The Secret Bar

If you listen really close you can hear a cocktail shaker, friends being friends, and the occasional cricket.  I took this on the first night of the "Secret Bar," which if I recall was Mad Men night.  I figured I would process this photo and post it at a later time.  Now that my 365 Project is over I am going through my photographs from 2012 that didn't make the cut.  So, I will be posting photographs, but they will most likely be photos from previous shoots.

Happy 25th Anniversary

On Sunday everyone gathered at St. Joe's in Wheeling to celebrate mom and Gary's 25th Anniversary, which was yesterday.  They renewed their vows, we took some photos since most were present, and then everyone went to Abbey's to get something to eat.  We had a great time and I can't wait until we do this for the 50th.  The link to the rest of the photos is below.

25th Anniversary Photos

Christmas Favorites

Here are a few of my favorites from yesterday.  I am not reposting the family photos that are on the EverydayaFoto Blog.  These are in no particular order.

                                 Harper counting Jonah's presents to make sure they have the same amount.

                                               Jonah unwrapping the Lego he asked Santa for at Phipps.

                                             My brother Zach and his wife Shelly at my mom's house.

                                              My mom and Gabby watching Harper open up her gift.

                                                         Pappy reading a book to Jaden and Harper.

Jaden hanging out with me.  He wanted to take some photos with my camera, including the obligatory self-portrait.

Forgotten Cottage

I was going through some of my photos from our walk on the east property and decided it was time to edit this one.  A forgotten cottage on the south side of Lake Road.

Old Trailer

What happens when a hoarder also has access to acres of land?  This is what happens.  This is only one of the many trailers littered on this property along with all the garbage around them.

The Abandon Beach House

I was lucky enough to be permitted to take a walk on some property that has many abandon buildings, cars, and trash.  This is an abandon beach house on the shores of Lake Erie.

Family Camp (2012)

(St. Michael's by The Lake)

It took me a few days to get through my Family Camp photos and I have finally compiled my favorites.  This does not include our field trip to Fralden Terraces.  I will be posting those photos later as I process them.  If you would like to view my favorites click here.