{ Tick Check! }

It's been FOREVER since we've had pictures of my own family taken...usually it's some version of 2 of us instead of all 3 of us...so when I decided that FOREVER was just too long and we were going to head to our local park and take pictures before the new mini Perkins arrived, I NEVER guessed that 40 degree weather was still prime time for TICKS! Arrrrggggggg....
Yes, ticks!

We had almost finished the session because our photographer (ME)...was pooped from running back and forth to set the timer on the camera...when all of a sudden, as my awesome husband was trying to take a rare picture of me, I looked down, freaked out, and all I could say was "Tick, tick, tick...waaaaahhhhh"

OK - I was a veterniary nurse for 16 years, and these are the kinds of little parasites I had developed a 'thick skin' for...but when you are pregnant, the only thing you think is...BLOOD SUCKING DISEASE!!! So after J firmed up his grip on the camera, calmed me down, threw the tick to infinity...I proceeded to tick check everyone and everything! If I myself could have stripped down to nothing and harmed none of the passers by's eyes...I would have, but I didn't want to subject poor souls to that preggo horror just before dinner. So, even though I still at times have flashbacks and can feel ticks creeping all over me, AND I just know I've brought them home and they are waiting to perpetrate their nastiness when I least expect it...I will remain calm...with my tweasers and a Red Bull in the wings!

PS - My husband thinks its hysterical that my new ring tone for his phone is "I'd Like to Check You for Ticks" (Brad Paisley)...he's SUCH a comedian! Instead of making jokes, I think he should talk to Santa about getting me a wireless remote so I can ditch the timer thingy! What do you think? :)


More to come...:)
~BLESSINGS!~

~Henry & The Service Man~

My first session this weekend...little Henry came from Midlothian to brave the 40 degrees, 40 mph winds and tree prunners in Downtown Waxahachie for his Mini Session...what a trooper! Adorable, laid-back and handsome baby blues...

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My second session was with Karla...8 months preganant...and going through everything on her own. Her husband is Anthony and is serving us in Iraq with the Air Force. This session is a surprise for him since he can't be here to experience everything a soon-to-be dad would. I hope he can look at these images one day soon and know everything is OK and what a beautiful and sweet wife he has...and what a wonderful little baby girl he will soon have! Thank you, Anthony, for your service, dedication and pursuit of freedom...we wish and pray for you God Speed!

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~ Studio Relief ~

Even though my day was a little whacky on Saturday...I'm definitely relieved with the results! First, my favorite little redhead came from Fort Worth to see me for his 1 year session ~ I just love Ian...he has such great coloring...and so sweet! I just wish the session could have been longer; the nap time alarm just seemed to go off and he was done after about 30 minutes...but oh, those 30 minutes were great! I look forward to the next...and longer...session...:) My second session was with our long-time friend from A&M, Carrie...who came all the way from somewhere north of Frisco...Kansas maybe? ;) For all three of her little ones they didn't find out the gender...I don't know how she can stand it ~ But the 'Surprise' picture sure is cute! Thanks for driving all that way for some great moments...D I think my new green box was a hit...I wish I was that small again...:) Stay tuned...the new Tin Star Website is coming later this week...and a wedding next weekend! YEA!

~ Accomplished ~

That's what I feel like I have gotten done this weekend ~ I have gotten a lot accomplished! Although there are always things left to do...this weekend I relish in the accomplished! I have also discovered one reason I like photography so much; I get to meet some of the nicest people. The Marchands fall into that category ~ genuinely nice, gracious and willing. Willing to be my guinnea pigs...what do ya think...nice? I think so. Pregnancy is an awesome and beautiful thing ~ and I can't wait to meet little Gavin!