Ok, ok, i know. I have been slacking with the updates. I've been really busy with work, projects and of course the pregnancy, so please forgive me. Just wanted to see how everyone is doing out there in blog land. :) Hope everyone is having a great holiday season so far. Hopefully I can stay on top of things and update more often ;)

Just wanted to share some pictures from my shoot on sunday. This was another senior shoot. I'm actually proud of myself. It wasnt sunny, but there was enough light to capture the images. It feels good to be able to work the camera under different lighting conditions. And i haven't taken pics in a while. I hope you enjoy. :)

Been away for a bit... Just been busy with life and my new blog. Its just an extension, check it out ;)

http://lifesnewjourney06.blogspot.com/

I'm still breathing, LOL. just wanted to share my new blog look. I will be updating my posts soon.

Mami its OVER!!!

My Mom is finally retired. Thank God. I am so proud of her.Two weekends ago (i'm real bad with updating my blogs) we had a lunch/party in her honor. I am so blessed to have a mother who worked so hard to give us what she never had. And I'm even more blessed that she gets to enjoy her retirement in good health. I love that woman!!! To U mami, Muahh!!

BTW, thanks to my cousing Wildo for taking the pics. :) Since i had to make a speech and my smart self brought my canon with no CF card (boo, LOL). Then i had my back up cybershot, but it had 2 min left on the battery. LMAO. Talk about luck!

I'm a little tired this morning. I didnt go to bed until 2 a.m. I was up editing some of the pictures from yesterdays shoot. Thanks Valerie ,:) for helping me comb thru ALOT of the images. I also got to chat with " Renea and Tosha; picked up some new techniques. These women are fierce photographers, luv them :). I felt really good about this shoot (before and after). Her name is Beverly Burton, so when she becomes this great gospel singer know that I had a change to capture her "essynce" ;). Not only can she sang, but shes so had this great and loving personality. I was also able to bring my make-up artist on board. (hi Rose). Shes my best friend and is no joke when it comes to doing make-up.
Besides my excitement with photography, i'm a little sad. :( I have to go back to work next week. LOL. Yes i know im being silly, but I actually get like this every year. Getting into the whole routine depresses me. And not to mention I will have less time to work on the photography business. Such is life.

I know, I know its been a while. I recently got back from my trip to Virginia Beach. Then I've been busy with filling orders and life is overwhelming, But I'm still here. :) This trip was def. needed. I had so much fun with the girls (my sis, cousin, and friend). We shared a lot and learned alot. There are somethings momma never warned u about. U live U learn.

I have so many pictures that I haven't shared. Especially from the month of July. Here are some pics I took at my cousins wedding. This is the first wedding I did. I was so nervous. But I was blessed to get the shots I did. Now I know what I'm in for if I decide to do another one. :) I can't complain, she was such a beautiful bride, and did i mention... I DID HER HAIR!! lol 

Its Our One Year Anniversy The road was not always smooth, but God brought us through. I pray that we learn from our mistakes and make the upcoming year a better one.

I have been "MIA for a year NOW", LOL so Ronalyn says.

Just wanted to take time out to thank GOD that I am alive! I have been going thru somethings in my life and that is why i've been away. Just remember, don't take life for granted. Every minute we get is for a reason.

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. ~Mathew 10:29-31~

I took this picture last month sometime. Rodney had told me that there was a bird building a nest. So one afternoon we were eating lunch when the bird came to the window. We went to look at it, but I think we startled and scared the bird. I waited days to see if he would return, but he never did. As i took the picture, I just said to myself "God is an awesome God!." It's just crazy how he works and how we can see it in his creations.I honestly thought, we humans make some DUMB choices! We are the only creatures who are given free choice. And many of us don't think that our choices will affect us or our loved ones in the long run. I say this because I have seen myself as well as friends and family make choices without consulting God, that has lead to hurt and pain.
I thought for sure the bird would come back. We only frightened him once. I figured if I stayed away from the window he would return. I sat and pondered, "why wouldn't he return, its his nest he's building, his home" And then God gave me the answer as i stood at the window capturing this image. The bird didnt not return because he felt unsafe. He was building a home but felt that it was no longer on solid ground. Who knows, the bird could have been building so that it could lay eggs. The bird was not afraid to leave. It didnt say"well i know theres something wrong with the place I chose, but let me go back."And it struck me. HOw often do we, women, continue to build our homes in an unsafe place. We see signs, or flags that this is not solid ground, yet we continue to expose ourselves and our children to a potential damaging environment. God is so good. I pray that friends and family members "fly away" from that nest that they've built. We can always find another home. A better and safe location. God will take care of the rest. 

