My friend got one of these for Christmas and loves it.. I think it's what I'm buying with my Christmas money this year :) Check it out!!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
I love you..
Ladies!!! I know we are not even thru Christmas yet, but it's time to start booking Valentines Day sessions!!! I know, I know.. it's so early!!! BUT.. let's get those sessions scheduled. Come enjoy a little studio time with the girls, get comfortable and let's take some awesome photos for that hubby! What better gift to him than an awesome photo album of.. YOU!!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
The Wooden Bowl
The Wooden Bowl
I guarantee you will remember the tale of the Wooden Bowl tomorrow, a week from now, a month from now,
a year from now.
A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old grandson.
The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered
The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and
failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor.
When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.
The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess.
'We must do something about father,' said the son.
'I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor.'
So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner.
There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner.
Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl.
When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone.
Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.
The four-year-old watched it all in silence.
One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor.
He asked the child sweetly, 'What are you making?' Just as sweetly, the boy responded,
'Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up.
' The four-year-old smiled and went back to work.
The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done.
That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table.
For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason,
neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.
On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens, how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles four things:
a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as making a 'life..'
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back sometimes.
I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you
But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others,
your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you
I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.
I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone.
People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
I guarantee you will remember the tale of the Wooden Bowl tomorrow, a week from now, a month from now,
a year from now.
A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old grandson.
The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered
The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and
failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor.
When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.
The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess.
'We must do something about father,' said the son.
'I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor.'
So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner.
There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner.
Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl.
When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone.
Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.
The four-year-old watched it all in silence.
One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor.
He asked the child sweetly, 'What are you making?' Just as sweetly, the boy responded,
'Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up.
' The four-year-old smiled and went back to work.
The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done.
That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table.
For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason,
neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.
On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens, how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles four things:
a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as making a 'life..'
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back sometimes.
I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you
But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others,
your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you
I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.
I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone.
People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
Monday, December 14, 2009
And my boys..
They are growing up fast. Zaner is in preschool and learns more and more everyday. He's loosing his little New Yorkan accent and talking like a grown up boy :( Colby is loosing more and more teeth week by week, getting taller, acting all grown up. It's a proud day and a sad day for a mom around here. At least the little one still calls me mommy :)
Skater, guitar playing senior
Thanks for Phillip and going along with my crazy places I made him pose :) He was a good sport.. and I can't take all the credit as he had a few ideas for himself!
Shame on me..
I've completely let my blog go over the last few months! I promise to keep up with it more in the future... I've also missed out on all my friends' blogs!! So much to read up on now.
Life is good.. been super busy with photography and that's my excuse anyway :) It's now time for a little vacation!
Christmas shopping is DONE, photo orders are IN, Christmas Cards are OUT :) That pretty much completes my small list this year.
But before I leave my small and sweet blog for tonite, I'm posting some of my faves from a few shoots this week :] Just one of my most favorite little boys that I get to spend time with every day!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Silver and Gold
Awe... found this in my drafts. Never posted.
I've been very blessed to have both Silver and Gold friends. One of my great highschool friends, Kindra and I went to Winchester VA this last weekend to see another highschool friend get married. We had a great time.. just like old times. We discussed how our husbands really have no idea how exactly alike her and I are... If they only knew! We had a nice little break from the day to day life, but it was a toss up between us and who was more excited to get home to the family!
Jill was a beautiful bride, wedding ceremony was very Greek-Orthodox, reception was beautiful. It's really amazing how people change over the years. Jill and I have had our ups and downs, but I believe she and Kindra are my Gold.
Silver is for all the friends I've made since school. Tonya, Sadie, Kelly, Jill, Mary.. I've been blessed to have so many great friends in my life. Where would we be with out our girlfriends? Always there when you need them, always there with a beer when you need one.
So, thanks to my silver and gold.. I love you with all my heart.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
God, Please grant me patience and understanding.
GOD, grant me the Serenity
to accept the things
I cannot change,
Courage to change the
things I can,
and the Wisdom
to know the difference.
to accept the things
I cannot change,
Courage to change the
things I can,
and the Wisdom
to know the difference.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Weekend photo shoots.. Sunflowers and Seniors
Here are a few of my favorites from my most recent photo shoots. Still enjoying everyday as a photographer.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
I need a tree
I hired a plumber to help me restore an old farmhouse, and after he had just finished a rough first day on the job: a flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit and his ancient one ton truck refused to start.
While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence. On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the branches with both hands.
When opening the door he underwent an amazing transformation. His face was wreathed in smiles and he hugged his two small children and gave his wife a kiss.
Afterward he walked me to the car. We passed the tree and my curiosity got the better of me. I asked him about what I had seen him do earlier.
'Oh, that's my trouble tree,' he replied 'I know I can't help having troubles on the job, but one thing's for sure, those troubles don't belong in the house with my wife and the children.. So I just hang them up on the tree every night when I come home and ask God to take care of them. Then in the morning I pick them up again.' 'Funny thing is,' he smiled,' when I come out in the morning to pick 'em up, there aren't nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before'."
While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence. On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the branches with both hands.
When opening the door he underwent an amazing transformation. His face was wreathed in smiles and he hugged his two small children and gave his wife a kiss.
Afterward he walked me to the car. We passed the tree and my curiosity got the better of me. I asked him about what I had seen him do earlier.
