November Recap

You’re probably wondering who this cutie is in the picture with me. She’s my adorable daught– er, I mean niece! My niece!!! I got to hold her so much last weekend.I have the funniest surprise story ever. My husband and I schemed to surprise my mom on her birthday last weekend. We bought tickets– try justfly.com. Amazing deals!!!– flew in Friday afternoon, and showed up in wigs and disguises to Outback Steakhouse in Pittsburgh. My husband started playing Happy Birthday on the guitar and my kiddos and I joined in singing with him. It was the best feeling ever to see the look of shock, happiness, and tears unfold in a few short seconds on their faces. The.best.surprise.weekend.ever…

I’m getting ready for my slower season, with courses, goals, books, and fun family time planned until the next busy season. Mine usually starts back up in February for the crazy busy season again. My average slow season consists of about 1-4 weddings a week, which gives me 2-3 days of work, and is a nice break from 10-12 weddings a week, 5-6 days/wk.
I say it all the time, but I love my job, y’all. It’s such a privilege to be able to be on photographer’s teams, cheering them on, laughing at the funny moments they captured, & tearing up at the emotional moments as well. I can’t explain how exciting it is to open a catalog of photos and seeing the day unfold through someone else’s viewpoint. It’s awesome and rewarding to be a part of on a small scale. The ability it gives me to be home with my children is also the best part. I don’t have to miss the important parts and that makes me smile.

Ice skating!!!