Look Away

*Neigh*

Thaw

(Edited to add: Well, that didn't last long. As I type this it is 10 degrees and snowing outside. It was fun while it lasted.)

Symphony

Last Sunday afternoon John and I took our nephews downtown to see the Omaha Symphony Orchestra.

It was specifically geared toward children and families and the boys got to try out a violin before the show started.

Checking out the program before the show, learning about all the different instruments

I think it was exciting for them. As the musicians were tuning their instruments Paul kept asking "Are they playing a song now?"

We had a good time (even if it did take place during naptime).

Unveiling

Shutter Sisters is live! And I am thrilled.

Shutter Sisters is a photo blog/community/resource site for women with a passion for photography. I will be one of 8 regular contributing women and am a little star struck to be included amongst some of my favorite bloggers. I must admit I am having a little trouble describing the awesomeness of the site, so I'll just let you click on over and take a look. Pay special attention to the banner, which was designed by me!

There may be glitches because the site is so new, but otherwise it's ready for visitors. So go check it out and tell me what you think!

(The normal url of www.shuttersisters.com isn't working yet, but you can click  the link below until then)

Shutter Sisters

Translucent Ears

Exciting Stuff

There's something big in the works, and I am lucky enough to be a part of it. In a couple of weeks Shutter Sisters will be launching. I don't want to reveal too much now, but I can tell you that it involves some amazing women and all things photography. Tracey (formerly of Picture This) is the creator of the project which means it will undoubtedly be a smashing success.

I'll let you know when we launch! Exciting stuff!

Whatchu Lookin At?

I put together these little candy jars for a few people for Christmas (you know who you are!). The candy is from a cute little store down in the Old Market and it is sooo good. The jars contain dark chocolate mocha beans. They are shaped like coffee beans but don't actually contain coffee beans. But I think they might contain crack, because they are seriously addictive.

Oh..hello

Sorry for the absence in posting. I was a little overwhelmed by all of the photos I wanted to post, so I kept procrastinating. Well, the holidays were good. There was much eating and gathering of family. Because John is a teacher and I am freelancing now, we were able to spend a good chunk of time in Illinois visiting friends and my family. Then it was back to Nebraska to celebrate with John's family. It was a much needed break for both of us, and getting back to work is hard. Enough of that, you want pictures!!

My brother Ryan and his wife Haley (They live on the west coast)


My mom and I (wow, we kind of look alike don't we?)

John and I

John and Ryan trying to act cool...

and failing


My dad opening a cool calendar from Ryan and Haley


Lucy

Back in Nebraska...

Our nephew Paul



Paul sporting the new pajamas we got him for Christmas






Our nephew Joey


John's sister Julie


Self-portrait in an ornament

(idea stolen from my friend Michelle's awesome Christmas card. Hers was way better and quite hilarious)

 

I'm Back

I have a bunch of photos to post, but I'm still getting back into the swing of things after a nice long break.