'Oh, that's my trouble tree,' he replied 'I know I can't help having troubles on the job, but one thing's for sure, those troubles don't belong in the house with my wife and the children.. So I just hang them up on the tree every night when I come home and ask God to take care of them. Then in the morning I pick them up again.' 'Funny thing is,' he smiled,' when I come out in the morning to pick 'em up, there aren't nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before'."
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Forgiveness
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. ~Mahatma Gandhi
All my life I have struggled with forgiving. People that I should have forgiven years ago have passed, and I wish with all my heart I would have been able to tell them I forgave them. I struggle every day to realize that no one is perfect and people make mistakes. So this I vow to say every morning, this is my prayer.
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
--Reinhold Niebuhr
Monday, June 15, 2009
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Sunday, May 24, 2009
The most beautiful surprise...
It's been a little while since I've been able to sit down and write. Summer has begun and we are busy. I've been sold into coaching for Colby's machine pitch team, which is ok. Kids are kids and as long as they have fun, so will I. Meeting new people in town is always nice too. In a few weeks, I will also be helping with the vacation Bible school. Yeah, I guess this is the beginning of another 15 years of volunteering.
So, in the middle of all my busyness, I get the most wonderful surprise... My biological Dad, Jeff calls. Says him and his wife are in town and would like to see me! How exciting it was. I can't explain in words the anxiety that I felt as the moment neared. My hands were shaking, my heart beating a little faster. I'm not sure what I was thinking.. at first, that all was ok.. second.. hmm. I don't even know. When I saw him and Becky walking up, I know my whole body tensed up.. But, when I walked out that door and he was there with open arms.. it was like I was this little girl running into the arms of her Daddy. Of course I cried.
The hug. Oh, the hug. It was like the long awaited hug and I didn't want to let go. Anyone that knows me, knows that I struggle with hugs. I hug my husband and boys more than I can count on my fingers and toes everyday.. but friends, strangers, other family? I just struggle. My friend Tonya once told me that she could tell that I was very uncomfortable with the first hug we shared. I'm getting better- thank you Tonya :).. but back on the "daddy" hug. I will always remember that moment. It was the tightest hug, I felt like he didn't want to let go. Like all of those years that have passed.. all of those hugs missed.. ah. The hug. Again, when they parted, we hugged again. I felt as if, all the years missed, all the blame I've laid upon him, all the anxieties... gone in an instant. In a hug. Don't get me wrong, I'm trying to keep the "amy" guard up, but it almost seems impossible with him. As if my heart knows he's a good person. That it knows that he won't hurt me. I've prayed for years that we would once again find each other. It's now happened and I continue to pray that my heart will not again be broken.
So, in the middle of all my busyness, I get the most wonderful surprise... My biological Dad, Jeff calls. Says him and his wife are in town and would like to see me! How exciting it was. I can't explain in words the anxiety that I felt as the moment neared. My hands were shaking, my heart beating a little faster. I'm not sure what I was thinking.. at first, that all was ok.. second.. hmm. I don't even know. When I saw him and Becky walking up, I know my whole body tensed up.. But, when I walked out that door and he was there with open arms.. it was like I was this little girl running into the arms of her Daddy. Of course I cried.
The hug. Oh, the hug. It was like the long awaited hug and I didn't want to let go. Anyone that knows me, knows that I struggle with hugs. I hug my husband and boys more than I can count on my fingers and toes everyday.. but friends, strangers, other family? I just struggle. My friend Tonya once told me that she could tell that I was very uncomfortable with the first hug we shared. I'm getting better- thank you Tonya :).. but back on the "daddy" hug. I will always remember that moment. It was the tightest hug, I felt like he didn't want to let go. Like all of those years that have passed.. all of those hugs missed.. ah. The hug. Again, when they parted, we hugged again. I felt as if, all the years missed, all the blame I've laid upon him, all the anxieties... gone in an instant. In a hug. Don't get me wrong, I'm trying to keep the "amy" guard up, but it almost seems impossible with him. As if my heart knows he's a good person. That it knows that he won't hurt me. I've prayed for years that we would once again find each other. It's now happened and I continue to pray that my heart will not again be broken.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Kids.. they make my heart smile
On my way home one day, I stopped to
watch a Little League base ball game that was being played in a
park near my home. As I sat down behind the bench on the first-
base line, I asked one of the boys what the score was
'We're behind 14 to nothing,' he answered
With a smile.
'Really,' I said. 'I have to say you
don't look very discouraged.'
'Discouraged?', the boy asked with a
Puzzled look on his face...
'Why should we be discouraged? We haven't
Been up to bat yet.'
watch a Little League base ball game that was being played in a
park near my home. As I sat down behind the bench on the first-
base line, I asked one of the boys what the score was
'We're behind 14 to nothing,' he answered
With a smile.
'Really,' I said. 'I have to say you
don't look very discouraged.'
'Discouraged?', the boy asked with a
Puzzled look on his face...
'Why should we be discouraged? We haven't
Been up to bat yet.'
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Oh, they grow so fast...
You have a lifetime to work, but children are only young once. ~Polish ProverbIt seems like just yesterday he was born. He gets so embarrassed when I talk about him being my baby. He's such a big boy now. Looking at this photo, I remember when the Easter bunny brought that bike to him 2 years ago.. with training wheels.. and look at him go. Now time for a new bike, next thing ya know, we will be in highschool, then graduating, then college... boohoo.
I am blessed.
You don't really understand human nature unless you know why a child on a merry-go-round will wave at his parents every time around - and why his parents will always wave back. ~William D. Tammeus
It's not only children who grow. Parents do too. As much as we watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are watching us to see what we do with ours. I can't tell my children to reach for the sun. All I can do is reach for it, myself. ~Joyce Maynard
If I had my child to raise all over again,
I'd build self-esteem first, and the house later.
