MLW Creations

Bridgemont Graduation

2010-05-11T18:26:00.001-07:00

Senior

2010-04-26T16:51:00.000-07:00

Announcements

2010-04-25T18:04:00.000-07:00

Ice Cream

2010-04-24T18:03:00.000-07:00

More Graduation Announcements

2010-04-22T19:16:00.001-07:00

Graduation Announcements

2010-04-12T14:07:00.000-07:00

Introducing Personalized Graduation Announcements

Please contact me for more information regarding invitations!

304-261-9633

Quick Post While I Am Working!

2010-02-06T10:10:00.000-08:00

Cheer Storyboard

2010-01-25T05:08:00.000-08:00

Senior Twins

2009-12-27T18:56:00.001-08:00

Let It Snow!

2009-12-20T11:44:00.000-08:00

Blessed Times Three

2009-11-25T20:31:00.000-08:00

Senior Session with "H"

2009-11-25T17:31:00.000-08:00

Santa Baby

2009-11-22T06:28:00.000-08:00

Winner!!!

2009-11-18T06:45:00.000-08:00

I need David Osborne to contact me either thru email or phone.

isaacs95@yahoo.com

(304)261-9633

You have won a free senior session!

Great job! My Dad is actually a Federal Mine Inspector!

Christmas PJ's

2009-11-17T11:16:00.000-08:00

Miss "B"

2009-11-17T10:26:00.000-08:00

Locker Room

2009-11-17T10:17:00.000-08:00

October Wedding

2009-11-10T07:41:00.000-08:00

Working on this wedding and posting in no particular order! More to come today.

Future Cover of GQ Magazine

2009-11-10T03:51:00.000-08:00

Handsome 2010 Senior

2009-11-09T13:00:00.000-08:00

Peek for "M"

2009-11-01T08:09:00.000-08:00

Cheer!

2009-11-01T08:05:00.000-08:00

This is "K"'s sneak peek from her 1st session!

Oh to be young again.....lol

The Awakening

2009-10-14T09:29:00.000-07:00

I have read this poem a number of times in my life, but last night I really read it. It is long but it is worth the read. It will change your whole outlook........it changed mine. I am a new person today. One who is finished with sitting on the bench, finished waiting on things that will never come, finished playing the fool. I am anew and with God all things are possible.

There comes a time in your life when you finally get it... When in the midst of all your fears and insanity you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out - ENOUGH! Enough fighting and crying or struggling to hold on. And, like a child quieting down after a blind tantrum, your sobs begin to subside, you shudder once or twice, you blink back your tears and through a mantle of wet lashes you begin to look at the world from a new perspective. This is your awakening.

You realize that it is time to stop hoping and waiting for something, or someone, to change or for happiness, safety and security to come galloping over the next horizon. You come to terms with the fact that there aren’t always fairytale endings (or beginnings for that matter) and that any guarantee of "happily ever after" must begin with you. Then a sense of serenity is born of acceptance.

So you begin making your way through the “reality of today” rather than holding out for the “promise of tomorrow.” You realize that much of who you are, and the way you navigate through life is, in great part, a result of all the social conditioning you’ve received over the course of a lifetime. And you begin to sift through all the nonsense you were taught about:

how you should look and how much you should weigh
what you should wear and where you should shop
where you should live or what type of car your should drive
who you should sleep with and how you should behave
who you should marry and why you should stay
the importance of having children or what you owe your family
Slowly you begin to open up to new worlds and different points of view. And you begin reassessing and redefining who you are and what you really believe in. And you begin to discard the doctrines you have outgrown, or should never have practiced to begin with.

You accept the fact that you are not perfect and that not everyone will love, appreciate or approve of who or what you are... and that’s OK... they are entitled to their own views and opinions. And, you come to terms with the fact that you will never be a size 5 or a “perfect 10” Or a perfect human being for that matter. So you stop trying to compete with the image inside your head or agonizing over how you compare. And you take a long look at yourself in the mirror and you make a promise to give yourself the same unconditional love and support you give so freely to others. Then a sense of confidence is born of self-approval.

