Saturday, August 15, 2009

Working Parent Syndrome

I am going to share a very personal part of my life with you right now...I suffer from WPS. I go to work 5 days a week in a very wonderul but hectic environment and then come home, do homework, do laundry, (Steve does cook dinner - thank goodness), baths, nighttime sticker charts, and put the girls to bed. Then I start my second job - which if you are on this blog you know what that is. My second job also takes many nights and weekends. I will be honest - it has been getting to me lately. My oldest (and most manipulative) child has figured this out so her new favorite complaint is "you are always working" N omatter how hard I tried to show her all the time we spent together - she still complained so in order to make it very visual we marked off a day on the calendar to be family day, with a specific project in mind...building a tree house. Well today was that day and I wanted to share with you our tree house. It is not the Thajma Hall - but the girls love it and they especially love that they "helped" build it(and it does have a cool slide exit). Anyway I wanted to say thank you to those of you who are so very patient with me when things get crazy...Sometimes we all need to just schedule a day...and by the way yes that is permanent marker on my little one's face...so much for trying to sleep in for one morning!!!!



-Laurie







Getting Everything Perfect...

Does this ever happen to you? Not me...I try so hard to get things just so and it never seems to stay that way (I am sure it has nothing to do with the 2 little tornadoes that live in my world) Well I met someone who did!!!! F and B wedding was truly perfect!!!!! Everything from the weather to the church to the beautiful job they did on the Grady Cultural Center to the incredible food, even down to our picture schedule (they were actually ready for picture early). And the most important part was how much they seem perfect for each other. I know they will spend a lifetime realizing what a special blessing they have in each other. We were just so lucky to be part of this extremely fun and happy day!!!!! Thanks guys!!!!!






Wednesday, August 12, 2009

A Smile to Stop the Show

L was exactly the kind of angel every photographer dreams of. She was sweet, patient, and kind- but with a little hint of sassiness!!! We had so much fun and I cannot believe how cute the pictures with the fan turned out!!!! What a doll!!!









Sunday, August 9, 2009

A Model and an Entertainer

L was so great when he came out to do his Senior pictures. He was alot of fun but the funniest part is that he had to do all his modeling while his brothers played around him...a shot for L...a shot of all the guys...but i worked not only were we able to get awesome Senior Shots of him but in the process we got great shots of the two little ones as well...A model and an entertainer!!!! Thanks L!!!!


Saturday, August 8, 2009

Becoming man and wife

I love weddings!!! I especially love brides!!!! It seems that I always seem to get the kindest sweetest brides to work with, no bridezillas for me!!!! But what I think I love the most about a wedding day is watching the magical moment when a couple stops being individuals and become one. I can tell you the exact moment I saw it with R and M. With out going into too much detail before the wedding was quite a stressful time for the bride...but she managed beautifully. However after the wedding, in the back room where very few people get to be I saw it. She completely let go and a total peace came over her as she came to understand that any other issues that came that day would be faced with her husband by her side. Of course there were no other stressful moments but it was very clear to me that this couple depends on each other greatly. Thanks you R and M for allowing Steve and I a chance to be part of your day as it was a precious reminder of why we are married as well. We pray that you too will have the love and joy we found as well!!!! And here is a sneak peak...









Thursday, August 6, 2009

Oh the bellies! Oh the Babies! Part 5

Ok this is it... last one in the group ..there are no words... beautiful baby, beautiful family, beautiful football...oh sorry I got carried away (Go DAWGS!!!!). Anyway little C was as beautiful here as she was in her Mommy's tummy. Welcome to the world little one!!!!!

-Laurie







Monday, August 3, 2009

Oh the bellies! Oh the Babies! Part 4

Ok I promise this series is almost over but I could not resisit putting up a few more of this little sweetie!! As you can see no one loves her and she does not have an entire family wrapped around her finger - yeah right!!!!! She is so precious but what was better still wasthe love the family all had for her as well as each other!!!!

-Laurie