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Seamstress for a Day

Mom Behind the Lens — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:14:00 +0000

Yesterday was one of those days where I needed to step away from the computer – I’m chained to the thing practically – and not think about school or work or money or blah blah blah. So, what did I do, you ask?

Quiet = Up to Something

Mom Behind the Lens — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:41:26 +0000

You know something is up when your child is being quiet. Case in point, I offer exhibit A:

Sophie has been climbing up on her toy box, a habit we try to break for fear of just that – breakage. She loves to dance and all it would take is one misstep in her boogie to bring her down. She climbed into her box filled with her kitchen items and sat and giggled her little head off. She is too much and at times, I think my heart is going to just explode from how much I adore this kid!

Blooming Where I’m Planted

Mom Behind the Lens — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:19:02 +0000

The past two months since my husband graduated have not been easy. Call them road blocks, challenges, whatever you want – they’ve sucked. We’ve contemplated our choices – do we move or do we stay. We’ve researched Portland and Seattle and North Carolina and briefly flirted with Massachusetts and Georgia.

Sick of Being Sick

Mom Behind the Lens — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:34:41 +0000

I didn’t want to seem too attacking so I decided to tone down my post and not name any names or acronyms. But I’m ticked.

Seriously. (And honestly, I am so mad I could use bad words but will keep this clean).

17 Months Ago…

Mom Behind the Lens — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:36:13 +0000

Kyle and I welcomed this precious child into the world. Any mother can attest to this fact – it is amazing how quickly they grow.

She was born just before 11 p.m. on a Thursday night. I had been in labor for almost 24 hours and had a difficult delivery (so happy the epidural decided to fail!) and it was almost an hour before I held and examined Sophie. I wanted to be free of the doctor doing what he was doing and the nurses buzzing around. When I looked into her eyes, I knew.

Knowing When to Give In

Mom Behind the Lens — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:52:03 +0000

Today was one of those days that I knew I should just give into the fact that I would not be accomplishing much until Sophie went to bed. When your child wakes up and within an hour is acting like she’s minutes from naptime, you know you’ve got trouble. And then the ridiculously full diapers. Oh. Dear. Me. I don’t get grossed out easily by my child’s…well, you know…but today was up there.

Back to School? Already?!

Mom Behind the Lens — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:52:17 +0000

Is it May 22nd yet?

Yes, yours truly started back to school today – I am entering my third semester at the Academy of Art University, pursuing my Master of Fine Arts in Photography. I’m staring at a syllabus for Art & Ideology of the 20th Century and can already feel my brain hurting. Photoshop should be easy enough (hope I didn’t just jinx myself) and Thesis Project Seminar, piece of cake – I *only* have to come up with what my thesis will be on. We had a gloriously long six week break that I had big plans for. BIG plans! Now, standing here, I feel like I didn’t do half of what I to accomplish and wondering how in the world it’s February.

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The Pieces of Life

Mom Behind the Lens — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:04:39 +0000

One of the things I love about photography is the capture of time. I was rummaging through some old photographs this week and found one of me and Kyle from Christmas of 2007. At first glance, you see a couple. It’s Christmas. Festivity. Family, friends…

I Don’t Scrapbook, Therefore I Am

Mom Behind the Lens — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:13:58 +0000

I am one of those Moms that does not scrapbook. I know, *gasp*. I’m a photographer with tons of pictures and an armoire filled with paper, embellishments, stamps, trinkets and everything else imaginable. I try every now and then when I have free time (which isn’t often) to take some things out and work. And I just don’t feel it.

My Life the Balancing Act

Mom Behind the Lens — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:34:21 +0000

I’m a follower of Ali Edwards, creative goddess and all around amazing woman. She’s a wife and mother first, artist second. Each year, Ali picks a word to be her theme, if you will, for the year ahead. This year, I decided to pick a word – adventure. No, wait, that’s not right. Let’s try that again.

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