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This past year has been super busy for me...so busy that I'm shocked at the fact that it's 3 weeks until Christmas AGAIN. Didn't we just have Christmas? not that I mind cause I love this time of year. We always put up our tree the day after Thanksgiving and the lights are always lit. Since I have a fake tree I have a pine smelling candle to complete the effect! All my presents are bought and wrapped...I love forgetting what I've given people and then being surprised when they open it! LOL, seriously! My biggest dilemma right now is creating my Christmas cards and getting them out in time...I should be working on them right now!
AND after Christmas could I really be able to hold my third baby in less then 6 weeks? Where did the time go? I can't wait to meet this little girl. I don't think I actually commented on all the names you gave me! THEY WERE GREAT! I think we've picked our name but, of course it will remain a secret until her birthday. :) It's only fair if we don't tell anyone!
Okay off to create our card!
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We're about to leave our home and have Thanksgiving at the Willcock's...we had to move the location because of the demo in our dining room! I'm so excited for today. There's something very special about the holiday that revolves around thankfulness. I have been blessed with so much. I am thankful for:
-My family...although you are far away today. I'm smiling cause I love you where ever you are.
-My friends...you are my family.
-My kids...words can't describe how much I love all three of you. Little girl growing in my belly you are loved!
-My husband...I'm so proud of you! I would chose you again today!
-My life...all the blessings that i don't think about on a regular basis but, today i'm slowing down to smile and be thankful for the big and little things.
Take time today to stop and think about the good around you and in your life. That's choosing to be thankful. May the Lord bless your day!
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This family is amazing! They graciously hosted us for 2 1/2 weeks while my husband went on a mission trip to Kenya! I don't know if you've ever had family crash at your house for an extended amount of time but, it's a lot...I know this and I'm extremely grateful. Not only are the Haley's some of my favorite people to hang out with...they are family. They are people who look for opportunity to bless and willingly do it. I'm challenged by this family's generosity. Their example isn't common but, I want it to be how we live as a family.
In my small way I wanted to thank them. We did a short family photo shoot the morning we left...Adriah had to get in on the action. Here she is with Aunt Amy and Uncle John!
Just looking at this picture makes me cry...I love you both so much!
Here's your beautiful family. So funny, trying to get the boys to laugh Adriah was behind me making silly faces!
Just THE BOYS! It took 10 shots to get them to really squeeze! And poor Joel took the brunt of it :)
For the next 8 months their having their two nieces (Avery 7 and Macie 9) live with them. The girls came the weekend before we left so I got to get to know them too! Here's there new family photo! WE MISS YOU ALL SO MUCH!
Joel lost a tooth while we were there so I had to show you the close up!
Jake's the football player. He carries the ball around with him all the time and Adriah didn't understand why..."He must really like that ball!" was all she kept saying:)
John turns 13 today! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY...he's growing into such an amazing man. I can't wait to see who he becomes in the next couple of years.
AMY thank you for being such a great listener and pouring into my kids as if they were you're own. I am blessed by your love...and true beauty.
Lastly, Joel and Adriah were up late the night before creating this incredible robot. Isn't it cool!??
So I gave you a bunch...now I want to know which is your favorite! the CD is on the way!
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I have a hole in my dining room floor and my upstairs looks like a war zone. This is definitely not the way I'd be spending the holiday season. Let me explain. We came home Saturday to find out that our toilet had over flowed the night before and the water and been flowing all night. It's incredible how much damage can be caused by water...granted it was a ton of water. The damage is in the bathroom, both my kids rooms carpet flooded, and the hall carpet got wet too! Downstairs it damaged our ceiling in the dining room, and soaked the floor, but most of the water pooled over the garage...where it poured pretty extensively. CRAZY eh? I've been talking on the phone with the insurance company for the last couple of days and today they started the tearing down process. The fans are blowing and we just have to wait out the next few days to know the extent of the damage.
Fixing this house is going to take a while and it's a lot of work:
First the plumber will have to establish the source of the problem.
