This week, there is one thing that is making me very happy!
1. Vacation.
2. Vacation!
3. and VACATION!!!!!

I’m almost ready to go. Just filling some last minute orders and getting the last few sessions proofed. I’m headed to the Oregon Coast for two weeks to visit my sister and relax. I’ll be out of the studio from Wednesday, July 30th through Wednesday, August 13th. Don’t worry, Kimberly will be here on Tuesdays and Thursdays to answer phone calls and emails. She’ll also be packaging and delivering any outstanding orders. She’ll call you when they are ready for pickup. By the way, if you are thinking about a fall session, NOW is the time to book. We are filling up fast! There are only a few spots left in September and October, and these will fill up before you know it. Don’t wait to the last minute and be disappointed for your holiday pictures.

I’m off to a couple of weeks of pure relaxation with my family. I’ll be back rejuvenated and ready for the busy season.

Til next time - Jen

This little guy’s grandpa was an American Airlines pilot. Isn’t he absolutely adorable? We had so much fun with him at a Hush Baby mini session. It’s been around a while, but I thought I’d share with all of you, because I think he is just the cutest!

Is it Monday (I mean Tuesday) already? I can’t believe it! Summer is just flying by…I wish time would slow down so I could enjoy it a bit! We are busily working here at the studio trying to get everything done before I go out of town next week. I’ll be gone for 2 weeks, but Kimberly will be here Tuesdays and Thursdays to answer the phone, return calls and get all the orders packaged up and out the door.

I found this video on Youtube and it reminds me of why I do my Happy Monday posts. Every week posting my 3 favorite things just helps me to stay grounded and remember why I do the things I do. This video just made me think about people all over the world and how much we really are the same and how much we all value the same things (well most of us!), no matter where we are in the world or in life. Take a watch and think about what warms your soul and what makes you happy. It’ll brighten your week, I promise!

Here’s my three this week:

1. Color! Lots of it! I especially love green grass and the blue ocean right now.
2. Playing with my kids in the pool, and helping my son practice swimming…he’s so cute!
3. Did I mention Edward and Bella yet? Oh I am so obsessed right now…have you seen the movie trailer yet? Oh why, why do I have to wait until 12.12.08? You can check it out here.

Have a great week!

This little one was so cute and sweet! We got so many good shots, I had a hard time choosing which ones to post. I think I like the teddy bear ones the best!

I’m back!!!!! I took an extended leave from my blog and I apologize that I have been away so long. It just seems like every year I think I can’t wait for summer so that things can slow down a bit and I can enjoy some time with my kids, but it never seems to work out that way. It’s been busier than ever! What’s up with that? Anyway, I’ve been working a ton and have been able to squeeze in a couple of trips to the beach, Knott’s Berry Farm and the pool, but it is exhausting! I’m back on for a couple of weeks then I’m off on a two week (did you HEAR that? I said TWO WEEK) vacation. That is something I have never done before, so I think it’s going to be insane getting everything done before I go so that I can relax a bit and enjoy my vacation before the busy season hits.

Anyway, three things that make me happy this week…

1. Lying in the sun at the beach with a good book. Heaven!
2. Walking early every morning with my sweet husband and my cute dog.
3. Bella and Edward (from Twilight) - oh my gosh I can’t put those books down!!!!! I read Twilight in 3 days and now I’m halfway thru New Moon and I need to control myself. I don’t have time to read!

Have a super-fantastic week!