my ever procrastinating self!

I started a photography course two years ago. They gave me three years to finish it and in the beginning I was sure I would finish it easily in 1 year. Man, was I wrong, or what! I have been procrastinating so badly because my house needs to be cleaned, or the baby is cranky or I'm cranky. :) I am 2/3 the way through the course and just need to light that fire underneath myself again. I WILL GET THROUGH THIS!!! (I have to keep telling myself that)

I think that the last two units kind of scare me so I am a little worried about starting them. One is Architectural Photography and the other is Advertising Photography. I think I need to get over my phobia of what I am going to do wrong before I do it, and just get to it! So, If you see me around and I don't have a camera in my hand, give me "The Look" (all you moms will know what I am talking about) and it will remind me. I have until May 2012 to finish. Wish me luck! :)

Kallie-Jo

I have really been neglecting my blog lately. I should probably catch everyone up on my "exciting" life. LOL I had a scare last year with a tubal pregnancy, which I had to have surgery for, and they said that it would be much more difficult to get pregnant again.... HAHAHAHAHA! I was pregnant again two months later. I had a baby on April 13 2011, and surprise!!!! It's a girl! I am so happy to have my little girl. She is such a blessing in our lives.





Two days after I had the baby, it was my son, T's b-day so I made him the cake he had been asking for since his last birthday.





I have been trying to think of different things that I can do from home so I don't have to have my dayhome anymore. It is almost impossible to live off of one income these days. I don't know how some people do it. I have really been enjoying my photography, but it is more of a hobby, than a job. I did a wedding just before I had the baby so here are a few shots that I feel are some of my best work. :)









Kallie-Jo

We went to Floating Stone Campground this year to hang out on the beach. Here are a few shots that I just love! I don't go anywhere without my camera! LOL

Some new studio shots that I love! :)

Anyone want a two year old?????

.....Don't get me wrong, I love my children but the fact is that my two year old is driving me right up the wall!!!! He is soooo different from my first and I love him for that. I was so blessed with my first and he was the perfect baby and toddler. When you told him to not touch something, he wouldn't touch it. He did have his days when "the beast would emerge" but they were few and far between. And he took only a month to potty train.

When you tell T to not touch something, he gives you this look like, "seriously, now I just have to touch it!!" Sometimes I can handle it and he makes me laugh, and then there are those days that you have no patience to begin with and a crying, tantruming two year old doesn't help the situation any, and you just EXPLODE!!!!!!!!

I know it is just one of "those days" but I really wish I could start the day over because I love to cuddle him and have some play time but I have been trying to get the housework done and the kids keep getting under foot. I think I need to just worry about the house work later and play with my kids. Maybe it will get me in a better mood :) That is my resolution for June; to worry more about my kids than my housework. Wish me Luck!

My New Studio

I was so excited when my hubby brought home my studio stands and paper as a present for me!!! It was my son, T's, birthday the next day so I had to set it up and do his birthday photos! It was great to not have to worry about the backround and if there was anything that was taking away from my pictures :)

Our Caribbean Cruise 2010!!

I like the cruise but didn't love the cruise. I think I am more of an all-inclusive resort type of person. I felt really rushed while on the shore mostly because we couldn't really see it all. We had to rush back on the boat so they didn't leave us behind. I didn't see as much of Key West and Grand Cayman as I would have liked to. BUT.....we did get to go Kayaking in Key West, which was awesome!!! We also went snorkeling in Grand Cayman. Here are so pics from our experience. :)

the mangrove trees were enormous!!


In Miami and then onto the boat





I feel so blessed to have been in the right place at the right time for this picture

Mangrove tunnel we kayaked through

a beautiful sea star

Our nature kayaking trip was a blast. I got soaked but it was a blast! Thank goodness for underwater camera cases.

our new friends, Sarah and Burke

The boat


one of my favs


Erik and I on one of our nightly walks around the boat.


Me (my hunny took this and he did a great job!) :)


more friends that we had the privilege to meet, Josh and Daralynn


burning my legs to a crisp! LOL


the manta ray that was following us around

My self-portrait

My hunny snorkeling

Erik getting antsy to get in the water

the water was really choppy while we were in Grand Cayman

Manta Momma!

My hunny and I

Learning to dive with a snorkel on..... Wierd but fun

My sexy snorkel face

Erik's mad snorkeling skills :)


We had a good time but next time, I think we will go somewhere to stay for a week .