Happy Birthday Mr. Gordy

Reason # 157 why I love community journalism

Oakdale Christian School's beloved "Mr. Gordy," claps in surprise as he is serenaded "May the Dear Lord Bless You," to the tune of "Happy Birthday," by students Friday morning as he entered the school. Gordon VanHaitsma has been making students and staff smile for years with his humorous t-shirts from Goodwill, which students wore in his honor on Friday. "This is fantastic," VanHaitsma said about his surprise, "but it's fantastic every day."
(Emily Zoladz | The Grand Rapids Press)

Tavern on the Square, Details

Grand Rapids Press Photos

Dog Park

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Hanging out at Saint Paul the Apostle School

I took some freelance photos at Saint Paul the Apostle last week and it was fun. I particularly like the little girls praying before snack time :)

Rehearsal at the Happy Gnome

Rachel's Wedding Part 1

One week ago I had the privilege of shooting my cousin's wedding in Saint Paul, Minnesota. I plan to post a few updates for her, and for my family, as I tone through the day.

Happy Birthday Rachel

I swear, that we'll always be together
I swear, that we'll be best friends forever.

I swear, even if we're separated
our friendship's too high, to even be rated.

It's sweeter than bees and all of their honey
It's even sweeter, than my daddy's money.

'Cause you're lookin' at a friendship as good as it gets (clap, clap, clap)

I swear.

A song written and performed by Rachel and I for one of our plays at ages 11 and 12. I love you cousin!