A Different Look

Super cute baby!

2009-10-11T22:46:00.004-04:00

She was an absolute joy to shoot. I can't wait to shoot her 1st birthday next week.

Fun Run

2009-04-26T23:02:00.004-04:00

For the past few years our family has participated in the Fun Run. My boys are very competitive and both placed well in the 1 mile and 2 mile. Way to go guys!

No trespassing

2009-04-05T21:40:00.003-04:00

I got my hand slapped twice...I promise there were no signs. It was worth it.

Little Women

2009-02-20T17:57:00.003-05:00

My oldest daughter has always had a passion for theater/acting. When she was eight she went to a week long theater camp however, lessons were way to expensive and she was unable to continue. I was thrilled when she last minute decided to try out for the school play and made it. It was so fun to see her perform!

Cute Siblings

2009-02-16T22:19:00.002-05:00

Aren't they cute?? These two really brightened my day!

T.E.S.S. Project

2009-02-11T19:25:00.006-05:00

Tess is the name of the horse that came to visit my class this past month. (T.E.S.S. is an acronym for Therapeutic Education for Special Students.) My class had been fortunate to have this therapeutic minature horse come visit our class. My students loved the experience! Thanks NSE G.T. class for all your hard work, dedication and passion. To read the article go to www.themagnoliapotpourri.com.

Little Boys.

2009-02-07T20:12:00.005-05:00

My class this year consists of all boys. Eight little boys. The other day I sat on a student's desk right before he was going to overturn it. He angrily shouted, "Your getting butt prints on my desk. Get off my desk!". I had to turn my head not to laugh.

Back in business...

2009-02-02T12:46:00.002-05:00

This is one of my first weddings several years ago...my beautiful cousin (who just had the cutest baby). Very elegant but yet one of the "lowest maintenance" brides I have ever worked with. Of the many, many wedding I have shot at this one is definitely one of my favorites.

Technical difficulties...

2009-02-02T12:36:00.002-05:00

Having trouble posting pics. Try again.

Adorable!

2009-01-18T20:37:00.004-05:00

Are they beautiful kids or what? We loved hanging out with my baby brother's sweet family...can't wait to see you all again! (Hope you like the sneak preview.)

Fun, fun family...

2008-12-07T21:46:00.003-05:00

She makes me smile...

2008-11-27T13:13:00.003-05:00

She is may little rainbow after the storm in so many ways... there is something about the "baby' of the family. She was born with the personality that I so desire to be like...patient, kind, "go with the flow" attitiude and sweeter than sweet. What a joy she is.

Good dog Gracie...

2008-11-24T21:12:00.002-05:00

This is my first client with four legs. It was challenging with this particular breed but alot of fun to shoot! It's funny how attached you can get with someone else's dog in such a short time...

More baby...

2008-11-11T18:46:00.000-05:00

Sweet Baby...

2008-11-09T22:15:00.005-05:00

Go Bulldogs!

2008-10-06T20:21:00.003-04:00

My daughter had so much fun playing her first school volleyball game. Her mother sat anxiously on the sidelines taking other shots. Nice job daughter.

Got Power?

2008-09-25T18:46:00.003-04:00

This sign was posted in our subdivision. I thought it was funny. I am happy I had a house to "camp out" in for twelve days but thank goodness for electricity and water.

Bye-Bye Summer...

2008-09-01T10:19:00.003-04:00

It has been fun!

Pics from last post..

2008-08-19T09:05:00.001-04:00

I Love to See the Temple...

2008-08-18T22:51:00.002-04:00

Especially the Salt Lake City Temple. Fourteen years ago my husband and I were sealed by Elder Yoshihiko Kikuchi in this beautiful temple. One month prior to this my dear sweet father passed away. Before he died my father told me he would be at my wedding. His presence was strongly felt. The sweet and powerful feelings of the Spirit I felt that day will never be forgotten.

Cute Babes..

2008-08-09T20:45:00.004-04:00

Babies are so fun to photograph...here are a few of my favorites from my last two sessions.

Turning 17!

