The last few days have been really challenging for me as a mom- and when life just picks me and shakes me, it is REALLY easy to loose sight on the things we cherish and love the most- our family.

As crazy as it can be with 5 kids, they make me have the best belly laughs, give the greatest hugs, and know JUST when to say ” I love you, mom”.

I am a proud mom…. I love my family so much!!

To my husband- thank you so much for this wonderful life and journey we have. Without you- I wouldn’t have all these blessings!

One of the COOLest things is a local store in town that caters to expecting moms and babies and kiddos. I LOVE this store- and everytime I go in… yeah.. .I spend

What is this AMAZING store you ask??? Go check out Moe Moe’s Garden Bay Boutique LIKE her page and tell them that I sent ya. We have partnered up to offer a FUN-Filled birthday idea. Each month, we will be doing Baby’s First Year Cake Smash!!!

The other day, we had our first “birthday” girl and OH- MY- Goodness she was so stinken adorable and so much fun. She kept my tummy giggling.. and I believe I have fallen in love with this little cutie lol. Oh my gosh- and her mom?!!  AH-Mazing!!!! I could have stayed all day and chatted about anything. This family is the sweetest and I hope to be able to keep capturing them throughout the years!

Here is a sneak peek into our fun-filled cake smash!

LOL I love this photo.. She looks like she is saying " Muahahahaha...mmmmm CAKE"

** A- thank you so much for being a part of this… And a HUGE thank you to Moe Moe’s.. I love and adore you both! **

And when I wake

I wake with your dreams

I guess my pillow Holds some kind of key To your peace

Your peace

Me

I wouldn’t trade your love for all the candy In this great big world

Me

I feel so crazy blessed and oh so lucky

To be the place you go When you need to feel safe

When you need a kiss

It’s me

I haven’t showered

And I tried to eat

But all your tears

Oh they needed me

I need some time, some time to think

But then I hear you And what you need is… Me

I wouldn’t trade your love for all the candy. In this great big world Me I feel so crazy blessed and oh so lucky To be the place you go

I wash your face To make room for All the kisses Of tomorrow

And every day That I get to Be here with you Is sweet

Me

I wouldn’t trade your love for all the candy In this great big world Me I feel so crazy blessed and oh so lucky To be the place you go When you need to feel safe

When you need a kiss

Oh don’t be afraid Cause what you’ll have is…. Me

This is one of my ABSOLUTE fave songs. From Plumb. I fell in love with her CD and she JUST happened to be in concert at the MOPS convention the one year I went. She was just amazing and beautiful and just… amazing. I was able to purchase (another) cd from her as well as talk to her for a bit and get a photograph- although I have no idea where that pic is…

This post is all about my lil Jack. He grows too quickly. I love you lil man

Thank you Crystal Beck Photography who was able to catch these action shots during the filming of our family video by Norisada Photography!

It was SUCH a joy to meet them all and have a playful session. The worst part was that it was over too quickly. I simply just adore this family and so sad I wont be able to watch this beauty grow up in front of my lens. I may just have to make a special trip but to Sandpoint for her One Year photos!

Here is a sneak peek into our session.

** Thank you SO much for letting me capture G and your whole family… she is SUCH a doll- and you both were the BEST photography parents!! **

** Thank you W family for letting me capture your family!! **

I don’t know about you, but I am exhausted….

This special client has an awesome story on how we met. Funny actually. I was able to talk hubby into going to The RoadHouse for dinner one night (my fave place). We were sitting there and I spotted a baby bump. Of course I didnt have cards on me and it’s against my inner balls to actually introduce myself to someone to tell them I want to take their photos. But hubby asked our waitress to see if that cute baby bump would come over to talk to us for a sec. We all couldn’t not stop talking that night- in fact they had to kick us out because they were closed lol. I left that night so excited that I met a new friend. I was giddy!!

I couldn’t wait to do her maternity photos and my heart was so filled with happiness on her daughter that she is soon to have!!

Here is a sneak peek into our session

** F, I am SOOOOOO happy for you and was there to rub your belly and meet this beautiful miracle baby- loves!! **

I was trying to be witty just then but I think I failed!

I BELIEVE we have finally settled down in our new (temp) home out here in ND. I can say that all but 1 box (hubby’s electronics) are all unpacked. It seems that this whole month has been one long day- and I’ve been holding my breath.

I really do like this town- much like Sandpoint- only no mountains to gaze at…. or a beautiful lake… or a Starbucks! People are nice- the schools are GREAT. In fact… Get this… Kindergarten is FULL day. Yes, this momma did a happy dance in the registration office.

