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All my McGinty's

All the McGinty grand kids 

 TJ and Callahan watching a video on how to tie a tie properly, tj rewinding above right (Tim had already left and I don't tie to many ties....I actually do it correctly, but didn't know it)

My handsome men

nice family day

Today was a rare free day, besides football practice from 7:30-11am we all just stayed home.

TJ and Cal disappeared for a while to play in a pick up game of football at the park.

 Tim grilled and we hung out on the deck watching Karrick just play

After a very emotional and busy week today was a gift

Just love this picture of corn soaking

shots

 I photographed last nights game at Lake Park HS from the top of the bleachers....much better view and pictures. I picked a few cool action shots to post just cause they're fun. 

The sunset was stunning...the bright orange sky kind and I captured it at different times

 I love the above and below shots...even if it is the other team celebrating...a cool picture is a cool picture

a few shots of TJ

TJ is shooting with SOCKO week after next for new comp cards. Dan (his agent) suggested we try a different photographer just to mix it up a little. We shot with Socko when TJ and Cal were 7 and 4 and figured why not. Dan wanted a snapshot of TJ taken today emailed to him today to see how we want to market him. I suggested a little edgier look as TJ isn't your normal 15 yo. I also suggested maybe a short haircut. We will see what he comes back with as I don't really know how much my input matters...probably not much at all

After school and a 2 1/2 hr football practice in the 100 degree heat. TJ jumped in the shower then out on the deck for a 10 min mini mommy shoot while his hot dogs roasted on the grill

GE Rams

Glenbard East Sophomore's may have lost their 1st game (varsity and freshman won) but TJ looks adorable in his uniform and I got to stand next to the players and roam freely on the sidelines

The Varsity football field is surrounded by the track, then there is the fence that keeps the rest of the world out. I did feel a little special. My TJ is #39 this year and plays Wide Receiver. The Rams faced Willowbrook in a non-conference game. I love it because half of  our baseball friends go there (4 miles away in Villa Park) so it's friends playing friends

Ya, I'm 5 feet away from my TJ, I got to hang right on the field!!!!! I had to get out of the way a few times when players came flying through.

By the end of the 2 hr game my back was in knots with spasms in my left shoulder blade...shooting pains every time I breathed in. I still loved every bit of my time on the field. 

The Varsity put on a spectacular pre-game show, then I had to go home and lay down.

We hired a new Athletic director last year, he hired a new Varsity football coach and baseball coach . The program had a 20 year losing streak and big plans are in the works to turn the L's into W's.

The Freshman and Varsity teams won...crushed Willowbrook. I don't know what is with TJ's  graduating year, but we have small numbers on all our sporting teams. Our guys are just too small in numbers. Hopefully our new coaches and director can spark some enthusiasm so more kids to come out and play

Shooting the GEHS football game

 So while standing on the field shooting the sophomore football game a beautiful little girl came to see her daddy (sports trainer) Well, I couldn't resist and I must admit the photos turned out stunning....just stunning

I am absolutely in awe