My inability to cope well with change....

As, you may have noticed, this is not a "peek post"...  I have issues... (who would of guessed it??)  Supposed to be sleeping at this very moment...preparing for the new school year.. I  just CANNOT bring myself to close my eyes... (SIGH)  I am one of those Moms that ENJOYS Summer... I do not want it to end ...and most definitely ..IF IT MUST END...I want it to end the very same way it always has... I know... blah, blah, blah...right!?     We enjoyed Summer.  Had wonderful, lovely, long, sun-filled days at camp.. I want them back.. I promise I will read one more chapter...play one more game...jump in the water one more time (with my clothes on)  which surprised my children beyond belief..They still share it as their favorite moment from Summer..  "Momma put down her dear Edward book..and just JUMPED in the pool...clothes and all.."   I can still hear the squeals of delight as I splashed them all...  I want those moments back..(and no this is not a cliche' ..play on words ...because this happens to be the Moments 2 Cherish blog..)    I want them back.. or at least to savor them a bit longer...before a HUGE change occurs...  (SIGH)  I am a whiner I know.. but for years now Summer has ended the same way....Bub goes back to the primary school and my girl goes to the middle school...  very close, very familiar.... happens every year...  I am trying to keep a strong front and a smile on my face... I know it will be okay... you see my girl will not go to the familiar place this year... the one that feels like a second home.. the one where we knew everyone... we were family..(well, thats how it felt..)   She goes to a new school this year... in a new town.. about 20 mins from our home..(we are currently close enough to walk...)   (SIGH)... I know... :)      again...with the blah, blah...blah..  We are certainly not the ONLY family experiencing this "change"... and I am very sure most are feeling the same apprehension....  This all goes back to the title of this post... I am a creature of habit.....  I thrive in it... I need stability...I enjoy the knowing... you know!?     I am sure the 1st morning will be filled with tantrums and tears..(all ME)  hehe   We have always enjoyed the fact that we can get up at 7:30 and still be at school on time....  amazing, I know!  :)  Well... with the new schedule...5:30 will very well be my alarm setting...  THE HORROR....  and as I sit typing this it has just become midnight... HOW... do you think this insomniac, who works at night...sometimes into the wee hours... will drag herself out of bed at said alarm setting??     It will be one of lifes little miracles...I am sure I will do it... I am sure I will have angry eyebrows until I devour my 1st coffee..bless you Keurig...    praying for a miracle up in here...  :)       I am going to take a big breath....and move forward..  pray for a smooth transition... and that my girl finds some wonderful, life-long friends at her new school...    and that her Mom doesn't get too many tickets trying to get her there on time......(sigh)    Enjoy your last couple days of Summer... hold those little ones close, they grow up so very fast....I hope that you all made amazing memories this Summer...  I know I will treasure mine for the rest of my days... Blessings~Stacy

Brian...

I am so in love with my "J-O-B"...I say job...but, in all honesty...it is my creative outlet, my passion.. and I get to have fun with great people while doing it!  Seriously, could not ask for more!  :)  I have many more to get through, Brian..just wanted to give you and Mom a small peek.. Enjoy and thanks so much~Stacy

Sean...

Sean...I HOPE you like this peek... I tried to not show any that made you look like a cowboy...hehe :)  I had so much fun working with you...You kept me laughing for sure...and even though I had to hike up hill, through waist high puckerbrush...(have the battlescars to prove it!)   :)  We got some great shots!  Can't wait for you to see the rest!  ~Stacy

Miss Krista,

Here is your peek, Krista!  I hope you love them! I have many, many more to get through...  Had a great night with you and your Mom, even if we did run into some "unsavory characters..."   YUCK!   Thanks again, ~Stacy

Sweet Lilah Jayne,

Miss Lilah came for her 1st Birthday shoot... What a little sweetheart...so lovey and cuddly...  (put my baby fever into overdrive...) She was so busy and hard to catch, as she has just learned to walk and is always on the go!  I captured some wonderful shots!  I am absolutely in love with the one of her sitting on her birthday cake... It was so funny to watch her get up, walk over , back up and sit on her cake... My goodness!!!   I hope you love your peek, Mom!  As always, it was so wonderful seeing Lilah again!  Blessings, ~Stacy

Miss Katy,

A couple years ago, I had the pleasure of photographing Katy's family...She said on that day.."I am going to have you do my Senior pictures in 2 years.."  I was excited when I heard from her this year! She and her Mom and I had a great time, with lots of laughs!!  I cannot wait for you to see the rest of your proofs, Katy!!  Thanks again, ~Stacy 

Miss Briana,

On the evening that I shot, Briana's Senior portraits...it was soooo windy, I was pretty worried about getting a shot of her face without hair all over it....I am happy to say I got some amazing shots and this is just a small peek!  Enjoy, Briana, I will have many more for you to see!  It was a joy working with you! ~Stacy

Miss Sophia....(aka...Soph) :)

I had a wonderful night shooting Sophia and her friends...They had me laughing so hard..and remembering my highschool BFF's...I miss those days! :) Sophia is just a natural beauty.... It was a joy working with you, Soph! :) I am excited for you and Mom to see the rest of your proofs!!! Enjoy your peek! xoxo ~Stacy

Kortney Laine....

This beautiful girl is my neice, Kortney...I cannot believe she is going to be a Senior....the years have just flown by.... In 1998 she was my flower girl ....while I was shooting her Senior Portraits....all I could see was that sweet, little girl face...in the green velvet dress ...standing in the chair while Aunt Stacy curled her hair for the wedding....(sigh).... Those days have come and gone so very quickly...I am so blessed to have this child (yes, I said child....because to me... you always will be.....) :) in my life.... I love you, Kortney Laine ~Aunt Stacy

Miss Jessica....

While driving to the location for Jessica's shoot, I was soooo nervous... The sky looked very angry...I prayed for the rain to hold off long enough for us to get some amazing shots! (not tooo much to ask...right??) :) Just as we were getting in our vehicles to leave... the sky opened up and downpoured...I smiled on the drive home, even though it was miserable driving weather...It had been a beautiful evening for a Senior shoot... Thanks, ladies, I had a wonderful time! ~Stacy

Gregory...

Thanks for being such a good sport during your shoot, Greg!! I know you were not feeling well at all! Enjoy your peek.. I have many more ... :) ~Stacy

This is just a dream......

I was searching for some artwork for my bedroom... we are painting and the colors are blue/brown.... I am just in love with this photo of my daughter from her 10th birthday photo extravaganza...:) So... in the wee hours of this morning... I played ... and I think I have come up with something that would look oh...so... lovely ... as a canvas... I CANNOT wait to have it printed!!! I love, love....did I mention.. LOVE... Canvas!!! I think the saying I chose says it all.... In her 10 short years on this earth ..I have been truely blessed.... and yes. This IS just a dream... I love you my sweet, girl! xoxoxo ~Momma
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