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Today's the Day......

The "BIG ANNOUNCEMENT"......




That's right....New name, new business, new website, new everything!!!!!!!!
I am so excited about this launch. It's been in the making for a while, just ironing out the details. It still is the same ol' me. Just a new way of displaying what I do.

Now....I know the "changes" post a while back stirred up some questions...SO hopefully, this answers those and makes you as excited as I am.

PLEASE check Vintage Blu out.....

www.vintageblu.com


Let me know your thoughts...answer any questions....and please browse around! I also have a link directly to a new blog on the site. Photography by Joy will no longer be updated! OK.....enJOY

4 Blessings....

It is with great joy that I photographed this sweet family today! All smiles in the midst of a huge storm. One of these little gems was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer just over a week ago and is about to journey down a hard road, but one that they are looking at with great hope! God is so faithful and I know will continue to give them the strength and peace that they are already feeling. I will be thinking about you and praying for you even more. Thank you for blessing me this morning! enJOY

Extra Special...

So yesterday I got the opportunity to meet my first and newest nephew on my side....LANDON! He is absolutely amazing! And just so sweet. He let me mess with him all day (poor guy). As soon as I would put my camera down, I would want to pick it back up again. D and K, you are so lucky and blessed! enJOY

Gus...

Gus and I have been having so much fun together this year. We are home together all day everyday. And I am soaking it up because he is my baby! These moments fly by to quickly! Today we had a day in the snow...and of course my camera!

The Dynamic Trio...

What a fun bunch! This morning was nothing shy of exciting! Chasing three beautifully energized little ones...I got my workout. But, we got some great shots in the midst and met a wonderful family! Hope you enJOY your little sneak peak.

Snow day....

So sweet!

It's been awhile...and such a good break...except for editing a few wedding pictures and working on the "changes". Which...I have had tons of e-mails, phone calls, and questions regarding the changes. Really, not as big of a deal as some of you may think! And I am getting closer to letting you all in on the "changes"...Just a little bit longer. But anyway, this was a great first session back. One year olds are such a joy to capture. And she was no exception. Very happy...and very mobile...But lots of great smiles! enJOY

Changes....

I know it's been a while (at least for me who is addicted to this blog stuff)! There are a few changes to come and all the details are being worked out. I will let you know of the changes when they are ready! Thanks! and Hope you all had a Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas

"For God so loved the world that he gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life." (John 3:16)
Jesus is the gift. To you and to me! May you have a blessed Christmas as we celebrate Jesus, our gift!

Ice Ice Baby....

Today we woke (eventually) to a beautiful ice storm! And thus started our Christmas break a day early!!! That means...everyone (even dad...who works at our school) is HOME FOR 2 GLORIOUS WEEKS! I say glorious now...I am sure by the end of week 2 that will not be the choice word! But for now....GLORIOUS! enJOY your day wherever you are!

Just a few more...

Love

What a day yesterday. These two are so in love, so fun together, and so happy! They made the day so fun by braving the weather conditions! Here's just one image from yesterday right before the brides vail went flying...enJOY

Priceless...

"Oh What a night...Late December back in..." (great song with a few new words)! We (I am sure like most families) don't find many nights that we are all home under the same roof with no where to go! But tonight was the night! And so we had a little family time making ginger bread houses! I cheated and bought the kit...so worth the $9 at Walmart (and NO I am not promoting that store). We spent a few hours with the kids at the table, decorating, and learning a few new things about their little personalities that God gave them :) (That will have to be another post) Anyway, we had a great night and made memories that will last ...and that my friends is priceless! enJOY

Really...JUST ADORABLE!

These sweet little girls are just adorable....and so cooperative! I have many favorites that will probably be on my "photo of the week" space! enJOY a little glimpse!

That Dinasaur's gonna get me.....

So I skipped the black friday madness and spent the day in my pajamas...well most of the day! We did head out to the Red Barn (a Christmas shop) to check out the festivities and get our moods in check for the holidays! At this little shop they have a couple of Santa's sleigh guides...Paige thinks it's dancer and donner?! (maybe!) But Gus didn't care who they were...He just wanted me to hold him so that..."The dinasaurs won't bite him!" enJOY

What a great day!!!

Really...today was a blessing! We have such great families and such a great time with our families....We caught up with some members we haven't seen in a while and laughed with some that we see too much (teehee...just kidding!) And not to mention, great turkey (a couple of which I sold...***I work at a turkey farm a few days before Thanksgiving every year...That's a whole other post!) We had fun! To our family...we are so thankful for you!
As a side note...I loooove just getting my camera out for fun (which hasn't happened a lot lately). The kids had a blast playing football outside...and I got a few images of Gus that I love (didn't plan on doing that (BONUS!) enJOY

Oh Yea....

I forgot to mention that while at Tucker's game yesterday...Gus had a minor accident that resulted in a few stitches! (He thinks it's cool though because he has a "football" on his chin....The doctor visit though...NOT COOL!

Basketball season...

As my business starts to slow down....basketball season begins! Which I love! As well as my whole family! My husband coaches junior high basketball, he is an athletic director at a high school, and my son plays on a travel team! Not to mention that we just love attending games of local high school teams! So I cannot even begin to tell you how many games we sit through...BUT we love it! I am sure most of my friends think I am crazy...we actually sit in gyms on Friday evenings in towns that we are not even from and know no one, BUT we love the game...and usually end up WAAAAAAAY too into it! But by far, my favorite games are those of my son. He is so fun to watch and it's great to watch him learn the game (and a little frustrating at times :) Anyway, here is a pic from his warm up today. By the way we WON!!!! WOOHOO! enJOY

Relaxation...Here I come!

Well, kind of, "Here I come.." I haven't posted for awhile (at least for me). Sessions are winding down for the year and I have been busier than ever finishing all kinds of things...It's making my head spin just a bit. But, the end is in sight...and a little down time in sight...PRAISE THE LORD! I need a little bit of refreshing, a little time on the couch with my kids, and nights where I just don't know what to do! But, one of the last sessions of the year was a blast with the family in green! enJOY your little sneak peak!

***If you are waiting for a returned phone call or e-mail...it's coming! I have been a little sick and quite busy! I will get back with you as quickly as possible! Thanks for your patience!