As we loaded the car for our annual trip to the 4th of July fireworks with Granny and Papa, this little drama unfolded and I was just in the right place to get the perfect pout! I absolutely love this picture, but then I absolutely love this girl. The kids were actually very good the whole day though, and the fireworks were wonderful, as was the visit.

Factory For Sale – Manchester GA, originally uploaded by jjlapierre.

Riding home from McDonough, Georgia I stopped in a few spots for some pictures. I’ve always liked Manchester. The once busy factory right in the middle of town is now closed. I believe it used to be a hair brush factory. The air was clear and the sun was low but bright. This was taken around 7:00 PM using the kit lens on my Rebel T1i; no filters, almost no editing save a crop.

Standing there facing the rear wall of the main factory building, there was a field behind me. The field was in a depression as deep as the hill in front of me was tall, and just as green. Looked like it was once a water runoff pond for storms, factory use, or something. Across the depression is a beautiful white church, the face of the building was lit by the sun that was trying to hide behind the factory.

Peoples work and livelihoods were made … and broken in the factory before me. Their hope and faith stood behind me.

Mallards, originally uploaded by jjlapierre.

Aiden watching the Mallards at Cooper creek, April 16th, 2010

Photo with iPhone 3G, edit with ColorSplash & Photogene.

Johnnny & Richy 1965 Christmas, originally uploaded by jjlapierre.

Look at those bright eyes. I actually remember this picture. There were a bunch of presents still wrapped and we wanted to continue, but thank goodness mom’s and dad’s like to take pictures. Happy days. Richy was always so handsome…

Me and Dad breakfast 1959, originally uploaded by jjlapierre.

I believe this was Easter, 1959. Definitely has to be Schoffield Barracks. Looks like Daddy is peeling an egg, evidenced by the Mortons Salt (and it’s ever unchanging logo). Easter Lilly leaf extends into the frame. I wonder if I was looking at the little lamb?

Family Gathering – Germany 6/19/1968, originally uploaded by jjlapierre.

Me hamming for the lens… Dad, “MSgt Leo J. LaPierre” in foreground; White dress – Mom (Johanna), Walter, Inge, Vivian, Peggy, Oma barely visible, Gabi barely visible.

I went to the break room for coffee today and then thought, this coffee really bites. Why not drive over to BAM for a real cup of Joe. So I did. I snapped this photo walking out to my truck. The coffee was great and I enjoyed the nice break from the office so much, I stayed an hour. For the last 3 days I’ve been chained to my desk for 10-12 hours a day, no lunch break, only fast trips to the “washroom”.

…I believe it must be snowing all over the world.