Graphic Design Services

It hasn't been a very eventful day today, except I'm going to do some painting tonight!  Just call me "Jill" of all trades.  But I did just finish (well, a few weeks ago) a new business card design for my dad!  I thought I would share it with you guys and let you know I do design business cards w/matching letterhead or any other marketing materials you may need.

My dad is a Civil Engineer, as was I, and in light of the poor economy we were both out of work for over a year now!  But, luckily some old clients called him up, and he pretty much became self employed!  God has blessed us both and supplied us with work.  So, in light of his new venture out on his own, he created some business cards...  Lets just say it was white, cardstock, had his name on it, and a phone number.  Sorry dad.  But I had to vamp it up a bit!  A card is a first impression of a person. So take a look, and if anyone out there ever needs any engineering services, give him a call!  He is also a licensed surveyor if you are buying a house/land and need a survey!  Thanks guys!

And because a post is always better with a picture, here are some cuties from this fall I got the opportunity to shoot.  ;-)

I Miss Summer!!

Ok, now that the snow is gone. . . I'm done with winter.  That's enough.  It was fun while it lasted.  Now I'm in that state of I want it to be 80 degrees and sunny everyday!!  Anyone else there too?  So as I dream of summer, I also reminisce on all the flowers I love to plant and photograph during spring and summer.  Here are some photos to keep your spirits up until it gets warmer.

And if you would like to see them larger, these photos are on display at Ultra Copy & Print here in Fayetteville at the corner of Township and Gregg.  Just ask for my good friend Jane if you need any help!  They are an awesome print shop, like Kinko's, only nicer. ;-)  They will work with you on anything you need such as business cards, brochures, flyers, photoshop services, and lots of other stuff!  Have a great day everyone!

Send me your Snow Man Pictures!

Hello everyone!  I hope everyone got the chance to get outside in this snow and build a snowman!  Snow is so much fun, and I don't know when the last time was that I built a snowman so we got out and tried!  The snow was still powdery so it wouldn't pack well.  Then we got the great idea to pack it in some kind of bucket, then turn it over.  We searched for the perfect container and finally came up with something good!  The trash can!!  It's huge and it would build a tall snowman!!  hahaha  Besides a little dirt, we could cover it with clean snow. ;-)  So we grabbed the green giant and went to work!  The plan worked out great and in no time at all we had a snowman!  (I think you have more patience when your a child at these things. . ha ha!) 

When it came to dressing this snowman, we used our landscaping grass for its arms, found a scarf, hat, carrot nose, and coneflower bud eyes.  But we couldnt' remember how to make a mouth. . . hmm. . . then Nathan ran in the garage and said I got it!  He made me close my eyes, then I went out and looked. . . he had a fake plastic grill on it!!!!  hahahaha!!!! So our snowman had a grill!  We looked for a clock and a chain so it could be flava flav, but couldn't find one. ;-)  he he he!! 

So here are some pictures from our adventures in the snow.  If you have any great photos of your snow creations, or others you have seen e-mail them to me and I will post them this week!!  My e-mail is fotomichelle@cox.net.  Happy Playing!

the grill

 

our snowman method

our snowman's pet flamingo cause everyone needs a pink flamingo!

 

   

  

proud snowman makers!

More Snow Pictures for 2010!

Snow is just so much fun!!  Especially for those who are still kids at heart. ;-)  Thanks to Nathan's 4-wheel drive jeep, and years of experience driving in the country in ice, I got to get out and shoot a few things during the snow storm!  I got some really cool shots of Nathan where you can actually see the snow falling down all around him.  I love snow!  (I actually hate winter. . . BUT if it's going to be cold, give me something in return, like snow!)  Here is the first set of pictures I got.

This post of pictures will be included in the 2010 Snow gallery.  Consider it-part 2.  I had a feeling on January 2nd when we got the first wave of snow, that it wasn't the last snow of the season!  As we get snow, I will add more to this gallery and each image will be available for purchase.  Thanks guys and hope your staying warm and cozy!

 

 

 

  

  

  

    

 

The New Blog!!

It's finally done!  The blog is now integrated as a part of the website for ease of viewing!  Hope you like it!  If anyone experiences any problems, feel free to e-mail me and let me know, or just leave a comment.  Constructive criticism is certainly welcome!  ;-)

Thanks!!

Ice Storm 2010... or not!

Well, it looks like so far we're not going to get an ice storm this time...at least not like we did last year!  It sleeted most of the morning, then all turned to snow and now it's coming down hard!!  I had to go out and find something to photograph.  It's sooo pretty!  But after just a few shots I noticed my camera was getting soaked!  So I had to get back inside with it.  Water+electronics= :-(

I did manage to take a few of my Jane Magnolia tree.  It had already started to bud out with the warm weather we had last week, and the tiny little buds were covered in ice.  If you look, you can see the tiny little fuzz on the buds through the ice.  Nature is so amazing. . It can withstand so much, and only months later produce the most beautiful green leaves and pink flowers. How does it do that?  We serve an awesome God who is capable of so many things.  A small tree is only one example.  :-)  Ah... so reflective on a day like this!  Ok.Ok.... I'm done now!

 

  

  

 

Remembering the Ice Storm of 2009

Did you know that a year ago this week we had the big ice storm of 2009?  And now they are calling for another one today!  I hope everyone is prepared this time, and hopefully things go better this year.

Last year we were hit hard.  I know my parents especially because they live in an older neighborhood with huge trees everywhere.  Luckily Nathan and I live in a newer subdivision where most of the power is underground, so we were only without power for a day.  My parents were without power for almost 2 weeks!  The service line to their house got torn off by falling tree limbs so we all camped out at my house.  It was a stressful time and really disturbing site to see so much destrution.  So I thought it would be good to take a look back into last year through pictures and remember how we all came together to help out our neighbors in need.  I know there was a lot of sawing and limb clean up that went on!  So take a look and post your own comments of how you faired last year.

  Trying to get to my parents house to see the damage. . .

checking out the down service line 

electrical box disconnected from the house

poor little bird house hung on. .  

The ice from our mailbox

coffee by gas fireplace ;-)