I'd finger-paint more, and point the finger less.
I would do less correcting and more connecting.
I'd take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
I'd take more hikes and fly more kites.
I'd stop playing serious, and seriously play.
I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars.
I'd do more hugging and less tugging.
~Diane Loomans, from "If I Had My Child To Raise Over Again"
Sunday, May 3, 2009
21
ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.
THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.
FOUR. When you say, 'I love you,' mean it.
FIVE. When you say, 'I'm sorry,' look the person in the eye.
SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.
SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.
EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much.
NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.
TEN.. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.
ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.
TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.
THIRTEEN! .. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, 'Why do you want to know?'
FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
FIFTEEN. Say 'bless you' when you hear someone sneeze.
SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.
EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.
TWENTY- ONE. Spend some time alone.
TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.
THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.
FOUR. When you say, 'I love you,' mean it.
FIVE. When you say, 'I'm sorry,' look the person in the eye.
SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.
SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.
EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much.
NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.
TEN.. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.
ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.
TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.
THIRTEEN! .. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, 'Why do you want to know?'
FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
FIFTEEN. Say 'bless you' when you hear someone sneeze.
SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.
EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.
TWENTY- ONE. Spend some time alone.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Deep breath... ahhhh
What is it about a deep deep breath that calms the nerves just a bit, slows the pulse, and ahhhh makes you attempt to see things in a different light? You ever notice, right before you finally fall asleep.. you take a big deep breath.. then off to wonderland.
When I am in a photo shoot, before I start.. deeeep breath... ahhhh. Now I am ready to shoot! I feel that I am a very good people reader and can tell when a model is feeling a little uncomfortable with the photo shoot. Usually at the beginning... so I say, take a deep breath, wiggle the shoulders and loooosen up!!! After that we get awesome shots!!
So as I write this, I am trying very hard for that deep breath tonite but for a reason unknown, I feel as if I am suffocating. I just can't take that deep breath I talk so much about. I can't quite explain it any better than that. Maybe I am in need of a personal vacation? I love my family. My husband and two boys.. more than anything in this world. As big as the sun and the moon and the sky is what Zane says. But somedays, it's just all too much. Maybe I expect too much from myself? I'm sure that's it. I bring all this on myself. To be the perfect wife and mother. To be the best I can be at my job. To please everyone, everyday I can. To have perfect children... one's that actually listen. To be the very best possible friend to the wonderful people I have in my life. To have the cleanest house. To do this, to do that. I expect a lot from myself and feel as if I fail everyday.
I once wrote this quote.. there is no way to be a perfect mother, but a million ways to be a good one. Words to live by, but I just can't seem to take my own advice. Is it being a woman that makes me this way? My husband does not feel this way. He expects much of himself but the way he handles it amazes me. I admire the way he deals with things.. well, most of the time :) Me, the hormonal woman, just cries, or shuts down with the irritation scale on high.
I need to stop... to take a deep breath.... Ahhh... deep breath.. ahhhh.. deep breath...
I feel a little better, but still have so much on my mind tonite..
When I am in a photo shoot, before I start.. deeeep breath... ahhhh. Now I am ready to shoot! I feel that I am a very good people reader and can tell when a model is feeling a little uncomfortable with the photo shoot. Usually at the beginning... so I say, take a deep breath, wiggle the shoulders and loooosen up!!! After that we get awesome shots!!
So as I write this, I am trying very hard for that deep breath tonite but for a reason unknown, I feel as if I am suffocating. I just can't take that deep breath I talk so much about. I can't quite explain it any better than that. Maybe I am in need of a personal vacation? I love my family. My husband and two boys.. more than anything in this world. As big as the sun and the moon and the sky is what Zane says. But somedays, it's just all too much. Maybe I expect too much from myself? I'm sure that's it. I bring all this on myself. To be the perfect wife and mother. To be the best I can be at my job. To please everyone, everyday I can. To have perfect children... one's that actually listen. To be the very best possible friend to the wonderful people I have in my life. To have the cleanest house. To do this, to do that. I expect a lot from myself and feel as if I fail everyday.
I once wrote this quote.. there is no way to be a perfect mother, but a million ways to be a good one. Words to live by, but I just can't seem to take my own advice. Is it being a woman that makes me this way? My husband does not feel this way. He expects much of himself but the way he handles it amazes me. I admire the way he deals with things.. well, most of the time :) Me, the hormonal woman, just cries, or shuts down with the irritation scale on high.
I need to stop... to take a deep breath.... Ahhh... deep breath.. ahhhh.. deep breath...
I feel a little better, but still have so much on my mind tonite..
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
A good explanation for all those people who ask and complain about why professionals charge what they do for photos:
Why are Professional Photographers so expensive?
In this digital age where everyone has digital cameras, scanners and home "photo printers", when people upload their photos to a local drug store website and pick them up a few hours later, we hear this all the time - How in the world do Professional Photographers charge $55 for an 8x10 when they cost just $1.50 at the drug store?
Here's why.
Simply put, you're not just paying for the actual photograph, you're paying for time and expertise. First, let's look at the actual time involved. If you don't read this entire page, at least read this first part.
For a two hour portrait session:
- one hour of travel to and from the session
- two hours of shooting
- 30 minutes of setup, preparation, talking to the client etc.
