7.31.2008

Buh Bye Millie's Mullett

Poor Millie's hair. It's been a long hard road these past two years for my little girl's hair. I decided last minute yesterday to cut off some of Millie's "barely there" mullett and so my sweet sis in law Kass chopped her up some bangs and a little bob. Kass did a great job and I love it! Yay Millie Moo!

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7.29.2008

The Bradley Fam

Our family grew up around the corner from the Bradleys.. my brother still plays baseball with these boys.. I love them. They are a perfect example of how a family should get along with each other and how kids should treat their parents.

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7.28.2008

Katie's Bridals: Sneak Peak

Katie's long limbs are the best.. so graceful.. I had fun with Katie and am so excited to ditch Utah for Cali in a few weeks to shoot her wedding. :)


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7.26.2008

Email Issues

It looks like my outgoing emails lately have been ending up in the bulk or trash folders instead of the regular inbox.. so if you're expecting an email from me, please check you bulk/trash folder - I'm not sure why this is happening, but I'm going to get to the bottom of it. :) Have a great weekend.

7.25.2008

Sneak Peak: Sarah's Bridals

I know, her dress is the cutest thing EVER, right? I love it. She worked this dress... and really, I don't think I've ever NOT had a gorgeous bride. (plus she has the best legs you've ever seen. :)


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7.22.2008

This Month is Such a Special One, It's Birthday Time for YOU!

Happy 4th BDAY to my second son who keeps me hoppin and melts me with his smile. We had a fun day yesterday with friends and Indiana Jones stuff and a Hulk Undershirt that hasn't come off now for over 30 hrs and races and candy and gum and all of Will's favorite things. I hope that Will always keeps his sense of humor and continues making us all laugh (minus the potty and dirty underwear jokes.. those can go.) I love you Will!

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7.18.2008

Winds of Change..

Who remembers that Scorpions song? Did anyone else slow dance to that one in high school? What great memories I have of that song. Anyhoo, on that note, things are a changin' around here. I'm feeling the way a lot of moms feel I think, trying to get that perfect balance of work and family.. with family hopefully always coming first. It was a few days ago when Cole asked me why I have to be on my computer so much and then Will chimed in and said "yeah mom's always down here in the computer room." Another thing Will has said to me lately was that "mom's don't play, they just work all day, cleaning and computers and pictures - only dad's play." I about turned myself in to social services for being the worst mom on the planet. So this perfect balance of family and work hasn't turned out how I had planned. It's been on my mind ever since Cole was born nearly 7 years ago, (when I started the photog business) and now it's not in the back of my mind, it's ALWAYS pressing in the front of my brain. I don't want my kids to have memories of me on the computer and leaving every night to take pictures when the sun is setting and they are out eating popsicles, riding bikes, laughing.. I want to be there. I really don't want to miss a thing. (thanks Aerosmith) - With ALL that said, starting January '09, I will ONLY be offering Wedding Photography, including engagements and bridals. No more families, babies, children, seniors, etc. I am so sad to say goodbye to my past clients, but it's for my sanity and my children. Maybe in years to come, I'll dive back in.. but for now, I feel if I can still photograph a few weddings a month, I will be able to keep my creative cup full - Thanks for all the kind words and referrals.. I am still happy to give out names of other photographers who are awesome for fam pics - I do have October and November sessions available for anyone who needs family, baby or children portraits, but the sessions are going fast, so contact me if you're interested. Thanks again!

Cassie's Bridals

We took these a while ago but I am just getting around to posting these gorgeous bridals of my cuz Cassie. I love the lake.. it never gets old.. but it does get mosquito infested, which we don't love.

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7.16.2008

Erica and Sam: Sneak Peak

Since I'm kind of related to Erica, (in a round about way,) I can gush about how sweet and lovely and great she is and that Sam is a lucky guy.. These two have a quick engagement and will be married SOON.. we can't wait.

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Tetons & Yellowstone

Well I made it home from one of my favorite places on earth. We had a blast and although the driving can be killer with my kids, it all worked out - We had my parents there to help with the kids and Aaron's parents were also there for part of the trip. I have to say Thank You to my dad for carrying Millie most of the 5 miles we hiked around in the Tetons. He's tough.
If you watch 3 minutes of this video from the news last night about Yellowstone, you may just see me and my dad at the end of the video commenting about the beauty of the park. I'm kind of famous now :)

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