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no
law." ~Galatians 5:22 - 23~

Happy Mother's Day!!!

A special mothers day shout out to: Valerie, Ronalyn, Tosha (happy belated bday), Renae, Adrienne and Lu.:)

I went home to CT over the weekend to spend time with my mother and family for Mother's Day. I hadn't seem my mom in over a month since she just returned from Dominican Republic. I was so excited to see her. When I walked in the door she was right there infront of me. I thought to myself, "she's so skinny." I reached over hugged her as I usually do, but this time i didnt want to let her go. We spoke for a minute, but the whole time she spoke, I was starring at her. Her hair was so short now. She had a great tan, but it didn't hide how her eyes
had a slight sunken look to them. I then excused myself to go say hi to my sister. I went in the room and she says, "Did you see how skinny mom is?" I looked at her and then just looked up at the ceiling. My sister being so strong and a nurse, says, "Don't do it, don't cry." So i didn't. I knew that my mom's disease (thyroid's grave disease) had been acting up while she was gone and that her symptoms were coming back. But looking at her, I could see that it was eating away at her.

Despite the impact of seeing my mom, we (my mom, sister, and I) had a GREAT weekend. we had sabbath lunch together,we went Shopping!! And then had Mother's day dinner together. I enjoyed every moment of it. I felt a little sad when I left. my sister is leaving for her trip to Florida and my mom will be staying alone for 4 days. So I felt that I should stay, but my mom being the strong mother that she is would have told me to go home and go to work. I know that my cousin will be stayin with her while my sister is away and I know that my aunt lives right next door. But i'm even more comforted by God's promises.
This morning as i read my devotional it stated, "God loves us and promises to see us through it all. God also promises us an eternity in bliss. This realization should give us joy and peace that will enable us to better endure whatever difficult circumstances we find ourselves in now." How true this is. That we as Christians don't have that same type of worry when things happen as the world does. Although i was saddened and frightened, I did pray and I was certain that God is going to take care of my mom. I will not be troubled, instead i will stand on the promises of joy and peace. Not that it means that i will jumping up and down thru my moms recovery, but I know that inside I am happy knowing that there is a miracle worker who LOVEs us. That is what gives me peace to sleep at night.

"Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior." ~Ephesians 5:22,23~

I was just looking at a lot of my scrapbook LO's and blog entries. I don't have a lot on my husband. And its not because I don't love him or that he's not part of my life. I may be reading more into this than I should. But I honestly know that there are times where I don't appreciate him like I should. So I just wanted to dedicated this entry to him, my hubby. The love of my life! I am blessed to have a God fearing husband who supports and loves me unconditionally the way Rodney does. We may have our disagreements, but in the end I would have it no other way. I married my best friend (btw, our 1 year anniversary is next month!) and soul mate. That is why I do not fear or argue with the above text. I will submit myself to my husband because he has submit himself to the LORD. That is the best kind of love a man can have for a women and vise versa.
I know I've been away for a minute. :) It's just that I had been busy with my school work. Yes, my masters class and final project are finally over!! I am free to create again. LOL. HOpe to hear from my bloggers real soon. Have a blessed day.

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Mathew 11: 28

Aren't there days where you are just TIRED? Tired of work. Tired of going through the motions. Well yesterday was one of those days for me. Everything was just getting on my nerves. I was frustrated and needed a break. So here I am today, Thank God, relaxing. Bringing my burdens to him and having peace of mind. I really needed that. I'm just so thankful that we can always count on him to get back our sanity.

Oh yes, how could i forget. I did a favor for my husbands good friend and I took pics of this girl he knows (Tianna). Shes an aspiring model and has been on mtv. She need pics for her portfolio and for the contest she wanted to enter. Can you believe it?? Tianna was picked as a semifinalist. Now all she needs are votes. I think i voted 4 times. LOL. Hope she makes it to the finals.

"Cleanliness is next to Godliness."