- 30 minutes to load the photos onto a computer (2 - 4 Gb of data)
- 30 minutes to back up the files on an external drive
- 3 - 4 hours of Photoshop time including cropping, contrast, color, sharpening, saving a copy for print and a copy for the internet and backing up the edited photographs
- 2 - 3 hours to talk to the client, answer questions, receive their order and payment, order their prints, receive and verify prints, package prints, schedule shipment and drop package off at Fed Ex.
- For local customers, we also print a set of all of their photos, and meet them at our studio to review the photos and place their order. Meeting and travel time averages 2 hours.
You can see how one two hour session easily turns into more than ten hours of work from start to finish. So when you see a Photographer charging a $200 session fee for a two hour photo shoot, you are not paying them $100 / hour.
For an eight hour wedding:
- I won't bore you with the details, but an eight hour wedding typically amounts to at least two to three full 40 hour work weeks worth of time. Again, if they are charging you $4,000 for an eight hour wedding, you are not paying them $500 / hour.
Now for the expertise.
Shooting professional photography is a skill, acquired through years of experience. Even though a quality camera now costs under $2,000 taking professional portraits involves much more than a nice camera.
Most Professional Photographers take years to go from buying their first decent camera to making money with their photography. In addition to learning how to use the camera itself, there is a mountain of other equipment involved, as well as numerous software programs used to edit and print photographs, run a website etc.
And let's not forget that you actually have to have people skills, be able to communicate, make people comfortable in front of the camera - and posing people to make them look their best in a photograph is a skill all by itself.
Think of it this way - the next time you pay $X to get your hair done, a pair of scissors only costs $1.50. But you gladly pay a lot more to hire a Professional.
What about the cheap studios at the mall?
Please don't compare us to the chain store studios. But if you must, consider all of the time and work that we put into our photographs, compared to what they do. Good luck getting a two hour photo shoot at a chain store. Not to mention they won't come to the beach! And of course, look at our work compared to theirs. You get what you pay for.
The truth is, most of the mall and chain store studios lose money. In fact, in 2007 Wal-Mart closed 500 of their portrait studios because of the financial drain they were putting on the company. What the chain stores bet on is that you'll come in for some quick and cheap photos, and while you're there, you'll also spend $200 on other things. They don't have to make money, they are just there to get you in the door.
Conclusion
We hope that those who have taken the time to read this page will have a better understanding of why professional photographs cost so much more than the ones that you get from your local drug store.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
copied here from : http://www.caughtonfilmphoto.com/costofphotography.html
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
25 more random things...
1. I am addicted to McDonalds Coke.
2. Flipflops are my fav accessory.
3. Farmtown addict
4. So extremely excited to start remodeling my kitchen!!!!!
5. I have the most awesome friends ever.
6. I have a husband that adores me and all my silliness.. well, most days :)
7. My cat snores.... loud.
8. I chewed thru a night time mouth piece in two nights.. I grind my teeth just a little.
9. Really? Airlines charge for bathroom usage on plane??
10. So if I don't have any change, would they rather clean the pee off my seat?
11. I am easily sidetracked.
12. I can make one hell of a casserole with random things in my cupboards.
13. I could never take too many photographs.
14. I wish I was as carefree and happy as my 3 year old.
15. I cried when I looked thru photos of the boys when they were babies.
16. Recently came in touch with new family that couldnt be more exciting to me.
17. I sleep with my feet hanging out of the covers... oh, and don't even try to jump in bed with me with socks on.
18. One of my least favorite qualities about myself is the inability to forgive and forget.
19. I want to taste a yellow watermelon.. yes, they have them.
20. When I get mad, I clean house.
21. I'm just starting to read Twilight.
22. I actually found a brand of cotton balls that doesn't get me chills... well, as bad anyway.
23. Powdered milk?? eww... I said easily sidetracked.
24. I miss the 80's.. side pony's and all
25. I sing or rhyme almost everything in my head... like after the 80's comment.. I sang "i love rock n roll, put another dime in the jukebox baby, i love rock n roll...."
26. I'm psychic because I know you are now singing "i love rock n roll...." lol
27. I kick @ss playing that song on Guitar Hero.
28. I text my husbands best friend more than my husband texts him.
29. Funhater was totally MY word before everyone stole it :)
30. One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, four... that's my weakness.... I won't hit the floor.. maybe tequila makes her clothes come off is more my song. lol.
31. See, I totally got sidetracked.. this is a 25 random things and I went to 31. I know, I'm crazy, spacey, what ever you wanna call it- but my friends and family LOVE ME :) Cause I'm AWESOME. lol
2. Flipflops are my fav accessory.
3. Farmtown addict
4. So extremely excited to start remodeling my kitchen!!!!!
5. I have the most awesome friends ever.
6. I have a husband that adores me and all my silliness.. well, most days :)
7. My cat snores.... loud.
8. I chewed thru a night time mouth piece in two nights.. I grind my teeth just a little.
9. Really? Airlines charge for bathroom usage on plane??
10. So if I don't have any change, would they rather clean the pee off my seat?
11. I am easily sidetracked.
12. I can make one hell of a casserole with random things in my cupboards.
13. I could never take too many photographs.
14. I wish I was as carefree and happy as my 3 year old.
15. I cried when I looked thru photos of the boys when they were babies.
16. Recently came in touch with new family that couldnt be more exciting to me.
17. I sleep with my feet hanging out of the covers... oh, and don't even try to jump in bed with me with socks on.
18. One of my least favorite qualities about myself is the inability to forgive and forget.
19. I want to taste a yellow watermelon.. yes, they have them.
20. When I get mad, I clean house.
21. I'm just starting to read Twilight.
22. I actually found a brand of cotton balls that doesn't get me chills... well, as bad anyway.
23. Powdered milk?? eww... I said easily sidetracked.
24. I miss the 80's.. side pony's and all
25. I sing or rhyme almost everything in my head... like after the 80's comment.. I sang "i love rock n roll, put another dime in the jukebox baby, i love rock n roll...."
