My Freedom...

So today I experienced it.... The day that it hits you. The day that you realize that your freedom comes from something else. Someone else. I realize today that the reason that I am able to enjoy my freedoms, not only as a mom, but as a wife, a photographer, an AMERICAN CITIZEN. The reason is because of young men like this:

It is because of him that I am able to be on this computer typing this. Taking this photo of him. EVERY move that I make is because of men and women just like this that put their lives on the line EVERY DAY for ME. I have honestly never known a soldier or their family as personally as I have known this one. I have grown to LOVE them SO much. I thank him AND his family for the sacrifices that they have made for me and the rest of this great country. Thank YOU so much Kristen and your family for letting me be a part of this AMAZING time in your lives. In just a few weeks, this young man leaves for Iraq to defend MY right to be who I am. I am SO humbled by his courage and that of his family. Thank you so much to all of the men and women who fight for our freedoms EVERY DAY. I know that I am just an ameture photographer in central Utah, but my heart, prayers, and sincere gratitude go out to you. I am SO proud to be an AMERICAN today. I am SO PROUD and HUMBLED to be able to take the pictures of the soldier and his family that make sacrifices so that I can live the life that I have and enjoy the freedoms that I do. I know no words will ever be enough to thank you, but THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. You are amazing and I am truely greatful for all that you do...

Even the cat knows...

Anything that makes fun of crocks gets major props in my book. And to add a cat to the mix....PRICELESS. Check out this website if you want to have a little laugh for the day. And lets be honest, everyone needs a good laugh on a Monday right??!?!?

Easter

Can you believe this was TWO YEARS AGO!?!?! Holy Cow! She was less than a month old her first Easter and this Easter she is already TWO! Time flies so fast! I love this little girl so much and I can't believe the joy she has brought into our lives. Don't get me wrong, right now she is giving me a run for my money, but I guess I'm just getting a little bit of payback for the headaches I caused my parents. We still love her though! She keeps things interesting with us! We love you Breagan B! Happy Easter!



My Model

I can't believe that my model is going to be a SENIOR. Craziness. She's too young to do that! And more importantly, who the crap am I going to take pictures of????  I guess I have another year or so to figure it out. But just for the record, I'm not very excited about this "I think I'm a grown up and going to go to college" business. This is not good for my photography plans....So Brinley, stop growing up -k-? Just stay this young forever so I will have a model. Thanks :) 

"Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter."

--Ansel Adams

Heaven

That's exactly what this moment was for me: HEAVEN

The beach. The GORGEOUS sunset. The two most important people in my life to share it with. I could not have asked for a more perfect moment.

I have so many more pictures from this vacation. (I think from Coranado alone there were almost 250!) And I will post them as I get a chance. But this was one of my favorites. A moment in time that I was lucky enough to capture.

Thank you Chandler for helping me throw everything together frantically to get to the beach for sunset. And for helping me with Breagan while I ran around like a crazy person snapping photos. And for humoring me on yet another of my crazy adventures. (He's such a patient man!)

But yes, there will be more pictures. TONS MORE. But for now, I thought this one said it all.

Dear Brinley

I know that you were SUPER irritated by the time we got done with these pictures, but I think it was well worth it. Especially after seeing this one:

Oh, and this one as well:



Yep-- I think your anger will subside soon enough... ;)