Lubbock!! Spring!! Here comes the Wind!! Not the day for an outdoor session!

I try to always be optimistic but it is so hard when the wind along with all the dirt makes you want to hide under the covers all day!!
I worked late last night at the studio.  No comments please from those who know I do this too much!
But I stayed much later than planned because I could hear the wind and kept hoping it would calm down just a little so I could get back to the house! It did not give any signs of stopping so I stepped out and I knew it was bad when I could see the dirt blowing in the glow of the street lights!
With a little grit in the eyes, I made it home.
My plan is to hide from it today and pretend it just does not exist!!
I will gaze upon all the images I have taken this week and enjoy that view instead!
Happy Spring!!

The Phillips Story

The Young Families Bible Class of Monterey Church of Christ has a special need and we are asking for your help!! The Phillips Family has 8 month old twin boys. The most precious boys you could ever meet! Nathan was born with many health issues resulting from a very traumatic delivery. The family now faces many financial obstacles. They have had medical bills that are out of reach, most importantly the fact that Nathan is currently uninsurable. I believe everyone understands that problem. So, we at Drake Design are helping the Bible Class with a project. You need Easter/Spring photos of your children or grandchildren. We are providing a special day and all proceeds will go directly to the Phillips family. This will be a spring background, with no scary bunnies!!! You know, the big, tall, they look sweet to you and me, but the kids scream and run, bunnies! Just pretty faces on all the children. By the way, if there are no children, I know you have a pet that is a kid in your family! They are welcome as well. Please consider this cause. If you have no one to photograph, we will be happy to take your donation! Call 806-797-9767 and we will give you a time on the schedule! We will take walk in guests, but the wait time might be longer. You are still welcome to come! Help us help this family

The Phillips Family

Tucker Miles Cagle!

Tucker Miles Cagle arrived on February 15, 2010! He has been such a joy! He is 3 weeks old today! We have been very busy. Mom & Dad along with big brother, Drake are so very proud of their new addition. I have had the pleasure of spoiling this one and making sure that Drake understands that YaYa ( that is me, the grandmother) still has more than enough time for the older grandson! Pops has been helping with all the excitement as well. Yes, he has certainly changed our schedule, but I think we are in a routine now. Even if we must stop and hold him, in the middle of that routine, we are all happy to do what ever it takes! What rich blessings God has bestowed upon our family!

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Surprises

You never know when an unexpected surprise drops into your life.

This is about an experience I had last week when photographing a child for adoption.

I can not post his photo here for privacy issues, but know that he is wonderful.

Please go to www.childshome.org if you have any room for a child that is needing a home.

Heaven Sent

Too many days in my life I feel sorry for myself.

I wonder if I could be smarter.

Run my business better.

Be a better mother, grandmother, friend.

Could I be a better wife? Oh yes.

Christian? How broken I am.

I indulge in sinful worry.

Not being faithful in my trust that He will provide and comfort always.

What a sad individual I have become.

Yes, I pray.

So, today in walks a young man.

Little do I know at that moment, I will remember Travis for the rest of my life.

He is only eleven years old.

I met him on Monday, but he was in a crowd and I did not really meet him.

Today, it was funny how he made me smile with the first true introduction.

A short 20 minutes later, I felt he was my friend.

His amazing humor, and very deep intellect let me open my eyes again to what is really important.

He looked into my camera with a determination I have seldom seen.

With a purpose to show someone special, that he is a very special person.

As I looked through the viewfinder, I saw a young man longing for unconditional love.

His pose was practiced and deliberate.

He just wants someone to give him a home.

Love him unconditionally.

We even joked and posed with his arms outstretched and begging, praying.

"Please sir, can you give me a home?"

I know nothing of his past life before today.

It is very obvious it has not been an easy eleven years.

Probably more eventful than I would ever wish to believe.

But he posed, smiled, begged, and I am sure he prays for a home.

One that is full of love. The unconditional kind.

He made me feel good enough for anything today.

It will take some time for me to forget again how blessed and spoiled I am.

Prayers are answered in the strangest ways.

Thank you Travis for transforming my camera and me today.

So happy to announce our new addition,

"drake Vol. 2"

Special studio sessions with exciting offers.

See the web site for more information.

Our new web site is also up and running!!

A very busy start to the New Year.

Pumpkin Day @ College Flowers!

We are so happy to be joining our friends at College Flowers for a special event! They are designing a wonderful Pumpkin Patch and we are going to be there this Thursday the 22nd of October from 4pm to 7pm. We will provide a photo for facebook! There will also be some great specials offered for your fall family portraits.

Come see us and get your pumpkin for Halloween or that special Fall decoration!

A Little Brother for Drake!

Well, we are so excited that another wonderful boy is on his way!! Phillip is starting his own baseball team. Now the question is a great name. If you have any cool ideas, please share!