today, I am…
missing:: my family.
talking:: to my baby girl daily. How did she get to be so big? When did she become old enough to hold phone conversations and tell me all about her day? This is a highlight of my day.
enjoying:: friendships that keep growing stronger as time goes on – even when I’m gone, I still feel close.
reveling:: in the warmth, the scents, the colors, the time spent with family and the meaning that my Christmas was made of this year.
remembering:: the feel of my best friend, my husband, next to me. It feels as though a part of me is left at home.
listening:: to one of my favorite book series… I always hear new things that I may have missed in the book.
admiring:: our kitty, Dolce, for learning not to climb in the tree or eat the decorations this year. (We have big aspirations in our household.)
thinking:: what made me say “yes” to photographing a wedding? I don’t really know what I’m doing.
reading:: a whole chapter on “Shooting Weddings Like a Pro” over and over, in a new book of mine. Maybe it won’t turn out so bad after all.
anticipating:: a wonderful new year ahead – full of new beginnings, new endeavors, new milestones, new life!
wishing:: you all a very fulfilling and happy weekend!
Kathryn says
So good to see your blog post today! Have been missing you. (have to learn to do that twitter thing)
Great photos!! Looks like Baby B. is enjoying the train collection pieces – how fun.
What a great shot of the kitty! Love you lots!!
Elizabeth Bonds says
I love this blog style. I enjoyed reading it. Also, I love the pictures. Your kitty is beautiful, and the perspective of the first picture is amazing (as always).
bfs says
A very sweet post. Thank you!
antoinette marie says
friends don’t just leave “fluff” on your blog….so where the hey are you i want to know, lol?
CrYsTAL says
Maybe I should read that chapter too. LOL.
[email protected] says
🙂 wishing you back a very fulfilling and happy weekend 🙂
traci says
you will do an amazing job photographing the wedding. you have a beautiful style.
Meg says
I can understand how worried you must be to shoot someone’s very special day but they wouldn’t have asked you if they didn’t think you could do a great job! I love the picture of your cat by the way.
Amy says
You take amazing photos, I can see why someone would want you to photograph their wedding.
Yaya says
I am NOT a photographer, but a year ago our dear friends’ photographer cancelled on the morning of their wedding so I volunteered. The groom IS a photographer (but obviously couldn’t photograph his own wedding) but did have all the equipment and gave me a quick lesson.
Basically what I learned from it is take as many pictures as possible. Never stop taking pictures and you’re bound to get some great ones! The best ones I took from the whole event were at the end of the night (after most people had had plenty of drinks) and had every table/couple do the “rockstar” symbol for the picture! Those pics were great! I even got the pastor and the great grandma! Lol! The bride and groom loved those ones!
Good luck!
mommaof4wife2r says
it’s fun to have everyone over for the holidays…and sad when everyone goes home…booo. love the ikea train…we have it!
Geri says
Nice post!
jennykate77 says
Beautiful pictures (as always)! Isn’t it amazing how our little ones grow up right before our eyes?! One day they’re sweet little babies who depend on us for their every need and the next thing we know they are growing into independent little people! My little guy will be 5 in a week! WOW!
Great post. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
Jamie says
Hope you do well with the wedding photos…I know you will if you take any kind of pictures like you put on here 😉 Have a great weekend!
Kelly says
I hope you are able to share some of the wedding photos…I’m sure I’m not the only one who would love the see them. I’m positive you’ll do great…I can understand your nervousness, though. Good luck!
Mrs de Miranda says
You will do fabulous photos at the wedding!! You are wonderful at photography!! Can you show us pictures?? Is that allowed 🙂
I loved your post!!
Corey~living and loving says
Your posts are always so creative and full of the “little things” and the “big things”. I think I heart you! 🙂
NJDecorator says
Thanks for visiting me. I enjoy how you are so honest about the choices you’ve made and how you have to work on things – but I have to say your photographs are beautiful…
I’m sure the wedding wil be a success.
AnnD says
I did a wedding once. I’ll never do it again. It was too stressful on me and it’s a day that can’t be re-done. But, you are much better than myself so I’m sure yours will be fantastic! Hopefully, we’ll get a glimpse of them in a future post!
Beverly says
beautiful pic of your cat. hope the wedding went well. your pics are gorgeous. can’t imagine that it wouldn’t.
Liz says
Love the photo of your cat. Beautiful! (I’m enjoying your other photography, too.)
Dr. Wifey says
lovely pics, as always. love the one of the cat. my cats turn their heads when i try to get a shot of them grrr
Live.Love.Eat says
Go you on photographing a wedding. I am sure it will be wonderful and they will be happy with that you have captured! Hope your Christmas was Merry!!!!
♥ Skye ♥ says
Fabulous Post! Colours and captures are Amazing! This may have been some time ago… but the Little Train Set; I have been trying to hunt one similar down .. you wouldn’t happen to have the brand name handy?
Kindest Regards
Skye 🙂