My first Bridal shoot.

Yesterday I had the opportunity to do my first ever bridal shoot, PAID! The bride asked me not to share the photos on facebook until after the wedding as the groom apparently is a snoop, so I am only allowed to share what I have so far here on my private blog for my few selected readers. Oh well. I am really excited to continue editing these pics, but for now here is a little preview

















Over all this was a very easy, laid back, and fun shoot to do. I even lost my flip flop in the river in the process of it all. I really hope Amanda likes the end product. And I can't wait to finish up the editing of the rest of the shoot. I will have the pleasure of shooting her wedding at the end of the month... Lets hope I can do her beautiful day justice.

Brenna Says/ Sam Says

I absolutely love the words of an innocent child. I have documented several things via blog that my children have said that made me smile, laugh, cry, and even at times a little embarrased. I have decided to start re-occuring posts titled either Brenna says or Sam says depending on the child who blessed me with the brilliant words. Starting with:

Brenna Says:

A little background about the moment. Brenna has for some reason taken notice in "fat." Not exactly something I am excited about. I number one don't want her to feel that she needs to worry about weight nor do I want her freely expressing her views on what she 'thinks' is fat. Apparently in her eyes I have earned the title of fat. We as parents deffinately have to keep a tight hold on this with her. Anyway, one night at dinner the conversation went like this:

"Mom..."
"Yes, Brenna?"
Followed by a lengthly silence...
"Brenna?"
"Well, I was going to say that you were fat, but your not fat mommy... Your just loved."

Why thank you my DD (Darling Daughter)

Sam Says:

Bill just this past week buzzed Sam's head. I was not too thrilled about the whole hair cut, but it grows back so I can't remain too bummed out. I guess Sam requested the hair cut, and Bill decided that with it being summer a buz cut was reasonable to help keep cool. Okay, I agree with that. Sam is really liking this new hair due, so much in fact he opted it to be appropriate to yell across the street to our neighbor (who is an older gentleman)in his tough "I'm so cool," voice:

"Hey Larry, I'm bald like you!"

Good thing our neighbor Larry has a good sense of humor and has also taken a liking to the kids. He got a kick out of that one.

Money Woes...

I sit here thinking, "Oh how I wish I could go back to the days where responsibilities included what outfit I was going to wear that day, how I was going to do my hair, and how to color coordinate my shoes to my outfit." You know the days where money grew on trees???



When I had no concept of all the hard work involved with having to provide for a family. Then that word "family" smacks me right upside the head, back to reality. I would give a million times over what we have already given just to have my family. They are my all, everything, world. Who could deny the joy and sense of completion these two little beings bring to my life.




I would be lost without this handsome man as well, my other half.



So, forget what I said about wishing I could go back to when all I had to worry about was me. When I could be selfish and get away with it. Bring on the challenges that come along with being an adult, wife, and mother. There is not an obstacle out there that could make giving up my beautiful family worth it. I will fight to my death for them, and them for me. However, if anyone knows the money tree guy, could you send him my way so he can plant one for me???