David Jay's Free To Succeed Tour

Bridget and I are excited about the seminar with David Jay and Jasmine Star this evening. We're such nerds; we arrived only two hours early at the Sheraton by the Galleria. So now we're sitting outside the doors, the first ones to arrive. Still no siting of DJ.

All I can say is WOW! And DJ, don't take this the wrong way... but I LOVE DJ! He is my inspiration. What an awesome speaker and motivator, oh and he's not a bad photographer either. :) I would truly would have followed these guys to experience the tour all over again Austin and Dallas if I had the time. You guys are truly blessed to do what you do!

It was joy and an honor to finally meet DJ in person. I have kept up with him and his blog, his software and have awed over his work now for years. DJ and I got started in the industry at about the same time. Fortunately for DJ he saw the error of his ways far sooner than I did and he has gone on to be one of the top 15 wedding photojournalists in the world. You know how most kids in the eighties who loved and adored Michael Jordan religiously repeated Nike's catch phrase, "If I could be like Mike..." well if there were one person in the world that I would want to model myself after it would be David Jay. Ohhh "If I could be like DJ."

DJ is truly the most humble person I have ever met. He honest to God truly cares about us photographers and the struggles we endure being in this fantastic but ultra challenging industry. He truly loves what he does and it shows. Thank you DJ for being our inspiration, for helping to create the awesome, sweet software you are constantly making available to us; for your love for us and for what you do. I hope one day to be just 1/10th as happy as you are. You have truly found your calling; you have sought out God and His will for you. You will truly be rewarded in heaven for being a light to soo many lives. All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you for challenging and inspiring us to be better people and do the work that we are called to; not only to better ourselves but ultimately to better our fellow human beings. I look forward to someday talking with you again and sharing our successes we will have the privilege of experiencing thanks to you.

You Rock DJ.

Today Is My Bride's Birthday

Today is a very special day, it's my bride's birthday. On July 20, 1981 Bridget was born. It's an honor for me to be able to call her my wife on this day. We plan to have a day doing only the things she wants to do. We served on the children's ministry at church this morning with the 4 and 5 year olds and right now we are at the movies. We came to Tinseltown in The Woodlands to see Handcock. Movie review coming soon, stay posted. :)

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David's-Dad's 50th Birthday

From Bridget:
Today is my dad's 50th birthday. I have to say my Dad sure doesn't look 50 yet. Since there was the big surprise party for my Dad last Saturday tonight Kris and I are meeting my step mom, Ginger, and Dad for a quiet dinner at Red Lobster! Yum cheese biscuts!!

I always remember sharing birthdays with my Dad. His is the 17th and mine is the 20th. Usually, my Dad would pick the restaurant and I would pick the activity we would do. My Dad was never shy about beating me at minature golf even when I was a kid and it was my birthday too. LOL!!

Happy Birthday Dad!!

Love, Bridget (and Kris)

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David's Surprise 50th Birthday Party

Sounds of the Silver Screen

What a great time. Tonight we went to our church, Fellowship of the Woodlands and experienced a one of a kind show from the Woodlands Symphony Orchestra and the Fellowship vocalists and band. The show showcased some of the best sound of the movies. Of course the show wouldn't have been complete in my mind without some music from Back to the Future (my favorites movies of all time). Kevin did a fantastic rendition of Huey Lewis' "The Power of Love," of course from Back to the Future.We sat with my parents, my aunt Cathy and uncle Ted and Linda. Linda owns the Harding House which is the home decor shop just below our studio in Old Time Spring. It was good to see Rachel and Max there as well.

Just after intermission the symphony performed a compilation of movie soundtracks from the past 100 years. There were approximately 25 movies in all and we came about 3 shy of getting them all right. The prize for the winners were two movie passes. :( Me unfortunately didn't get Patton, Bridge Over the River Kwai and Summer's Place.

I strongly encourage everyone to go out to Fellowship of the Woodlands, of course to go to church, but also because of the music. The vocalists at the church are truly amazing and well, the band is rockin' too. :) Tonight the melding of sounds brought the amazing movies of the silver screen to life. We had a wonderful time. Hats off to the Woodlands Symphony and the Fellowship vocalists and band. 

Chelsea & Jason's Wedding

Over a week has already passed since Chelsea and Jason's wedding and we've been lazy about our blog posting as of late. We couldn't go without posting a blog about Chelsea and Jason's wedding. Despite their wedding bring completely outside, we had such a great time at the wedding.