Second we'll have to repair or replace the carpet and pad in the kids rooms.
Third tear down and replace the ceiling in the dining room.
Fourth replace the damaged floor boards (or the whole floor if we can't match them.)
Fifth tear out the dry wall and insulation in the garage and replace everything.
All this happening days before Thanksgiving. Remarkably we're doing pretty well...mind you, the dust has not begun to fly yet! It's going to be a big job but thankfully the insurance company is going to take care of everything...all because of a toilet.
Please keep us in your prayers. Construction is the last thing I want to be doing right now but, since I don't have a choice I'm choosing to look for the bright side! Tomorrow I should know more. I'll keep you posted.
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I have to say these last 3 weeks have flown by! I can't believe we fly back home tomorrow. Looking back over my stay here I realized that I've taken the least amount of pictures EVER on a vacation. I think the reason is, "I was really burnt out on photography" before I came and didn't really want to take pictures until the last couple of days. Weird eh? I'm a photographer and you'd think I'd be inspired by every little thing and wanting to pull out the expensive equipment I own and capture every moment...and now I do! I have taken a few through out the trip and I'm going to take a ton today and then put it together for you to see this weekend. My kids and nephews are getting so old and it's amazing to capture their personalities on film. It's going to be fab shots of kids playing outside in the fall...they still have beautiful colors here!
My cold is all but gone and I'm feeling tons better! We celebrated my nephew's 13th birthday last night and Adriah and I did a cheer for him. If I'm feeling well enough to cheer that's a good sign!
I've loved being here for such a great chunk of time because I really feel like I've gotten to know my nephews and love them more then ever.
I can't wait to get home and start planning for Thanksgiving. LOVE FOOD AND LOVE A FULL HOME! We'll going to have plenty of both this year! YEAH!
Anyone going shopping on Black Friday? I am! Any amazing kids sales I should know about? I do all my shopping on that day and then I coast to Christmas! While I'm out spending money my husband puts up the tree and decorates the house with the kids. I come home with tons of packages to a cozy new home...love it.
Can you tell I'm better?
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I'm not one to give into complaining and usually have a pretty optimistic view on life but, these last couple of days have been a challenge. Let me explain/complain...I woke up 3 days ago with a horrible cough and head cold. No fever so, it's not the dreaded H1N1 but, still a common cold can be very annoying. My ears are plugged, my skin hurts, my nose hasn't stopped dripping and my head feels like it's going to explode. I am not sleeping very well cause of my cough and needing to go to the bathroom every hour or so it seems. Sorry if that's too much info! Last night I was desperate and resorted to one of my Mom's old home remedies...I put a teaspoon of Vicks Vapo-rub in a bowl with hot water, put my head as close to the water as possible, cover my head and the bowl with a towel and breathed in the methol fumes. (I know Vicki is laughing her head off right now!) I was desperate! The Haley's teased me relentlessly because I looked ridiculous but, I needed to breathe...no one gave me sympathy!
To top things off I stubbed my baby-toe so hard I can't wear any of my shoes because of the swelling. Who does that? Seriously, it's totally purple.
Feeling lazy today cause of all of the above and it's rainy outside. Lazy days are rare for me so I'm choosing not to feel guilty about it. Just hanging out with my kids and blogging...hope your day is going better then mine. I need to end this post and blow my nose.
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Okay. So being on vacation has given me tons of time to think about my little girls name! Well that, and the fact that I feel her moving all the time! It's the constant reminders that she's growing and I will get to hold her very soon! (sorry for all the exclaimation points but, I'm really excited about this topic!) Anyways, when I was pregnant with Leyton I asked for names and you gave a ton of great ones so, I thought I'd open it up again!
Here's what I've learned about myself...
1. I like GREEK origin names - they sound regal to me!
2. I like unique names but not too unique that she would have to explain her name every time she meets someone knew (I'm speaking from first hand experience on that one - No-Amy is not the easiest to say!)
