So John just read my previous post about the bride's mother. He said that I sounded like a commercial for myself. Not my intention!

This is my 4th job since graduating college 11 years ago. I liked my previous jobs to a point. But it wasn't until going full-time with Main Street Productions back in 2005, that I realized that this is what I need to be doing. Loving your job is something that most people don't get an opportunity to do.

If my pom-poms hit you as I was cheering, then I am truly sorry. I am not sorry for being proud of the company that we founded or for the work that we do. So there, John!

In this business our job is to stay in the background and capture all of the events of the wedding day. Not that it is a thankless job, but most of our work is behind the scenes. Most people never realize the hours that are spent making the beautiful keepsake that is their wedding video.

As far back as I can remember our track record is perfect, but nothing is greater than hearing the appreciation of a job well done. I just got off the phone with a bride's mom who was still emotional from watching her daughter's wedding video. She loved every minute of it! That four-minute conversation made my day!

Capturing the emotion of the day, the smiles and secret glances of the bride and groom, the exhaustion on the mother of the bride's face when no one else is looking, the little details that make up the wedding day - that is what we are all about.

So many times video is the one thing that a bride thinks they can do without, thus saving a little money in the budget. After the wedding the bride and her family always say that it is the best part from the wedding. I wish that I could make every bride realize the greatness of personalized wedding videos, but I really don't think I have enough time in a day. Or a big enough soapbox!

So after my initial post, I had a few complaints that this was just a business blog from my friends. I guess it somewhat is, but a big part of our lives is our son, Will. From time to time I will update everyone about the latest and greatest with him.

2 years old, almost. April will be here before we know it. When I actually have a free second to sit back and think about these last two years, I am just in awe. Everyone is our immediate family thinks he is a genius, never mind that we are partial. I would like him to be smart, maybe then he won't live with us until he is 30!

His favorite game right now is to hide his toy/milk/whatever (in plain site, mind you) and then come over and ask you where it is. You point to it and then he throws his head back and says, "Oh, there it is!" This game is pretty entertaining for me the first time, but Will never gets tired of it.

When Pop visits and works on the house, Will is right by his side ready to help. Today he tried to help caulk a window! A little messy, sure! But we are freezing in this old house!

He is amazing! Lately he will even color while I work for almost 30 minutes! I think his independence is helping me feel more like my old self and get more done in a given day! All moms love these two things!

We are going to prom! But at least this time, I don't have to worry about what I am going to wear! Main Street Productions is excited to announce that we will be filming the Exceptional Foundation's Prom, held in February.

If you don't know about the Exceptional Foundation in Homewood, you must visit www.exceptionalfoundation.org. The staff works tirelessly to help mentally and physically challenged people in the area. We were delighted to film their Christmas program and just fell in love with these great people.

Since this is the first entry, I thought I would do a summary of last year. Bear with me as I try to be "hip" and have a blog!



Although we have been filming weddings and such for six years, 2008 was the year that we decided to really push the business. Sink or swim, right? John was ready for a very early retirement from teaching so we really felt that the time was right to make our business a full-time company.



So we started doing advertising. Now, truth be told, I really enjoyed surviving on just word of mouth advertising. I think it said a lot about us and our product. And it was a whole lot cheaper!!!! But the advertising that we selected was perfect for us and really started to get our name out there (more than it already was).



We met so many wonderful brides and grooms this past year! We really do feel that we are lucky to be able to be a part of such an amazing day. Early in the year, we had the great pleasure of being the videographers for Deidre Downs' wedding (Miss America 2005). She is such a beautiful lady! And her mom is so proud of her!



Our summer was not only filled with lots of weddings, but lots of kids too! Now, we only have the one, but we are fortunate enough to be a part of the Summer Workshop for Red Mountain Theatre Co (formerly Summerfest). John co-teaches with a lady from LA - she does the acting on camera part and John does the camera part! Although she might be able to learn his part, but it would not work the other way! 300 kids all day long for two weeks really makes you feel older than you are (or at least older than you think you are!)



Some families travel to Orlando during the summer to see the Mouse, but the Deavers, we go to a videographer's convention. WEVA had their annual show and it never disappoints. We were able to fly my father down with us so that he could watch our son, Will, while we went to workshops. John and I try to divide up so that we can make the most out of the short week. We both always come back with new ideas!



During the fall, we found out that our neighbor was selling his house, so we picked the one weekend that we had open to move all of our stuff across the street. It sounds funny and it looked even funnier! I wish I could say that everything is unpacked and organized, but that is not the case. Mainly because our new house is much older (105 years) and needs some updating to say the least!



During this time, we became the official videographers for the NBC 13 Throws a Wedding 2008. The couple was wonderful to work with and so appreciative of everything that was given to them. We really enjoyed working with all of the other vendors too!



The Christmas season is always a hectic time of the year. Lots of projects going out the door, but never quick enough to get it all done. And with an almost 2 year old, the season is a little crazy.



We look back on the year with fond memories of great customers. We are so thankful that we own such a successful business that takes pride in its work. We produce a quality product that pleases our customers. 2009 is expected to be even better than the year before and we will do whatever we can to make that happen. And maybe, just maybe, we will take a day off!