And, you stop maneuvering through life merely as a “consumer” hungry for your next fix, a new dress, another pair of shoes or looks of approval and admiration from family, friends or even strangers who pass by. Then you discover that “it is truly in giving that we receive and that the joy and abundance you seek grows out of the giving. And you recognize the importance of “creating” & “contributing” rather than “obtaining” & “accumulating.”

And you give thanks for the simple things you’ve been blessed with; things that millions of people upon the face of the earth can only dream about a full refrigerator, clean running water, a soft warm bed and the freedom to pursue your own dreams.

And then you begin to love and to care for yourself. You stop engaging in self-destructive behaviors including participating in dysfunctional relationships. You begin eating a balanced diet, drinking more water and exercising. And because you’ve learned that fatigue drains the spirit and creates doubt and fear, you give yourself permission to rest. And just as food is fuel for the body, laughter is fuel for the spirit and so you make it a point to create time for play.

Then you learn about love and relationships, how to love, how much to give in love, when to stop giving and when to walk away. And you allow only the hands of a lover who truly loves and respects you to glorify you with his touch. You learn that people don’t always say what they mean or mean what they say, intentionally or unintentionally and that not everyone will always come through and interestingly enough, it’s not always about you. So, you stop lashing out and pointing fingers or looking to place blame for the things that were done to you or weren’t done for you. And you learn to keep your Ego in check and to acknowledge and redirect the destructive emotions it spawns; anger, jealousy and resentment.

You learn how to say I was wrong and to forgive people for their own human frailties. You learn to build bridges instead of walls and about the healing power of love as it is expressed through a kind word, a warm smile or a friendly gesture. And, at the same time, you eliminate any relationships that are hurtful or fail to uplift and edify you. You stop working so hard at smoothing things over and setting your needs aside. You learn that feelings of entitlement are perfectly OK and that it is your right to want or expect certain things. And you learn the importance of communicating your needs with confidence and grace. You learn that the only cross to bear is the one you choose to carry and that eventually martyrs are burned at the stake. Then you learn to distinguish between guilt, and responsibility and the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say NO. You learn that you don’t know all the answers, it’s not your job to save the world and that sometimes you just need to Let Go.

Moreover, you learn to look at people as they really are and not as you would want them to be, and you are careful not to project your neediness or insecurities onto a relationship. You learn that you will not be, more beautiful, more intelligent, more lovable or important because of the man on your arm or the child that bears your name. You learn that just as people grow and change, so it is with love and relationships and that that not everyone can always love you the way you would want them to. So you stop appraising your worth by the measure of love you are given. And suddenly you realize that it’s wrong to demand that someone live their life or sacrifice their dreams just to serve your needs, ease your insecurities, or meet “your” standards and expectations. You learn that the only love worth giving and receiving is the love that is given freely without conditions or limitations. And you learn what it means to love. So you stop trying to control people, situations and outcomes. You learn that “alone” does not mean “lonely” and you begin to discover the joy of spending time “with yourself” and “on yourself.” Then you discover the greatest and most fulfilling love you will ever know. Self Love. And so, it comes to pass that through understanding your heart heals; and now all new things are possible.

Moving along, you begin to avoid Toxic people and conversations. And you stop wasting time and energy rehashing your situation with family and friends. You learn that talk doesn’t change things and that unrequited wishes can only serve to keep you trapped in the past. So, you stop lamenting over what could or should have been and you make a decision to leave the past behind. Then you begin to invest your time and energy to affect positive change. You take a personal inventory of all your strengths and weaknesses and the areas you need to improve in order to move ahead. You set your goals and map out a plan of action to see things through.

You learn that life isn’t always fair and you don’t always get what you think you deserve and you stop personalizing every loss or disappointment. You learn to accept that sometimes bad things happen to good people and that these things are not an act of God... but merely a random act of fate.