3. I already have Adriah and Leyton so, I don't want anything that sounds too similar to there's...but, it has to match!
4. The meaning of the name has to be meanful.
5. It has to be liked by Matt!
I know this is a tall order but I'm hoping you'll come up with some good ones! Have fun searching.
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I was thinking about grace today. His grace is sufficient for you...is an interesting statement. And more then that, thinking about the cares of the future. I think it's easy to give in to worry. What I feel like I need for the tomorrow or next year I don't have the grace for at this moment. Why? Because I don't need it yet. When I do need it grace for my situation will be there. Because grace is sufficient in the moment you need it and not a moment before. Does that make sense?
I'm thinking about my family and Matt's family today. There's so many things going on in our lives that we could worry about and most of it has to do with the future being unknown. BIG THINGS! Life changing things! How will it all work out? I want/need to know now. But, instead of being in control, I need to trust that everything is in the Lord's hands and when I need it His grace will be sufficient. AND that needs to be my prayer for my family in need of grace.
I guess I just needed to say this out loud. It helps me process.
If you're worrying about something...try praying for grace and trusting the Lord with the details you can't control anyway. That's what I'm doing...i didn't say it's easy but, easier then the alternative.
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I'm on vacation and loving relaxing in South Carolina. Here's what we've done so far: -resting!
-went to a High School Band Competition! If you know me you know that I love anything musical and with lines...even though it was a little different chasing my 19 month old the whole time, it was a great experience!
-playing games! One of my favorite things to do on vacation...I could stay up all night if I'm winning and have no problem calling it a night if I'm losing...yes, I'm a little competitive!
-went to my 9 year old nephew's football playoff game. He made it to the Championship game and we were there to cheer him on. Adriah ( my four year old) took the role of cheerleading very seriously. She would color for a few minutes then get inspired to cheer "F- double O-T-B-A-Double L". Her hips were swinging and the parents in the stands thought it was a adorable!
-doing "homework" with my daughter. Because we're missing pre-school for the next couple of weeks I brought "homework" from her teachers and a workbook to help us stay focused while away. The letters "E, F, G" are very important and I don't want her to miss them!
-went to Chick-Fil-A to play on the kids equipment and have chicken and biscuits...Loved it! Have you been to the South and tried this fast food restaurant? I'm not a fast food girl and even I love it! We found a great clip on You Tube about this restaurant click here to see it! It's a great restaurant...Adriah and Leyton were delighted to be given free balloons while eating!
-went on a ton of running around errands...WE HAVE EMBRACED BEING SOCCOR MOM's! with three kids who need to be anywhere at all different times the car has become our friend. It makes me think twice about having a DVD player in our next car! It may be very helpful!
-having dinners with family. Matt's parents live across the street so while Grandpa Tony is in Italy, every night we get to see Grandma for dinner. It's been lovely! Her and Adriah have been working on a animal sewing project together. So far, we have an adorable little elephant named "Ainsley"and a very cute giraffe names "Ollie!"
We're having a wonderful time. I will upload pictures but I haven't got around to it yet! More to come!
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My husband Matt leaves for Kenya today. He's going on a short term mission trip to scout out a potential location for a team from our church to go next year...I miss him already. I know everything will be fine but, he's going to an area that has had some "unrest" and being pregnant I'm a little nervous to be separated from him. But, this is where faith comes in. I believe he's supposed to go and that the Lord will keep him safe. I need to pray this every day not just days where we're apart. I need to trust that Matt's Kenyan guides will have wisdom for the places to avoid.
I just wanted to say/write about how much I love him. Here's some photos that were taken of us this summer. Aren't we the cutest couple ever???
These pictures were taken by Tasha Hergott...a good photographer friend of mine!
