A look back and a look forward

I spent time at lunch today looking at blogs of other photographers. Everyone had a "My favorite photos from 2011" page over the past few weeks. I started thinking and man I tell you I had so much fun this year I'm not sure I could pick just one. Although to some this would be like looking at 3 hours of uncle Bud's Jerusalem vacation slides from 1974, to me there is a story behind every photo. These are the scenes that shape my life.

I mean we started off 2011 at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. What a wacky fun town. The game wasn't so great but the fun and food certainly was. I love New Orleans.

Then in February we had a snow storm. and they
actually closed roads in the area which is really rare.

Spots in the neighborhood that are normally pretty
turned into postcard looking snow scenes

The beauty of an Arkansas spring quickly chased off the cold
and returned the south to it's splendid showcase

Soon couples could be found outside enjoying the afternoon.
Shoes were not required, nor have they ever been


Buckets of brightly colored prize filled eggs
are found at my folks house are guaranteed
to be some of the most sought after as any in Arkansas.


Late spring brings with it a fever called Hog Fever.
It just enough football to satisfy our souls for a few more months.



Then it all changed within a few seconds.
The day of the tornadoes.
This photo was taken just outside Birmingham, AL.
It was honestly more than I could ever imagine.

We were treated like VIP's and Coach Van Horn treated us
to a South Carolina Razorback baseball game.
This was the first time I had been stopped at a
sporting event and told I couldn't bring a
camera lens in due to the length.

We always go to these tourist attractions just for something to do
and sometimes we fall in love and stay for hours.


In the wilds of South Carolina we hiked and saw some
of the most spectacular wildlife up close and personal
with no one around and no protection.

The summer turned hot and the rain stopped.
The sun parched wildflowers

August found us visiting the in-laws and the beach.
Watching a full moon raise in the gulf of Mexico

Every morning my daughter and I would spend time together
walking on the beach laughing and cutting up.

A trip to the lake with the family.
There is nothing better than a cup of coffee
and laughter with my sisters

The hot muggy air was soon replaced by
the cool crispness of fall and all things football.

Sometimes you just need the trainer
to tell you how good you really are.

Protect your house men!

Coach Allen getting the D's ready to take on Ole Miss.

The fight against TN was much of a fight this year. Go Hogs!

As fall began to settle down my family had
a time of togetherness and reflection as my dad passed

As we closed the book on the year I look back with
wonderful memories, cherished memories and a sense of renewal and awakening.
I can only imagine what wonderful things I'm going to see through the
Glass of Photo Geo.