I CANNOT Believe it..........

Everyone always says that time flies like crazy, I hear it all the time, I say it all the time, especially after you have kids.

December 31st!!! Isn't that a great date!! It's the end of year, which means new beginnings, it means you get to celebrate the year before, and for our family it means we get to celebrate our daughters birthday.

She will be six, and as I type I'm starting to cry because it feels like she should be turning 2 or something. I remember the doctors office called me on the 30th and said, well, looks like your going to have her tomorrow. She wasn't due until Jan
14th, but to show how stubborn we would soon find out she was, she was breech and they preferred c-section.

Anyways, for exactly 6 years I have had the privilege, even though I haven't always acted that way, to raise my very high spirited, beautiful little girl. Happy Birthday Elise!! And who can post with no pics. Here are some random pics I took of her. She gets her good looks from me!! hehe jk jk

Christmas Song...

Christmas is the best time of the year!!! I didn't grow up with a lot of traditions, but I always knew what Christmas was really about. It is my desire for my kids to know the same. (we added some fun traditions with it) We got Elf on the Shelf and the kids have just been loving it. My husband even had him hanging from the chandelier one morning. It was too funny. Every year we bake Jesus a birthday cake and sing him happy birthday. It's the most decorated cake I have ever seen, but we talk about Jesus while they do it. I told my kids that Santa brings gifts because he is celebrating Jesus birthday.

This has been a year of very new things for me. Not working (at an 8 to 5 job) has been different. It was the hardest decision I have ever made (because I am fearful) but yet God has blessed us in the midst. I have been able to do so much more photography and I have an amazing husband and great friends and clients who have supported me through it and for that I am thankful. But above all, God has taken me down a path I never could have imagined I would be. It's crazy looking back at how He strategically placed people in my life at a certain time.

What is Christmas to you? Right now, I want to take the opportunity to tell you what Christmas is to me. Christmas is knowing that God sent his Son as a tiny baby, knowing the future, because He loved us that much. It's the feeling you get when you hear that perfect song that makes you throw your hands up in praise. It's the feeling you get when you feel God next to you, guiding you. It's the forgiveness for everything He knew I would do and so much more....

I added a song, that I absolutely love, and I hope you do also. Listen to it, watch it, or close your eyes and just praise the God that came to earth so long ago, only to die on a cross for me.....for you......

Two Cute Boys and a Sweet Girl on the Way...

So I had the privilege of taking pictures of a family that I go to church with. They have the cutest little boys that seems to be super excited about their little sister that is on the way!! Stephanie, your boys did great and you have a super cute family and I can't wait to see your baby girl!!! Enjoy the pics!!

Second Chance......

Last year I got to take pics for this wonderful family and I am so blessed to have gotten to do them again this Christmas. The kids have grown so much. What a great family, and what a beautiful day this turned out to be!! Enjoy your preview!!

Baby Love....

So little C is such a cutie pie and I love love love her hair!!! She always does great when I get to take pics and the best news is that her mommy is having another baby, and I am so excited and can't wait to get my hands on that sweet baby too!!! Lori, you are beautiful and I am so glad I got to take your pics today!! I hope you truly love them!!

Won't You Be My Neighbor....

It has been great getting to know our neighbors more and more everyday and today I had the great opportunity to take their pictures. It is getting pretty cold but the kids did a great job!! What a cute family!!! Hope you love them!

My Birthday.....

Well, yesterday was my 29th birthday, and it was a crazy day!! First my husband and I got up at 3am to go shopping while my kids stayed with Grandma. We finally got home around 12:30 and I had a shoot at 2. Then I came home, my sweet hubby got me the best dinner ever!! (Mac Grill with nothing other than my fav chocolate cake) And then I edited pics and finally went to bed at about 9:30 and my baby boy starting throwing up at 10:30! Poor thing! Soooo, it is now 9am and all is well for now in our household. To start the morning I thought I would post a few pics from yesterday! I love this family!! Little O is such a princess and wanted to wear her dress and the petti skirt. Too funny!! Enjoy!

Silent Night, I don't think so....

Well that is what his shirt said anyways. But that is definitely not him. He was so smiley and happy that I don't think he could take a sad picture. Y'all are the cutest family and little A did a GREAT job! Thanks for all the sweet smiles and enjoy your preview.

-Tabitha

Two L's......

So yesterday I got to shoot the two sweet little L's!! They are so adorable, and I even love the crying pictures. Note to self:9 month olds may not like frilly skirts and cute hats. Jennifer I can't wait to get your Christmas card made and I hope you love the pics!!

-Tabitha











I had to add a crying one!!