26. I'm psychic because I know you are now singing "i love rock n roll...." lol
27. I kick @ss playing that song on Guitar Hero.
28. I text my husbands best friend more than my husband texts him.
29. Funhater was totally MY word before everyone stole it :)
30. One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, four... that's my weakness.... I won't hit the floor.. maybe tequila makes her clothes come off is more my song. lol.
31. See, I totally got sidetracked.. this is a 25 random things and I went to 31. I know, I'm crazy, spacey, what ever you wanna call it- but my friends and family LOVE ME :) Cause I'm AWESOME. lol
Friday, March 20, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
My heart is scared...
My friend Tonya's recent successful search for long lost family inspired me to start my own search.
I don't think I had any idea what I was getting myself into. My life is great as it is. My mom and I have grown closer over the years and the only man that has ever been a father figure to me, Kraige is an awesome Grandpa to my boys. I've told myself many many times that if my biological father wanted me in his life then he would have looked for me. That it's his loss for not knowing me and my family. I secretly hoped it would weigh heavy on his heart if he knew about us.
As I write this, my heart is fluttering with anticipation. I found my biological dad's two kids on Facebook- gotta love Facebook! After they so kindly accepted me as a friend, I've browsed their pages to see the description of their lives. As much as I think it's awesome that they are a very close brother and sister, I've got this overwhelming feeling of jealousy. They speak of this wonderful dad and grandfather they have and my heart breaks. I don't understand why I never knew that wonderful dad. I question why my boys don't know that awesome grandpa. I question why my Mom felt it was "best" that I didn't know why my dad was until I was older. I question why my "dad" never felt it necessary to search for this daughter he had. Or, did he search and my mom keep him away? I feel this huge hole in my heart now for the life I could have known, for the people that could have been a huge part of my life, for all the love I've missed out on. As I looked thru the photos of the family, I see so much of myself in them. The pictures of the new grandbaby strongly resembles my little Zane when he was a baby.
How does one take all of this in? What will happen if they don't accept me? If they don't want to get to know me? I don't think I know what I've got myself into.
My heart is scared. I'm scared of rejection. I'm scared of heartbreak.
I don't think I had any idea what I was getting myself into. My life is great as it is. My mom and I have grown closer over the years and the only man that has ever been a father figure to me, Kraige is an awesome Grandpa to my boys. I've told myself many many times that if my biological father wanted me in his life then he would have looked for me. That it's his loss for not knowing me and my family. I secretly hoped it would weigh heavy on his heart if he knew about us.
As I write this, my heart is fluttering with anticipation. I found my biological dad's two kids on Facebook- gotta love Facebook! After they so kindly accepted me as a friend, I've browsed their pages to see the description of their lives. As much as I think it's awesome that they are a very close brother and sister, I've got this overwhelming feeling of jealousy. They speak of this wonderful dad and grandfather they have and my heart breaks. I don't understand why I never knew that wonderful dad. I question why my boys don't know that awesome grandpa. I question why my Mom felt it was "best" that I didn't know why my dad was until I was older. I question why my "dad" never felt it necessary to search for this daughter he had. Or, did he search and my mom keep him away? I feel this huge hole in my heart now for the life I could have known, for the people that could have been a huge part of my life, for all the love I've missed out on. As I looked thru the photos of the family, I see so much of myself in them. The pictures of the new grandbaby strongly resembles my little Zane when he was a baby.
How does one take all of this in? What will happen if they don't accept me? If they don't want to get to know me? I don't think I know what I've got myself into.
My heart is scared. I'm scared of rejection. I'm scared of heartbreak.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Quote for the day
“Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tutu Gurlzzzzz
Tuesday night.. girls night. Woot Woot! We had fun. Crazy, silly, be ourselves fun. Every woman needs friends like mine :) Yeah, we're crazy.... with or without alcohol. Say hello to the Tutu Gurlzzzz.....I've not laughed this hard in... oh, probly a week. haha.hehe. Have a great day.
Ten things about...
Ten things you wish you could say to 10 different people (don’t list names):
1. I'm happy for you
2. I wish you'd walk with me :)
3. I wish you would write me back.
4. I'm glad we don't talk anymore because you arent who I thought you were.
5. Why am I not important enough for you to search for me?
6. I'm sorry.
7. Why did you do that to me?
8. What was it like?
9. You're not what he makes you think you are.
10. You were right.
Nine things about yourself:
1. Cotton gives me goosebumps.
2. I wish my eyes were green.
3. I have the craziest dreams.
4. I love my kids more than anything in this world.
5. I love flip flops.
6. I'm enjoying my thirties.
7. I have a scar on my right arm from my grandmas camper.
8. I fell in a lagoon once trying to catch a frog that was just... outta..my..reach.
9. I love being with my friends and family.
Eight ways to win your heart:
1. Scratch my head.
2. Big strong hug.
3. Love me.
4. Kiss my forehead.
5. Look me in the eyes.
6. Random notes... on mirrors.. in lipstick :)
7. Let me rest my head on your heart.
8. Watch my while I sleep.
Seven things that cross your mind a lot:
1. I need a vacation.
2. My boys.
3. Did I pay that bill?
4. McD's coke.
5. Really? More laundry?
6. I really need a pedicure.
7. I'm ready to paint.
Six things you wish you never had to do:
1. Laundry
2. Stress
3. Go to dentist
4. work- other than my photography
5. pay bills
6. See my kids hurt or cry.
Five turn offs:
1. Bad breath
2. Boogies
3. Ignorance
4. Bad smell
5. Unhappyness
Four turn ons:
1. Looks me in the eyes.
2. Scratch my head, play with my hair
3. Very Sexy cologne for men
4. Tan-summer-working man with blue eyes
Three wishes for your future:
1. Health to see my grandkids
2. Home in the country
3. To be known for my photography
Two things you want to do before you die:
1. Skydive
2. Drive a racecar
One possession you could not live without:
1. My camera
1. I'm happy for you
2. I wish you'd walk with me :)
3. I wish you would write me back.
4. I'm glad we don't talk anymore because you arent who I thought you were.
5. Why am I not important enough for you to search for me?
6. I'm sorry.
7. Why did you do that to me?
8. What was it like?
9. You're not what he makes you think you are.
10. You were right.
Nine things about yourself:
1. Cotton gives me goosebumps.
2. I wish my eyes were green.
3. I have the craziest dreams.
4. I love my kids more than anything in this world.
5. I love flip flops.
6. I'm enjoying my thirties.
7. I have a scar on my right arm from my grandmas camper.
8. I fell in a lagoon once trying to catch a frog that was just... outta..my..reach.
9. I love being with my friends and family.
Eight ways to win your heart:
1. Scratch my head.
2. Big strong hug.
3. Love me.
4. Kiss my forehead.
5. Look me in the eyes.
6. Random notes... on mirrors.. in lipstick :)
7. Let me rest my head on your heart.
8. Watch my while I sleep.
Seven things that cross your mind a lot:
1. I need a vacation.
2. My boys.
3. Did I pay that bill?
4. McD's coke.
5. Really? More laundry?
6. I really need a pedicure.
7. I'm ready to paint.
Six things you wish you never had to do:
1. Laundry
2. Stress
3. Go to dentist
4. work- other than my photography
5. pay bills
6. See my kids hurt or cry.
Five turn offs:
1. Bad breath
2. Boogies
3. Ignorance
4. Bad smell
5. Unhappyness
Four turn ons:
1. Looks me in the eyes.
2. Scratch my head, play with my hair
3. Very Sexy cologne for men
4. Tan-summer-working man with blue eyes
Three wishes for your future:
1. Health to see my grandkids
2. Home in the country
3. To be known for my photography
Two things you want to do before you die:
1. Skydive
2. Drive a racecar
One possession you could not live without:
1. My camera
Sunday, March 1, 2009
My biscuits are burning!!!
Bath time is great around the house. It's nice to let the boys sit in the tub and play. They always have such a good time. If they are not getting along playing with toys, they will always get along in the tub. Plus gives them time to soak their stinky butts, right?? Haha. Anyway, as always, I run the water cool until they get in and then I turn up the heat a bit so they don't turn into icicles. Their version of warm and my version are complete opposite. Anyway, I had turned up the warm up just a bit and a few minutes later Colby says "Mom"... as he has his hands holding his "stuff".. "Mom, my biscuits are burning, you gotta turn the cold back on!" Hmmm. I had to refrain myself from laughing because we all know if it makes someone laugh they will do it over and over and over and that's just what I need is a boy telling everyone in the grocery store that his mom burnt his biscuits! lol.
So shower safe and be sure not to burn your biscuits!!!
So shower safe and be sure not to burn your biscuits!!!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Woot Woot Friday!
Well, another week passed by... it's been a bit crazy, but that's my life. Colby was pukey sick all week. Only went to school on Tuesday and Friday! Poor guy. Zane is happy go lucky Zane. A good week for him. Justin proposed.. again.. to me last night :) What a sweetheart he is. I think he really does love me! And, I, started a temp. part time position with one of my bestest friends every- Tonya! Yeah, the job is boring.. but instead of texting her all day, I can just walk into the other room and talk to her :) Today, I've got Dallas- Tonya's son- and I'm listening to him and Zane play... firetrucks or something. I hear fire truck sirens in the background? Ok, so Dallas just went by with the firetruck and cowboy guns in holsters attached to his belt... lol. Kids are so funny.
So, like I said, busy busy! Don't get the wrong idea tho, I am still doing photography full time. Just filling time while the business is slower. We have a birthday party and one year old portrait sessions tomorrow, so check out the website for new photos!
So, like I said, busy busy! Don't get the wrong idea tho, I am still doing photography full time. Just filling time while the business is slower. We have a birthday party and one year old portrait sessions tomorrow, so check out the website for new photos!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Random Needs vs. Wants
I need...
to desperately wash this gray right outta my hair!
to get the rest of this stuff for sale on ebay and outta my house!
to finish up some acctg. work for the fire dept.
to call an old friend.
to have dinner with another friend.
to go visit another.
a drinky drink with the girls.
to dust.
a hubby hug.
a mooch from Zane.
a non shedding, puking cat.
I want...
a tan.
a mani/pedi.
a massage.
a vacation.
a clothing makeover.
mmmm.... some girl scout cookies.
more money for all of the above.
some 70 degree weather.
to go camping.
to go to the lake.
Hey Baby...