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Writing a blog is an interest thing! I have friends who read my words and look at my pictures from here in Minneapolis, MN and all over the world and I may never know them. I received an email from a woman who reads my blog and wanted to take one of my posts a little deeper. As we were writing back and forth I felt like the words of truth we were writing would be a blessing to others reading...whether I know you or not! I am truly touched that people come to my blog and keep coming back...it's amazing! Hi Noemi! My name is Kate and I am on the East Coast.I have been reading your blog for about 1+ years and absolutely LOVE all your beautiful pictures!!! I came across your blog when the sextuplets were born. Maybe this is a very random e-mail, but I have been wanting to ask for sometime... A while back you had a blog that mentioned the order of 'what you are'. I believe it was something like 'I am a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, photographer ... and in that order'. I think about this a lot, and have a hard time justifying whether or not I am a 'wife' or 'mother' first.  I thought maybe you could help clear my mind by explaining how you came up with the order of the two. I believe that society pushes us to think we should be a mother first, so I believe most people would say mother before wife. But not sure how I feel about it. Thanks for any insight you can provide!!! And keep up the amazing work with your pictures and blog! Thanks, Kate Hi Kate, Thank you so much for your email. It kinda caught me off guard. I love blogging and every once and a while i think about someone like you who doesn't know me and reads my blog...it's mind boggling...and humbling. Here's my thoughts...as you read them know that I believe my identity is complex but, I'm learning to structure/prioritize not to this culture or what demands the most of my attention but, according to the truth of God's word. I am called first to love the Lord my God with all my heart, mind, soul and strength. I am loved by Him. He deserves my love and obedience. Matt is called to love me and i am called love and respect him. I was called to be Matt's wife first. He was my best friend when i married him and if i don't invest and prioritize him i won't know him when our kids are gone. The reality of parenting is that is we raise them to stand on their own and someday leave our home...Matt and I will someday only have each other. If I put my kids first the he gets my left overs (which isn't much) he will know it and we'll grow apart...just look around at most middle aged marriages and you'll know what i mean. But, I believe in marriage because I believe it's a gift from God and worth fighting for. Divorce is a reality cause marriage is hard and people put themselves, their children, their careers and other things before their spouse. I don't do this perfectly...and sometimes embarrassingly badly but, it is a desire of my heart and so I do my best to make things right again. i am a photographer but, at the end of my life what I want written on my grave stone is that I was an amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Photography is something i love and I'm good at but, not something I want my life to known for...photography doesn't last...relationships do. Your questions are heart felt. i hope you hear my heart in my answers. Feel free to write and ask more questions. i will always reply honestly. Bless you as you figure things out, Noemi Noemi, Thank you thank you! These are such great thoughts! I figured I would probably catch you off guard, which I guess is why it took me so long to ever write that e-mail! Also, just a little more background on myself: I am 25, married 2.5 years, with an 11 month old daughter. Very good stable full time job and a big family. I guess you could say I'm at that turning point in life where now I am a true adult and I have been coming to many realizations about life! I try hard not to let culture or society tell me what is 'the right way to think'. Which I guess it what got me thinking about this to begin with. I think your thoughts are right-on and make so much sense. It is also an eye-opener to me that I need to make an effort to keep my relationships strong. To be honest, it is very easy to get caught up in day to day responsibilities (working full time, preparing food, bottles, packing diaper bags, organizing the house....) that often I find 10pm rolling around and I still have a list of things to do. And then the next day I find myself in the same situation. Lately, it is very rare that I find time in a day to relax and spend time with my husband. And I am finding the time I have for friends is dwindling also. My husband and I have a very good relationship, but often times I find myself running getting stuff done instead of spending quality time to tend to relationships. So thank you very much for sharing your thoughts with me! I think they are a great eye-opener and will really help me try and figure out a good balance between 'taking care of responsibilities' (working, organizing, housework, etc.) and taking time to keep my relationships strong. Thank you and hope you have a wonderful weekend!!! -Kate Kate, I totally agree about day to day things getting the my attention. I've been thinking about this a lot lately - mostly because i've been working around the clock and haven't had a