San Antonio Family Photographer: Shelly and Travis + fam

I'm slowly climbing out of the "To Blog" folder. These were from back in December.

Since it's almost FEBRUARY, I'll spare you the theme-y shots we did. But I have to say that Travis was a pretty good sport about everything. You know boys never like to have pictures taken. Well, we had him out there with Christmas bulb props, and ladders. He even sat still while Shelly and I wrestled a Santa beard on her CAT. All this, while there was a football game going on, too. 

 They're pretty cute together.  :)

I think Shelly and Trav are in a lot of trouble, in about 5 or 10 more years. Oye.

Now time to write a Shutter Sisters post for tomorrow. Any ideas?  :)

Leslie Bohl Jones

Lovely Leslie from the San Antonio Living Show. I think there's a little bit of a rocker in this television news anchor.  :)

Thank you Leslie!

Also, thanks to everyone who left really sweet comments yesterday! I'm on a mission to give my camera to Jason more often...and maybe even schedule a shoot this summer (thanks Kate!)

So, anyone tuning in for the hunger update? It's getting moderately better, only because I'm down 5 pounds. Other than that, it still sucks. And now that I've had a FITNESS EXPERT comment that 'hungry is her middle name' (hi Jacqueline!) ...well, I feel validated. Thank you for your honesty! And I guess it's worth it because the jeans are fitting better. That's pretty exciting because I've NEVER followed through with a New Years resolution before, and here I am on my second one! Speaking of resolutions, Paul wrote a hilarious post about them yesterday.

Today I'm meeting with Katynator and DDlicious to go through the Caden Lane lifestyle shots. Then it's Chuys to celebrate Tracy's birthday!

Then a belly shoot in the afternoon. Sounds like a good day to me.

Oh, I also want to say hola to my friend Anne who had a surprise baby shower last night, which I was so bummed to have to miss! Welcome baby number three!! You're almost there!! :) 

CIAO!

Really quick because I know my mom is dying to see the clip. :0) xo

My day started when I signed in at the WOAI desk only to see the name "Amy DeYoung" right above mine. What?!! So a little background. I'm addicted to many blogs...probably more than I should ever admit. And you know you are too, so ANYway, I'd stumbeld on Amy's photo blog about a year ago, and kept up periodically. When I saw that she was moving to San Antonio (a few months back), I basically sent her an email that said, "Hi you don't know me. I'm a blog stalker. Want to have lunch? And I promise I won't murder you". So brave soul that she is, actually agreed. And we had a great time. She also happens to be PREGNANT. So she OF COURSE went to Prego Central and coincidentally met DD, who naturally asked (pretty) Amy to be in the fashion show. And it was so great to see her today in this SMALL WORLD that we live in. Anyway, Amy was also smart enough to bring her camera, so she got a few behind-the-scenes shots if you want to check them out (on her blog link above). THANKS AMY!!  :)

And here are the clips from the show. 

Of everybody. My segment. And of the belly fashionista show.

K. I must go to bed RIGHT THIS MINUTE. 

*hi again, I'm not sure why the links are all going to the fashion show. But you can click any of the links above, and then click "New Twist To Baby Room Decorating" and "More Great Baby Ideas".

on my way to the show

Glad that it's not really about me this time. Hoping I won't have to do much talking. And thinking there are reasons why I'm usually behind the camera.

I'll try to pop in later. And today I'm also here. :0)

Shelly won!

Good Morning Monday! How was your weekend? Mine started Friday afternoon shopping for a dress with Katy and DD.

Me: I'm fat. I need something below the knee. My arms are lamb chops. I'm not trying anything on that isn't a 3/4 sleeve wrap-style.

Me in the dressing room trying on the wrap-style dress.

Katy: If it makes you feel comfortable, then get it.

Me: But what do you think?

DD: You look skinny from the side, but your hips look big from the front. And we're not tall enough for a dress below the knee. 

Katy: I think you need something more modern. (code for, "gross and boring") 

So I stepped out on a limb.

Then.

Me: I don't need another pair of black shoes, but...

DD: Yes, get shoes!

Me: I want something slinky and strappy?

DD: What are you, stuck in the 90s?

Me: Really?

So I stepped out on a limb again (in black). Well, it wasn't that much of a limb, because I might have a few similar-yet TOTALLY DIFFERENT pairs in the closet. And despite apperances, they were relatively comfortable. Even when shorty got low low low low low low low low.   :)

So here's the reason for all the limb-stepping.

Shelly won Queen of the Vine! Here she is with the other candidates and last year's Queen. I can't remember their names, but they are all amazing. Shelly raised $40,000, and collectively I think they raised over $80,000 for The Brighton School. Very cool. Although I have to say that my favorite part of this picture is little Addy in the corner eating her hair. She was the highlight of dinner, as she made her rounds to each table putting blush on everyone, including the men. I loved it! I would show more photos if I had any. But I didn't bring my camera. I thought the iPhone would suffice. But two glasses of wine in, I forgot about it. Probably best that way. After the coronation, we took a limo to Crazytown and didn't get home until almost 3.

So, I spent the better part of Saturday popping Advil so I could watch Chance's first game. Sometimes when I see a bunch of kids all together, it makes me want to cry. I'm not sure if that's normal, or if I should admit it on the www, but it happens to me all the time. Kids, especially mine, make me choke up at seemingly mundane moments. Like the other day when Chance was running down the street to catch the ice cream truck. I think I might need to sit in the back row at their weddings. 

Anyway, this one is for Nana and Papa because they are baseball FANATICS. And also for Grammy, because she was sad the other day that she hasn't seen him play a game yet. 

  

Two more things. The first is that I'm so jealous. Tracey got to see Anne Lamott AND Elizabeth Gilbert speak the other night, and she wrote the best post about it. Even to get to see ONE of those amazing authors, would make my life, okay I'll play it cool, year.

The second is a thank you to Cathy who sent me a sweet email this morning. Checking in to see what's the haps with my neglected blog. Thank you! :)

I'm still here. And honestly, I've been preaching on about changing things up and drawing lines, and blah blah. Well, hallelujah peeps! Because I looked at my calendar for April and there is lots of Sanity on the agenda. I might be a s--l--o--w learner. BUT, I am here to tell you that YOU CAN CHANGE THE THINGS THAT HAVE BEEN MAKING YOU MENTAL.

WOOT. I'll be back tomorrow. Promise.