Soaking it all up!

Wow, I can't believe it's been over two weeks since I posted on my blog last. Wow...I honestly never thought I'd see the day that I'd go more than a day without posting. I giggle when I think of how I was so addicted to blogging every single day.

Do I miss the blogging? Yep...it was a huge outlet for me.

Unfortunately, when I started noticing my marriage and children suffer from my workaholic ways...I quickly took a step back and had a reality check.

My committment to spending more time with my family in 2011 has taken off perfectly and even better, I'm actually keeping to it.

But, I'll be honest, the past two weeks my spring schedule has been jam packed. And, I think..wow, there isn't anything I'm more thankful for.

Thankful for being able to finally find a way for my work and family life to merge, and me keeping my sanity. The trick to finding the secret was learning to say no more, and having to be okay with it.

On that note, my days and nights are filling up with more of little moments I want to savor. The moments I keep thinking will be gone when they begin school.

Did I soak up all these moments as much as I could the past five years? I'm not sure. I really don't think I took advantage of each moment. And, I'm not about to have that regret in the days and weeks leading up to the girls starting Kindergarten. Nope! NO WAY! Not going to miss one more moment.

This week Camryn is Star Student in her preschool class. One of the perks in being Star Student is going to bring home the class pet, Mikey. Stuffed animals are Camryn's favorite toys! ALL time favorite!

Mikey has received the royal treatment as we left school. Including getting belted into the car seat with her.

Camryn makes me happy. She makes me smile. If I could bottle up anything, it would be her carefree happiness and seeing everything in the world as harmless.

Right after lunch, Mikey went down for his nap. What you can't see is he's sleeping in her Jasmine shoe. :)
I'm hoping to not make my next blog debut sooner than later! For now, I'm soaking up moments with my baby but hope to share more moments with you soon too.

{update}

I'm horrible with keeping secrets! I just can't resist...my blog will be getting a HUGE facelift soon. {giggle}

The Tyler Family |Chandler Family Photographer

Now, here is a super favorite session from last October!

WITH one favorite family of mine!

I've know the parents for almost 10 years and loved watching their kids grow up!

These two have the sweetest spirits and such a love for eachother!








The wonderful woman in this family is a dear friend! So thankful she's in my life! And I can't forget to mention she is such an motherly inspiration to me and gives such great advice!

Love you Tyler family!

The K family |Chandler Family Photographer

My most recent session was definitely humbling. When thinking of my little photography gig, I can't but always think of how blessed I am with amazing clients. Clients that I'm able to call friends. Clients that make me smile when they schedule sessions with me as we've grown to known eachother very well from working together.

I first photographed this family almost 3 years ago. The first time was shortly after their twins turned 1. A very active age for a family with twins. As my business continued to grow, and their family...they've stayed with me. THIS is humbling.

During the planning stages of their session. We emailed back and forth location ideas. They were wanting to do something different from what they've done in the past. After going over locations and still undecided, this family asked me what location I would do if it were my family. Now, THAT is trust. I had told them a location I'd been looking at for a few months. It's always hard for clients to schedule at a location that I don't have sample pictures from past sessions...it's hard for them to see beyond the surface of a location with randomness, often missing the beautiful details that think would be perfect for a session.

I smiled big when the mother of this family said she completely trusted my vision and she'd go wherever. Even if it meant a 30min+ drive from their house! I loved this...and again, humbled.

I was even happier when they were completely pleased with the outcome.

Meet the K family! A family that I'm happy to call my friends.

I just loved this picture below. It's not a typical look for little Kenzie as she's full of spunk, but it captured that sweet, soft and pensive side of her.

I love me some Drew! This little guy is a shy one! After all the sessions we've had together, it was this session that I truly felt I captured that side he shares only with his family.









To the K family! Thank you! Thank you for chosing me to be your family photographer and a great relationship! It's because of clients like yourself that keep me up late at night addicted to each picture I've given you!

And more importantly, thanks for your trust!

{note: I couldn't be happier with this location! If you have a session with me and like this location, let me know.}

Something to look forward to!

This past week, I've been back in and forth from this session creating wall prints for the family. Not only was this session in a fabulous place...but the connection with the family was just priceless.

I'm also smiling ultra big as there's a chance I might be seeing this little guy sitting up!

I smile BIG at the thought!

California bound in a few days!