Life's Tough Lessons

About one year ago my computer had a falling out, so we paid the computer guy Jeff :) to fix it. At that time he told me that I needed to start backing up all my files. Fast forward...to this last weekend. I now have hundreds of family pictures, my entire business portfolio, and my Quickbooks. Well, I HAD this, until my freakin computer crashed again and I lost everything :( I seriously cried all day Sunday, and have been trying to figure the life lesson that coincides with this incident (besides backing up). I just know that there must be something that I need to learn from this. Maybe it is that I need to know that the most important things in life are not on my computer. I know this sounds funny, but I have neglected my family trying to keep everyone else happy. I truly am thankful for Ben and the kids, and I often take for granted the fact that I get to stay at home with them. This all reminds me of the following quote, "the most important work you will ever do, will be within the walls of your own home." I want to put this quote in vinyl lettering above my computer desk to keep me on task. I would love to post a picture, but I don't have any!!!!

My First Bridal Session

I was really excited about doing a bridal session, so I offered this bride a deal :) I took all of her pictures for free so that I could use them for a portfolio. I ended up with 23 pictures that I loved. Anyway, here are a few of my favs. What do you all think? I value all opinions and construcive criticizm (spelling??)

O' Christmas Tree, O' Christmas Tree

My fellow bloggers, I must first make a public apology for having a life outside of blogging lol! What started out as a on the side hobby, has consumed my life. The photography business has grown far beyond any expectations that I had. I actually did 6 sessions in one week (never again!) I was up in the wee hours of the morning editing pictures. I love it, but I love sleep much better :) Anyway, I decided to post these pictures of the Christmas tree hunt. I love Jesse's Charlie Brown Tree. We let the kids pick out trees for their room, and you can see what they picked. I had to post the snowball fight as well. I think my mom meant business.

Bad Boy Jesse James

Ladies, I must send out a fair warning for my son. Keep your girls far away from him. Yesterday, he was watching a movie with Paige when he came to tell me that a girl and boy were kissing. I said "that's gross"! I assumed that is what he was getting at until he quickly replied, "that's not gross momma, that's pretty"! Now I know why you must worry when you have little girls. He must have got that from his father, because all I hear about is how "wanted" my man was back in the day. I seriously beg him to put on those tight wranglers, but he won't! So I guess, I can look at pictures of the mullet and wranglers and dream lol!! I must clarify that Ben did not give me that info. I hear from all the young girlies :)

Whitney Bug!!

While babysitting my little Whitney Bug, I was able to get these pictures at her mothers request. She is 18 months old. I had to share them, as I can't get over how cute she is. I know you are all wondering why she has no shoes, but you will have to ask her mom lol? I still love them and character is always better! For those who don't know, this is Dusty and Michaela Wiseman's little girl.

Cheney's

Just wanted to post my last photo opportunity. I know I am not a pro at this yet, but I am learning everyday. I just want to thank those individuals that are trusting me with capturing their family. Thanks Lindsay!

Sweet Baby Jensen

I LOVE HER SO MUCH!!!!