After years of dreaming this day would come, I’m proud to announce that I’m opening up a studio!!!
We really didn’t expect it to happen so soon. Hubbsters and I thought it would be at least a couple more years, but things have all fallen into place and it’s working out better than I could have imagined.
I have an office/waiting area as well as a full studio set up (where I will do newborns, kids, and some family sessions). Nothing with my style will change, I’m simply adding a location where I can meet people. As much as I love meeting people at Starbucks, it’ll be nice to have a place of my own.
It’s located in Kelso, kinda off the freeway. When we’re finished renovating the office area, I’ll be showing photos and letting everyone know the location. Derrick has worked extra hard and put in long hours painting and doing the flooring (thank you honey!!). I’m picking out furniture next week and we’re hoping to be up and running by the beginning of September (at the latest October). It’ll be ready just in time for the cold weather. No more rescheduling due to yucky weather!! WHOOT!!
I also want to give a HUUUGGGGGEEEE thanks and a virtual hug for all those who love and support me.
I’m truly blessed to be in this position right now. I can’t wait to see what God has in store for me and my little photography business!!!
and because my posts are worthless without photos, here’s a recent of Miss K in her fine swimming attire…..
“Mom, I like this shirt!” My little guy exclaimed while proudly displaying his new t-shirt (he picked it out himself.)
“You do?” I asked. “Do you know that it says ‘dad’s my superhero?’ ” “Yes he is!” he announces. “He flies around-da-round the clouds, up in the air!”
“He does?!!!” I ask trying to hide my laughter.
“Yeah mom, it’s awesome.”
Conversations with a three year old….
I asked my really good friend Elena to do photos of derrick and I for our 8 year anniversary. The last time Derrick and I had photos taken together (minus kids) was on our wedding day. July 14th, 2001.
I won’t lie and say that we’ve always been in love and it’s always been easy. Marriage has been one of the toughest things I’ve ever endured. Not that my husband isn’t perfect (love you honey!) but when two people live together and share E V E R Y T H I N G. it gets tough sometimes. Together (and with God’s help) we have endured moving over eight times, having three kids, multiple separations (due to him being in the Army) and countless silly arguments over who gets the remote. 😉
I’m five quadrillion times more in love with him now than I was on the day we got married.
Words don’t even express how much I love this man.
But maybe a few pictures can show you how I feel about him.
We got all dressed up for these photos and I had a blast getting my hair and make up done. Yes, this is not the “normal” me, but a girl needs to get all gussied up every once in awhile. I even wore heels!!
check out this model pose. BOOYAAAA!
He still makes me laugh.
A lot.
I loves him.
okay so it’s totally weird for me to see myself with hot red lips, but I’m in love with this photo.
Elena I can’t thank you enough for being a great friend and for taking our photos!! I can wait for your session with you and your hubby!!!
*I sing REALLY REALLY loud in my car. So much that sometimes I get weird looks from other people in their cars.
*I think if coffee and chocolate were considered illegal and banned I might consider moving to another country. Or I’d melt into a puddle on the floor and be completely useless in society. Either way.
* My laugh is loud and startles small children at times.
*I’m ridiculously sensitive. So much so that I have to try really hard to ignore it when people say mean things about me and I find out. I mean, I KNOW I can’t please everyone all the time, but my husband has to convince me not to eat the entire box of chocolates when my feelings get hurt (yes, I’m an emotional over-chocolate eater).
*I break things constantly. Glasses, dishes, you name it, I’m not allowed near it. For instance at dinner tonight I spilled my glass of water all over the table. The kids weren’t with me, so I couldn’t blame it on them. HAHA!
(Check out that rad hair!!!)
Oh yeah, nother confession: I don’t do hair (or much make up for that matter). I’m kinda hippiesh that way. Look I made up a new word!
*I’m kinda OCD at times. Okay. Not kinda….
*I’m a lens junkie. Yes, I need help for it. Instead of jewelry I always ask my hubby for new lenses and other random camera equipment. He calls it crazy. I just call it dedication to my job.
* I’m totally random and silly sometimes. This post is a perfect example of my crazyness.
Hey, it’s cheaper than therapy!
Until tomorrow….
(images courtsey of Elena)
Being a mama is tough work.
Today was one of those days where even though I was “off” work, I felt like my hands were full (times three). Today was one of those days where my angels weren’t quite angels. Where my patience was tried five hundred bazillion times (yes, that is an exact number).
At the same time, I’m so grateful that God entrusted me to care for these little ones. Even though it makes life really busy and chaotic, it’s always worth it. Even amongst the fighting over toys, the constant messes, and diaper changes. Oh goodness, my list could go on and on…
So here I sit at 10:55 p.m. at night editing (always editing). There’s a nice quiet calm in the house. The kids are tucked away in bed after a long day in the sun. The new air conditioner is whirring away and we’re finally cooled off from the heat.
And I’m happy.
