Order of priorities...Did I get it right today?

Working full time and doing photoshoots 2-3 times a month keeps me hopping.  I have dreams ALOT about whether I'm doing the right thing.   I'll dream I'm busy working and forget to pick the kids up from school, or  I'm busy playing with the kids and forget to go to work - or call my boss.  I know most Mom's feel the same way, whether you work outside the home or not - you wonder if you should be doing it the other way around.

But the kids have gotten "into the act" from the beginning.   Rach and I can be out shopping and when I stare off into space she'll say "You've got another photoshoot idea, don't you?".   Nine times out of ten I do and I'll run it by her.   It's kind of like when a golfer talks about how he used his 7 iron on number 12.  Just not nearly as irritating! 

A few days ago I needed to go downtown to capture some images for a series of Note Cards I'm designing.  Mark didn't like the idea of me going by myself so we all went.    It was a really busy downtown Saturday night in Austin.  They dropped me off (with camera and ladder) in front of my landmark.  I made quick work of it and we were on our way home.   Maybe not as much fun as a round of golf - but just as much quality.  And it didn't take four hours.

I strive to keep my priorities in the right order.  I know sometimes my parenting skills are lacking.  But I also know that doing what makes my heart sing gives me joy and a peace inside that is difficult to describe.  Yesterday Rachel said "I am so Happy", "I just LOVE my life", with that she danced out of the room.  
I danced right behind her.

I can't take a picture dancing...so here's a recent snapshot!

Although we have gotten rain lately, this is still Texas. The kids love it when Balcones water the greens!

2011 SENIOR Buddy Book Special - Saturday, September 18th!

Diamond's Girl's Best Friend...+Mink Coats

The Limited Edition Diamond's are a Girl's Best Friend - was so much fun!  I also did Breakfast at Tiffany's on the day - totally a girl day.  Here are some of the sneak peeks!

I couldn't decide if I like this better in color or Black & White Punch!

She was such a cutie, as Audrey - OR Marilyn!

If Diamond's are a girl's best friend - MINK came a close second this day!

One of my daugher's bestest friend's!

Today was all about glamour, LOVED IT!

The next shoot is scheduled for Saturday September 18, go to the http://www.keepthepicture.com/ to schedule your session!

Diamond's are a Girl's Best Friend!

The Breakfast at Tiffany's has been extremely popular, thank you so much to those who have participated!  A friend of mine recently asked me though when was I going to do something for blondes?  That gave me the idea of Diamond's are a Girl's Best Friend.
I finished the set this afternoon.  Here are a few peeks!

Here are the gloves and diamond cuff's...

And a close-up of the cuff's!

There has to be sparkle!!

And lot's of Diamond's!

I LOVE the background.  A warm chocolate with silver sparkle threaded throughout.

I can't wait until tomorrow!!! This and Breakfast at Tiffany's!  Don't know if I can stand the excitement!

2011 Senior Model - Brielle Bataille - Cedar Park High School

Introducing our 2011 Senior Model for Cedar Park High School - Brielle Bataille

With a name like Brielle Bataille the girl just had to be fabulous right?  Well she is.  Sugar spice and just everything nice.  She has a giggle that makes you think she is up to something.  And you know, she just might be! 

Minimal makeup.  LOVE LOVE this image!!

Brielle.  Love the French name.  And in this shot she looks it. The girl was working it.





















Thanks to Val Almquist for the vintage evening gowns for the photoshoot!
If you are a friend of Brielle hit her up for one of her new Model Rep cards, will save you 25% on your Creation fee!

Birthday Parties? - Tea Parties are the Best

When a dear friend was planning her 6 year old daughter's birthday party it was hard to not get as excited as she was.  She had been planning this tea party for months!  She had picked out the chairs, where she wanted the chandelier - you name it.  Then life happens.  It had to be postponed due to a family illness, then it was too stinkin' hot in Texas.  August in Texas?  I mean REALLY! 

The day finally arrived and it was still a tea party, it wasn't outside, but it was still fabulous!  The details were exquisite!

Aren't the decorations lovely!

 

Aren't these the cutest?  They had gloves and a hair boa!

What is a tea party without cookies?

And fresh fruit...

This was the birthday girl's seat.

Totally FAB party!!

Sometimes you just need a Haircut!

The second dog my husband brought home last year was a wheaton terrior.  I was unfamiliar with the breed.  The dog hair is like silk and grows and grows!  It grows all around his face, which is cute, but it mats up so quickly!

If I don't have time to keep him combed out (and I mean the metal fine tooth dog comb) it can get pretty narly.   What did I do with all of my free time before??  Any hoo, such was the case last week.  Moby didn't seem to mind.  Who wouldn't want a haircut in Texas in AUGUST.  Here is the before and after pictures.

After: Do you really want to take my picture?

Ok I'll sit but I won't open my eyes!

OK, I'll open my eyes but I won't be happy about it.

OK, OK I'll pose...

This is the best I got.

I hope he's not embarrassed.  At least now he can fit into his T-Shirts!