Things of the Past

Well I guess that blogging has become a thing of the past and I must admit it makes me sad. I don't get to talk to you ladies very much and blogging was a great way of keeping up with you and your family, your coming and goings, your victories and your struggles, and everything else that was going on with you. Best of all it was a fantastic way to hear from your hearts.

I know that I don't blog much, but I check out blogspot (and will continue to do so) daily. I love reading Brandi, Rachel and Annie's writings and hope they will continue to keep posting. I promise I am going to get better at blogging as well.

So ladies, please continue writing!!!! I love you all.

Ok Fran - I am doing this just to help you out -

8 Things I Am Looking Forward To

1. Tim's graduation from HSU, Saturday May 9th
2. Taking a vacation this year to anywhere
3. Retiring from this job (only 9 years to go)
4. Remodeling my bedroom
5. Doing my photography business full time
6. Seeing my son Scott married to a godly woman
7. Spending the rest of my life with my sweet husband
8. Seeing my brother-in-law's cancer fully gone

8 Things I Wish I Could Do

1. Retire today
2. Take Photoshop Classes this summer
3. Sit on the beach this year
4. Have a full time housekeeper
5. Get my portfolio completed
6. See the foliage change in Maine and Vermont
7. Go to Bethel in Redding
8. Buy a dishwasher and have it installed

8 Shows I am Currently Watching

1. 24
2. Ghost Whisperer
3. Fringe
4. CSI
5. The Unit
6. Cold Case
7. Without a Trace
8. Law & Order - SUV & CI

So I am tagging Annie, Julie and Amanda . . . please do this!!!

Ever Leigh Robinson

I have lots to blog about, and many things I should share, but my heart is so blessed today to share anything but this would be a shame. God gave his very best to me this week and all the other news can just take a backseat to this.

Ever Leigh Robinson was born March 5th at 12:51 pm, she is 19" longs and has stolen my heart.

Thank you God for such a wonderful blessing.

QUICK UPDATE

I'm still here! Bet you're glad to know that! I have been so busy with life in general and I'm loving it. Home is great, life is great, photography is great, and my God is great! I am looking forward to the things that God is already doing this year - and I am believing that they will only get better as the year goes on.

I am still in the process of trying to get my portfolio together, so if I haven't contacted you yet, know that you are on my list (all of you Brandi, Fran, Pam, and everyone else)to have pictures made. I am finishing up Erica's wedding (which by the way was to awesome for words)and then I will be making calls. Hope you're all ready. I have found some really unique places to shot and I am looking forward to putting this portfolio together.

Now on to other things - tax season is here again (UGH!) - but I am happy to be employeed, even though my heart wants to be retired. God knows my heart on this and He already has it worked out, so I just have to wait for His timing - not mine - which is like asking a child to wait on that cookie until after supper! It seems like it takes FOREVER. But in the end, I know it is going to be worth it.

As I ramble on - I am excited that IGroups and WOW are starting back up. I truly miss everyone when we are off like this - and with the new year comes the excitement of a new BFW - And speaking of excitement - Julie and Jeff are getting married on March 14th. Isn't it amazing how God works - you pray and pray for something and then when it happens, you are so surprised it nearly knocks your socks off. And that's just what has happened here. This guys shows up at life group meets Julie, and the next thing you know, he is asking to date our daughter, WHAM-BAM turn around three times and, he is asking to marry our daughter. Nothing like God's timing! And the wedding is on. You know how much I love the wedding thing, the only problem is we need a photographer. Doesn't that sound funny? So if any of you are interested in being the photographer at the wedding, let me know. Seriously, please let me know.

Well, there is so much more I could and should talk about, but I'll save that for another day. (Bet you're glad) I just wanted to say "HEY I'M STILL HERE".

LY

Portfolio - What Portfolio?

ME, IN YOUR PORTFOLIO?

SURE!!

As all of you know I'm totally into the photography thing and people are constantly asking me to see my portfolio. What portfolio?

I have tons of photographs that I have taken! I mean by bugging my friends and family to death I have acquired photographs from some of the finest events (nothing being off limits) - like family gatherings (and arguments), pre-surgery pictures (no makeup), labor and delivery pictures (no pain meds), quiet times in front of the TV (in flannel pj's), playing in the yard (mud fights), driving down the road (eating - mustard on face), sitting on the potty (reading), mowing the lawn (zoning out), working on the cars (smashed finger shot), washing dishes (sprayer broke), putting on makeup (1/2 face), etc., etc., etc. You name it, I've probably shot it. But with that said, I hate to admit that those special photographs aren't what I would call good portfolio photographs.

Surprise, that's where you all come in! I am in desperate need of volunteers to have their photographs taken (FREE) for use in my portfolio. I would like to take 10-20 shots each of the following:

1. Mother and her daughters, and Mother and sons (1 younger and 1 older - generational)
2. Father and sons, Father and daughters (1 younger and 1 older - generational)
3. A family (2 large and 2 small)
4. Sisters ( 9 and under, pre-teen, teen, older)
5. Brothers (9 and under, pre-teen, teen, older)
6. Brothers and Sisters together (9 and under, pre-teen, teen, older)
7. Couples - 20ish, 30ish, 40ish, and older
8. Pregnancy
9. Newborn
10. Women (all ages) Men (all ages)

(The good news is I have plenty of senior, engagement, bridal and wedding pictures)

So ladies, if you are interested or know someone who might be interested, please give me a call (829-6660) so we can set up a time. I will also give you a copy of all the pictures on a disk.

P.S. - Begging doesn't look good on me!! But I can if I need too!!

Baby Shower for Jessica

Hey ladies I just wanted to remind you all that Jessica Peters baby shower is this Sunday afternoon. I hope you all received your invitations and are planning on attending. Erica, since I didn't have you address I gave your invitation to Sheri and Jamal so they could get it to you. And if we missed anyone else, please forgive us. We want all of you to join us.

We will having the shower in our yard. Julie has worked very hard getting everything ready with decorations, party favors and such, and Rhonda Rose and Kim Peters are bring lots of snacks and treats. Bring your kiddos and they can run and play while we celebrate the upcoming birth of Jessica and Kane Peters first baby.

Look forward to seeing you this Sunday.

We Speak Your Name

This has been a week where everything feels like it is a little off kilter. I know that probably sounds weird, but I don't seem to be able to shake this crazy feeling. Nothing is wrong really except for this uneasyness in my being. Is anyone else feeling the same thing? I have prayed about it all week and the word I keep hearing is "Don't you trust Me?" Of course I trust you Lord from the very depths of my soul so why this feeling? Then I just heard this song and and it was such a great reminder that I wanted to share it with you all.