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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Short lived

Today's snowfall was just that... Short lived! Why couldn't it snow for a day or two and stick around for weeks? If I don't get Florida for my winters might as well as bring on the snow until its summer and 90 out. I like extreme's, things that are in the middle don't count. It's either snow of full on summer.

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I shall be content in the fact that I did get to enjoy Little Guy play in it for a lot longer then I wanted to be in it. The whole beauty about snow is watching it fall. It's one of the most romantic things in my book. Unfortunately I didn't get to capture that kind of beauty for fear of my camera.

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I couldn't help but stare out the window the whole day! If it was up to me I'd watch movies, drink tea, read books and just soak up it all!

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I loved watching Augustin's face as he watched the snow fall from the sky. It was priceless. Now I just need to teach him to say, "Cold!" and not, "Hot!"

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The rest of the evening was spent working on the Easter Promo. It turned out better then I expected. I'm glad it did because after 2 days of designing the results better be great.

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Saturday, February 19, 2011

A deeper healing, a better me

These past weeks have I've been paralyzed with fear. It's something I am not happy to admit, but it's been effecting everything. It's effected my relationship with God, family, friends, my career in some way even who I have become as a person.

I've noticed and seen a change inside of myself that is not pretty, nice or welcoming. It's actually down right negative!

Most of my fears steam from the tragedy of July 2006 and the fact that I never felt like I could truly mourn my loss because I had to be 'strong'. Whether the pressure to be 'strong' came from others or solely from me doesn't matter because it was there and I couldn't shake it.

Since I never mourned the lives of the ones I loved so very much somehow it transitioned itself into something ugly and that ugly has been rooted deep inside of me. I've been seeing the effects of it for years, but wants ready to deal with surgery at the time. Lately I've been experiencing horrible panic attacks that would last for some days. My fears crippled me, took the very breath from me  it seemed & safety was no where in site.

I've turned into a cream puff with no cream inside. On the outside all seemed fine, but on the inside was horror, bitterness and a war, a battle that I had chosen to loose until now.

I've promised to visit the grave site of Justin, Andrew and Olga. I've promised to say goodbye to them and bury my fears for good. It's hard not to avoid my promise because saying goodbye to them will make me truly start the mourning process I've been unable to, but I have promised and ready to heal the deepest wound I have carried.

I'm ready to overcome my fears, to walk away from bitterness, doubt and am ready to walk into joy, peace, & self confidence. I'm not sure why I'm sharing this because I usually don't share things like this with people nor was my intention to share when I started writing, but I guess I need accountability in this and I believe that I shouldn't hide anymore, that I hurt and that I am healing.

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Friday, February 18, 2011

Down by the boardwalk

Yesterday was a sunny, but bitter cold day. It was down right beautiful for a winters day. Yes, it's still winter, but spring is in the air! Everyone is talking about it, seeing it and excited about it. Aren't you?!

Every Thursday Hubby stays home so that during his lunch break we can go out as a family and spend some time together. It's also became one of my favorite days for that exact reason.

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My happy little family went out for a walk on the boardwalk. It's by far one of my favorite places to go. When I'm there I feel like I've driven miles to get to this place. Its where farm lands, rolling hills and wetlands come together into the perfect picture.

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Because of all the rain that's been coming down this winter the wetland were... wet! Some the of water even came over the boardwalk and we had a great time balancing ourselves on the ledge so we wouldn't get wet.

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It was beautiful.

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Oh and I also have a new cup to make cup collection. Whatcha think?

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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Sneak Preview: Eric & Gail

My goal was to be in bed by 10:30pm, but that's not happening any time soon. I still need to finish the Sneak Peak, shower and read my book. The great part about it is I am happy to be staying up and showing people my new stuff & style. If you have a minute please let me know what you think and how you like it or not like it? I'm nosy so I'd like to know...

I had a great time shooting Eric & Gail. They are such a cute couple! I'm thankful that they were both patient with me as I did their candid shots without directing them. We got to eat some of the yummiest frozen yogurt in town called Skinny Dip Yogurt  you should check out their Facebook page and "Like" them. Oh and tell them Annetta-B Photography sent you! After some fun at their shop we went outside despite the rain and got some fun pictures in!

Thank you Gail and Eric for letting me take pictures of your family!

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Friday, February 11, 2011

Reflections Perfections

I've been doing a lots of research, studying & working on my photography. Shortly after I got inspired I decided to take things to a whole new level and style. I am perfecting it. Well, more like testing it. My guinea pigs? My photo-shoot this Tuesday!

I'm hoping to get some feedback from people if they like it or not. Making your stand in photography is a lot of work. I think I've been locked up in the house for two weeks.

Because of that my blogging slowed down and now I must play catch-up on all the pictures I took during that time.

I'll start with the pretty new things in my house.

My mommy and I went on a walk some time this or last week and she showed me beautiful twigs that would go great in our house. She was right, I started loading up the stroller until twigs and branches were poking out from everywhere!

I'm a twig and branch girl. I also think they look gorgeous around the house. Now all I need is the dead tree we found so I can paint it, spray paint it and decorate it!

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Last Saturday was our last event for the basketball season. We thought it would be a huge turn out since it was the playoffs, but it wasn't. Sean and Stephanie were there though. It was great! Augustin and Syri had a great time playing together. They are such great friends.

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Augustin's been doing something new everyday, his learning curve is so big now, which makes it really hard for me to keep up with the Little Guy.

He now loves to sit in chairs like a big boy.

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He loves to climb into our kitchen drawer that's open to him (only drawer that's not baby proofed other then the silverware door that's too high). He then figured out that with the added height he can reach the silverware drawer and grab anything he can reach!

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Then when I take him down from there I get a BIG boo boo face. It breaks my heart until I catch him looking at me to see if I'm reacting to his fake tears. Since I see that then the little scam of his is over. Of course he doesn't listen to mommy and tries to climb in again.

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Sometimes he just doesn't make it in the drawer the right way, but 'falls' in and I just have to leave him in there crying (fake, yet again) hoping he learns his lesson. Does he? Nope...

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Monday was a great day. We got to surprise Sean for his birthday party. There was serval families and he was genuinely surprised. We also had a blasted being together as a family and with friends.

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Now let reflect on today. I've been on my computer from the time I woke up. Really thinking about taking a break from it all and am thankful for some that's coming this Saturday.

Another new thing that I happen to like that Little Guy does is feed us. He tries so hard and it's just so cute because he just enjoys sharing even when it's not his plate of food. He will one day make such a good baby brother because he is so caring and loving.

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It's amazing and wonderful how fast they grow up. Big announcement! Drum roll please... Augustin is now forward facing, discovering the joy of it  and kicking his feet happily.

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We have this new place we like to go as a family. I'd like to file this place into the bubble tea category of anazininess (is that a word?). It's a frozen yogurt shop that both delicious and modern. I love the color schemes, the yumminess and the atmosphere. Just the perfect hang out spot when we don't wanna travel far for a date night or to spend fun time with the family. It's also something that I'll let Augustin eat too. He loves this place!

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Oh I also colored my hair and got some bangs. Sorry for the funny pictures of me... I wasn't being a good model.

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I just LOVE my family!!

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