And you stop looking for guarantees because you’ve learned that the only thing you can really count on is the unexpected and that whatever happens, you’ll learn to deal with it. And you learn that the only thing you must truly fear is the great robber baron of all time FEAR itself. So you learn to step right into and through your fears because to give into fear is to give away the right to live life on your terms. You learn that much of life truly is a self-fulfilling prophesy and you learn to go after what you want and not to squander your life living under a cloud of indecision or feelings of impending doom.

Then, YOU LEARN ABOUT MONEY... the personal power and independence it brings and the options it creates. And you recognize the necessity to create your own personal wealth. Slowly, you begin to take responsibility for yourself by yourself and you make yourself a promise to never betray yourself and to never ever settle for less than your heart’s desire. Then a sense of power is born of self-reliance. And you live with honor and integrity because you know that these principles are not the outdated ideals of a by-gone era but the mortar that holds together the foundation upon which you must build your life. And you make it a point to keep smiling, to keep trusting and to stay open to every wonderful opportunity and exciting possibility. Then you hang a wind chime outside your window to remind yourself what beauty there is in Simplicity.

Finally, with courage in your heart and with God by your side you take a stand, you FAKE a deep breath and you begin to design the life you want to live as best as you can.

A word about the Power of Prayer: In some of my darkest, most painful and frightening hours, I have prayed not for the answers to my prayers or for material things but for my “God” to help me find the strength, confidence and courage to persevere; to face each day and to do what I must do.

Remember this: “You are an expression of the almighty. The spirit of God resides within you and moves through you. Open your heart, speak to that spirit and it will heal and empower you.” My “God” has never failed me.

Favorite E Session To Date!!!

2009-10-13T18:21:00.000-07:00

These are two of the funnest (I know, not a real word) people I have ever shot! They are truly "in love" which made the session very easy.

I wish you two the best of luck and blessings for your future. I will see you for the BIG DATE in a couple of weeks!

CONTEST for 2010 Seniors!! To Honor My Dad.....The Graduate!

2009-10-12T18:52:00.000-07:00

This is open to all 2010 Seniors....

Simple.....my Dad just graduated last week. Click comments and tell me where he graduated from and I will waive your senior session fee!

First RIGHT answer wins!

Get busy!

"J"........Senior 2010

2009-10-07T07:57:00.000-07:00

Preview for "D".....Senior 2010

2009-10-07T07:51:00.000-07:00

Senior Preview

2009-09-30T07:31:00.000-07:00

Introducing New StoryBoards!!

2009-09-03T18:38:00.000-07:00

StoryBoards are available as 10X13 prints or larger. Please contact me for more information.

My Grandmother {heart}

2009-08-30T09:17:00.000-07:00

I think she's beautiful!!

Cleveland

2009-08-30T09:11:00.000-07:00

The sky in Cleveland is gorgeous........just before the storms off of Lake Erie come in!

The "B" Family

2009-08-28T06:35:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of meeting this family Monday evening for a session...great people. Enjoy your preview. Talk to you soon.

After My Session

2009-08-24T18:35:00.000-07:00

Just a quick post for the young man from this evenings session.

Saw the fawn below on my way out of the park.
Then I saw this!!!!!!! I don't even know what kind of snake it is, but it didn't like having it's picture taken. I was, of course, inside my vehicle ready to cry!

Fine Art Print Preview

2009-08-12T12:16:00.000-07:00

Introducing Dream Dancer Sessions

2009-07-23T07:22:00.000-07:00

Introducing Dream Dancer Sessions for little girls, ages 2 to 10. I will be holding all day sessions in August for this event. Time and location TBA. The session fee will be $25 per child. Please contact me if you are interested, as I will only offer these sessions in August.

All 3 of my kids in one pictures!!!

2009-07-18T09:51:00.000-07:00

I do consider it a miracle!!!!!

1st Senior Rep for Class of 2010

2009-07-14T05:54:00.000-07:00

For information on how to become a 2010 Senior Rep for MLW Creations, contact us at (304)261-9633!

