Well here we are the week before school starts and I have all the schoold supplies purchased, new backpacks, new shoes. I can't believe how fast this summer has gone by. We have been so busy but it's been a good one. I am very excited this week.....I have three sessions scheduled. The one today was a 2 week old little boy....and his 20 month old sister....loved them both...they were both so sweet. It went so well and mom and dad seemed so happy to have found me. I gave them business cards to spread the word. I have a maternity shoot on Saturday that I am really looking forward to...newborns and maternity in the same week...am I dreaming....those are my favorite. You can be so "artsy" with those....I can really express myself artistically with maternity and newborn. This little girl that I had today was just beautiful...she had flaming red hair to die for and the most beautiful blue eyes and the personality of a little princess. I will post some pics soon of her.

As we prepare to start school it dawns on me that it's been ages since I have photographed my own kids...how did that happen. Although I must admit, photographing my kids is so much harder than photographing all of your kids. I think it would be easier to just pay to have their pics taken.....by someone other than myself. They just dread it and I think it's partially because I am not as patient with them and I honestly don't know where my patience goes.....:) My be nice to the customer...just shuts off I guess because they are my kids and they know it. I just want them to do the right thing at the right time and get the perfect picture...you would think they would know that....:) oh well....I should have a little more patience I guess. LOL.

Well, I hope that you all have a wonderful first days of school. And when you need your portraits taken will think of me. I am ready to get very busy and start this business over again. Until next time......

WOW! I can't believe that it has been 3 months since I posted. We are busy getting ready for school to start and it's been a crazy summer. It seems that until recently we have been going non stop. We were off to Colorado as soon as school was out and then camps. Then off to Oklahoma for a visit, then nephews for a week and then here we are. In between all of that it was Six Flags, waterparks, and lots of other fun. It seems like I should have had lots of time to devote to marketing the business but the kids have thought otherwise...and that's okay with me. We have had a great summer and are adjusting to our new home. We have added two new members to our family.......two rats...now before you judge...rats are actually very good pets. I did the research and found that rats are cleaner than cats and they can be trained and rarely bite...unlike hamsters. So please join me in welcoming juju and lucy to the family. Lucy is the friendlier of the two but they both have really great personalities. I so far am the bravest to handle them every day....which is ironic because I was the one who was reluctant to get them.....

Well on another note, hubby and I celebrate 20 years of marriage next week and we have a fun weekend planned to celebrate. I can't imagine life without him.....and can't believe how fast 20 years have gone. We have a fun weekend planned.....we are staying at a quaint little inn, tickets to Hairspray and dinner out. Should be fun.

For those of you in St. Louis...I am ready to start doing HS Seniors or Fall Family Portrait appointments. Call now to book your Fall session. Until next time.....