THE QUEEN CITY

It feels like it's been forever since I just took my camera and walked around the city of Cincinnati. I mentioned briefly in a previous post that I'm in a bit of a transition, and will be continuing my journey... well that journey is to Huntsville, AL in late September - a big move for me! BUT for now I'm enjoying my hometown since I moved back from Dayton. Here are some favorites from my Sunday afternoon that include the good, the bad and the ugly.. They're not the typical views of Cincinnati that you'd expect, but for me, it's these things that can add to the character of a city..

THE UNDERDOG

Photographing sports has always been a challenge to me. Today was no different! Especially in the stands. My mom and I went to the ATP Tennis Tournament in Cincinnati this afternoon and watched an amazing match between the American underdog Mardy Fish and ranked #4 Andy Murray (also the 2008 Cincinnati Champ). 2 sets went into tie break, but Fish came out with the win and an upset 6-7, 6-1, 7-6. Below are some pictures from the nose bleed section :)




Bear hugging the fans - I'm in love with it

Post game interview with Fish

Snuck one in of Roddick..

SIBLINGS l columbus, ohio

Meet my old college roommate and her brother and sister. Such a gorgeous family -- made my job easy :) Their family wanted to replace their 6-year-old picture hanging above their mantel, and I was more than happy to do so!! It was one of the HOTTEST days in August, but they survived (just barely)! Check out some of my favorites below!







And to think he didn't want to be photographed!

Oh, the things I miss about you, 39

I'm in a bit of a transition right now.. my roommates and I just moved out of our first "home" after college and now going our separate ways. Before we left I took some pictures of the things I knew I'd miss (except the one on the right of the front of the house, which was taken in the fall! I just liked that picture!) Things not pictured that I absolutely loved include.. our yellow kitchen (which was being scrubbed down!).. and my roommates (because they were stubborn, and didn't want their picture taken after cleaning all day). However, I did find a little gem you'll see below :)



The thermometer that sometimes exaggerates (it was one of the cooler days in July!)..


Our neighbors flowers coming up the stairs..


The view outside our window (good old Great Miami River)..


Mandi's MJ calendar, and her MJ tattoo (not pictured)...


Our oh so fashionable orange couch...


And thanks to Alex we have this little gem from Christmas.. (Ben do you miss that hair??) I miss you guys!...

WELCOME JOEY!

You might remember this family from the previous post... but they have a new addition! Mom and Dad were expecting another baby girl to add to the mix and leave Dad as the man of the house... to their surprise they had a baby boy! And couldn't be more happy. When I walked in the door, the youngest Julia ran up to me and pointed BABY!!! haha Julia and Rosie, Joey's two older sisters, were so sweet to him. Priceless moments. Thank you for a wonderful morning!