Braving the cold...

I hope to be posting some images from my recent downtown shoot soon. Kate tagged along. She was a trooper braving the cold as we did the usual adventure photography session. We shot on the coldest day ever! The fountains were all frozen. But they made really nice backgrounds!

I'm working hard to get every one's orders out. Can you believe how close we are to Christmas?!

You know they melt...

I love being in love! I really do! (I think I have the most amazing husband in the entire world!) But let me tell you what, so does this woman. (you go girl!) The most awesome part of my job is capturing what two people really mean to each other, young or old, husband and wife, or parent and child. When you get the chance to capture something so special it's a gift. I can't tell you how grateful I am to photograph such amazing people, to offer something so wonderful that you can someday look back at a photograph and remember how it felt to be in that moment.

To all my Army Wives Club Girls! I love you all! You're so special to me! I'm really glad our paths have crossed. You and your families are beautiful!

"J" can't wait to show you guys the rest!

Time of my life...

with the love of my life! Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday! I most certainly did. My absolutely wonderful husband swept me away to Vegas to celebrate my big 40! Whew! Can't believe that number it real! (My mother is saying, "Neither can I") But any whoooo, we had us a big and rich time. Without the rich part. No jackpots this trip! None the less, we had a blast! He'll never let me live it down though, walking up and down the strip, me in my heels and him in his steel toe Harley boots. We were beat down. I told you so, he says. And yes, I gave in and we bought some sensible shoes. (I'm a flip flop or heels kinda girl on a normal basis. Kinda crazy I know with all the bending, walking and falling that goes into my adventure photography business. Regan and Stephanie, if you're reading this I know you are totally laughing at me.) Viva Las Vegas, my friends. I love it! Most fun for grown ups that I can think of. (Amazing though, so many people carting around small children there. I was so surprised and totally freaked out! People, please, don't take your kids to Vegas! You know, at least til they are of age.) But Vegas is especially cool when they are decorating for Christmas. Got to see the huge Christmas tree go up as we ate breakfast at the Belagio. Ernie got some new ink at Vince Neil's tattoo shop. Planet Hollywood was pretty cool but only because of the amazing art and photography they display there. As always the food and the shows ROCK! I was officially back to work today so please be patient as I get orders in and out, emails and calls returned. Here we go! Christmas Count Down!

Happy Birthday to me...

I'll be saying that too in a couple of days. Only I'm no where near the 1 year old mark, or even the 30. (Sigh.) But let's not talk about that.

As Thanksgiving approaches right along with my 40th birthday (AHHHHH!) I've gathered up my thoughts on all that I am grateful for. Top of my list is my wonderful dysfunctional blended, sometimes shaken and stirred family. My adoring husband always keeps me grounded, through our life journey together, between working, running a business, raising a family with steps, ex's and drama a flowing, at the end of the day we always manage to find each other and still be totally in love. Thank you God for my Husband, my rock! (Not the one I fell off of.)

I am so grateful for all six of my beautiful, amazing, healthy children. Love puts the fun in together, the sad in apart and the joy in my heart! I love you all every minute of everyday.

I'm grateful that I have a career and business that I truly love. I'm grateful for my wonderful clients. Thank you for sharing your families with me and for giving me the opportunity to capture sweet moments that you will cherish a lifetime. My craft is close to my heart because it is truly about relationships for me. I want to capture the connection, the bond, the intimacy and the love.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! Thanks for being loyal readers! I'm truly grateful.

Got me a fever...

Baby Fever, that is! (Just kidding, Honey!) But I've had a string of babies and it's been so wonderful. I mean, just look at her! Ah!!!! Sweetness!