More from June Wedding

2009-06-30T04:39:00.000-07:00

Let me explain this first picture....the ring bearer went to the girl's side. The Aunt is trying to get him to go over with the boys. The Dad is bent down on the boy's side trying to motion him over. The Preacher says, "You need to go to this side." The little boy screams "NO!!!" at the Preacher! It was too funny. Needless to say, the little boy said forget it and sat with his Dad for the ceremony!! We have little people in our weddings just for moments like this!!

Favorite Bride to Date

2009-06-27T20:50:00.000-07:00

The fish were actually wedding favors for the guests to take home!! Too cute!

This has to be my favorite bride to date. She was too easy to work with the day of the wedding!! Congrats guys! I'll post more as I get through them.

Mom can't keep a secret!

2009-06-15T06:42:00.000-07:00

This Mom is worse than I am about keeping secrets!! This is the session for the Father's Day surprise...I think she had the proofs for less than 24 hours before she showed her hubby! LOL

Toothless

2009-06-15T06:39:00.001-07:00

Not a big deal to everyone else, but it is to me!! My oldest lost his first tooth! I laid in bed and cried that night. He's growing up too fast.

Shhhh!

2009-06-14T05:53:00.000-07:00

This is a shoot I did for a Father's Day surprise, but I couldn't resist posting just a few. More to come after Sunday!!!

(BTW...never mind the letters in the corner, they are for ordering purposes! Sorry!)

Mini Session Before Prom

2009-06-09T17:48:00.001-07:00

Daddy is in Iraq :(

2009-05-30T09:36:00.001-07:00

Met up with this little girl today!! Too much fun! She's 2 going on 20!! Hope Mom enjoys her preview. Prayers go out to her Daddy who is serving his country!!!!!

This is a willow tree military angel labelled "hero". She was taking care of it.

Finally finished edit!!

2009-05-28T06:40:00.000-07:00

Enjoy!

Continued

2009-05-22T09:40:00.000-07:00

One from "E"s 2nd session to hold Mom over until I get back in town.

Enjoy!!

Think Pink...Breast Cancer Awareness

2009-05-19T06:03:00.000-07:00

Introducing Think Pink Photography!
Celebrating Life, Supporting the Cause

MLW Creations is excited to announce a new partnership with Think Pink Photography. Founded in October 2007 by Ohio Photographer, Tennille King, Think Pink Photography strives to help breast cancer survivors and their families celebrate life with charitable photography sessions. Individuals may choose to document their fight against the disease before or during treatment, or prefer to capture their victory with a session after treatment is completed. Photographers world-wide are now available to donate time and talent to celebrate life and support the cause. There is no cost or obligation to the breast cancer patient.

Think Pink Photography is a non-profit organization. Any profits Think Pink Photography receives through donations or various fund raising efforts are donated to the Eric R. Beverly Family Foundation - a foundation dedicated to promoting education, increasing awareness, and providing support and assistance to families that have been touched by breast cancer.

Clients participating in a Think Pink Session will receive a complimentary photo session, as well as 20 finished prints from the session. They will also receive a discount off of any additional portraits they wish to purchase, although there is absolutely no purchase required at any time.

I am very proud to be one of the first photographers with Think Pink Photography, and am anxious to get the word out about this amazing program. For more information, you can contact me, or you can visit the Think Pink Photography website at:
http://www.thinkpinkphotography.org

For more information or to schedule an interview please contact MLW Creations at (304) 261-9633.

Little Model

2009-05-18T11:28:00.000-07:00

I had a session with this little girl yesterday. She was all about getting her pictures done!! There are so many great ones, I had to post more than usual.

Schedule Update

2009-05-15T08:11:00.000-07:00

I will be out of town May 22 thru May 25. If you have orders that need placed, you must have your order in by Tuesday, May 19th if you would like your prints back before I leave. Otherwise, no prints will be processed until after May 30th which puts your return date into June.

Also, I have limited sessions available for the month of June due to an out of town wedding and another event session. Please contact me asap if you were planning to schedule an appointment in June.

