A funny to share...

(click to enlarge cartoon)

Iknow lots of you are probably looking at new cameras for christmas, and I also know a lot of other photographers read my blog, so thought this was worth sharing. My favorite online cartoon, What the Duck, viewable at www.whattheduck.net :)
Mary

My new muse

Since my three children go through various stages of contempt towards being my photographic models, I'm quite happy to have a new muse to photograph. Yes, we have had our new kitty for a week now and she is quite the willing subject. :)
She now has an official name, Bumble Kitty, after The Bumble (the white fuzzy snow monster from Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.) We also discovered soon after getting her that she is deaf. Apparently its very common for white blue eyed cats, and she has no idea what she is missing, but its odd to see a cat who not only is not afraid of the vacuum cleaner, but actually loves it and thinks chasing it and the cord is great fun. She sleeps more soundly than any cat in a house with three kids has the right too, and she is never startled by loud noises. So far, having a deaf kitty seems to have only pluses. ;)
Here are a few shots of her from today:

Sleeping Bumble Kitty

Awake Bumble Kitty
(remember, you can click to view images larger)



And finally, Laughing Bumble Kitty
(after my great joke about the dog who was as smart as a cat...)

Hope you are all enjoying the beautiful un-seasonably warm day we are having today.
thanks
Mary

Happy December!

Well, it seems our long and warm-ish fall has finally come to a close. We are now getting the December weather that I expect this time of year! For my kids sake, I'm also hoping for snow to go along with the cold, as they are so excited about sledding. :) My kids are also very excited about our newest arrival, our new kitty, as yet un-named, but certainly not lacking in hands to hold her, cuddles or love:


She is a little white six week old ball of fluff. Bright blue eyes, and the most adorable little pink nose. Name suggestions (other than snowball or the like, lol) are welcome!

Its been a busy last few weeks, finishing orders, sorting and packing them up, and delivering them. Only about 6 more orders to finish up this week, so if you are still waiting, your photos are on the way! Next to taking the photographs, delivering them is one of my favorite things. I love the wonderful reactions I get to see, from big smiles to shouts of joy, to tears over how much everyone loves their finished prints. I've said it before, but it bears repeating: I have the best job in the world.
In this busy season of shopping, cleaning, cooking, baking and preparation for families and upcoming holidays, I invite everyone to take a few minutes and view the holiday slideshow I've created of some of my favorite images from 2006. It does take a few minutes to download, so click this link to go to the page to download it: here Then go grab a cup of your favorite holiday beverage and once its downloaded, turn on your speakers, and enjoy seeing some of the faces of Mary Hanson Photography from this past year. Maybe you'll see your child, or the child of your friend or neighbor or co-worker!
Its been such a wonderful year, so many amazing children and families I've met and photographed. Thanks to all of you!
Mary