It’s been a wacky month weather wise! Hot, cold, hot cold. Last week I took the little girls to the Springs Preserve. I was a little worried that Beka would be bored. She had a blast! They were so good:
Now this is how crazy the weather has been. The next day, we took the kids for a walk after dinner:
Everyone was wearing coats! It’s been so crazy. Got to love spring!
Last Monday Riley didn’t have school. They had staff development day. My house was a mess. I really wanted to clean it. But I didn’t want to waste one of our precious days together doing that. Besides, the angels (that’s what I call the cleaning ladies who rescue my home once a month) were coming on Tuesday (thanks Mom). So, I gather my brood and drove them up to see the snow. It was an interesting trip. The best photo of the day was taken by a cute little oriental man, who came up to me and said, in his very heavy accent: “I take picture” I handed him my camera (I’d seen that he had one similar) and told the kids to look at the guy and smile:
Little Ms. Beka was not happy. She cried most of the time. If she didn’t have a death grip on my finger or up in my arms, she was screaming. Riley on the other hand had a blast! Emma was unsure, but enjoyed playing with her big brother. We ended the trip with a stop at Sam’s Club for lunch and a little shopping.
On a side note: Emma’s favorite place to go right now is Sam’s Club. Every time we get into the car she asks: “Are we going to Sam’s?”
She also says “My favorite place is Sam’s. It’s a wonderful place to shop.” It makes me giggle! I can’t help it. It’s really funny. She get’s so excited when she sees the logo! What a nut!
So this weekend was busy (ok that’s not something new). I spent the weekend at an amazing conference WPPI (wedding, portrait photographers international) with my favorite photo buddies Erin Hatch and Celise Salmon. It was a blast, and a little over welling. I came home swimming with information. We also spent Monday at the trade show. This was really fun. And I won a few fun things too. I also bought one little thing. A little backdrop. It’s small but very cool. I grabbed Beka and tried it out today! I really like the color!
This is my fav shoot from today. Got the lights in her eyes… Nice color… hmmm, not too bad! Ok, so there is food all over her face…. that’s just Beka!
So, I’ve finally decided to make a small jump. Come check out the new business blog. We are taking baby steps in the photography business, but at least we are moving forward. Later this month I’m going to be attending a photography convention here in Vegas (so excited!) And hopefully I’ll come away with some great tips and advice. Check out the new blog: Jessica Leavitt Photography.
I’m also taking an on-line class called the Joy of Love. Each day there is a prompted on what to take a photography of. It’s really fun. I’ve been posting those on the new blog as well. It’s exciting to be taking on new adventures.
Sometimes there really no good reason why something makes you giggle or laugh right out loud. And then sometimes well:
She looks so surprised! And that hair! It’s great!
Have a happy day!
I have had a wonderful desire to slow down my life. A person must not run faster than they have strength to, and I feel like I have been running like a crazy person. So, on MLK day we just stayed home and hung out. The kids had a blast playing together. Running through the leaves and playing horses. It was so sweet. Riley put his old boots on Emma and away they ran.
Poor little Beka is still too little, but watched very intent on what the big kids were doing.
Life is so sweet, and going by so fast!
Last weekend was our first one. It was interesting. The day started VERY early, like 5:30. And ended really late (around 6:30) I think they are going to try to improve the timing of things for next. Riley really had a good time. Sadly he had come down with a nasty cold (which he has since shared with all of us) and wasn’t quite himself. Until he got up on Misty! Riding makes everything better!
The last few pictures I’m going to post I think turned out really neat:
This last one is Riley’s personal favorite! He asked if he could get a print out of it. Too cute! I was I could take credit, but I believe Allen snagged this one! Go honey!
I believe that this will be an ongoing theme throughout the next couple of months. Riley’s obsession with horse started before he was 2. I really thought maybe he would grow out of it , but no. He loves riding and being around horses. He’s really good with them too. Last year for Christmas my mom started taking him riding once a week. That was his present. And he LOVED it. The sweet lady whose horse we have enjoyed has a riding club. She teaches kids to ride. They are part of an organization called gymkhah. Strange name. But they compete in rodeo events throughout the year. He’s really excited. The first event is this Saturday at Horsemen’s park and he has to be there before 8AM. It’s a real drive for us, and oh so early! But he can’t wait.
Last Saturday I went with him to his first practice. There were about 15 other kids. They start at about 4 years old and go up to about 15. He was in heaven!
When it wasn’t his turn to ride Misty (the old little blind horse he rides) Grandma put him on back of the horse she was riding! Too much fun!
I love this last picture. He was concentrating so hard.
I love my family! It was so fun to have my sister and her family around for New Years. Every year my mom insists that we take a new picture around January 1st. It’s her Christmas present. I really don’t mind, she’s one of my biggest supporters. So, on January 1st we headed out to Calico basin for a family picture. It was REALLY COLD! But the pictures turned out really good. Hope everyone enjoys:
First the big family picture:
Fun huh!
Next I grab the Murdocks (Demya, Benson and Rolie):
Then of course we had to have Grandkids with Grandma and Grandpa:
A couple of weeks ago I went out with Soren and his girl and got this amazing shot of them:
Fun stuff!