Thanks!!

Love

2009-05-05T17:19:00.000-07:00

This is the wedding from Saturday that I've been editing!! It was gorgeous. Congrats, Mike and Shirley!!

My New BFF!!

2009-05-01T20:33:00.000-07:00

Don't be scared "J", I'm just joking about the BFF!

Your proofs should be ready by next week.

Enjoy your sneak peak!!

As Promised...

2009-05-01T20:28:00.000-07:00

Had a great time yesterday. I will talk to you soon.

Quick Post

2009-05-01T12:44:00.000-07:00

This is one of my 2009 Senior Reps!! She's too gorgeous. Enjoy your sneak peak. I'll have more up tonight!!

High School Softball

2009-04-27T20:19:00.000-07:00

OK...meet my new babysitter (LOL), little does she know she'll need to wear her catcher's gear to watch my kids!

Hope you and Mom enjoy your sneak peak, I'm going to try to shoot at least 2 more games and then I'll have your CD ready.

Winner!!

2009-04-27T09:51:00.001-07:00

The winner of the Free Session Contest is ......................

rbsgrl

Please contact me ASAP to schedule your session. I have limited appointments for the next 2 months, but want to get you in quickly. We can do a session of you and your baby/kid and then we will do a family session when your husband gets home. Both with no session fee!!

Free Session Contest

2009-04-21T16:30:00.000-07:00

Simple contest....in the comment section of this post, tell me what your plans are for the week. The winner will be picked at randon.

You will receive one on location photography session and one 8x10 print.

Winner will be announced Monday! Check back to see if it's you!

Had to Post a Few More

2009-03-29T08:37:00.000-07:00

I took this little guys proof CD to his Mommy yesterday so I wanted to post a few more of him now that she has saw them all.

Sweetness...

2009-03-21T20:12:00.000-07:00

This had to be one of the sweetest babies. He's not quite 2 weeks old, but very alert and awake!! He did manage to snooze through a few of the pictures though.

I had a great time with you guys Friday. Enjoy and I will talk to you soon!

A Day With The Boys

2009-03-09T19:37:00.000-07:00

The boys finally got a day to themselves without their sister so we went to the river looking for new locations for pictures. Let me know what you think.

Mud

2009-03-05T12:14:00.000-08:00

Dedication Invitations

2009-03-03T19:46:00.000-08:00

Let Me Explain

2009-03-03T09:43:00.000-08:00

9 times out of 10, she won't let me take any photos of her, especially inside with a backdrop. I do good to keep up with her outside for a shoot. Well, I had a little girl over the other day for a shoot and had to set everything up inside the house because it was so cold. Addison dressed herself (in her brother's clothes), fixed her hair, and decided she would model some too. They are poorly exposed, poorly composed, and everything else, but by gosh...she's so stinking funny.

So, I posted this and then read it, let me clarify. The jersey is her brother's NOT the tutu!

Home Sick

2009-02-28T14:55:00.000-08:00

After finding the mail man to get permission to do this today...I ventured out to "the farm". I hope you enjoy these! I miss you!

The newest editions to the farm miss you too!

Ending My Week...

2009-02-27T20:19:00.000-08:00

I finished these up tonight.

I hope Mom and Dad like them. Her Aunt brought her for the shoot so her parents had no idea what to expect. She was great!

After a very hectic week, I am finished!! I do have a "secret" shoot tomorrow, but for now I am caught up.

Finally Finished Them Up For You Guys!

2009-02-27T17:50:00.000-08:00

Thank you all again for letting me be a part of your day. I hope you all enjoy these and I will be talking to you all soon.

Miss Emma

2009-02-25T20:12:00.000-08:00

Posting a few for her Mom...I'll finish up the rest this week and I will talk to you soon.

And a few more

2009-02-24T21:10:00.000-08:00

I will post individual families within in the next day or so. Thanks again!

Glimpse for the "L" Family

2009-02-24T11:57:00.000-08:00

I haven't completely finished editing this shoot yet, but wanted to put a peek up for them! I'm going to try to finish up tonight and I will talk to you guys soon.

