Brassy to Classy

NOT a fan of these brass lights...but what do you do when your renting, right?

If you are awesome like me, then you SCORE a sweet chandelier for $34.99 and serenade your hubby with a little Beastie Boys 'Brass Monkey' while he takes down the old Brass Nasty and puts up the new Crystal Classy.

$34.99 people. No lie.

.:Y.U.C.K:.

Aaron had this great idea to take Em and go get these mini-shrimp for the water plant we have had for ages. These little things really gross me out ... not to mention this vase w/ plant sits behind my kitchen sink....ewww. You know I think they remind me of earwig bugs is the problem. I don't know but YUCK!

Here are the two goofballs loving on their mini-shrimp.

breathe

Wow - I have a blog? Really?

Sorry I have been gone. I have been struggling to find balance my friends. Am I a full time mom? Am I a photographer? So I took some time to try and discover how it is all going to fit into my life, into our family life. My kids are bored and restless... and it's my fault. I have to leave every evening for sessions, proof and edit during the day - not fun stuff for little ones. I have hired a babysitter (or two, or three) and though that is great and lets me edit - I am broke. Now I realize this is not a new problem in the world - and that many moms struggle with this. But for me this is new. For my family, this is a huge adjustment. So now is the time to decide, is this a hobby or a business. I have decided it's the latter, but with that comes price hikes, set (kind of) hours, and an adjustment from everyone here at home. I am so crazy proud to say I am a Photographer - I am living my dream and loving what I do. Does that mean I am not a mom? Nope, I do that full time too - I'm pulling double shifts and living on very, very VERY little sleep. And for now it's ok because it means I can live the best of both worlds. I'm only young once, right?

ps. I am still young. boo-ya. ;)

pps. there is a lot to catch up on, so stay tuned.