverman did an awesome job with the videos. :)

Lets start with Mike Roberts and Laura Glaess. They are two of the most attractive dancers Ive ever seen in my life. When they dance they show so much emotion. I could watch them all day. Want to watch them? Go here

How could I have picked favorites without Sharon Davis being in them. Here she is getting her dance on.

Here is one of my favorites from the entire event. I love that Terrace. He was one of the first dancers I was ever ‘in awe over.’ I first saw him 4 years ago at a dance event and he was awesome. Since then we’ve become friends and im far from nervous to dance with him. Its a pretty good feeling. Im sure thats why this is one of my favorites because were friends and I got some sweet flare and everyone is so happy. It makes for a fantastic shot.. Plus I mean.. not everyone can dance blindfolded. 20101231-DSC_0892 copy 20101231-DSC_0919 copy 20101231-DSC_0925 copy

Its rare someone captures a good photo of me dancing with my own camera. So, thanks to whoever picked my camera up. 20101231-DSC_0930 copy

Andrew and Karen always have awesome routines! 20101230-DSC_9412 copy 20101230-DSC_9405 copy 20101230-DSC_9499 copy 20101231-DSC_1000 copy 20101231-DSC_1135 copy 20110101-DSC_2065 copy

The guy there on the left is the other photographer :) 20110101-DSC_2325 copy 20110101-DSC_2444 copy DSC_7667 copy DSC_8089 copy

The Charleston competition is worth the watch! DSC_8416 copy DSC_8524 copy DSC_8333 copy DSC_8639 copy

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I love everyones faces. 20101231-DSC_0532 copy DSC_8848 copy DSC_9234 copy DSC_7863 copy DSC_8082 copy

and last but not least, 20110101-DSC_2540 copy I love how Neil finally decides to grab my camera to take photos of me taking my equipment down.. instead of helping out. Ahhh men.

Anyway, arent you sad you werent there? It was seriously an awesome time. I seemed to have a difficult time this year. There were a TON of folks Id never met and typically I try and get photos of everyone. But this year.. there were just too many people to get everyone. Im glad I had Bobby there because that way we could ‘share the load.’ So, if youre not in any of the photographs I apologize. Come and see me at ATLX8. ;)

Jaya, Michael and Sosh know how to throw a party. Thank you all so much for having me along as a photographer this year, I loved doing it. :) You three are thebomb.com

Lots of folks have emailed me about purchasing prints. Well, GO HERE.

Tonight there was a party in Pine Level!

Im dreamin of a Pink Christmas is a charity holiday party to promote breast cancer awareness. 100% of the net proceeds went to Susan G. Koman for the Cure- Triangle affiliate. KW Event Productions did an awesome job. The place looked great. Super pink and Super Christmas’sy! The party was help at Hinnant Family Vineyards in Pine Level. What an awesome hidden gem that place is. I bet its gorgeous during the summer months too!

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Blue Antler Studio was there showing off her Santas. These are handmade and the details are crazy, she definitely has a talent! Makes me wish I was a fan of Santa.

Along with their being some awesome folks and good food there was a raffle and a silent auction from a lot of local businesses. Mary Kay, Stella & Dot Jewelry and Tom Boy Tools were also there.

Towards the end of the night there was even some dancing! Four_Rectangles

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