12.21.2006

Three...two...one...happy drinking!

So - if you know or have ever seen a newspaper on New Years Eve there is always the "cliche" picture of a champagne photo illustration of some sort gracing the cover - well I took that a bit further and combined the element of the "Times Square ball drop" into the champagne. Enjoy.

12.20.2006

Bethlehem through a child's eyes



12.19.2006

Bethlehem Walk

Every 2 years the Christian Church of Manteno, south of Chicago, Illinois puts on "Bethlehem Walk" where the congregation works for nearly 8-9 months heavily preparing their church for a "Bethlehem transformation". This event attracts nearly 2-3,000 people from all over the country to this church that takes the visitors back in time. It was such a cool experience, I'll be putting more pictures up the next few days.

12.15.2006

Ah, I'm not sure which house is worse...

Yeah.

12.14.2006

Christmas "puke"

Since I am the "rookie" at the newspaper I get the joy of taking pictures for our Christmas lighting contest...when I saw this house my first thought was, "oh my gosh, Christmas just threw up on their lawn"...lol enjoy

12.13.2006

Ah, Santa and his ladies

These girls were so cute and looked like something out of a Christmas cartoon

12.12.2006

Watchful Eyes

I am so happy that I got this shot just a second before Santa turned his eyes towards the cameras on the right.

12.11.2006

Checkin' It Out

One of my favorite pictures - he just got his facepainted at the Breakfast With Santa

12.10.2006

Sharing a Moment With Santa

12.09.2006

Santa Baby

Took this picture today at the "Breakfast With Santa" at the Kankakee Ice Arena...I love her face expression and was surprised she never cried, just look very scared and skeptical. More photos to come all week (so many Santa events this weekend).

12.04.2006

Good Ol' Abe

12.02.2006

Oh Christmas Tree!

Pictures from the Gallery of Trees last night and some caroling around the piano afterwards