Enjoy!

Baby it's Cold Outside

2009-02-22T19:06:00.001-08:00

What a trooper! It was COLD and snowy outside today, other than having to convert some of these to black/white/brown to hide her rosy cheeks, things went awesome.

Basketball Storyboard

2009-02-21T14:05:00.000-08:00

I love old house....?

2009-02-20T20:06:00.000-08:00

I love old houses, I don't know why, but I do.

Calling all 2009 and 2010 Seniors

2009-02-17T11:53:00.000-08:00

I am now looking for my 2010 Senior Reps. I'm looking for 1 senior from each area high school to use as my feature models. These lucky ones will receive CRAZY deals! How does senior pics for free sound?

For those of you who may not be chosen for the Rep position, you can still receive lots of goodies by booking now. Bring a friend (Senior also) and recieve freebies.

Call today, Spring bookings are filling up fast.

Wild Man

2009-02-17T11:44:00.000-08:00

My Valentine

2009-02-16T22:31:00.000-08:00

Took these on our Valentine date. I had to use my tripod so if I look winded, I was running like a crazy woman to get in the picture.

Can you tell the wind was blowing like crazy? I just love the way my hair parted right in the middle! Oh well, I'm in love.

My behind is not that big, I had my cell phone in my pocket....yeah, it's a huge phone! Right?

Playing with new textures

2009-02-13T13:43:00.000-08:00

Let me know what you think about the textures.

Baketball Star

2009-02-12T12:28:00.000-08:00

Addy

2009-02-12T12:18:00.000-08:00

Rotten! Rotten! Rotten! Need I say more?

Aden

2009-02-12T12:15:00.000-08:00

Brother and Sister

2009-02-12T12:09:00.000-08:00

Wedding Day

2009-01-23T14:59:00.001-08:00

This was a beautiful Christmas wedding that I shot in December. My first shoot in southern WV since we relocated. Thank you so much for letting me be a part of your special day.

Computer Issues

2009-01-23T14:42:00.000-08:00

After much consideration, I decided not to throw my laptop off the New River Gorge Bridge! I have not been able to connect to the internet and assumed it was some horrible virus that would cost a billion dollars to fix...instead there was just a port disabled that needed turned on!
Here's a few shots to catch you up!
Sorry for the delay.

New Boots

2008-10-09T17:47:00.000-07:00

Aden got new boots and LOVES them. Is it obvious?

Love

2008-09-14T22:17:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of doing this couple's engagement session today. I know I put up way too many photos for just a sneak peek, but they live 2+ hours apart and won't get their proofs for another 2 weeks!! I hope you two enjoy these. Have a great week and I'll talk to you soon.

Tonya's Wedding Day

2008-09-07T16:19:00.000-07:00

Just a few quick shots from the wedding this weekend. I wish you both the best of luck for years to come!

Senior Rep

2008-09-07T16:03:00.000-07:00

This was the first senior to respond to my plea for models to put on my new website. And of course, it's raining the day of her session!! We did manage to get a few great photos before deciding to reschedule. I hope you enjoy your sneak peek, Miss America.

I know, I know

2008-07-29T18:07:00.000-07:00

I know, everyone's tired of seeing my kids on here! LOL. I promise I have shoots scheduled for this weekend so you'll get to see some new faces.

Austin asked me if I wanted to go take some pictures of him today. That rarely ever happens. He usually complains to no end about me wanting to take his picture. The deal was he got to wear whatever he wanted and do whatever he wanted. With us moving, I haven't had any sessions scheduled so I didn't want to pass up the opportunity.

This was part of the session...we had to see if any deer had eaten the apples Austin had put out for them. There was a buck there eating as we walked up. He, of course, ran when Austin saw him because "quiet" is not in his vocabulary yet!!

MIA...

2008-07-28T14:09:00.000-07:00

I know, I disappeared for awhile. Between the move and trying to get internet access here....

