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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

A Quick Re-Cap

It's been a busy week. We've been running more than normal around here. Here's a quick re-cap.

First I met up with some very good friends to photograph their family. I love them. I just can't say that enough. Seej, (my always loyal and trusty assistant) and I had a wonderful time with these beautiful people, and it was so good to see them.





This sweet little miss is getting baptized very soon, so we had to do a few in her baptism dress too. Isn't she beautiful?



Next up Seej and I participated in a very special day for a new friend. We were able to take her bridal and wedding pictures and then photograph the reception as well. I had to share a couple of the details because detail photography is my favorite. It was a gorgeous evening.


Next up we celebrated Mother's Day. I had an amazing day filled with cards and gifts from my children and best friend, but the best part of all was spending time with them. As you know it's always my favorite part, and although I will always cherish the sweet handmade cards and breakfast they prepare, nothing compares to just being together. I was also fortunate enough to have my own mother over for a special dinner on Sunday. It was good to do something nice for her and my dad. I've said it before and I'll say it again, she deserves the break. I think if I were to ask her she would say the same thing about her day that I said about mine. Although the gifts were appreciated, the best part was relaxing and spending time with her grandkids. I visited my mother-in-law as well. I appreciate both of these women in my life and all that they do for me and my family. They both have so many gifts that they share, and so many things remind me of each of them. These bleeding hearts grow in front of my mother-in-laws home and they were beckoning for my attention so I snapped a picture that will remind me of both of these wonderful women. We give them both flowers for their gardens each year on Mother's Day. :)


Last but not least, we spent some time with my little man. He had to undergo a minor surgery yesterday, and although it was minor I still didn't like it. It's much easier to put on a brave face as the parent when he puts one on himself, and he definitely did that yesterday. I was proud of him as we walked him to the OR and he went the rest of the way on his own with the anesthesiologist. He didn't shed a single tear before or after the procedure. I appreciate his courage and his example of doing hard things. He is resting well now, and he is definitely bouncing back to his regular self very quickly (teasing his sisters, making them cry, shooting them with any available nerf weapons, you know the regular stuff). Although life has been a bit more busy than usual, we will be back to our regularly scheduled programming starting right now. I have decided that normal and boring are the best ways to describe life. :)

Friday, December 31, 2010

Thank You

The end of another year has arrived. It seems that each one goes by faster and faster. This one in particular has been fast and furious. I feel like I have been running as quickly as possible and just when I think things can't get any crazier, somehow they do. This is just one of the many reasons that I wanted to say thank you. There have been many times throughout this past year when I have felt like the burden was just too much to bear. I have wanted to allow my knees to buckle under the weight that I feel, and then you nudge me to do more. You tell me you believe in me, and it helps me to continue. I want you to know how much I appreciate your support. I want you to know what a difference you make. You never know who you might be affecting when you say a kind word, or share who you are and you have done that for me. I am better because of you. So to you my friends I say thank you. To my new friends, and my old friends and those of you I have yet to meet in person. Thank you for encouraging me. Thank you for your kindness, and thank you for allowing me to be who I am. I have grown so much this year, and many of you have not only encouraged me to do so, but have supported me as well. To JM, Seej, Lou and Doop who are my biggest cheerleaders of all, I love you to the moon and back. I can't imagine my life without each of you in it. Thank you for loving me. My heart hasn't been the same since each one of you stole a piece of it, and I know that you know there is no place on earth I would rather be than spending time with you!

Right about now I would normally say that I can't wait for 2011 and all the things it will bring, but I am going to start working on my New Year's resolution early. One word sums it up for me. Today. My goal for right now and all of 2011 is to focus on today and to enjoy it to it's fullest. I might not be able to change the quick pace that life brings, but I can change my focus. I am committed to concentrating on today and the moments it brings because I know all too well that they will never come again.

And because I'm saying thank you, here are a few of my friends. Thank you for encouraging my love of photography! It has not only become my favorite hobby, but it has also become a necessity. It brings peace to my heart, and I am grateful that you have allowed me to share that with you.












Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Student Body Officers

During our small break from Christmas activities last weekend Seej and I had the opportunity to photograph the Student Body Officers for one of the local Junior High Schools. They were young, energetic, and fun to be around. It reminded me of the days when I attended the very same school. A long time ago. :)







Sunday, December 12, 2010

A Small Break

Yesterday Seej and I took a small break from our Christmas activities to photograph a few of our friends. We had the best time! This little boy was so sweet, and he really liked Seej. This seems to be the case with most of the children we photograph. She just has a way with them. Anyway, these are for his mom. Thank you for letting us have this opportunity. You have a beautiful family, and we truly had a great time!






Thursday, November 18, 2010

Little Friends

Lately I have had the opportunity to photograph many of my friends. Hopefully you will be seeing some of them here on the blog soon, but this week I had the privilege of photographing some of my favorite little friends. Remember the birthday party that Doop and I went to? Well it was for the special little girl below. They have quite the friendship. I just had to share a few of my favorite images from our time together. Can you believe how cute they are?







Saturday, November 6, 2010

At A Loss

I'm at a loss for words on this one. Not much to say. Just a bunch of pretty people starting with a beautiful little girl.






And her parents.




And my sister-in-law and her husband. Like I said, just a lot of pretty people.




Tuesday, October 12, 2010

For Mandee

These are for Mandee. She does my hair. She makes it look beautiful, and she laughs at my crazy stories while she works on it! Over the years she has become my good friend, and we always have so much fun together. Thank you for letting me do this Mandee, and most of all for your friendship. Your family is beautiful!