Yes, it is that time of year again…

When I don a hard hat and safety glasses and head north…well, north of here…{Atlanta}

This year, DeWayne was able to travel with me, and thank goodness he did!  The event had expanded to 155,000 square feet indoors plus events outdoors too!  Roller skates or a segway would have been a BIG help too! 

For 15 of my “growing up” years, my Dad taught technical education at Statesboro High School so this event is near and dear to my heart.  {of course the two years he and I BOTH were at the high school and he got to see my report cards first were a little tough!}   

I just wanted to share a few of the images from the 2010 event.  Scott, and all of the team that makes this event such a success deserve a BIG pat on the back.  In the toughest economy since its inception, they still pulled off a world-class event and had the largest attendance yet!  Way to go, you guys!

It is that time again!  Easter is around the corner and come Sunday, Spring will have Sprung…

Call {912.764.7274} or email us to book your Spring or Bunny session.  {don’t worry, the bunnies feelings won’t be hurt if you prefer your session to be bunny-free}

Custom sessions are also available.  Call for details!

are these beautiful girls!

These guys are so special to us.  Too many stories to share on here.  Just know that they are like family…

{they all even invite us to their Easter lunch!}  

warning:  please don’t read this if spiritual stuff offends you~

OK…you are still here.  Some of my facebook friends have the Bible verse of the day app.  Actually didn’t know it existed until a little while ago.  Anyway…I have read these verses a million times but I really think many of us can relate to them on a new level after living through the last year or so.

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through Him who gives me strength. - Philippians 4:12-13 – NIV

Isn’t funny in life how you don’t realize just how blessed you are until you experience a recession or some other challenge in your life? 

With coupons in hand, I go to the grocery store…

With “fuel perks” on my bonus card I go get gas…

Every purchase now is a well thought through decision instead of a daily task.

My prayers keep getting answered, “Daily bread” and faithfully provided it has been.  Thank you for being part of my daily bread!  Surviving cancer was a HUGE blessing for me…but living year after year as an “insurance risk” can be a bit of a curse.  With our healthcare expenses averaging $1900/month now and the recession changing spending across the board, I have learned just how much I have missed boxed macaroni and cheese.  It IS delicious!

My advantage in this recession {coupled with our healthcare expenses) is how poor we were when I was growing up.  Turning on the A/C in the summer was a BIG deal.  In the winter on really cold days, Mom and I would get dressed by the stove after we made our toast in our single-wide trailer.  I realized through the last few months how much of a hoarder I have become.  In the song, “Turn your eyes upon Jesus”, there is a line that says, “and the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His Glory and Grace”.  How true that has become.  I hope we all use the recession as an excuse to focus on family and the truly important relationships in life.  It is easier to do on some days than it is on others…I know…but through focusing on the important things we will quickly realize that we are rich beyond measure. 

Don’t believe me…check out this link.  {and it is 8 years old…just imagine the updated info!}

Mrs. Guido passed away last night.  That is probably what has made me think more Heavenward this evening.  Don’t you know she and Dr. G are having the greatest time right now!  He is showing her  the streets of gold and the flowers he was picking for her only a year ago when he was transitioning between this earth and his Heavenly home.  They both lived a life of purpose and we are all just a little bit better because of it.  I know she was welcomed last night by, "Well done, Good and Faithful servant.”

I hope one day I will be too.

I have been photographing these guys their entire lives.  Boy I’ve had fun! 

We all see celebrities on TV and on the cover of magazines adopting children all over the world.  Wonderful acts of love, no doubt.  BUT…I have this philosophy…”save our own first”.  I must’ve learned that from these parents because that is just what they did when they couldn’t have babies.  They adopted newborns in Georgia that needed loving homes…even though they didn’t share the same skin color.

As tons of celebrities gear up to walk down the red carpet this weekend to get great awards, I think there are many folks like these that are true stars.  As they daily endure judging eyes while they are out in public, they continue to be the best parents they can be.  Thank you for inspiring me for six straight years.      

It is time to win…again!

Once again, it is easy/breezy!  Just email me:  lori@lorigrice.com

We will draw during F1RST Friday, tomorrow nite, from all the emails.  Be sure to email before 5pm on Friday, March 5th.  One lucky winner will receive two BOX SEAT tickets to the concert THIS Saturday night at the Averitt Center!  You will truly enjoy her concert and her music.  (please don’t enter if you aren’t available to go…let someone that can win)

I am pretty sure that the Averitt Center is still selling tickets to the event.  Just call them to check ~ 912.212.ARTS

Speaking of F1RST Friday tomorrow night…it is the fun one where you can go from business to business tasting all of the great food the downtown district has to offer.  We are looking forward to it!  They will also be playing the movie Ratatouille for the kids on the third floor of the Arts Center.  I almost forgot…there is also a cookie event on the Courthouse square.  If you think you have the best cookies in town, don’t miss this opportunity to prove it!  Call 912.764.7227 for info.

While you are at our studio,  you can enter to win one free spring OR {live} Easter bunny express session.  Can you believe that EASTER is only one month away from today???  I can’t!  Yikes!!!  You better go shopping this weekend and pick out some clothes.  The bunnies will be here soon plus we are going to have some fun “bunny-free” spring portrait events as well.

See you tomorrow night downtown!

You found the perfect dress… 

the perfect shoes…

made fabulous dinner reservations…

Now, don’t just settle for snapshots in your yard {eyes all squinty} or the ones at school that will be just like everyone else’s.  Our “Rock the Frock” sessions prior to your Prom Day will let you create images at cool locations in Savannah or Statesboro.  The sessions are just like a magazine photo shoot…don’t miss them!

Our Prom day sessions will be available for certain proms.  Call to get yours on the list…and find out how you can get YOUR package FREE!

***912.764.7274 *** info@lorigrice.com***

I know valentine’s day was a week ago but the snow distracted me from blogging some of the valentine’s sessions in a timely manner.  Hope your Valentine’s day was fabulous!    

I probably need to do more than one blog on this session…

You have been watching this little guy grow up in Atlanta over the past two years. This year they wanted to capture him in Savannah.   I think I am still in trouble with Mom for messing up all the “no more monkey’s jumping on the bed” training.   I don’t mean to be a bad influence on kids…really…but this beautiful bed was just begging to be bounced on!  (yeah, the chair asked for it too…) 

I met these guys when they were in college at GSU.  They came in do portraits while they were students.  Now they are working on baby #2!  Time flies, doesn’t it?

You probably recognize them…they own PARTY HARBOR.  Edie Grace is one of their biggest fans!  We have enjoyed their jumps at parties all over and especially LOVE the fun they add to F1RST Friday’s here in downtown Statesboro.