Christmas Mini Sessions...

So I am teaming up with Amy Swaner of SixthDay Photography to do Christmas/Winter mini sessions. We have decided to collaborate to help each other out with the group of people may come to have their photos done. This event has been planned with Christmas photos in mind, so you as a client can have photos to put onto your Christmas cards this season. Also you will be have new family photos to display on your wall. We are both looking forward to hearing from you.
Don't hesitate to contact us as soon as possible, as spots are limited.
More information to come please watch out.

Where's the Restart Button...

Well for a while now I have been fighting my drive of doing photography. I even stopped taking photos of my babies. I had lost all motivation. I then had an extremely long talk with my husband about this whole situation, because he saw what was going on. Finally he had to say something. He asked what was going on as he had never in our 10 years of marriage not seen me without a camera for more than a couple days. He knows me all too well :). So after the talk we realized that some of it may be that I am fighting with God on His will for me. He gave a wonderful gift that brings joy to people and myself. I love photography, I love capturing the world around me and I love capturing the memories we all make everyday. I have love this since I was a little girl and constantly asking my mom to buy new cartridges of film for my camera. I took pictures of EVERYTHING. Well I reevaluated everything and have put my price list back together. I have my contracts, model releases and price releases made up. I have "hired" my husband as my business manager. Got all the tax forms and business part taken care of. Now I'm ready to get back into it again and now that I'm settled here in Fort Worth, I'm ready for you to contact me with your inquiries. Can't wait to hear from ya'll and help capture the memories you will cherish for a lifetime.

"Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the Gospel." - Philippians 1:27

Merry-Go-Round...

Today we went to the park and had a great time! The kids had a ball. I love seeing them run around like goofballs. They loved the swings, slides and merry-go-round. James fell off the merry-go-round, but was absolutely fine. He got up and got back on.

22 Weeks...

I'm doing fine in my whole pregnancy. I am growing as I should, I have another appointment on Monday. I have only gained 3 lbs. so far. I had a rough first half of pregnancy. I think I'm doing pretty good at the moment. I have less than 18 weeks to go. I can't wait to meet this beautiful baby girl.

"At 11 inches and almost 1 pound (about the size of a spaghetti squash), your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. 

If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily."

-From www.Babycenter.com 

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My Little Sick Man...

I love my little man, but man I hate it when my babies are sick. Usually my kids aren't sick longer than about six hours, but James has been sick for over 24 hours now. He is super clingy and doesn't want me to leave his side. I was finally able to get him to lay down in his bed for a nap. I got a few cute photos of my sick man. He is so cute but so sad.

It's a Girl...

So I had an ultrasound today. I was excited. Kris and my mother in law were not able to go with me, so I decided I didn't want to find out without them. I wanted my tech to write it down for me so my friend could put together my gift bag (which she thought was awesome). Well I get there and we are looking at the baby and he didn't tell me he was going to the groin area so I saw everything, cuz I didn't look away. So I knew what I was having. Then a few minutes later he told me that I was not that far along (I'll be 17 weeks Friday) so he didn't want to tell me right now. I will "find" out at my next ultrasound. What's funny is there is definitely NO doubt what I am having. I saw the "cheeseburger" as the techs always call it. But he also wouldn't give me a "guess shot" either. I'm not a happy camper he didn't look there long enough to even try to give me a guess. But I know what I saw cuz he was there long enough for me to see it. I am most definitely having another beautiful baby girl. Her heart rate went down to 147bpm. Low for a girl but James' was 167 throughout my pregnancy. I will have another scan soon as he couldn't do the whole anatomy scan cuz baby isn't old enough. So I will have my complete confirmation soon.

Now for some photos:

A Day in My Life...

Here are a few photos of life with my babies. I just love spending time with them each and everyday. Yea it's good to have a break but I love them so much and miss them while they are at grandma's.

 My little man's smiles bring me joy!

 Toys everywhere!

 Enjoying movie time!

 Enjoying cookies at snack time!

And the ever enjoyable naptime!