I took the boys out on the farm today to get some quick pics. They truly believe they are farmers now. It was either the boys or cows, the cows would've been easier to work with!!

Obviously my monitor needs calibrated due to the color on these, but that's work for another day.

A few more from an old shoot, just because she's so stinkin' cute!!

2008-06-23T18:53:00.000-07:00

And this one because it really shows what a fun girl she is!!

Let's finish the "W" Family's sneek peek!

2008-06-23T13:47:00.000-07:00

When markers make it into the wrong hands......

2008-06-22T16:53:00.000-07:00

So, Addy disappeared for a brief moment today........anyone who has ever had a 21 month old knows it only takes a brief moment for them to find a "no, no"!!! She managed to make it into her brother's room, find markers, and color herself.

Being sneaky just wore her completely out!! Earlier in the day she had found one of the boys soccer jersey and just had to wear it!

A couple from this evening

2008-06-21T20:27:00.001-07:00

This has to be my favorite one from this family's session this evening. I'm going very slow with my processing tonight for some reason, but there will be more up tomorrow. Promise!

You have to love brothers and sisters!! He's pretty amused with himself. She doesn't look as impressed!

This should be the one

2008-06-19T10:50:00.000-07:00

Syner Racing tshirt designs

2008-06-18T10:28:00.001-07:00

Working on tshirt designs for my brother. Not crazy about all of these, but with 3 kids demanding my attention today, I'm doing what I can. Hopefully, I'll get a little more creative if they EVER go down for naps!

We've chased the almighty dollar...

2008-06-16T06:42:00.000-07:00

As a lot of you know, my family is relocating. We've been up in arms looking for a house. We found it yesterday! This is going to just shock our friends where we are now, but it is what we were looking for, honestly. It's such a change, but a good change. We have chased the dollar, caught it, and it's not all we thought it would be. Yes, we can come and go and do as we want with the almighty dollar, but it's just "stuff"! Frank and I were never ones to want what the Jone's have, but somehow, things changed and we became part of the rat race! Our kids get only the best, and well, anything they want. We realize we are creating monsters!! LOL! The boys have always went to private school, we've drive an hour out of our way for them to play little league sports on the best team (Go BJR!!), but it's time to let go. They need to be more grounded! Frank got this new job and everything has just fallen in to place. We've turned our lives and others lives upside down to do this move, but it feels right.

The house is over 100 years old. It's 4 bedroom, 2 baths, and it sits in the middle of 88 acres.

That would be cows!! The kids love them. Addy doesn't understand why they won't come to her though!

One of many barns on the farm.

That would be some sort of barn/something where they do cattle, horse, and sheep sales on the weekends. It sits on the back of the property.

One of the views from the front porch.

And a couple more

2008-06-09T15:05:00.001-07:00

4 kids...and Mom is still sane!!

2008-06-02T18:06:00.000-07:00

I had the opportunity of meeting this whole family today for portraits. They were such troopers! It was HOT here!

Is that Little House on the Prairie or what?!

Adorable!

It's Been Awhile.........

2008-06-01T18:12:00.001-07:00

Lately, with everything going on, I haven't had the energy to chase her around to take her picture. But today I did manage to catch a couple.

Evil Addy......

Good Addy........

Well on her way to being a woman........she has the mood swings down!!

Miss Mary

2008-05-30T19:16:00.000-07:00

I met the most agreeable little girl this evening. She made my job go so smooth! Here's the sneak peak I promised her and Mom. Talk to you guys soon!
By the way, I hope you got your ice cream cone!!

A couple more of Austin

2008-04-20T19:44:00.000-07:00

Soccer season has started

2008-04-20T19:36:00.000-07:00

Austin loves soccer. It's his all time favorite sport. Actually, whatever sport is in season is his favorite!
Aden, on the other, doesn't understand it, but loves it all the same!! He scored a goal (for the other team) in his first game. He was so excited.

That would be Frankie's hand trying to point out to Aden that he needs to try to score on the other goal!!