I'm leavin on a jet plane, this time heading for home. I woke well before dawn to catch my flight. And although I thought I would spend my time on the plane, catching up on lost sleep, I read. I read a book of fiction. For the first time in a long time. I needed that. When the plane landed I was giddy. Downright giddy to see my babies and my guy. There's no place like home. iphone 6
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The conference ended mid day. I sat in an audience of 1200 women as we listened to Sue Bryce inspire us. I cried at the realness of her words. It was like she was speaking to me. She knew me. I will leave San Antonio with inspiration, knowledge and courage to continue on the path I am on...the creative one. We explored the streets of San Antonio, the riverwalk, the Alamo, the mexican market...drank margaritas, ate chips and salsa and enjoyed each others company. We were exhausted but refreshed all at the same time. I am so grateful for the women I have met and the opportunity to experience this. Thanks babe, for your support and for holding down the fort while I was gone. Canon 5D III || Sigma 35 ART
Golden hour shoot with a magnetic couple, a rained out family photoshoot and even self portraits (although I have some work to do on that one). We ended the night with dinner and drinks by the river walk. Another exhausting and awesome experience. Canon 5DIII || Sigma 35 ART
It was such a full day. Full of learning, inspiration, laughs and friendship. I was exhausted when I got back to my room but I ordered the greatest texas chocolate cake on the menu...with a side of milk. Canon 5DIII || Sigma 35 ART
San Antonio here I come. Just me and my beast of a camera bag at airport security. It's Click Away time again and I am giddy. I am a stay-at-home-mama / photographer these days. I don't eat, shower, poop or do much of anything without an audience. I love those little people, but this trip reminds me that there is a me that is separate from the beautiful boys that are my life. I read a book on the plane. I haven't read fiction in over a year. Probably Click Away last year was it. I ate a meal (albeit a Wendy's sandwich + fries) by myself without taking care of anyone else's meal needs, bargaining, begging or pleading with my kids to eat. I won't lie...that might be the highlight of being on my own for the next few days...well that and the incredible friends, inspiration, tears, learning and everything inbetween. iPhone6
My kid got his first shinner at school this week. Nothing dramatic, just a gym class collision. I think he kind of looks tough. The first image is his tough look. The 2nd one...that's my guy. Canon 5D III || Sigma 35 ART
I'm trying to find the words for this post. I just adore him but those words don't seem powerful enough. They don't really seem to convey what I'm trying to say. He's my person. And sometimes life gets so crazy that I think I don't show him enough...that he might not know just how much I love him. I surprised him for lunch today. It's a Monday, the boys are at the babysitters so I can have lunch with my love. He had no idea. After 9 years of marriage and a relationship of 15...surprises are still good, even the small ones. Thank you love. For it all. iphone6
Perfect night. Absolutely perfect. We have been having the most beautiful sunsets lately. Vibrant blue skies, purples, golds and oranges as the sun goes down. The boys raced, rode their ATVs and soaked in every last bit of light...and played until only the street lights and halloween decor lit the night. Canon 5DII || Sigma 35 RT
Kiki came to visit. My sissy loves my boys...and the feeling is certainly mutual. It may be a fuzzy, low light iphone pic but it's perfect because of the love right there in front of you. iphone 6
Each week he chooses from the prize box; his reward from his teacher for a solid week of green stars. He doesn't even hesitate. He opens his carmel apple sucker and sits with his brother to share his treat. He wouldn't even consider keeping it to himself. It's a beautiful thing. Loving your son, watching him love his baby brother. My heart is full. Canon 5DIII || Sigma 35 ART
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What now?It truly is a labor of love each day to search for just the right image(s)...the ones that represent our daily lives...edit them, organize them, write about them. What a wonderful experience and an amazing amount of growth this year for me. It has been a great journey but one I am not jumping into again just yet. I am going to take a breather, let the dust settle and let inspiration find me and lead me to my next project. For now, I will continue to post about our lives but only when I feel it.
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