Bad Blogger...

So my mom told me it was time to update. (Apparently only posting once every 6 months does not qualify as decent blogging in her opinion ;) I've been using facebook a lot so I guess I just assumed that was good enough.

But anyway, the reason I haven't been blogging is, well, I don't have much to blog about! Unless you want to hear about my riviting days of making beds, vacuuming floors (numerous times a day might I add!) all whilst chasing a wild, cute, sometimes with a personality-entirely-too-much-like-her-father's toddler around! Believe me, some days you wouldn't BELIEVE the excitement that goes on in this home. (*note sarcasm*) 

Things are going well though. Breagan started pre-school at the first of September and LOVES it!  

She went in and never looked back! That's okay though cause, as I said before, she's been quite a handful lately and I think that preschool has been a great thing for BOTH of us!

We have also been in the process of redecorating our house. We hired a friend of mine to come in and give us some ideas because we've been in a rut when it comes to our house. We know that we are going to be here for a while longer so we want to LOVE it, and frankly, love wasn't the first word that came to mind when I thought about the decor of my house!

First item of business, PAINT. Naturally. And what color you may ask? RED! Only one wall, but I LOVE IT! Then, more photos, a wall of the the 'B Kids' and then someone to come and paint the rest of the house because, at this point, I'm SO over painting! We are just in the beginning stages of all of this, so I will have photos of the progress once we get into full swing.

Also, for the VERY first time EVER, I went out and shot guns! YAY ME! Ever since I can remember, I've been afraid of everything that made loud noises, so obviously, that included guns. I have never actually shot a 'real' gun before until yesterday! And now I am officially in love with shotguns! I had such a fun time! Pics to come on this one too!

7 years...

It was SEVEN YEARS ago yesterday that Chan and I went on our first date. ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?!?! I can't believe it's been that long! And the funny part about it is, I can tell you exactly what I was wearing, where we went to dinner, what I ate, and even one of the songs we heard on the way to dinner!

1- Levi's (cause we went to the rodeo) and a cute pink shirt with a white and orange stripe from Maurices.
2- JB's
3- Fetticcini alfredo--haha what a bad choice for a first date meal btw!
4- The Reason--Hoobastank (yep, I remember entirely too much about things LoL!)

Honestly, I knew from the first date that I was going to marry him. That sounds so cliche, but it's totally the truth. I love him more every day and am so thankful for him in my life. I love you Chan! Thanks for all you do and for all the amazing years! Here's to another amazing 7 years!

Haha, not from our first date, but from our first Valentines day together! We look so young LoL!

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