A Mid Year Change and Random Photos

My family tells me all the time how I need to post pictures and videos and stuff. I think I post a lot of pictures on Facebook, but some of my family (okay, mainly just my sister) is not on Facebook, so here ya go Allie. I love you! I recently got back from a trip to Utah to photograph a wedding (my sisters high school friend). While I was there I ran into a friend I hadn't seen in almost 11 years. It was such a strange meeting and really took me back, but it really has been such a blessing. I have come home from my trip inspired and have made some serious changes in my life after our conversations together. I used to work all the time, sitting at the computer ignoring my kids and husband, a lot of times never making dinner. I have decided to quit working when Rhett comes home, plan meals and even play with my kids. I want to enjoy my life more (not that I wasn't before) and have more time for myself. I have really lost my focus on whats important in my life. I was so focused on being a successful photographer and money maker, I didn't think about how my family was suffering because of it. Don't get me wrong, I love photography and love that I am my own boss and business owner, but I am being a little bit more choosy about what sessions I take on. My time is valuable. My family is valuable. That being said, we have had mother daughter dates, family tickle time on the bed, and park days. I am enjoying the beginning of Summer. Lets just hope that the Sun comes out more than last year. Kylee lost her 2nd tooth (and didn't lose it this time). The tooth fairy gave her $2! That little stinker has a hard time falling asleep when she looses a tooth. I think she thinks that she will catch the fairy. But the Tooth Fairy is sneaky and always knows when kids are asleep.

The night before the big race, we went to Macaroni Grill in Seattle and Rhett drew this for me. The arrow is pointing to me. My sweety! I love him =)