My Justin and I celebrated our wedding anniversary this weekend with dinner and some much deserved alone, quiet time. After our dinner out, we came home... he in his recliner, me on the floor.. started a movie and I think we were both asleep before the previews ended.. which was around 9 p.m. Happy Anniversary :) It was nice to have some quiet time where he and I could actually have a conversation. Don't get me wrong, I love love the stories that my little ones make up after hearing about our days, but again just nice for some adult convo!
So, anyway, back to the anniversary weekend... of course we sent the boys to my mom's to get some grandma/grandpa time. Before I go on, her keeping them is much appreciated. She does love them with all she has and that is awesome. It's just funny the stuff that the boys come home doing. She's just a crazy grandma. She's the complete opposite of the mom I knew growing up. They get to eat candy, and drink soda, and stay up late, and the list goes on..... I just have to shake my head in wonder?? I know someday I will be a grandma too and will probably be exactly like her. lol. I'm rambling, I know.. so, my littlest sweetest baby in the world.. who will be 3 on Saturday :(... comes home saying.. "Hey Baby, Hows your day?" I was like.. hey who?? Everything is now "Hey Baby"... "Here's your phone, Baby"...... "Whats up Baby?".... "I love you Baby" and not baby baby.. like deep voice baybah. Again, shaking my head in wonder... with a smile.
So, anyway, back to the anniversary weekend... of course we sent the boys to my mom's to get some grandma/grandpa time. Before I go on, her keeping them is much appreciated. She does love them with all she has and that is awesome. It's just funny the stuff that the boys come home doing. She's just a crazy grandma. She's the complete opposite of the mom I knew growing up. They get to eat candy, and drink soda, and stay up late, and the list goes on..... I just have to shake my head in wonder?? I know someday I will be a grandma too and will probably be exactly like her. lol. I'm rambling, I know.. so, my littlest sweetest baby in the world.. who will be 3 on Saturday :(... comes home saying.. "Hey Baby, Hows your day?" I was like.. hey who?? Everything is now "Hey Baby"... "Here's your phone, Baby"...... "Whats up Baby?".... "I love you Baby" and not baby baby.. like deep voice baybah. Again, shaking my head in wonder... with a smile.
Ahhh... Monday
Today I was supposed to start a temporary part time position working with my friend Tonya. I'm excited to work with her as we get along great and we get to car pool and we get off at 330.. the list goes on. So anyway, my oldest wakes up with an upset stomach! What a way to venture back into the working world! haha. So, yes... it's a Monday
I had to call in on my first day.
The damn cat puked on the carpet.
I had no potatoes, so we had to eat french fries with roast.. somehow that just doesn't seem right to me.
I'm still a bit @#$$%#$^%^%* from yesterdays events... T knows...
It's 1230 on Tuesday and I'm not tired.
I asked my husband to bring me a coke from Casey's... he forgot!
I was tickling my 3 year old and loving his giggle.. then started thinking of the day he will have a big man laugh.
I had to call in on my first day.
The damn cat puked on the carpet.
I had no potatoes, so we had to eat french fries with roast.. somehow that just doesn't seem right to me.
I'm still a bit @#$$%#$^%^%* from yesterdays events... T knows...
It's 1230 on Tuesday and I'm not tired.
I asked my husband to bring me a coke from Casey's... he forgot!
I was tickling my 3 year old and loving his giggle.. then started thinking of the day he will have a big man laugh.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Seven
Today my husband and I celebrate 7 years of marriage. It's crazy to think that it's already been 7 years. Tho he drives me to drink some days, I couldn't ask for a better man. I never believed in destiny much until we met each other. I had a friend Kindra, who was married to Justin's friend Kevin and yet, Justin and I never met or knew each other. We were at the same concerts and bars and Stillwater Calf Fry's and rodeos and weddings.... and yet never once met. When he finally asked me out, it was love at first sight. I knew he was the one that I would spend the rest of my life with. He is everything I am not and that makes us perfect together. Our first date was October 3rd, I was pregnant by the end of December and married on February 21st. It was a crazy first year for us, but we made it. Colby was born Sept. 6th that year.
I am a firm believer that everything in life happens for a reason. We learn from our mistakes. My past helps me appreciate Justin for all that he is to me and our boys. Heartbreak, disappointment.. it makes us stronger.
I wouldnt take anything back for a second.
Happy Anniversary!
I am a firm believer that everything in life happens for a reason. We learn from our mistakes. My past helps me appreciate Justin for all that he is to me and our boys. Heartbreak, disappointment.. it makes us stronger.
I wouldnt take anything back for a second.
Happy Anniversary!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
so, i have this friend...
~ Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance. ~
Rabindranath Tagore
and she loves me for who i am... not what i have or what i do.. this is the friend i will keep in my heart forever. she knows. and i thank her and love her for all she has shown me in the last few months.... she is the friend that will be in my life when we are 80.getting drunk.camping somewhere.gettin a tan.still looking good.all while i'm giggling the entire time :)
love ya.
Rabindranath Tagore
and she loves me for who i am... not what i have or what i do.. this is the friend i will keep in my heart forever. she knows. and i thank her and love her for all she has shown me in the last few months.... she is the friend that will be in my life when we are 80.getting drunk.camping somewhere.gettin a tan.still looking good.all while i'm giggling the entire time :)
love ya.
