This evening I got the call I new was coming and thought I was ready for it. I was told that between 4 and 5 pm this evening my Grandfather Roy Bundick passed away in Grass Valley, California he was 84 years old.

My Grandfather made a huge difference in my life. He was not only my Grandfather but he was like a Father to me also. My love for the great outdoors and for photography came from him. I will dedicate my first calendar and book to him and his wonderful wife Joan Bundick. Joan is a incredibly strong woman who has loved my Grandfather for more then 30 years. It is my honor and pleasure to have her as my Step Grandmother.

Grandpa, may you find peace on the other side and enjoy the great vistas that God has created for you to enjoy. I hope to see you on top of Mount Whitney this next year.

I love you and will miss you so much, but I will look for you every time I am out in nature photographing what you taught me to love and care for so long ago.

Love, Karen

Today I decided to pick up a couple books and start reading a little everyday. On David Jay's site he had recommended some books, so of course I went out and got them. I am currently readying "A Purpose Driven Life" and "The E Myth Revisited" I will keep you updated on what I think of them.

So far I have read one chapter in The Purpose Driven Life and looks like it will make me have to really look at my life and how I am living it. (not a bad thing)

I just picked up The E Myth Revisited and am only on the first page so I will have to get back to you on this one.

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!!

Blessings to you and your families

Karen

Lori & Ed's Wedding

What a great day this was!
Lori & Ed are great people, I truly enjoyed working for them. Lori couldn't have been anymore beautiful and Ed was beaming with love for his beautiful bride. I hope you enjoy the video of their amazing wedding day!

Lori & Ed's Slideshow

Congratulations to you both!

Karen

Your results:
You are Supergirl

Supergirl 85% Wonder Woman 85% Superman 80% Spider-Man 75% Green Lantern 75% Robin 65% The Flash 50% Batman 45% Catwoman 45% Iron Man 40% Hulk 15%

Lean, muscular and feminine. Honest and a defender of the innocent.

Click here to take the Superhero Personality Quiz

I saw this on David Jay's Jouranl and thought I would give it a try to see how accurate it is. Not to Bad! :-)

Today I start my Christmas baking. I will be spending the next few days baking, pumpkin bread, rice krispy squares, homemade fudge with almonds and sugar cookies, plus my Mom and Sister are making almond mounds, cranberry orange bread and oatmeal date bars. There should be more then enough goodies for everyone to enjoy.

I love Christmas time! It is always so great to spend time with family and friends. Some of my most cherished memories of my childhood are those of Christmas. We always had a open house on Christmas day for so that everyone could come by and have a little something to eat and share the joy of Christmas with us.

I hope that for each of you, that your Christmas is filled with love, laughter, family and friends and that your tummies are filled with great food.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Karen

http://www.myheritage.com

I saw this on David Jay's website. I thought it was too cool so I wanted to see who I looked like. What do you think? Not really huh? But it is a nice thought. :-)

Karen

Today I found myself at Samy's Camera Store down on Fairfax. As my good friend Dixie Trawick would say, "You were shopping at the Mecca of Camera stores" Samy's is a great place and especially since it is a no tax weekend sale. As you can see I had a GREAT time shopping. I have a Nikkor 18 - 200 mm lens on order, I hopefully will be able to pick that up by Wednesday. Then I will be out testing it out of course!

Happy Holidays!

Karen

Hi Everyone,

This is my first time trying to do a blog. In time I will get better at this. I will do my best to keep you updated on the latest things that I'm doing. Also I will share any new cool things I read, hear and learn about.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Holidays!

Karen