News Story I Gotta Share

Ok, I think I can tie in both of these. Frisco teacher being fired and then my picture with Kinky!

A 28 year veteran art teacher was let go because of a school approved, parent approved field trip to the Dallas Museum of Art. Sydney McGee the 28 year veteran at Fisher elementary took her 5th grade class to the DMA and was let go because a parent (one parent) complained about their kid seeing a nude statue. The school had to approve it, the parents would have had to sign a field trip waiver and the teacher contacted the museum to see if it was 5th grader friendly. The fact that the principal and the school board wouldn't stand behind her or grant her a transfer is ridiculous. I went to the DMA in 5th grade as well, if some parent complains because her kid sees the Statue of David, probably the most famous nude statue done by Michelangelo or the Venus de Milo housed in the Louvre, then they need to be home schooled. For the parent that complained, here's a few more statues you should take a look at.. The Thinker by Rodin, Discoblos (The Discus Thrower) by Myron, The Kiss also by Auguste Rodin
Dallas News Story

I know politics is touchy and never wins, but just in case some aren't familiar with our current governor and the new guy running... A few weeks back I had the opportunity to go see Kinky Friedman, the independent running for governor. I have never been a two party system fan, being one of the only guys that actually voted for Perot and Nader, Kinky makes perfect sense for me. He tells it like it is, "the two major parties blew $100 million in the last governor's race to elect a candidate to a job that pays $100,000 a year". Why would they do such a thing? Lobbyist kickbacks! Texas has the 8th largest economy in the world and 1st in drop out rates, 32nd in education spending. Teachers salaries are $6K below the national average and get canned for a field trip to the DMA! Here is a pic of myself with Kinky taken by my buddy Jim.

Top Ten Reason to Pick Kinky That's not Kinky as in nude statue Kinky either... Kinky could actually end up the first independent since Sam Houston (another statue, but he is in clothes)

One of my favorite movies...

I don't know if it has something to do with being in the wedding business but I loved this film. I'm sure even if I wasn't that I would still like this film because Swingers with Vince Vaughn is still one of my all time favs! Makes me wonder how many crashers I have seen at weddings and not known it though?

This is a great site where you can take a pic of you and a friend, in this case I used myself and fellow photographer buddy Jim Miller and whipped up this little video. I am the one that is playing Owen Wilson (bushy hair) and Jim (glasses & goatee) is the guy playing Vince Vaughn. If you liked this movie, you have to go and crash the trailer and make your very own trailer.

Click here for the trailer...

My daughter Abby's 2nd Birthday

Last week my daughter had her second birthday party and had some of her little friends and kids of our friends come over. She got a toy kitchen that looks nicer than our real kitchen, a little tikes basketball goal, a tricycle, tons of dolls, play food and dress up toys and of course her very own bounce house that fills up our backyard. Enjoy the collage. She's the one in the green dress and then on the bounce in her diaper, thanks to the over 100 degree days!

Mike & Catrina's Wedding in Duncan, OK

Mike & Catrina had a great wedding at the Moose in Duncan last night. It was a late drive home but Balinda (Catrina's Mom) sent us back with a huge chunk of wedding cake! Thanks Mom! They're delaying the honeymoon trip for now due to some conflicts but will be on a cruise very soon. I did their engagements a few months back and they were just as cute a couple then. Although there was less licking at the wedding!











I had a great time at the wedding guys and will talk to you soon. Have a great honeymoon and congratulations.

Jason & Catie's Engagements

Jason & Catie had an emergency engagement session last weekend at Catie's parents lovely house in the backyard. It was a little humid, but they toughed it out and fought off the camera loving cats that followed us through the yard. Here's a couple shots from their shoot, it's just too bad they had already booked a Vail photographer because I do destination weddings as well.

Derek & Meagan's Wedding in Whitesboro

Derek and Meagan had a lovely wedding at First United Methodist Church in Whitesboro yesterday and then moved over to Gainesville for the reception. They left early this morning for a nice cool getaway from the Texas heat and will be on a cruise to Alaska. Derek might have to be restrained a bit from the casino on the boat, especially with the room right next to the tables. I actually ran into Derek one night up at Choctaw, so I know he's as big a poker junkie as I am, hopefully he's a little luckier than I have been lately.

Have fun on the cruise and I'll see you when you get back, it's been a long weekend with their wedding yesterday and some engagments this morning. Congratulations you two!