Whats been going on lately

Chris and I at the House of Blues seeing Patty Smyth/Scandal

A baby shower cake I made for a co-worker

A group of us celebrating a certain person's BIG 3-0!!!

Who would have thunk?

Through His Eyes

A while back I entered this photograph in a contest and totally forgot about it. Yesterday I found out that it made it to the semi-finals and it is going to be published in their hard bound coffee table book. The name of the book is "Endless Journeys" I was really surprised, they are also featuring the photographers. How cool is that?!!

Now just cross your fingers we make it to the finals!!! :)

18 days people!!! I know, how shallow to post about an upcoming vacation, but man am I looking forward to the trip. I need a break really bad and the clock is ticking. Conan can't quite understand why I get to ride on a boat and he doesn't, but don't worry I did promise him a boat ride of some sorts!

Whew, life has been rather busy lately. The photography business has really picked up and man I am LOVING it. I have had some great experiences with the families and love being a photographer!! Every time I finish up with a client and give them the pictures, their response just solidifies that I am doing exactly what I need to be doing.

(The Holidays will be here before you know it and I am running a special for Christmas Photo cards. E-mail me if you are interested!!)
(This post was totally not intended to solicit myself, sometimes that just happens)

An Amazing Photoshoot

I had the opportunity to take pictures of a growing family. They already have two beautiful daughters and one more on the way. I even got a boat ride! Thanks for letting me photograph this special time in your lives.

Random Happenings

After some fun at the pizza place with A and her family, this is what my son entertains himself with in the back seat on the way home. He was a sticky mess!








Chris and Conan were watering the plants tonight and I caught a really great pic of my hubby. This is rare, you see he hates to have his picture taken and will only smile if something is truly funny. (He was looking at me when I took the picture...humm)

Anniversary Part one

This was the first part of our anniversary celebration. We went to dinner and drove around looking at model homes. In 4 weeks we are taking a week long cruise to Mexico!!!
This will be the first cruise for both of us and I am stoked!
1. The first picture is us relaxing after our date....can't you tell by our sleepy eyes.
2. The second picture is of the 18 roses Chris brought me.

Love is in the air!

Four years have come and gone. So quickly have they passed with such ease and happiness. I have learned so much in such a short amount of time. I have grown to love and appreciate the man I married. We have adjusted to being a couple and embraced parenthood with open arms. What a special journey we have undertaken to be one, share our life and raise our children. Today is much different than the day I married Christopher 4 years ago. Christopher has brought the very best out in me and continues to uplift and support my dreams as crazy as they are sometimes. Never once has he allowed me to doubt myself or think I couldn’t do what I set out to accomplish. How rare and awesome is that? Last night as I was lying in bed, I tried to imagine what my life would be without him and I found myself struggling to breath. Just the thought of taking a single breath without him was more than I wanted to think about. This post may sound cheesy and mushy in a young lovers sort of way, but bottom line, Chris is in my life for a reason. He is my strength, my laughter, my tears, my joy, my legacy, my love, my happiness and my future. So many people told me that once you’re married everything changes, and yes that is true, It just gets better. No one else gets me like he does. That look that crosses over our faces when we are thinking the same thing or when our son makes us laugh and we look to each other in that proud moment, nothing compares to that. I love him like I love no other and I can’t believe I was so luck to have found him!

The words, “I love you” so simple, but so powerful.

I love you Christopher.

Chris and I going out on a date June 2007

At a waterfall in Hawaii on our honeymoon

Us at the luau in Hawaii on our honeymoon.

At Gaylord in Hawaii on our honeymoon

6 months after we got married

My Everyday Smile!

Water Slide!

Today at school they had a huge water slide and bouncy house. I was able to sneak over for a few min and take some pictures. His teacher told me that Conan and Mak were they first ones that were brave enough to go down it. (see heart swell!) They had a blast and I wish I would have worn my bathing suit.

I think I can...I think I can.

Thinking of you, Granny

We have been thinking of you Granny. We love and miss you.

Jungle Gym

We had a pretty fun packed weekend with family and friends. Friday night, Angela and I went to a party and I was able to see some friends I had not seen in a while. It was great to catch up with all of them.

Conan was supposed to start basketball this Saturday, however it has been postponed 2 weeks. He was so excited to start (he even picked out his water bottle and everything) so when I had to tell him he had to wait...he was heart broken. It is next to impossible to get a 2.5 year old to understand the idea of WAIT!

We took him to a new pizza place that had games and cheesy rides and his heart was mended momentarily. We were also able to spend some time at the pool. It was nice and relaxing and CCC loves it. Chris took me on a late date Saturday night. We went to Rock Fish for some seafood fondue and margaritas, then it was off to see Live Free, or Die Hard it was pretty good. We payed for the 2:00am bedtime the next day when Conan demanded his breakfast at 6:30! Long gone are my sleeping in days, heck, I don't even remember what that is. :)

Today we went to a birthday party for one of his buddy's 3rd birthday from school. The theme was "pretty pretty, princess" my son left asking if he could be a girl and have a birthday like hers. Ummm NO. but you can play with the princess balloon, until it Pops. The party was held at a place called Jungle Gym and Conan loved it. He got to run around all crazy like and they had some neat activities for the kids. Now I am getting ready to tackle the mound of laundry attacking me from my bedroom and hopefully get some much needed RR.

Hey Lurkers come out and say hello...I won't bite, I promise

Fug

Several things wrong here:

1. Side boobs are not cool or attractive.
2. Showing that much cleavage-just plain wrong.
3. The hair has got to go.

Oh and please no jumping up and down with the music.

...How to save a life.

We had an absolute ball at The Fray. The weather was warm but wonderful. We laughed and talked giggled and danced, sang and shouted. I think A and I could have sat there all day just people watching. Holy cow there are some very interesting people out there. The band was incredible live and we had a blast just laying on our blanket enjoying the evening. It was a great birthday present and I had such a good time. Thanks so much A for everything (including the 8 dollar piece of pizza and the mondo margarita!)

The venue was sweet. Your choice of seating included: pit, regular seating in chairs, or the lawn. We got lawn tickets and brought a blanket. It was so comfortable being able to spread out or lay down. Every seat was a good seat. The opening bands were pretty great as well. It was a perfect concert.

You are officially my groupie! Peace out.