all things good.

I don't know much, but I know that I really like my family, my friends, being outside, making/drinking smoothies, snugglin' my pups, creating images......oh, and roads....tree lined roads, open roads, sunny roads, dirt roads...I really like roads. 

I also know that focusing on what I have is much more fulfilling/rewarding/important/real than focusing on what I don't have. 2012 was HARD. hard. I was challenged in ways that I didn't see coming or even know existed. how specifically doesn't even matter....we all have stuff. lots and lots of stuff. what does matter is that I still have so much. there is so much GOOD in my life.....so many simple pleasures, and I did not do one single thing to deserve them. the least I can do is be thankful for what I have and to enjoy the life that is mine for one more day. TODAY. 

(thoughts inspired by revisiting this post)

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love day

I shoot these lovely lady sessions here and there (I despise the word "boudoir")....and us girls have so much fun. if you're interested, I'll be taking on a few sessions this month/early next month in the spirit of that cheesy little holiday we call valentines day. (I've been know to like a little cheese). 

images are displayed in a custom fine art book and truly make the most beautiful gifts.  

(my beautiful friend gave her husband the best christmas gift....gosh she looks so so amazing). 

smiley girls

the little ones were very, very shy.....for about two minutes:)