Renee's Christmas Photos

OK there is NOTHING HARDER to shoot than a FOUR year old. Lucily I got some decent shots to use. :o) It's sad when you also realize that your VERY tiny daughter can still wear her dress from last year. (BUT on a high note we saved $40.00!!) I am SO ready for Christmas to get here!!

New blog...

If you want, please come over and follow me on my new blog.

http://jennys365photography.blogspot.com/

I think it will be lots of fun. Only time will tell.

Cheers
jenny

Harbinger of things to come...

Tomorrow is a new day for me. Tomorrow I will be photographing a newborn baby. For the last year or so I have really taken a liking to photography. I love taking pictures and capturing the life of my child through a camera, and I wonder if I can translate my love to other people and their children. I think there must be a certain joy in focusing in on the happiness and joy that a family offers. Moments of childhood are so fleeting and so precious...and to get a moment on film is a magical moment for me.

Recently my friend Jolene gave birth to a sweet little baby girl (she has three boys mind you) and I approached her about shooting some images just for the heck of it. So at 10 tomorrow I am skirting over to her house (for an "on location" and natural lighting shoot) where I plan on trying my hand at actual photography. (Not just obsessively taking shots of my child...) I figure it's a win win situation. Jolene will get some cute (hopefully) images of her little honey and I will get a see if this is an avenue I might want to pursue later in life (once Renee is in school I might go back for a photography degree..or attend workshops or something...)

I dream one day of owning and running a successful business and I think this MAY be my outlet. I'll post my images soon enough...here is to hope that I get some good pics and like this process enough to continue on and learn more. :o)

Jenny

Obsession anyone?

So I've been obsessing. Over what you ask? I'll tell you.

Photography.

I love pictures. I love taking shots of just about everything. I wonder if I missed my calling in life. *sigh* SO I am doing something about it. I am going to take a few classes to sharpen my skills. I am going to invest in some fun software for my compooter (hehehe) and I am going to piddle and claw my way up the ladder of knowledge...and hopefully in the process get some good stuff that I am proud of. HECK if I get good enough I might even consider going into business and doing THIS for a living.

I kinda suck, because I am pretty OK at a lot of stuff, and a master of none. I think I have art ADD and I can't help myself. *sigh* So, over the next few months I'll start posting some of my work, both altered and pure. I hope you enjoy the ride as much as I do.

Cheers.

Jenny

My little sisterg

So it has happened...

My little sister has gone and grown up on me. On June 27th she got married in Norman, OK to Danny Waid. I am personally in shock because I CAN'T be that old!

here are some photos from her big day. I didn't take my camera to the reception, but they had a PHOTO BOOTH (and consequently I spent half of my evening in there). I will scan those photos in later tonight...hehehe The wedding was stunning. katie looked like a dream, and everything was perfect. It was a wonderful day!

At the rehersal dinner with Renee and katie...yes Renee has bread in her mouth! :)
Katie's Reception (the colors were beatiful...lt green and lt blue) It was very stunning.
Katie and our Grandad (my dad's dad) He's 91 folks and still cutting a rug on the dance floor!! We were so blessed to have him there!!
Renee and her best buddy EVER...Auntie DeeDee. My daughter is in love her her something fierce!

Masters Golf Tournament 2009

On Monday Mark and I headed into the heart of Augusta to experience the Master's Golf Tournament at Augusta National. I can honestly say that I am not a huge golf fan, but as we drew closer to the grounds I got more and more excited about the prospect of being on the course. There, undoubtedly, is a massive amount of traditional and notoriety when it comes to this tournament. It has been ranked 1st in the "sporting events you need to go see" world....and after attending on Monday I totally understand why! The people were wonderful, the food was awesome, the grounds were breathtaking, and everything was perfect. Though you are in the heart of old Augusta (in the not so good part of town) you feel that you are miles from everywhere...and that was so special.

It was a windy day, and quite cool, but it was partially cloudy and perfect for taking photos. During the first few days of the tournament (the practice rounds) patrons are allowed to bring their cameras on site. On Thursday through Sunday (the actual tournament days) you are NOT allowed to bring cameras on site. So here are some photos from our journey. Needless to say I have never experienced such a beautiful place in my whole life. I could have stayed there all day just to soak in the sites.


Mark and Jenny by the 13th hole.

Mark looking all "cool".

We got to watch Tiger Woods tee off on the 11th hole. He was all business. I don't think he even noticed everyone gathering around him. And yes, he is just as impressive in real life as he is on TV.

The Dogwood.

The 12th hole of Amen Corner fame.

I only wish my photos did this place justice.

Renee's Fourth Birthday

Well, it's official. Today Renee turns the big 4! I can't believe that she has grown up so much and it's happened SO quickly. (I love that every mother laments this about their own children, yet it is such a weird reality that is so true.) *sigh* I thought I would share a few pictures with you from my little lady's past...




Renee at 8 weeks...

A five month shocker!

Renee at 8 months...

Renee into 10 months...

Renee's first Superbowl in Missouri...with Jaden

Easter 2006--Renee's one year old.

14 months...in Maryland.

And here she is now...