Blood Lead

My Doc told me to go get my blood drawn first thing in the morning. So, after getting the kids to school I went to get poked. My phlebotomist was amazing! With 4 C-sections, I have been poked many times, but this is the first time in my life that I didn't feel the needle! Of course I had to give her my card. I mentioned that my session is only $60 and includes the CD and she got really excited. (At this point I should have looked at her name badge to get her name, but I had not eaten breakfast yet so I was too hungry to use my brain). This magical phlebotomist described to me her vision of the classic cowboy pose with her family hanging onto the corral. I would love the opportunity to get that shot!

In queue for editing, I have an engagement and a newborn shoot. This week I have a HS senior and a family for sure. I may be picking up another newborn on Friday, but the mom has not gotten back to me yet.

Next Saturday I have a wedding. I am so excited! I will post more details about that later.

Good News and Bad News...

 Bad news... my great-aunt passed away unexpectedly. She was such an amazingly talented artist and super sweet. It saddens the family that she snuffed out her candle too soon.   Good news, I get to do a military baby newborn session tomorrow. It all makes me reflect on life in all its phases. This is why I do photography, to capture the best moments to cherish.

Here is my Aunt Dee Dee's first painting. She had a knack for seeing the beautiful in everything.

Today, the terrible happened...

I realized that I accidentally double-booked a quinceanera and a wedding on the same day at the same time. I have been praying hard on this one. The bride had a garage sale to afford wedding photos has been through a hand full of photographers and sought  me out. The quinceanera was booked first and is a referral from a friend. Either way I choose, someone is not going to be happy with me. This is an industry faux pas, and I have been kicking myself over it. I make it a goal of mine to never leave a client stranded. If I cannot provide services for any reason, I make sure someone can. Right now I am searching for a photographer that does work comparable to my own, that I can trust to provide great customer service and will do the shoot for the price I have quoted.

Here and now, I vow to never, ever, EVER let this happen again. My clients deserve better and I don't need the added stress.

TP Nativity

My kids really enjoyed this project.
You can find the info in this project at:
 http://catholicicing.com/2009/12/diy-printable-nativity-for-kids/


Logan always sticks out his tongue when he is performing a task.




Family Tree

My parents have picture ornaments of some family members who have passed away. Some are really old photos, some more recent. Here are a few.


Here she is! Gosh I love my peanut!

I took the photos in the hospital and I designed the announcement.