I can't believe this week is almost coming to an end. :(. But I really can't complain, its been a great week. The house is finally spotless. I was even able to clean the walls. Now I can really concentrate on putting pictures up on the walls and decorate our hallway like a gallery. I can't wait!!
My girlfriend from ATL came to visit with her husband and daughter. Keliah is so big now. She will be four in MAY! This afternoon I will being taking a family portrait of them. I pray it goes very well. :)
And finally, we were so blessed to have the girls here this week. They are so childish, in a good way. They are still innocent. In this day in age teenagers are exposed to so much, sex, violence, etc. But these girls still like dolls. LOL. And act just their age. Thank you Jesus. :) I will miss them. :(

Ok today was a good day. I got a lot of things done. I was able to do laundry, clean up the office, finish my cousin's bridal shower invitations and do a test hairdo run forher. I am supposed to do her hair for the big day!! It didnt come out that great, but I know what i have to do to get it right. The reasons I was able to get a lot of things done are (1) I had a great morning reading my devotional and spending time with my Creator. (2)I have my girls over for the week. Mel and Astri. Rodney and I take them in for the summer and on breaks. They are fourteen and fifteen beautiful young ladies. Silly and fun girls. Rodney and I call them our lil daughters. Rodney can't wait to have kids, but I can. LOL.

my cousins bridal shower invitations. Thanks Val for helping me fix the font work in the back. :)

Finally!!!!!!! I sat down and did a layout. It's been a while and it took me about 4 hours, but I finished it. I had time since today my april vacation starts. I have a full week off. Thank you Jesus!! ::jumping up and down:: LOL. I know i have a lot to do this week, but at least I dont have to go to work (day job). I think I'm actually going to bed a little early today.... NAHHHHH. lol. maybe I should.

"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep:for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8

Sometimes i wonder if i get enough of it. Rest! I know I don't. How do I know you ask? Well I'm still on the computer. LOL. This is something that I have been restling with. Sleep! I tell myself every day that i will go to bed early and each day I go to be later and later. Then I wonder why I am so grouchy in the morning and I'm biting my poor husbands head off. Then theres the migraines, how I love them. For once, I just want my body to shut down at a decent hour. I'm done venting now, hopefully I can go to sleep now. LOL.

Thank you Lord. Finally done with Donna's order. I feel so bad that i'm a month late. But i hope she likes her pics. Goodnight, I have been on here all day.

just a little something for today, since i haven't blogged in a couple of days. First i've been busy with orders and touching up pics. Second I fell on my arm and sprained it, not so fun. LOL. but besides that i'm coping. I'm excited because I took pics for this one female. She used the pictures to enter a contest and she was chosen as a semi finalist. Thats so cool.
I want to thank Val, Tosha, and Lisa for helping me critic photos and that little dilema with release forms. Thank you Ladies, I'm blessed to know you! :) Well I guess I will be going to work tomorrow depending on how I feel. Better dayz are coming. I'm just so tired right now, I need a vacation. Speaking of Vacations, I'm praying that my mom has a safe trip. She departs tomorrow to Dominican Republic for a whole month! She deserves it. And she's feeling much better. Thank you Lord!!

I was on my way to class today and i saw a bucket on tree that said "do not distrub." I then noticed that tree was being sapped. I was so intrigued to know why this fluid flows from trees. So i googled! I came to find out that sap is a fluid inside a plant that carries food and water to different parts of the tree and is critical for its growth. Sap outside of a tree is usually a sign of "injuries, imperfections, on the surface of the bark," or insect attacks and infections. I just marveled at God his and magnificance! How his creations mirror each other. I say that because we as humans at times are tree being sapped or just have the sap falling down on us. The sap is like our tears. We cry when we are sick, injured our when we are hurt. That's a sign that something is not right or doesnt feel right, an imperfection. But the great thing is that the sap from trees can be used to make latex, rubber, to repair things and my favorite to make SYRUP!!! How sweet is that!! This lets me know that God can use my tears of hurt, sadness or sickness to help others. To make my life sweeter!! The things that we go through in life happen so that no only we can grow, but others who see our "SAP" can also grow.

I recieved my NEW CAMERA today!!!!!!!!!! I was so excited, like a kid at a candy store. Of course I ran out to buy a CF Memory Card. I purchased a 1GB, and then I went to shoot everything in site. :) After a while I got a little stressed, since there are so many buttons and settings. I need to learn all this technical stuff. But I feel blessed that I finally will look profession (camera wise) when I go shoot a session. AHHHHH Yes, another milestone. :)