break in well...a long time. We're leaving for a 3 week vacation to South Carolina on Tuesday and one of the things I have on my list to do is write out a schedule for the week based around my priorities for my life. If family is important and I have to make time for them. If my husband is important then how am I going to show him that by my actions and words...kinda the "where the rubber meets the road." i think I rely too much on the fact that people I love should know that I love them and should understand that my life is busy. My life is about to get busier...thriving business and due with my third child in Feb...I'm going to take my vacation and look at next year and create a plan! Putting the things I want to be first in the front and that may mean saying no to business and income but, I'm okay with that. I'll never regret not making enough money like I will not knowing my kids or growing apart from my husband. You know? I wanted to ask you if i could blog portions of our conversation...i think it would be helpful for other moms. Is that okay? Noemi Noemi, Yes, you are welcome to blog about this. I think it is great info for all moms! It really is eye-opening and makes me think about my life. That is a great idea to take time on your vacation to make a plan for your next year. I think maybe I will take some time also to think about my next year and how I would like things to go. I need to make sure I plan to time to see the ones I love while still taking care of my day-to-day responsibilities. I think I will be able to find a good balance if I make the effort. I really think your explanation of how when the kids are grown and start their own families, it will only be my husband and I. We can not lose sight of that, and how it really is us two... as my daughter (and future children) will someday have their own family to care for. And also how we need to teach our children to stand on their own and how to keep their realtionships strong.... which would be best done by example and keeping our own relationships strong. Ahhh the complexities of life! I guess I never had to put much thought into how to live my life... as when we are young, we live day to day and do not need to plan much. My main priorities were school, which seemed taxing at the time..... but now looking back that was cake compared to life as an 'adult'. Now that I have more responsibilities and a family, I am realizing how important it is to think about the future. I guess in some ways I am scared that I will look back and realize that 'I should have done this' 'I should have done that'. And I guess I want to make sure I am doing all that I can right now to ensure my families future will be all that it can be! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with me! And I hope you truly enjoy your vacation! We were in South Carolina (Myrtle Beach) in July and had a blast! Thanks, Kate |
You may me remember me mentioning my incredible sister-in-law Rachel Greenhouse...she's my husband's sister but, I kinda think of her as my own flesh and blood. Living in the Twin Cities together for the last 10 years we've been through a lot. Both of us run our own businesses and she has been a constant encouragement and supporter of my photography. She actually is the reason a started blogging to begin with...and she has designed every logo you've seen for my company! Yeah, like I said, she's totally amazing and always has incredible ideas!
Her latest project is a great idea so I thought I'd let you in on it...I'm including Rachel's notes underneath so you can learn more about buying or advertising. Maybe your ad will be beside NoemiPhotography? Wouldn't that be special?
Rachel’s Twin Cities Holiday Gift Guide
Anyone who knows me knows that I love to work with people who are passionate about what they do (I’ve built my business around working with very small businesses, entrepreneurs, and non-profit organizations) and that I make a lifestyle out of connecting people who might benefit from knowing each other. My latest project?
Rachel’s Twin Cities Holiday Gift Guide: Creative gift ideas from local businesses, handpicked to make your holiday less hectic and more meaningful. My guide will focus on gifts that are: available locally, creative/unique/artistic, do-it-yourself oriented, affordable, fun, personal and positive. I will also be highlighting local non-profits as a way to make a difference during the holiday season.
If you would like to receive the guide when it’s ready, click here to sign up today:
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Why a virtual/web-based gift guide? Studies show that the top trusted source people identify in making purchase decisions is an email from people they know. People are looking for ways to shop from home and avoid malls. People want to give gifts that add meaning and contribute to quality of life rather than focusing on high price, glitz and size. Giving services and customized gifts is more environmentally-responsible than filling our houses with large plastic things and having all kinds of packaging to dispose of.
The idea is that by pooling our gift offerings and distributing the entire guide to each of the advertisers’ lists, they will all be exposed to many new customers at a very low advertising cost. In addition, I will be distributing it through Facebook and Craigslist, so this will build awareness for small businesses and artisans as well.
