2 "rocker chicks" + 1 playdate= priceless photos :)

Addie had her best friend Mina over today for a playdate....I had just bought these outfits and had been wanting to try them out....I think for a 15 minute photo shoot (they had playing to do!) the pictures were darling! I had two very cute subjects!! :)

Spring Break 2009

Took the kiddos to Cancun for Spring Break.......I could not wait to show Addison the ocean since the boys had been there 2 years ago. It just seemed like the perfect mommy/daughter photo opportunity! :)

I met some great new friends so I will add more pictures once I get them ready.....now that I have a taste of warm weather I hope spring comes SOON! :)

A smile for the day......and other random thoughts :)

This is a flower cart I came upon one day when I visited Prague (I photoshopped out everything except my favorite rose color).....I picked it for this because it reminded me Spring IS coming as I saw little sprouts of green under my perennials today! :)

I am working on a few new projects I hope to be writing about here soon. One is a funky facebook project for our local juniors and seniors....Second is getting some sample photos into Heartfelt Weddings and Third but most important and close to my heart is a new organization I am hoping to join the Now I lay me down to sleep Foundation. I hope that I get accepted as joining it is something for me personally that took alot of thinking and prayer but having experience with the loss of a child I think I could provide not only memories for these parents but also a deep understanding of their pain. I wish I had known about it years ago.

Here is hoping for warmer days ahead!! :)

Lessons from my Addie :)

Playing with my daughter today I was reminded of a quote I really like.

"What would you do if you KNEW you would not fail"

While for me that quote has a much deeper meaning..... today I watched her as she effortlessly soared off the bed into my arms after only once saying "mommy catch me" she did not wait, she did not hesitate...she jumped.....she was confident I would catch her and I did. While my daughter loves being a little princess I would be remiss in leaving out that she is equally a tomboy thanks to her brothers. She has no fear.

I thought about how sometimes we let fear hold us back from the things we want to do because we are scared of failing. I think if we let fear rule we can miss out on once in a lifetime opportunities and experiences. Life is too short for regrets!

Random Thoughts........

"Be yourself...everyone else is already taken"

I read this quote and it made me think of many things. I thought about how sometimes we want to be like someone we admire or sometimes even someone we envy. In the end you will ALWAYS go back to being yourself.....there is nothing wrong with that. You cannot be something or someone you are not. The only freedom is in being yourself.

Derailed by a four year old........

This morning started like many others....getting my kids ready and off to school. After dropping off my two boys my daughter decided we should get "biscuts & graby" from McDonald's...I said ok but we would have to go through the drive thru and still have time to get her to preschool...she did not like that idea and wanted to eat inside.

In perfect four year old fashion my darling daughter looks at me in the rearview mirror and says but mommy I have to go to the bathroom...hmmmm ok well guess we HAVE to go in I said (insert her dazzling smile here) we get in the bathroom which of course she did not have to go but since we were inside may as well quickly eat. We order our food and start eating when I see a Dad bringing his two sons in for breakfast. What I noticed first were the little boys curls...darling! My daughter was trying to get his attention since he was the only other little kid in there....when his Dad saw that he turned his sons wheelchair around and helped him wave to my daughter which thrilled her! At that moment what I noticed were his eyes.... He was beautiful.....my first thought was how much I would love to take his picture! :)

I sat there watching the love this Dad had for his son as he helped him eat his breakfast...the love was SO apparent it was really moving. So although I can be a shy person I decided to give him my card. That is when I was introduced to little Jack.....he is the same age as my daughter and adorable. I got to meet his little brother Charlie and his dad Mike. I got to hear a little bit of their story and I was captivated enough by this little boy to feel the need to write here. I hope his dad will not mind. :) I am at a loss as to what else to say except that you made me smile today so thank you!

My offer stands as I would love to photograph Jack and your whole family too.....just let me know. :)

Happy Friday everyone and for once I am happy my daughter just HAD to eat inside McDonalds today because if not I would have never met Jack. The following is a video for The Littlest Heroes Project that I belong to...please watch it and spread the word to anyone needing our services. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ry66VGCS6g

It's a New Year!!

It's a time for setting new goals and making new dreams.....just remember:

A dream without a plan is just a wish!

So make plans because 2009 is going to be a year of making dreams come true! :)

Happy New Year!!