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Jodi Hattery Photography
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NO FREAKin WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! July 3rd I always had a special favor upon my life, especially as I was growing up. No matter the size of the crowd, I would be the one picked as the magicians assistant, from the casting director, for the morrocan dance crew, etc. It was ALWAYS me. There was not dissapointment of seeing someone else picked, I was the one picked. Now its my kids. And I LOVE it. Seriously, Couldn't be more thrilled to watch my children be the 'special' ones. Tonight was the Lima Symphony Orchastra in the park. They have done th is for years, and we began going seven years ago when Christopher was 9 months old... then not so much cause we had a baby or toddler with us all the time. But tonight we returned, and it was so amazing.  Nataley and I put our blankets right up near the front before 10am. Hundreds of people made their way to the park to get good spots for their chairs as well and I giggled watching them from the studio that overlooks the park knowing we got the greatest seats. Right up front so the kids could see what was going on, but not in the direction that the speakers would blow our ears out. Ya know, we talked about getting some sidewalk chalk and writing, ''WE LOVE CRAFTON BECK" on the floor where the maestro was going to be walking up. He's been with LSO for years and years, and the only Maestro I've ever seen with them. I'm a big fan. But so much bigger now... keep reading... Before the symphony began, I pointed Maestro Beck out to Chris, and he got to run up to him and say hi, and tell Mr Beck ''GOOD LUCK! Have a good symphony tonight!'' :)  So a few songs in Mr Beck was telling the audiance mentioning something about movies out way back in 1949... Joshua of course had to mention to Mr. Beck, ''Oh I remember that!" He hears Josh, and starts an all out conversation with my six year old! It was hilareous. After one song in particular he asked Josh if he enjoyed it (thankfully Josh gave his approval, wouldn't that of been interesting if he said no, lol)  At intermission I went to the studio to get the camera. THANK GOODNESS I DID!!! Keep reading... I also collected Nataley from the back to bring her forward (and daddy joined us too). I knew if she stopped playing at the fountain she'd love it. She did. I enjoyed getting some photos...  Maestro Beck at the office  This beautiful muscician concentrated so diligently on her music.  First Chair The camera was down and we were enjoying the last of the beautiful symphony with such beautiful weather, and I remember feeling it was such an incredible and enjoyable night with my family. And then Mr Beck turned around, and pointed his baton at Christopher, waving him forward. Stunned at first, I finally tell Christopher, ''GO! GO!!!'' and he asks, ''Does he really want me to go?!''  YES! OMG! It was incredible. Maestro Chris Hattery conducted the Lima Symphony Orchestra... if even for only a few minutes...  You can imagine the thrill, his insane giggles and pure joy on his face.  And almost as exciting was probably the thirty or so people who came to shake his hand and tell him afterwards how amazing he was *wing wink*  It will surely be a night not to be forgotten for a long time. Yes, there were tears from Josh, who is overshadowed by Christopher so often (though I did get to remind him that Josh has piloted a plane, Chris has not, and some ice cream helped too) Afterwards we got the say thanks to Mr Beck, and I think a thank you note will be in order as well. And even more Awwww.... July 1st It doesn't seem possible for June to be gone for 2009, but it is! Wow! But July started off right with tons of photos arriving from the lab, gettings oodles accomplished, and then taking pictures of two super cute kiddos.  When mom asked if we could do one of them kissing I was of course game, but skeptical, I'll admit, that they could kiss without someone getting hit or thrown down the hill. When one of my kids tries to kiss another, its more of a form of torture, like the 'kissy monster' is out for them. But these kids not only did it, they were simply precious. AWwwwww... June 30th I really get to have too much fun in my line of work. Tonight I got to go out to a farm for some engagement pics. Now I've been warning you all that I'm extra sappy getting ready to celebrate my 10th wedding anniversary this week, so perhaps that's why I couldn't help saying ''Awwww'' as I took photos of Jenny and Jason. Being from farm families we waited until the wheat changed to get some great shots out in their field.  I loved how within five minutes of leaving the farm I was being rained on, while it stayed beautiful for us while we took photos. How kind of the weather to cooperate! Now if it would do the same tomorrow for some whimsy and silhoette shots. |