It costs $25 for a 50 word listing, or $50 for a 3†x 4†ad with one color logo or photo included. I will design your ad as a part of your fee. I need to have all advertisers finalized by Friday, November 6th as the guide will need to be ready for distribution before Thanksgiving. Please feel free to contact me with your questions.
Rachel Greenhouse Marketing and Fundraising Consultant 612-501-5565, rgreenhouse@mac.com
I shoot every wedding with an assistant. I didn't when I started but, now that I do, I'm never turning back! It's amazing. I have hand picked the three women I work with and they've worked with me for the last 2 years straight. I am so thankful for them. Jennifer, Sue and Jacquelyn are gifted photographers that have either started up their own companies or are in the midst of starting up. I wanted to brag on them for this post. Jennifer Youngdahl and I met at a wedding - I was the photographer and she was a guest. She had worked for Pro Ex and wanted to start her own company. She's a mom of two beautiful boys, works part-time, and assists me. I know she's picked a name "Jenuine Photography" and plans to set up a studio in her home in the near future. She has a heart for capturing kids and families!
Sue Shetler I've know for years. I actually was her boss about 10 years ago when I was managing a bookstore on the campus of Bethany College of Missions and now we're getting to work together again. She recently set up a blog to showcase her work and I'm sure she'd love you to come visit http://susanshetlerphotography.blogspot.com/. Sue is going to be working with me next year for most of weddings...we've found a groove working together and we're going with it! She has an incredible eye for candids! I can't wait to continue to grow together.
Jacquelyn Senske is a photographer friend...who's very dear to my heart. Even though she's has a thriving business of her own she wanted to work with me to grow in her gift. We've had 2 great years working together and now she's moving on. Sad but true. I'll miss our car talks and her way of knowing what I need before I need it! She's an incredible assistant with a servant heart. I love her! I wish her the best in photography in the years to come. Please check out her website and blog...like I said she's amazing!
I've shared many weddings and great memories with these women. They have been a delight to work with. I'll be working primarily with Sue next year and continuing to train some new assistants as well!
I haven't given them enough credit or told them how thankful I am...please hear me when I say I am blessed to know all of you. Thanks for investing your talent in my clients and my business...it means the world to me!
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I feel like I could write a million things right now but, I don't have time to explain everything that's going on in my heart! So, I decided I'm going to just write the highlights and let you pull from it what you will: - Don't give up...just keep finding something to be thankful for and take a deep breath.
-Sleep doesn't make problems go away but, getting up early and spending quiet time with the Lord does.
-Work hard and bless others. Don't leave anything behind.
-Be the kind of person/mom you want to be...even when things are stressful.
-Call someone you love and tell them. just connecting with love ones can make your day.
-Don't worry about the whole list. pick one thing and do it well.
-Take time to be still. smile. laugh. jump around...feel alive!
-Have grace for others because you know you need it right now.
-Look ahead - good things are just around the corner!
-Have a wonderful day! Because no one can decide that but you.
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Is it just me or have people gone crazy infatuated with avoiding sickness? i feel like every time someone coughs everyone around them pulls out the anti-bacterial juice and gives the cough-er the stink eye! Is this winter really going to be that different from any other? I know I'm no medical expert but, I tend to be a little more relaxed with colds...I guess. So, my daughter Adriah got a fever on Friday night. She was at 104 for 24 hours or so. I called the nurse hot-line and they said she can stay home as long as it doesn't go above 105. Sounded really high to me but, we stayed home. Then she has had a normal temperature every day this week but, at night...just before bed she gets a low grade fever (100). Weird eh? Her only other symptoms were glassy eyes, tiredness, and no appetite. Kinda the easiest flu I've ever seen.
I have kept her home from school all week AND I've stayed at home with both kids for the last 4 days straight. I'm running out of crafts and activities. I keep taking her temperature - why, I don't know - and if she has any fever we stay home. it's the right thing to do I know but, the right thing is not always easy. Hats off to everyone else staying home this week to keep from spreading this fever.
I'm hoping we've paid our dues for the season and we've all built up the antibodies we need to fight off everything else for the rest of the winter. Wouldn't that be nice?
