Sunday, December 10, 2006

December 9, 2006


We finally had a beautiful day! It was still very cold, though. I love how you can see the rays of sunshine behind the clouds...it's such a peaceful feeling.

Saturday, December 09, 2006

December 8, 2006


Off to the theatre! The girls were going to see the Nutcracker with their grandma.

December 7, 2006


Where is the road? I was working so hard all day I didn't notice how much snow we were getting. This was on the way to pick up Clay from school...taken out my front window. The roads were terrible.

December 6, 2006


So much snow! This was in the morning as I was taking Clay to school. It's on my street and was taken out my car window. It was our first big snow...such a difference from the warm week before!

December 5, 2006


How many days 'till Christmas? I buy these calendars every year. There is a piece of chocolate for each day in December to count down to Christmas Day. It's a tradition that the kids love.

December 4, 2006


This is my Pricing Guide and my jewelry catalog that I show to clients. Exciting, isn't it? haha. I designed the pricing in photoshop each line and page at a time.

Friday, December 08, 2006

December 3, 2006

I knew we were getting an addition to our library, but didn't realize it was so far along already. I was driving on the square with my camera in hand when I noticed it. The old part of the library is to the right and the new section is the rounded building. This was taken through my car window!

December 2, 2006

This huge dog came to visit the studio today. I took a huge step back when he walked in! At 130 lbs. he is very gentle. Shelby is holding Zoe...smaller than the big dog's head!

December 1, 2006

Dance Party! We were dancing and having fun together.

November 30, 2006

This is the courthouse on the square in Medina. It's such a beautiful building. Today was a very warm day too!

November 29, 2006


Clay's trombone. He is in his third year of playing. All he wanted for Christmas in 4th grade was a trombone....that is what he got and the following year he started playing in school.

November 28, 2006


OK, technically I did not take this picture. Clay did from the bleachers. We were watching his band concert. I like this shot because I am usually one of the only mom's on the floor - I can see so much more this way! Madison is the second from the left and I am the 3rd from the left. Clay's friend is on the far left and her parents are next to me.

November 27, 2006


Yes, another rollerblading picture! We were amazed at the beautiful weather so we headed out again for some fun and fresh air. She is just so much fun to hang out with!

November 26, 2006


Shelby started decorating our Christmas tree today. She is so good at getting things organized and done for me.

November 25, 2006


My cousin is moving to Ohio! I took a picture of her, but she wanted me to delete it so all I have are these boxes. I unpacked her kitchen and set it all up for her...it was fun!

November 24, 2006


My dad's barn...I was trying to capture the beautiful sky today to show just how warm it was...so unusual for November!

November 23, 2006


My dad seems to bring out the goofiness in my children....or is it the other way around?

November 22, 2006


Maybe Madison will follow in my footsteps...??

November 21, 2006


My parent's backyard. It was unusually warm that day.

Friday, November 24, 2006

November 20, 2006


A friend sent me these beautiful flowers! I like when someone pays attention to what I like :)

November 19, 2006

This photo goes along with the shot of me taking a photo of unnamed family members. This is my uncle - sitting next to my goddaughter. His kids all got together for a big family portrait and gave it to him for his birthday. It was a thrill for me to know everyone liked it so much. I'll post the portrait on my other blog.

November 18, 2006


My new ring! I took the photo of my favorite flower and had it made on a ring. It's really big and chunky, which I like a lot.

November 17, 2006


Shelby and her best friend at the candlelight walk in town. It was cold and they were enjoying a hot chocolate.

November 16, 2006

This board rules my life right now! Most of my orders and sessions go on this board. I painted over the names for privacy.

November 15, 2006

Madison heading to dance with her best friend. It was "take a friend to dance" night.

November 14, 2006


The local Target. This is one of my favorite stores! They just recently added on and made the store huge. I don't really care for how it looks now...too big and modern looking.

November 13, 2006



My new toy! I've been needing a computer really bad for my business and finally broke down and ordered it. Now if I could just find the time to set it up in my office....

Monday, November 13, 2006

November 12, 2006


OK, I think I'm done going on about the chair haha. This is where I put it...the shelf is lined with portraits that I can change often. The one on the left is at an auction where I donated a gift certificate.

November 11, 2006


Something recently made me think of these two little darlings. This was a super fun session! Are they not the cutest?!

November 10, 2006


I just had my hair cut and styled...she did such a great job. I put on a skirt and boots and went out for the night...it was so much fun!

November 9, 2006


Barb called me this morning and said "Get your rollerblades and meet me in the park!" I tried to get out of it, but was so glad I went. I had been in a funk and overwhelmed with work and life and really needed to get out. We rollerbladed 3 miles and spent another hour chatting. I felt renewed when we were done. And, I have no idea why her leg is up in the air lol.

November 8, 2006


I love rings! I am always looking for new and fun rings...here are some of my favorites. Silver is what I prefer these days.

November 7, 2006

My little dancing girl....today Madison started jazz class. She was SO excited! I was proud of her for going in by herself and making some new friends.

November 6, 2006


So, I was at a loss today....can you tell? This is what I spend my days doing, though....well, I use the mouse A LOT too.

Sunday, November 05, 2006

November 5, 2006

My photos were in the paper! I was asked to do some freelance work for a costume contest last weekend and here they are. It's a little local paper, but still exciting to see my name...it's there if you look closely :)

November 4, 2006

My new chair! I finally broke down and bought the red chair I have been drooling over for about a year now. We went to the store looking for bunk beds and found this instead...the financing was too good to pass up. Now I just need to find someone with a truck to help me pick it up!

November 3, 2006

This morning I had a photo shoot with 3 children. They've been here before so it was great to see them again! This one has the most amazing red hair!

November 2, 2006

Today Madison's throat hurt "really bad" and she was making us all suffer! We ran to the gas station for something cold and this was pretty much the only choice.

November 1, 2006

Today was conference day with the teachers. Pictured is a report card and some folders with schoolwork. There was also a book fair and I bought this book for the kids. It's so awesome!

Friday, November 03, 2006

October 31, 2006

Happy Halloween! Here is the bowl full of candy we handed out for Halloween.

October 30, 2006

Shelby's first day of dance! Here she is (on the right) with her best friend...they were so excited to start dance class.

October 29, 2006

My cousin, Heather, was in town for the weekend from Michigan. She is moving to Cleveland for her job so we were apartment hunting early in the morning. This was taken after a long day of running around like crazy!

October 28, 2006

Shelby was invited to a Halloween party and these were the caramel apples my friend made for the kids. She had fun being with her friends!

October 27, 2006

Today was the Halloween party at school. Here is Madison dressed at a China girl...that is what she called herself. She is wearing my sweater over it because she didn't want to get her costume dirty. We had to borrow one from a friend who brought the dress back from China so she was telling everyone the dress was "real." She was so proud!

Friday, October 27, 2006

October 26, 2006


I couldn't resist the beautiful clouds!

October 25, 2006


I'm not feeling 100% today so I've been eating healthy and taking what I can to feel better.

October 24, 2006

Today I made a huge pot chicken noodle soup!

October 23, 2006


The girls and a friend decided to carve their pumpkins today.

Sunday, October 22, 2006

October 22, 2006


Me, in action! Some unnamed family members asked me to photograph them today. It was so cold and windy, but my adrenaline warmed me up...a little. It was great seeing all of the family. Oh, and I guess I didn't take this photo today - Shelby did!

October 21, 2006


Today Madison's mom and grandma came in to look at Madison's first birthday proofs. I really like this family and am enjoying watching little Madison grow!