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Mildred “Grandma Peggy” Bares

Jared — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:42:51 +0000

I spent last week in California with family mourning and celebrating the life of my grandmother. I felt this would be a good opportunity to do something for the family that could last a long time. I wanted to respectfully capture the week’s events. I asked my wedding photographer, Kristin Bednarz, for some advice and this is what she had for me, “Document, document. Forget about yourself and get in close. Even if you think you are close enough, get in closer. Don’t be afraid to show emotion. Emotion drives us as human beings. We crave it whether sad or happy… remember it’s your job to tell this story.”

I hope I was able to do that.

Grandma Peggy, we all love you. Say hi to Grandpa Hub for us

CHL and Martial Arts

Jared — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:59:18 +0000

After a productive day of a four hour men’s retreat, picking up plywood for attic decking from a guy off craigslist, and loading up a new “nursing” chair for Logan’s room from a family friend all on Saturday as my brother and I were driving home we got to talking about these two subjects after seeing a car with way too many bumper stickers: CHL and Martial Arts.

First, we both agreed that, aside from it being manly, it would be cool to take concealed handgun license classes to get certified in the proper handling of a firearm as well as the training and potential greatness for marksmanship that could ensue. Jesse has never fired a gun and I’ve only done so a couple of times. We aren’t talking airsoft or paintball guns here either. Both of us have done that.

Secondly, we broached the topic of martial arts. We both admitted that we’ve been fortunate enough to never truly been in a situation where we needed to fight hands on but would like to know that we could handle ourselves if the need arose. We decided that martial arts was a good way to do that. Or any other hand to hand fighting technique for that matter.

Jesse and I decided that if we could master both, getting our CHL’s, and learning a fighting technique that we could handle ourselves in just about any physical altercation that we could realistically see ourselves in. So, anyone know of any good places in which to accomplish these goals?

Logan’s Happy Drunk Face

Jared — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:24:30 +0000

Logan’s Baptism

Jared — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:27:57 +0000

This is my favorite picture from the weekend. Logan did great throughout the entire ceremony. He didn’t fuss, was pretty quiet, and smiled a lot. It’s as if he knew something pretty awesome was happening.

Photo Credit: Behnke Photography

For Those Needing Their Logan Fix

Jared — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:17:49 +0000

Several of Katie’s fellow teachers told her that I needed some new pictures up here, my Dad casually mentioned that today is his birthday and that he hadn’t gotten any pictures of his grandson in a few days so I decided that I would oblige everyone.

The New 50mm Has Arrived!

Jared — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:27:49 +0000

Here are a few of the first shots of the new lens that I got in the mail today thanks to the Christmas money that Katie and I received. Unfortunately this Christmas was more Jared and Logan centric (gift-wise) so I’ll definitely have to be doing some nice things for Katie’s birthday and our anniversary. Enjoy!

Merry Christmas

Jared — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 02:15:42 +0000

Merry Christmas from the Bares family to yours! This little plush infant nativity scene was a baby gift to Logan and I thought it would be perfect to share on this, his first Christmas. God Bless you all.

The Tree Is Trimmed

Jared — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:39:55 +0000

Katie and I finally got around to finishing up the Christmas tree decorating today. It’s funny how having a kid will have you doing other things, right?

This is Katie’s favorite. It was the aftermath of the day’s decorating.

No “Ice” For These Texans

Jared — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:49:35 +0000

We tried to go see the “Ice” exhibit tonight at the Gaylord Texan. It was way too crowded and the next available “show” was at 10pm (we arrived a bit after 7pm) so we decided we weren’t staying around for that. Logan was plenty entertained by all the lights and Katie and I enjoyed walking around, seeing the sights, and most importantly just being out of the house with a two week old baby who behaved wonderfully. Here’s a few pics to prove we actually went since we didn’t go in to the actual “Ice” show.

Holidaze In The Park

Jared — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:42:01 +0000

Tonight was Little Elm’s Holidaze In The Park so Katie and I took Logan to his first outing. We figured since he just turned one week old that we’d celebrate for him in 40+ degree weather! Here’s a pic of him all bundled up, sleeping, happy as a clam.