Mini Photo Shoot...

Before I share a post about our Christmas Holiday... I wanted to share some pictures I took of Carrie today. She is my little Hollywood Diva, posing for the camera like a pro. I think I even saw her crack a smile or two? :)

She has made herself quite comfortable in her new home. Trying to make friends, and learning the ropes of her new family. A ball of energy all day long, I had forgot how crazy puppies can be, but I love her dearly.

Here a few of my favorites...

Looks like I've been "Carried" away!

Pets... they are such a HUGE part of our lives. A part of the family, if you will. Our family has 2 dogs. My Tiffany is my baby. She is 13 and blind, but she is the healthiest, most active and loving animal you will ever want to meet. She just knows love, no hate, no anger, no pain... those things have NEVER been a part of her life and it shows in her temperament and disposition. She will do anything to please you and never ever has let me down. She licks my tears, rolls on the floor when I laugh out loud, sits at my feet when I have food, lays by my side when I sleep at night. She has been such a staple in my life that I'm at a loss when I think of the day that will come where she is no longer there wagging her tail and giving me morning kisses. It makes my heart physically ache when I think about it...

I don't want to be out searching for a pet when she passes. That's not the way to go looking for a new family member. I don't want to be full of grief trying to turn some new puppy into my old Tiffany. I want a new dog now, a few years before I would expect Tiffany to leave me. And I want Tiffany and her to know one another. I want the new little one to learn from the best of the best... so with that thought in mind I started getting the itch to go puppy shopping. I mean what is more cute than a fluffy new puppy with a little red bow on sitting under the tree on Christmas morning? So I trolled the internet looking at all things cute, trying to decide exactly what breed I wanted. Is it not funny how I ended up with the exact dog I said I didn't want? Be careful what you wish for, the packaging might be slightly different. LOL!!!

Welcome the newest member of the Berard Family... Miss Carrie Bradshaw!!! She is a hybrid dog Pom/Shitz mix and oh-so-cute!!! She is as smart as a whip, cute as a button, and has the attitude of a true diva! There are so many things about her that are just like my Tiffany that I truly believe that God didn't bring me what I wanted breed wise, but instead he brought me what he knew I would need the most... another loving dog just like my Tiffany is.

There will NEVER be another Tiffany Louise Berard... she came into my life when I had absolutely nothing. We loved each other through sleepless nights, lonely holidays, tear filled break ups, scary thunder storms, sun filled car rides with the top down, nail painting day at the spa, 3 apartments/ 3 boyfriends/ and 2 job changes in 6 years, and a new marriage, 2 litters of puppies, a move to Europe, a move to Texas, a move to South Carolina, and all those other crazy memories I have of her and I together. And when the day comes when God decides he needs her up in doggie heaven I know that I gave her a great life, as she did for me. And I know that she will be with me always, and that she will be able to see me again one day with her new beautiful eyes. And I pray that this new puppy Carrie will be able to love me through the pain of losing one of the best things that ever happened to me...

Welcome to your new home Carrie... You have HUGE shoes to fill!!!!

Enjoying our morning...

I have two shoots today... so I just know it is going to be a great day! But first, I decided to get up early and take my dog for a drive in what has become her new favorite spot (besides her daddy's lap). It happens to be the back of my new car!

(Yes, that is my company logo on the dash screen... I can even throw in my card from my camera and show my clients their images right there if I want! Too cool eh?!?)




Since I lived in Las Vegas, I had always taken Tiffany out for a drive on the weekend. I would make a whole production out of it. Yes, she would have to wear her seat belt (I had a convertible and continually had a horrible vision of her flying out of the top!!!) Then, she would wear her goggles, because she is oh so fashion conscience (and the vet insisted so to protect her eyes from the wind.) We would drive up to Red Rock, Zion or Mnt. Charleston and she would just love it!
In my Firebird she was not allowed, so she never went bye-bye again. Now, I have decided that my beautiful sportscar in not cutting it when it comes to hauling around camera equipment and clients. So, I bought a new car!
And although SUV's are getting such a bad wrap because of our nations fuel issues... you sure can get a hell of a deal from the dealerships right now! They can't give them away... so I just stole it! LOL!!! Had to stay American though... so now my garage has a beautiful new Chrysler Aspen in it! Yes, next to my Firebird. Are you kidding, I couldn't sell her! :(

So, back to my story. I took Tiffany out for a drive in her new truck. She has her own area now. WIth a pad, a seatbelt, and her own a/c vents! Such a spoiled dog!!!
She loved the sun, and the air, and... well, me!
Here are a few images of my baby girl.

BTW... if you see me out on the road. Honk, and day hello!!! You'll know me by the DBFOTO plate!
















TIFFANY says... "Have a great day!!!"