We Did It!!!!

We had our first snow ball fight of the season! It may not be much to you, but aside from summer, snow is the next best thing! I'm fairly certain I won the snow ball fight...as I landed the most direct hits. However, Brandon did get in two good shots to the head (I tried to tell him that was against the rules) and one good snow tackle. Diesel enjoyed the snow too, he ate plenty of it!



Since it was dark, I didn't take any pictures of the snow. By this morning it had mostly disappeared and the only time I had to play outside was when it was still dark out. So, to avoid a boring post, I thought I would share some pictures from our snow storm last November, which was certainly larger and longer than this one! The pictures are from my little point and shoot camera and some are from inside the house, so please excuse the lack of clarity. Enjoy!

This was the view from inside Brandon's truck as were driving down Bender Rd. Some lovely drifts landed right on the road and were plowed through giving us this lovely path. Where we live, the snow doesn't seem to fall flat--that northeast wind sure makes a mess of it!




This is the view from inside the house, while our lovely neighbor Larry came with his big tractor and plowed our driveway. You can see how the wind cleared the snow off of the grass but left a three foot high drift behind my truck in the carport (you can't really see the carport or my truck but it is just to the left of the photo).

Please excuse the blurriness--this is also from inside the house. I loved how the setting sun made the snow glow!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

I've got to be honest. Thanksgiving has never been my favorite holiday. It's not because I'm not a thankful person. It's because...well, I'm a picky eater and the food has never been my favorite. If steak and potatoes were the tradition, Thanksgiving just might get bumped to the top of my favorite holidays list. In the mean time, I will stuff myself on mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie (at least there are a few yummy things on the menu!) and be thankful for the fact that I have the opportunity to celebrate the holiday and eat what whatever I want.

There are other things I am thankful for this year--here is a little glimpse at my list of things I am thankful for. By no means is this all inclusive or in any particular order.



I am thankful for:
1. My new horse Rascal--isn't he a colorful boy! What a blessing it is to have a wonderful horse with a great temperament. We will be having lots of fun together for years to come. Thank you for being a gentle giant I can trust.
2. My fabulous husband Brandon (who is not a fan of having his picture taken, so this is just a little snapshot). I could not ask for a more loving, caring, kind, strong, understanding person to share my life with. Brandon is a gift from God and I am thankful for him each and every day.
3. The wonderful men and women who serve this country day and night so that I can enjoy the freedom that I have. How strong and brave are these people who risk everything for our country and citizens. May you be blessed for your service.
4. My darling new niece! How could you not be thankful for this precious little one! I am so thankful for her safe delivery and healthy first eight months. I can't wait to see her grow into the wonderful woman she will become. Baby T, you make my heart melt every time I see you. Thank you for reminding me how lovely baby giggles can be!
5. The amazing canvas around us that we so often take for granted. I'm so thankful that I have the opportunity to soak in God's creation everyday...may I remember to do so.
6. Loving friends and family. Without you life would be so boring and lonely. Thank you for your support, advice, laughs and tears over this last year. You make my memories special--thank you!
7. Miss Daisy May. This sweet little kitty who great me every morning with a meow and some lovin.' How I look forward to those greetings! Thanks for reminding me to enjoy those early morning minutes, when I can't quite open my eyes all the way.
8. Mr. Diesel. How fun it has been to have a puppy in our lives this year! A sweet little bundle of joy from morning to night. Thank you for reminding me what fun it can be to run, dance and play like no one is watching...

And last but certainly not least--thank you to all of you that have let me capture you special moments this year. What a joy it has been to work with all of you! May you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Baby T and Family

Here are a few more pictures from our photo shoot on Sunday. I am having such a hard time picking my favorites!! Adorable baby, fabulous parents and great location means you'll be seeing quite a few more pictures in the next few days!























Thanks again for so much fun!

Baby T

I just can't stop looking at the images of this adorable little girl! We had such fun on Sunday taking pictures of Baby T in her zebra costume and her winter clothes around her Papa's property.

Thanks Jenn and Paul for letting me shoot your Christmas photos this Sunday. There will be plenty more photos to post later this week as I continue to sort through them.

Baby Announcements

So while I was off work this week, I took some time to make some new templates for cards and announcements. Here's a quick peak at one of the birth annoucements I made. Feel free to contact me for a newborn session--I have a variety of birth announcements to choose from and I can always customize them to your liking.

1 doctor, 4 x-rays

I went to the doctor this morning to have my leg checked out. Everything seems to be progressing well so that is great news! Hopefully the "rainbow" on my leg will go away soon!

I'm off my crutches, but I'm not brave enough to try this yet! Don't you just love how Koby's orange shirt matches Clayton's orange crocs! I tried on those orange crocs and they fit me perfectly--maybe next summer I can borrow them! Ahh, I'm missing summer again.

Weekend Update!

I hope you all had a wonderful long weekend.

This weekend I had an accident which involved getting crushed under 500+ pounds of steel while trying to put up the stall fronts in my horse barn. The good news is that I miraculously didn't break any bones. The bad news is that I am incredibly sore and have a periosteum bleed in my right femur. I can't walk without crutches nor can I drive. I hope to back on my own two feet soon though.

This weekend I also attended a photography conference in Seattle with my Dad. We had a great time and learned a lot. I'm very excited to be introducing some of the things I learned in my upcoming photoshoots and product line. You'll be seeing more posts regarding some of the specific techniques I've been introduced to.

And because a post without pictures is a bit boring, here is a random image for your enjoyment. This is Diesel next to the BIG pile of leaves I raked up a couple weeks ago. Doesn't he look handsome!