How is it Friday already?? This week flew by and the lack of blogging is a result of a boat load of other work and precious time spent with my family. Although I know I can’t do everything and stay on top of everything {at the same time} the way I’d love to sometimes, I’m starting to understand that this is okay and priorities need to be set. I’m resting in the fact that I do want to be a great blogger consistently but the truth is that I want to be a better mother and wife. Anyway, here we go…
- Jasmine Star- The Fix. Tickets went on sale this week and since she’s a photographer who I admire and have learned an incredible amount from, I couldn’t imagine skipping the opportunity to see her in Miami. Eeeek, soooo excited for March 2nd!!
-Our beautiful weather. I heard on the radio this morning that our weather has been and will continue to be perfect; and although perfect is a hard word to achieve and meet, our current weather surely doesn’t fall short of the definition. Blue skies, no humidity and just the most beautiful temperature.
- Twistee Treat. We took our kids on a ice cream date this past weekend. It was a regular stop in my childhood and there’s something nostalgic about visiting with my own children over 20 years later.
(iphone photo)
- Miss Myla. This past weekend I got to do Myla’s newborn session. Just look below and you’ll see why this precious babe easily makes the cut….
{her official blog post will make it’s debut soon!}
Happy Friday!
- My redecorated/refurnished office!! The past few weeks, we’ve spent hours working on completely redoing my office and I’m thrilled to say it’s finally DONE. Thank you to my hubby for doing all the labor, while I partook in the fun part of shopping and buying. I can’t wait to share because I love how it turned out!! Photos to come…but here’s a sneak peak of the desk I spent almost all day Tuesday driving to pick up and bring back.
(iphone photo)
- In BIG and EXCITING news…a New Mexico Wedding!!! AHHH!! Remember Valerie and Joe? I remember leaving their engagement shoot hoping and praying that I would somehow be chosen to shoot their wedding. Little did I know, they already had an account started where they were saving their sky miles to take care of my flight. So, it’s now official: I am New Mexico bound in August to shoot what is going to be a crazy fabulous day. Their wedding planning is going incredibly well and I can’t wait to see everything come together on their big day!
- My daughter’s gymnastics meet. Although I may go broke from her being in the sport, I’m proud and love watching her flourish as a gymnast. This past weekend we headed up to Tampa for her first official meet and she went home 4 medals richer and pretty darn excited for her next meet in 2 weeks.
- A full DVR. It may drive some people crazy, but I love knowing there are a ton of shows and movies waiting for me.
- The book my dear sister got me for Christmas- “Because He Loves Me” by Elyse Fitzpatrick. I’m not far yet, but it’s already rocking my world and changing my perspective on godliness.
- I’m officially addicted to Ghirardelli Crisp Chocolate Bars. As in, I embarrassingly went into Home Goods tonight to buy some because this store (and others like it) are the only place you can get them. I know, I know..who in the world does that!? I promise though they’re to die for and because of my newfound addiction, I am committing to get to the gym at least 3 times next week.
Happy Friday and Hello Weekend!!!
Hospital shoots are hands down one of my favorite sessions I get to do. It’s an experience that is so incredibly special and the amount and level of different emotions is probably at an all time high, for most people in the room. I feel like “priceless” is the closest word I can use to describe the moments and hours following a birth (and moments I sooo wish I could replay in my own life!!).
So, needless to say, I was ecstatic when previous clients, Alisa and Kevin, contacted me about doing a hospital shoot for their little girl. Their wedding day, which was at the gorgeous Miromar Lakes, was one of my favorites of all time. Not only was the venue and event wonderful, but I was blessed to work with this couple who is so in love, incredibly fun, down to earth, and so selfless.
Alisa and Kevin, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I am thrilled for you guys as you begin life as a family of 3. Your baby girl is beautiful and she is so blessed to have parents as awesome as you both. Thanks so much for allowing me to follow you and capture your journey of life together for the the past few years. Love you guys!
Enough writing, since I know everyone here is ready to see little Myla…Just a little less than 24 hours old, here is the “Product of Alevin”!
And this is why I love doing these hospital shoots so much. One of my favorite Myla/Mommy pictures…LOVE.
I’m sure you’re wanting more Myla- CLICK HERE for the slideshow to see a little more….
