September 28, 2010

{Blog Part 2 of 2}

A few days ago, I wrote about my friend Amiti.

She has an amazing little boy, wonderful husband, great friends... and there isn't a time that she doesn't brighten my day when I hear from her.

My husband even likes to read her emails... It is not uncommon for me to run to him laughing about soemthing Amiti said and how I (secretly) want to be more like her!

I talk about her all the time, and wish all my friends knew her. Infact, I tell most of my friends I wish they knew her because they would love her. I am sure by now, most of my friends feel like they know her.

I tell her all the time to start a blog so I can be her #1 fan. Since she hasn't started it yet, I thougth I would blog about some of her funnies comments that are so true and yet so funny!

So this email is for all those moms out there.... her are a few email (clips) that have sent me into tears laughing. Since they are just clips... I am not sure this blog will bring you to tears... but I do hope you get a few laughs out of it.

{Amiti}... thanks for all your wonderful emails! I have to blog about them so they end up in my coffee table book at the end of the year.

{Clients)... I promise I will not make emails public! Unless they are just this funny!

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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
"Forgive me for such a delayed response- I clearly missed the chapter titled "Expect to Enter a Black Hole Immediately Post Delivery". We left the hospital a week ago and since then the days have just melted by filled with long nights, naps, and wondering how i am going to survive when my mom leaves this weekend!"

Wednesday, January 6, 2010
"Really if someone would have just told me I would be wearing maternity pants from 5 months pregnant to 5 months post pregnancy - I would have indulged in some cooler jeans and bottoms."

Thursday, August 26, 2010
"PS- i have THE greatest idea for one picture....can't wait to set him up and see what you think!!! [Yes, sometimes I do refer to my child as though he is an accesory. I mean he goes with me everywhere [like a purse or some good chapstick], is usually found around my hips [like those skinny people who wear belts] or clinging to my legs [like a satin dress stuck on your legs at a sweet 16]. So, I sometimes amuse myself with dressing him up in funny things and seeing how he looks with my hair pieces in [he loves headbands!]. "

Sunday, September 26, 2010
"I can't wait to share them with everyone....meeting you an capturing these moments has been one of the best decisions of my life! [Others include keeping my mouth shut after 3 drinks, marrying moneesh, keeping up with my facial hair removal regimen and the list goes on!]."

September 27, 2010

Maddyn has one of the sweetest hearts...

Last night she gave Robbie this little piece of paper that said "dad i love you".

Then this morning taped to Chucks head was another note saying "chuck i love you".

Then she ran into the bathroom and made sure I had one for the day!

(Not sure where Brock's is???)

So I just had to blog about her little sweet moment... It is just a small reminder that no matter how hard parenting is and the challenges we (as parents) face along the way... these moments make it ALL worth it!

{Maddyn}.. Love you!

September 26, 2010

Dina. (she is not going to like me for this one)

Many of you have met her. She helps me with Weddings a lot :)

She was one of the first photographers that I ever met here in Arizona. We worked for another photographer for awhile... and since then have gone on to do our own business.

Dina is not only a great photographer, she is also a great friend. She has saved me many times when I am in a bind and is always willing to help. She sees the light in me and tells me never to give up... when I want to give up.

I just want to thank her for all that she does for me and for being such a wonderful friend in my life. My kids love her, and if you ever get to meet her... you'll love her too.

{Dina}... thanks for all your support!

September 25, 2010

{Blog Part 1 of 2}

I get lots of calls.... but this call was a first. This (wonderful) mother-to-be, wanted to interview me to be her family photographer. I meet with lots of brides, but had never been interviewed to be some one's family photographer. So I thought sure why not. And a week (or so) later I met Amiti and her husband. (By the way... her husband is great for the sole reason that he went with her to meet photographers, my husband would not have done that.)

I remember sitting with them, talking about their baby to come... they were not finding out what they were having (which is something I could never do since I cannot keep or be kept from a secret). We chatted... and as they left I thought "what a great family".

I told my husband that I knew this family would make an impact on me for the better.... and she has. Her emails have brought more laughter into my life than I ever thought possible. I love that she is who she is, and it is what it is. I don't even have the words to tell you how great she is. I can only imagine those that are close to her, and how loved she is.

I look forward to any get together with her, and feel honored that she picked me to capture some wonderful moments in her family's lives.

I was there for the birth of Talin, and will be there for his 1st birthday in a few weeks.

{Ami}... thanks for a friendship that inspires me to be a better person and some really great laughs along the way! It's the little things you say and do that make such a difference.

September 24, 2010

It's been nice to be home, but it is just one of those days!

Starbucks is great for a pick me up, when there is just too much to get done :)

Septemebr 23, 2010

While I have introduced you to most of the Enata family... meet Amanda.

Barb's oldest sister.

I remember growing up and thinking how "cool" she was for a few different reasons:
{here are a few}...
1. She had a car.
2. She always seemed to have a boyfriend (and always cute ones, too.)
3. She was so pretty...
4. For the most part, even if we annoyed her, she was always so nice to us.

Today she is married to a GREAT MAN... and has an AMAZING little boy.

It is always a delight to see them when I go back...

Sometimes being an adult is hard... but when you get to see friends grow up and start their own family... it makes being an adult so fun!

Thanks Amanda and Dave for letting me capture some sweet moments with your family... You have the cutest little boy!

September 22, 2010

Now that you know Barb… Meet her Parents!

Orhan and Mary….

From the day I met Barbs family, I remember thinking “this has got to be the greatest family in the WORLD”. And years later…I still think the same!

I went home this past weekend, and could’t come back home without seeing this wonderful family!

This family is a large part of the reason I am where I am today. They always set a great example of they way one should live. I blogged this spring about the passing of my grandfather and how it was at that point that I realized that it is not always what you SAY along the way… but it’s the WAY you live that can make an even bigger impact on one’s life.

As an adult now, I often look back and think about times spend with this family. They were the example for me that I needed growing up... their actions made all the difference in my life.

I think the most important thing that I can look back and say now, is that it is time spent with my family that will make the most important impact on them. I remember Friday night pizza and bagel nights at the Enata house, and now today I look forward to those nights with my family.

So thank you O & M for the example you set for me (and so so so so so many other’s) along the way. May the next 30 years be just as great as the first!


{I love your family!}