2008-08-03T18:38:00.002-04:00

Birthday wishes to a great guy! We hope you have a super birthday! Come see us in Texas... Happy Birthday!!

Neighborhood Water Slide

2008-08-03T16:46:00.003-04:00

I think my husband and his friend had more fun making this slide than the kids did sliding on it. Well maybe not....

This is only a test...

2008-07-31T15:47:00.004-04:00

Does anyone have a problem with their pictures looking washed out or kind of dingy looking when you post them? Is this normal? When I work on them they look pretty good but when I load them onto my blog they always appear as mentioned...Okay let me try this out.

2008-07-31T15:23:00.002-04:00

Ooops....my daughter got on the computer while my pics were loading. I will try again.

Model Family

2008-07-31T15:13:00.002-04:00

Not only does this family look like they could all model...they were all so fun and easy-going to shoot. (Thank you guys for the fun and hospitality while were in Idaho. My kids have missed theeir cousins already. I have a ton more...hope you like them!)

Summer Trip (Part two)

2008-07-27T17:45:00.004-04:00

Summer Trip

2008-07-27T17:25:00.002-04:00

Good times on our trip...

Way to Go Sis!

2008-07-26T20:02:00.002-04:00

It's been a fun vacation but it's always nice to be back home. Last night I was able to attend my sister's White Coat Ceremony from Baylor College of Medicine. Wow...what an amazing accomplishment! Many of her classmates told me how inspired they felt having her as a classmate. (On top of everything else she is a single mother to two great kids!) Congratulations Sis!

Bye-bye Bo and Max!

2008-06-29T20:09:00.005-04:00

We are all going to the lovely state of Idaho to visit my husband's family...We will be gone for three weeks. I love this picture with the dogs because it portrays just the way they are...loyal, kid-friendly, and love to snuggle in with the family! (This photo was taken two years ago when they were about 7 months old and still puppies- they are lab/border collie mix). My poor dogs will be so sad. We will miss you Bo and Max!

I Love Play-Doh

2008-06-25T15:50:00.003-04:00

Play-doh is great! There's nothing better than a fresh can of play-doh. We have always some at home and I use it in my class all the time. (Great for getting those little fine motor muscles ready to grasp and write...) I love to see the endless creations my kids will make. As for the clean up - we get the majority and then sweep up the little pieces as they dry -that's the easy way.

First Wedding and Cute Baby...

2008-06-22T22:58:00.003-04:00

It's been about four years since Magnolia Photography graciously entrusted me to shoot my first wedding. It was seriously an adrenaline rush and I was hooked...Since that first wedding experience I have shot many weddings and still enjoy each and every one. Unfortunately I am not as advanced as I should and would like to be (as far as having my own business) but someday I will get there....
Due to the fact that I haven't ever had anyone sign a release I am stilll unable to post alot of my previous work (science teachermommy I am still trying to dig up your cute babe's CD) . So for now I am still posting some older shots but I have always liked this one "What in the world are you doing lady"? look.

Just for Fun...

2008-06-18T23:07:00.002-04:00

Kindred Spirits....

2008-06-17T15:02:00.003-04:00

Baby Love...

2008-06-09T20:53:00.002-04:00

I have an obssession.. I have since I have been a little girl. I thought it would eventually fade bit and it has at some points in the last few years but it seems to be raging again full force. No I am not having another one but sometimes I still have that fantasy (like I did as a child) that a baby will just be left on my doorstep. I have found several ways to curb this...photographing babies and borrowing babies at church but sometimes I want more. But then they grow up darn it! I truly love my four at the ages they are...It definelty has it's pros but I will always hold fondly those precious baby love moments when I could just carry them around all day and smell their sweet angel breath. Good thing my teacher friend right down the street is having a baby soon!

And few more recent shots...

2008-06-07T21:17:00.002-04:00

New Camera and My 4 Yr. Old...