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As a parent there are so many times you have expectations for your kids that you yourself want to be exempt from. I want Adriah to be thankful for every meal - even when it's not her favorite, be grateful for every treat - even when the portion is not enough, be polite and kind in every situation - even when she gets the short end of the deal...yah, like i said, I know I fall short of these things every day! But, my desire to be content and thankful in all things. It's been an intense couple of months and these next couple of weeks will be a real test for me. Last weekend I shot 6 families and I have a wedding and 2 more families this weekend. Normally this would be a lot but, with us trying to wrap up everything before our our November vacation...it's really crazy. I need to not be overwhelmed...content with business and be thankful for the work I've been given. It is a blessing! AND I love what I do...so even more of a blessing. But, in the midst of crazy business I still want to be a good mom and wife...that's where I have a hard time. It's like if everyone would go away I could crank out and incredible amount of work OR if I was done the work I could have tons of fun with my husband and kids. I have the challenge of juggling both and facing my imperfections every day...not easy! But who am I fooling? Everyone who knows me knows I'm not perfect anyway.
So I'll take one day at a time and do my best at work and at home!
For all my clients waiting to see your pictures. I'm on it! Back to editing....
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I don't know how other wedding photographers deal with this time of year but, I have a ton of mixed emotions. Every week I meet with 2009 Brides to review pictures, hand over proof books, discuss albums, pick images for canvases and wrap up everything we began a year ago! This is such a beautiful time for me because completion is a beautiful thing but, it's sad to say good-bye to so many amazing people!
Every week I'm also talking and meeting with 2010 Brides to set up consultations, talk packages, dream about photography and see if we're a good fit to work together for the next year! This is such a beautiful time for me too! I love the beginning of new relationships and seeing couples at the start of their planning...it's so fun to join in on the process!
Every week I'm overwhelmed with what is left to edit, arranging meetings with new and old clients, taking care of my family, trying to maintain a home...and all the while frantically trying to get everyone still wanting fall portraits on the schedule before it's too cold to shoot outside!
Then, every day, I stop for a minute and slow down...this is my favorite time of year because I love the colors. There's nothing like the beauty of color especially when it's flooded with light! I am sooooo blessed to live in a place where the seasons are so distinct - each having beauty unto themselves. I love Minneapolis for that very reason!
My 2009 season is winding down. I need a vacation when it's all over - we're planning one for November!
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I woke up this morning and found a couple inches of snow EVERYWHERE! It's so beautiful and cozy...and I had a great quiet time this morning. I opened up all the windows, drank my milk/coffee, listened to music and read the most life giving book in existence. Heavenly! AND my kids didn't get up until 8am. Life is good! This is my favorite part of winter...the beginning! It definitely gets old after 6 months but, I don't have to think about that today. Today I'm going to revel in the beauty of this white blanket that continue to fall.
But, for those of you who are involved in the Mom FOCUSED Photography Workshop this Saturday and you're wondering about being outside in this weather...yes, we will be! I just checked the weather and here's what they are saying:
Partly Cloudy |
High 49°F Low 33°F |
The snow will be gone and we can definitely do outside if it's sunny and 50 degrees! I can't wait! Bring layers and hot coffee...we are going to have a blast!
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I found these pictures from our family vacation to a friends cabin in August! Now with the leaves changing and fall all around us I thought I'd do a tribute to this past summer through the eyes of my 4 year old. She loves life and makes me laugh a million times every day. I love you Adriah...and with knowing that we're going to have another little girl in the family I love you more for who you are! There is no one in the world like Adriah. I pray we always wonder at the Lord's creation all around us.
Being Girl-y
Being amazed!
Being a Gymnast!
Being a fisherman! With a barbie fishing pole...we never caught anything!
But she loved the equipment!
Just being...in Daddy's arms.
My little girl...will always be my little girl!
AND THEN THERE'S MY SON, Leyton!
Always being squeezed by his older sister.
Isn't he adorable?
He's walking now...love it!
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