I’ve recently joined a class on “Financial Peace”. So far it’s great, I’m already learning new things. Well. I say it’s great, but on the grand scheme of things, I’m not one who loves to talk about money (saving it or spending). I’m like every average American, I have debt. So this class will definitely be good for me, by getting disciplined with money.

Ironically, I just got a call from the secretary at work saying “We need to talk, I just got a certified letter from…………” . My heart sunk. I know EXACTLY what that means. I’m going to be poor. FOREVER.

If “Financial Peace University” can help me out of THIS mess, I’ll be a true believer.

With all the emotions that came with this weekend (dealing with family emergencies), and now this voicemail that I just heard, I’m pretty sure I’m emotionally drained enough to stay in bed for 3 years.

I hope there’s some good news in my future. I surely do need it.

Kayleigh moved (is moving) to Seattle.

I started a new blog, to let her know what’s going on back here in Texas.

love you Kayleigh!

http://dearkayleigh.tumblr.com

'CAUSE I'M NICE

Well. Christmas, you didn’t disappoint this year. Thank you. Thank you very much.

I love getting to spend time with my family. I also, however, love being home…

but, my fun doesn’t stop here. Before I get to go home and sleep in MY bed, I’ll be “Dog/house sitting” for Lauren and Miguel. You know…cause I’M NICE.

They DO have a Wii (!) , and ok ok some REALLY cute doggies too.

This Christmas:

I got to have out with my family A LOT.

I got to be in a adult discussion about Theology, and Religion

(and I actually contributed to the conversation…how ADULT of ME)

I got a lot of the things I wanted, that were on my X-mas list.

(And money to buy the things I didn’t get lol)

I got to DO ABSOLUTELY NOTHING today.

It’s been a few days of lots of love, and LAUGHTER.

I honestly wish I could tell you each and every story that made me laugh these past

few days. But, you might wet yourselves, so i’ll refrain.

Lucky you

Yep, still funny.

Mom and dad celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary yesterday. I love them so much.

‘member that one time that mom was watering a FAKE PLANT??? LOLZ (STILL VERY FUNNY)

Dad got my ma some tulips for their anniversary. Tulips in a pot….

Tonight

Dad: hey….these flowers on the table….not fake. You can water them.

Mom: *Turns red, and proceeds to laugh*

Dad: that plant over there (pointing to said fake plant)…you shouldn’t water that one….but this one (pointing to said REAL plant), this one you should water….

Mom: OKAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY…..(hahahaha), I’ll do it in a minute!

(ahaha, after 34yrs, you can still feel the love lolz)

Me: hey mom, I told your fake plant story to everyone I know.

Mom: *turns to look at me with eyes wide open*

Me: what? Don’t worry, everyone LAUGHED. Mrs.Debbie and Lisa want me to send them a picture of this “plant”

Mom and sister ” Aaaaaaaaaahahahahhahahahahhahahahahahhaha”

Mom: did you tell them that SHE TOLD ME IT WAS REAL????????????

Me: regardless. STILL. FUNNY.

Dad: (from the kitchen)  did you tell them she watered the fake Christmas tree??

Mom: I DID NOT YOU LIAR!!

* EVERYONE LAUGHING *

THIS is why I love my family….and to think I GET TO spend FOUR WHOLE DAYS WITH THEM.

: )  Merry Christmas!

My thoughts

I realized a while back that “family portraits” might not be my forte. I’ve seen some photographs of families, and they’re pretty amazing. I think I do better with subjects that are still, or sleeping, or you know…in the womb. Newborns and maternity might be my favorite category as far as portraits are concerned. With Engagements a close third. But, because it’s close to Christmas time, and I need the money (badly), I go ahead and book these “family portrait” shoots, cross my fingers and hope for the best. lol

Most photographers wouldn’t be so honest about that. But I know that mostly all photographers have a genre they like best. Although, I would LOVEEEEE to work for a magazine, or for Marketing (Have you ever seen “StepMom” starring Julia Roberts?…I watch it just because of her photographer role), or maybe even for Missions… Portraitures are what I started out in, as a photographer, it’s what people know me for. But,I want to travel. I want to see the world…

I know of one photographer who has my dream job. I often wonder how he got it? I envy his life, and all the traveling he gets to do… I wish I could ask him all those questions : HOW DID YOU LAND THIS GIG???? WHAT DOES IT PAY???? CAN YOU HOOK ME UP???

lol, well, Until then….

I did a photo shoot recently. My best friend from back home, and his family, wanted a family photo for their Christmas card… It’s a little hard to do when some of the kids are very rambunctious. You gotta love them though, because that just means that there’s more hilarious pictures to choose from….

And i’m thankful to say that we DID manage to get  some great shots, that were “usable” . lol If it was up to me though, i’d definately use one of these! (see below)

Merry Christmas : )