2008-06-07T20:56:00.002-04:00

I finally got my second camera...It's taken some experimenting and messing around with but I am finally starting to feel comfortable with it. It will never take the place of my fist baby (my 10D) but I am hoping it will eventually come close. I know this sounds crazy but when I got my first camera I would get so excited just to hold it. (Okay don't take that too far.) It has been a good faithful companion for years. Unfortunately my "work horse" of a camera kept breaking and it was costing a ton to keep having it fixed. (Also..I have turned down weddings because I did not feel comfortable only using one camera) I wanted to replace it with the same one but the camera guy said that is a pioneer and they don't make them anymore. Therefore, my new 40D will work side by side with my old faithful...I took my 4 year old along for the first photoshoot. Can you tell she has an older sister? I love how she crossed her legs and gave me some serious attitude along the way. Hopefully my pictures will continue to improve as well as my "tech expertise" over the next few months and years.

Strawberry picking and 12 yr olds...

2008-06-06T21:52:00.003-04:00

We all went strawberry picking several months ago. This is always such a fun trip. I always tell the kids to eat up - get your weekly intake of fruit (and my $$ worth) It cracks me up how my 12 year old got all dressed up for the event. Of course she ended up with strawberries on her new shirt even though I had told her to wear grubbies...I love natural consequences. I think it's interesting how this age regresses back to the two year old stage..egocentric, all about me, etc. etc. You've got to love this age! Anyway back to the strawberries...we got home and made some yummy freezer jam. Fun day!

Two more days!

2008-06-03T20:11:00.006-04:00

Yeah! Only two days left of school...I can hardly wait! The last two weeks are always crazy. I am so excited to spend time with my family this summer. That is one advantage of working full-time outside the home...somehow my time at home has become so much more valuable to me. Even though we all go to the same school (My hubby teaches at the same school and my three youngest attend there as well) I so enjoy my weekends, holidays and summers. It's funny because before it was "Can't wait to send everyone back to work and school". Now it's the opposite. Here we come summer!

2008-05-31T20:28:00.003-04:00

Last but not least is my precious baby...What a sweet little girl she is becoming. She is such a good little mommy to all her dollies and loves shoes. Compassionate, loving and sweet describe this little angel. Oh... and a mighty fine dancer! I love you girl!

2008-05-31T20:21:00.002-04:00

This one is my fire ball. He is a very fun and witty child. He is very intense and focused in pursing his interests such as gardening, golfing, riding his bike (doing wheelies), learning to read and he also has a great singing voice for that matter. Mom loves you buddy!

2008-05-31T20:16:00.002-04:00

My second oldest is almost 10. He is tenderhearted, patient and a good example to his siblings. He has a passion for reading and loves his dad dearly. His maom loves him to pieces!

2008-05-31T20:08:00.002-04:00

This is my twelve year old. She is a passionate, spirited young woman with a kind heart. She loves life and is full of energy. She is a killer volleyball player and plays the paino beautifully. I love this girl!

2008-05-31T20:01:00.002-04:00

Okay so this time the pictures didn't work ..let me try again.

Practice and beautiful twins!

2008-05-31T19:52:00.004-04:00

Okay the only way for me to learn is try again and again and again. I don't want another year to go by before I post again. I really would like to use this blog as a way to post pictures and of course for journaling purposes.
I just had a session with twin babies. They were so precious! The photo shoot was one of the most challenging yet but also one of the most fun!

My Family

2008-05-31T19:47:00.002-04:00

I am trying to figure this whole blog thing out..posting pictures, leaving comments, etc. I hope this one works. (The two previous post were done a year ago with my brother sitting right next to me.) It's time to be a big girl and figure it out.

Finding balance...

2007-06-09T23:29:00.000-04:00

This past year I started teaching again...For the past ten years I have been home with my kids. I have to admit it's been a bit more difficult than I had anticipated. A few things that have made it easier are 1) moving within a mile of where I teach and 2) having most of my kids at the same school. However, by the time 4:00 rolls around I feel exhausted. I sometimes wonder what I did with all my time before.
A few positive benefits of working have been the security of a paycheck every two weeks and having that social connection with educated adults during the day. And last but not least having my summers of is huge!! So this summer my goal is get more organized so that I can find that balance that I so need for the coming school year.

Trip to D.C.

2007-06-01T21:26:00.000-04:00

Yeah!! A trip to D.C. and my very own blog. This is very exciting.