The Rodgers have been close-family friends since before I existed. In fact, I hesitate to add the “friends” part, because they just seem more like family. Come Christmas Eve you can find me with my family at the Rodgers’ house chowing down to some amazing food and listening to the same stories retold year after year. You know, the stories that you roll your eyes at because you have heard them so repeatedly and could probably re-tell yourself, but secretly you want to hear again because they make you feel like you are at home. And, come Easter lunch you will find the Rodgers at my family’s house doing the same thing.

Danny Rodgers was recently elected the President of Optimist International. I was so honored when he asked me to take their family photo which would be featured on the front of the Optimist International Magazine!

Somewhere out there in youtube land, there is a video of me taking these fine images. I am sure it will lead to rich and fame. I mean, isn’t youtube the first step to greatness?

For those of you interested, I just found the link to this video. Click here if you would like to see me in action! (and if you would like to watch one of Danny’s MANY youtube videos

Oh my gosh I love this picture (above). I’m thinking about printing and framing it for myself. I mean, it’s important to have pictures of family around, right?

Congratulations Danny, you will be an excellent President!