Besides following a toddler and a baby around the house- picking up messes, scrubbing toilets, fixing breakfast, lunch and dinner… I have managed to snap a few photos of the little one. I haven’t forgotten about you either.. I have been working on editing as often as I can. Which sadly, isnt too often. But slowly, its all getting done. I think after I am done with all my computer stuff, I should reward myself with a yummy DQ banana split.. or maybe… I should get it now to motivate myself into getting it done Yeah… I like that idea MUCH better!

Some exciting personal news… I have FINALLY signed up myself and my family for a gym membership. The gym is a lot like the Kroc center. Kids pool and rock wall and other fun things to do. I actually dragged my butt up with wall and I really enjoyed it. I was shocked how much my body hurt the next day- which I did not like, but I am excited to keep trying. I just need my rock wall buddy back to “belay” me. Isn’t that a funny word?! I had to ask 3 times if that is what she said.

“belay?”,

“yes, belay”.

“Belay??” 

“Yes, Belay!”,

“What the freak is belay”

I would tell you but it would be much more fun to have you just try it.

I have been trying to get myself on a Zumba schedule but I do have to admit that going to that class isnt as much fun if you go alone. Now, I had a kick butt time at Katherine Funk’s class only because she had Black Light Zumba and that girl has some CRAZY energy… and kick ass loud music! But here… *GULP* you are surrounded by those mirrors and they don’t make you look slimmer by any means. Doens’t matter how hard I try to look sexy or graceful- those mirrors show a reflection of this silly girl.

hmmm. I lost track of where I was going.

Well… hmmmm. AH! nope… that wasn’t it. Oh well

I know a few of you have known families that have also relocated out to this area.. I would love to meet up with some moms- get my lumpy butt out of the house… so if know of any, please have them contact me

My little Jack- has grown up so much. And it really does make my heart sad. Just a few days after we moved here, he started sitting up, scooting all over the floor and yelling momma! Of course he has made it a point to let me know he HATES his bed and the only place he wants to sleep is in our bed. And all you mommies know that that just means I don’t get sleep!

"Life doesn't get any better than this"

]]> http://jax-creations.com/blog/2012/03/family-update-north-dakota-baby-photographer/feed/ 1 http://jax-creations.com/blog/2012/02/ill-be-seeing-you-idaho-newborn-photographer/ http://jax-creations.com/blog/2012/02/ill-be-seeing-you-idaho-newborn-photographer/#comments Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:48:26 +0000 http://jax-creations.com/blog/?p=3415 If you have been following my facebook page you saw that I posted “good news good news” and then I statement that I wanted to have a girls night out!!

Well I received news today that we are moving to be with hubby…… moving NEXT WEEKEND!!!! I know I know.. CRAZY, but in our family- FAMILY is important and we need to be together. I applaud and cry with those moms who have spouses that serve in the military and moms that have their hubby’s gone for work. I know its hard- very hard- especially when you have kiddos. I have many MANY emotions going on right now including fear, excitement, joy, nerves- you name it.  When it comes down to it all, we need to be together as a family- so that is what we are going to do.

For clients… No worries..  I will be traveling back and forth a few times to do sessions so you CAN STILL BOOK SESSIONS but those of you who wish to not wait for my return I have a list of WONDERFUL close photographers that I HIGHLY recommend. These girls are like family to me.. each one so super talented and special and I KNOW without a doubt you will be taken care of.

Without further ado here are my besties!!

Michelle Glasser – Meshelle Photography ( Newborn goodness)

Amanda Norisada- Norisada Photography (children/ family and those adorable videos!)

Amy Henderson – AMy Henderson Photography (Family/ senior/ Weddings)

Bethany Chamberlin – Bethany Chamberlin Photography (Family/ senior/ weddings)

Crystal Beck- Crystal Beck Photography ( the most adorable themed sessions ever)

Marie – Dominquie – Sandpoint Photo ( AMAZING stuff!!!)

I wish there was something I could do to let you all know how much I SO love you all and how much I appreciate each and every single one of you. You have supported me for so many years. I have enjoyed so much meeting all these beautiful babies, watching them and families grow. You all have a place in my heart and I pray that when I do get to come back to Sandpoint that I will get to see you all again!!

I am very excited for our new adventure and to see what God has in store for Jax Creations Phototgraphy. I pray that Dickinson North Dakota welcomes me as much as you all have.

I love you all

This was one of those RARE days where all the kids actually got along, were quiet and were enjoying something I suggested (quiet time) – if only they did this more often!

But I love how my guy wore his sun glasses all afternoon and wanted to read his baby brother a story. I love him!! I love them all!!