Monday, February 16, 2009
I sowwy mama
My dear boys.. Colby and Zane. Why is it that being a mother some days is completely heartbreaking. Colby is 6, going on 15 and Zane is almost 3 and going on whatever Colby is. They whine, bicker, pester, aggravate, poke, pick, slap... etc. etc. Just to get each other all huffy and mama to yell. I think they like me to yell somedays. I really wish they didn't because it makes me feel like a bad mom and I know I am not. They have always been the best behaved boys, but the last 6 months or so it seems that the little shits, yes- I said little shits, have a mission to drive me crazier than I already am. I actually made little Zane put his nose in the corner the other day because I didn't know what else to do. In one ear and out the other.. then he looks at you with the sweetest little eyes and puffed out lip 'I sowwy mama' Yeah, sure, how do you not just pick him up and say 'ok, honey, just don't do it again' Ugh. Then there's Colby. He's got the Kindergarten attitude. I've always told him that he gets all his goodness out when he's at school. Doesn't have any left for home. I swear it's true too. So, after this weekend of continuous bickering, whining, pestering. etc.etc. we have officially grounded Colby for the first time from his 4-wheeler. Now, if you have a little farm boy yourself, then you know just exactly how traumatizing being grounded from your 4-wheeler can be. There were tears... tried really hard to hide them, but yes they were there. On top of that, I have found this behavior form online.. it's a picture of a truck and for every good day of behavior they get to put a sticker in the truck. The brother that fills the truck up first gets a prize. Not yet decided what prize... guess we will see when someone fills that truck... haha. Let's hope it doesn't take that long! So, after this crazy stressful weekend, I became that mom... with the charts. Ugh. But, whatever works is my goal for now.
So, good news, this morning.. Colby got out of bed. Dressed. Shoes. Brushed teeth. I didn't have to raise my voice once. He was early, came and cuddled on the couch with me before it was time to go. Picked up his clothes and turned off lights without being told. WHY WHY WHY did we have to ground and create charts to get him to cooperate??? Zane woke up perky as always. Has been a little angel all day.
We'll see how well the behavior chart works.... I cross my fingers. I know they are good boys, it's just getting that goodness to come out at home!
So, good news, this morning.. Colby got out of bed. Dressed. Shoes. Brushed teeth. I didn't have to raise my voice once. He was early, came and cuddled on the couch with me before it was time to go. Picked up his clothes and turned off lights without being told. WHY WHY WHY did we have to ground and create charts to get him to cooperate??? Zane woke up perky as always. Has been a little angel all day.
We'll see how well the behavior chart works.... I cross my fingers. I know they are good boys, it's just getting that goodness to come out at home!
Random
1. I'm hate germs.
2. I believe in love at first sight.
3. I have the cutest kids in the world!
4. I wish I could see you just one more day.
5. My husband is the best person I've ever known. He made me believe in people again, always helps me see the lighter side of everything and taught me forgiveness. He helps me be a better person.
6. I HATE cotton.. it give me chills from my head to my toes!
7. It took me 31 years to find my "thing" in life. To finally figure out that I am very good at something, and have the confidence to know it.
8. I enjoy being 30 because I am finally happy with who I am.
9. I believe everyone has a soulmate.
10. I don't spend enough time with friends that live in other towns and there is no excuse for it.
11. I have a thing for older men with gray hair and blue eyes.
12. I once dated a man that was 20 years older than me.
13. I can't roll my r's in Spanish.
14. Nothing is more relaxing to me than driving fast with the sunroof open, windows down and loud rock n roll playing on the radio! (80's hairbands are my fav)
15. I hope that my boys find someone to spend their life with that loves them as much as their dad and I love each other.
16. Somedays I love being a stay at home mom/photographer, somedays I enjoy putting my kids to bed at 7.
17. I hate laundry.
18. I love cleaning other peoples houses.
19. I just got my nose pierced... I'm going to be 32 this year. But, I love it.
20. I look forward to a girls night every week!!
21. I wish my mom and Kraige lived closer so the boys could see them more often.
22. I'm happy for my little sister being who she is at such a young age.
23. I wish I could go back and thank all the people that helped me when I needed it the most.
24. As much as I hate to admit it, I am just like my mother.
25. I am not perfect and I love that about me.
2. I believe in love at first sight.
3. I have the cutest kids in the world!
4. I wish I could see you just one more day.
5. My husband is the best person I've ever known. He made me believe in people again, always helps me see the lighter side of everything and taught me forgiveness. He helps me be a better person.
6. I HATE cotton.. it give me chills from my head to my toes!
7. It took me 31 years to find my "thing" in life. To finally figure out that I am very good at something, and have the confidence to know it.
8. I enjoy being 30 because I am finally happy with who I am.
9. I believe everyone has a soulmate.
10. I don't spend enough time with friends that live in other towns and there is no excuse for it.
11. I have a thing for older men with gray hair and blue eyes.
12. I once dated a man that was 20 years older than me.
13. I can't roll my r's in Spanish.
14. Nothing is more relaxing to me than driving fast with the sunroof open, windows down and loud rock n roll playing on the radio! (80's hairbands are my fav)
15. I hope that my boys find someone to spend their life with that loves them as much as their dad and I love each other.
16. Somedays I love being a stay at home mom/photographer, somedays I enjoy putting my kids to bed at 7.
17. I hate laundry.
18. I love cleaning other peoples houses.
19. I just got my nose pierced... I'm going to be 32 this year. But, I love it.
20. I look forward to a girls night every week!!
21. I wish my mom and Kraige lived closer so the boys could see them more often.
22. I'm happy for my little sister being who she is at such a young age.
23. I wish I could go back and thank all the people that helped me when I needed it the most.
24. As much as I hate to admit it, I am just like my mother.
25. I am not perfect and I love that about me.
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