Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Ah yes, 16 months. We have now entered…the toddler stage. And as we say in my home state “Laissez les bons temps rouler“ lol. This picture is a perfect example of how she is right now. I don’t mean to say she’s screaming and crying all the time…but if we’re not doing exactly what she wants to do at that precise moment, this is what we get. And wearing a tutu, while mama tries to snap a pic was NOT on her agenda. 
Thankfully the weather is getting nicer and we will be venturing outside for more shoots soon. I can’t wait! It feels like this has been the longest winter EVER! Winters are always so tough for on-location photographers. Nobody wants to freeze their butts for pictures…including me! ha. Although I would have LOVED to shoot a session in all that snow we got! Just thinking of photographing an engagement couple or a family dressed in bright colors, frolicking in the snow makes me wish it would snow again! Ok maybe not. But next year it’s SO on!
And in other news Asa is turning 5 in May and starting Kindergarten this year! I know I can’t believe it myself. So we are frantically trying to sell our house before school starts.
Oh yeah, that’s the other thing. We’re selling our beloved home. It’s just time for something bigger! We are squished and the toys keep multiplying. I am secretly holding out for a home with beautiful floor to ceiling North facing windows. Maybe a studio space too. And since I’m being wistful I would also like a new car to go with my new home. I’m sure if Sean reads this he is most likely rolling his eyes right now. I have many needs/dreams don’t I?
So that’s it. We’re hanging tough waiting for spring weather. And oh psst….bluebonnets are coming! Hello family photos! Last year I found this awesome bluebonnet field There was a for sale sign on the land so hopefully it’s still there. Fingers crossed. I’ll let you know!
So I got this crazy idea to make a family album of 2009 with this new book company I’m working with. 2009 was a big year for us as we adjusted to becoming a family of four and I can’t tell you how many hundreds, probably thousands, of photos I took. Literally every weekend I forced asked my family to take photos. So making an album of that year seemed logical, plus I was able to get a sample of the lab’s work at the same time. Boy, was I in for a surprise on how much work this was! I’ve never taken on a project this big before. The selection process was hands down THE hardest part of making the book. How do I pick my favorite photos of my kids? I love them all! I would walk away from the project for weeks at a time and then try to come back fresh. It was that hard! The book ended up being 35 pages (70 sides) and still so many got left behind. It was a labor of love though. Once I had this baby in my hands I knew all my “anguish” was worth it! I mean just look at it…this is one beautiful book!
You can see a full slide show of the album HERE
One thing I should probably mention is I’m not certain if I’ll be replacing my current album with this one as it’s pretty pricey. Plus there are several other labs I’m hoping to get a sample of as well. I’m currently “window shopping” for books.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Dallas had a record 12.5 inches of snow in a 24-hour period last week. It was amazing!! Aside from skiing once in Colorado I have NEVER seen this much snow. Asa had a blast and had to be literally dragged back in to warm up. Chloe, eh…not so much. She tried, I’ll give her that. But it was hard to walk in the snow and tears were usually the end result. Plus that big brother and those darn snow balls! He was relentless! lol
Looking at the photos below, it almost feels like I took these somewhere else. Like maybe Colorado or New Hampshire or something. Certainly not Texas! I’ll just pretend I went on a magical winter wonderland trip, where there was no work and I frolicked with my children for days on end in this magic white fluff. And now I am back and completely refreshed ready to share my vacation photos. Hey, one can dream!
I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Miss Sienna last weekend. (don’t you just love her name?) At just 7 days old she was so tiny and pink and just perfect!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Please excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor…but Southern Weddings Magazine featured Meredith & Patrick’s wedding on their blog!!
CHECK IT OUT!!!
Today I took Asa to see Avatar… just the two of us. It was awesome! (both the movie AND our quality time) No baby sister to try to talk over or share attention with. He was so excited and had a little hop in his step as he held my hand into the theater. He also held my hand as we watched the movie. It was sweet. Asa will be 5 this May and I know my days are numbered with the hand holding business. Gosh I will miss that when it’s gone! Watching him grow up so fast scares the crap out of me, to put it bluntly. With every passing day he is becoming more and more independant and I just wish things could slow down. Unfortunately with this new found independance has come defiance. Lots and lots of defiance. Never ending defiance. Pull-your-hair-out defiance. Why-am-I-debating-with-a-4-year-old defiance. Ok you get the idea. He is a free spirit and rules be DAMNED he will do what he wants! Is it possible to be anti-establishment at the ripe ol’ age of 4? If not, I think we might have our first case here. lol. And much to his parents dismay, most days do consist of arguments, tantrums and timeouts. As any mother, I do worry about this. Are we doing the right things? Will this phase EVER pass? Do I need to call Super Nanny on his ass? Will he be a good boy when he grows up? Will he use his powers for good not evil? Will he still love his mother? These questions swirl in my brain constantly. Things have been tough with him, I’m not gonna lie. But today was good. Awesome in fact. It brought to light how much I adore this child. And really miss him. As much as I wish, children do not come with manuals. We do our best, take the good days with the bad, and hope and pray everything turns out right.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
I photographed a lovely friend and her lovely bump last weekend. It’s so fun when your friends have babies. You get to relive some of that same excitement and anticipation from your own experience. What will she look like? How much will she weigh? When will she decide to come!? The day you deliver is amazing and scary and glorious and forever etched in your mind! I’m so happy for Erin & Payton! Just a few more weeks to go! I can’t wait! You guys will be AWESOME parents!
Tidbit: Erin is a yoga instructor!
Gorgeous!!!
You would never know it, but those last three shots she was freezing her butt off!! What a trooper! Enjoy your sneak peek Erin. Many more to come! Thanks for a great shoot!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Hey Ya! Guess what I got? A Facebook Fan Page!! I know, I know a little presumptuous eh? ha! Well, I AM my only fan right now. Please help me feel less of a dork by stopping by and BECOME A FAN! I would really love it!
Oh also, I added a little widget thingy at the end of every post. So if you see a post that tickles your fancy just click it and automagically share it to your Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, etc… the list goes on!
I always enjoy looking at other photographers product shots so just thought I would show off these little brag books I made for Meredith & Patrick They came out so cute!
And a special THANKS to The Future Mrs Darcy for allowing me to use her design from Meredith & Patrick’s wedding invitation for the book cover.
Here are a few pages from the book layout.
I have more than one…
1. Enjoy my children more. They only have one childhood, I need to make it count.
2. Keep the house clean! (close to impossible though)
3. Improve my lighting skills.
What will 2010 bring this family? I’m anxious and hopeful for a positive year because it’s going to get interesting. Lots of life changes on the horizon.
by Jenny
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