Christmas Cards & Gifts

I just wanted to post a reminder that if you were thinking about getting pictures for a beautiful custom Christmas card or you wanted to give pictures as gifts this year, the deadline to be sure you get these in time for Christmas is to have your session complete by December 8th. This gives me enough time to edit and get your order placed and delivered before Christmas. This has been a great year and I hope to hear from you.

Congratulations to the winners of the free session fee with 25% off their orders:
Stephanie Heady
Miriam Clouse
Jen Ramey
Lori Sams

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Let's Go Sledding!!

I am so excited about these. I got to take my kids Christmas card pics, and I don't care if everyone sees them before I send out my card. The card is still a fun surprise though!! I just knew I would get maybe one good pic of the kids because Austin never looks at me and Elise gives her fake smile, but today went GREAT!! I am so excited about these, so I will share just a few of the ones I love and leave the rest for Christmas time!!! Enjoy!!

My Friend and Mentor.....

I had the privilege of taking a few family pics for Kim. She has taught me so much, and I know she will never know what a blessing she is!! Check out her blog to see more, but here are just a couple I played with. Thanks Kim. I love your girls, they are hilarious!!!! I had to throw the funny one in!

8 Things About Me...

8 Things About Me

Amber tagged me and I can't be the one to ruin and not join in. Besides, seems to be a good way to learn more about people.

8 TV Shows I love to watch:
1. 24
2. The Unit
3. American Idol
4. Lost
5. Top Model (love the photography)
6. Ace of Cakes
7. Cake Challenge
8. Biggest Loser

8 Favorite Restaurants:
1. Macaroni Grill
2. Sonic (drinks only)
3. Macaroni Grill
4. Ojedas
5. Macaroni Grill
6. Catfish Grill
7. Macaroni Grill
8. Chocolate Cake Factory (let me know if there really is one!)

8 Things That Happened Today :
1. Taking care of sick husband
2. Took kids to the park
3. Ate Panda Express
4. Watched Cupcake Challenge
5. Wanted to eat cupcakes afterwards
6. Cooked gluten/wheat free pancakes (not too bad)
7. Checked email
8. Fought with my kids about fighting with each other (haha)

8 Things I Look Forward To:
1. Christmas
2. Closer relationship with Christ
3. Building this business
4. Elise's 6th Birthday (never mind, I'm sad about this one)
5. My last year in my 20's (wait, I'm sad about this one too)
6. Christ's return
7. Michael not being sick anymore
8. Taking my kids Christmas pictures

8 Things on My Wishlist:
1. A house that cleans itself
2. Skinny Clothes (hahahaha)
3. To win the HGTV dream home
4. Debt Free
5. Nikon D3 Camera
6. More Scrapbooking stuff
7. To stop having to think of 8 things
8. Done!!!!

And since I am posting another blog already, let's go ahead and have our first fun giveaway. I am going to do a drawing. To those of you who can comment and tell me my favorite place to eat chocolate cake, I will give the first 5 correct answers, a free photo session (on location) and 25% off prints. For those of you that may not know me very well, just check out the favorite restaurants section and take a wild guess!!! Good Luck!!

**Just a side note, this is limited to people that live in the DFW area**

-Tabitha

Just for Fun...

First, I would like to say that my favorite blog to read is called Bring the Rain. If you have read her story you will know why. She is an amazing Christian women and an inspiring writer. This week she challenged her readers to 7 days of prayer over our children. I have added her prayer button to the right, and if you would like to read her challenge, please feel free. We can't pray enough for our children!!

Second, I have decided to change my pricing. As we all know, the economy is not great, and as much as I love photography, my desire is that anyone who would love to have it hanging in their homes and enjoy those memories for years to come, should be able to afford it. So, I have decided to lower my prices for the time being.

Keep checking my blog, I am so excited about Christmas that I will be offering some fun deals in the upcoming days and weeks. I am thinking free session fees and 40% of prints and any other great deals I can come up with.

Thanks for reading,
Tabitha

Christmas Card & Collage....

So I got to make a Christmas card for my sis in law and I made a fun collage for Jennifer of her little girl that I took pics of a few months back. I wouldn't normally share Christmas cards on here, but since they live in Brownwood and I'm pretty sure no one there checks my blog, we should be okay. That and she is my sis in law. hehehe Tell me what you think!!

Brownwood...

This weekend we went to visit our family in Brownwood, Texas. I have been there lots of time, but this time I had the privilege of taking some pictures of my nephews and nieces. They are growing up so fast. I still remember when they were just little bitty kids. So here is a preview of some pics I took while I was there. Brownwood has some awesome places. I wish I would have had time for all of them. Enjoy!