Warning...super long post :)

I can't believe tomorrow is the first day of February. The month of January has just flown by....but then again which month doesn't. Ever since I became a mom, each time I blink something changes. Sometimes for the good or sometimes another challenge or trial in my life begins. But no matter what the change is, it is for a reason and I believe it is just another part of my story. 2010 is going to be a year of change, a year to grow as a mother, a wife, a daughter, sister, friend and a year that I want to show who I am as an artist.

2009 was a great year for me, a year of many firsts. A year of growing and believing in myself and finding out who I want to become. It was the year I decided to finally take that leap, to finally put myself out there as a photographer. I played around with it for awhile shying away and letting my inner "you're not good enough" get to me. I wasted a lot of time comparing myself to other photographers and beating myself down :( When I finally jumped, it was the best decision I could have made! I met some amazing people and was so honored to photograph their little ones and their families. I went to my very first workshop and met some wonderful talented women whom I will be friends with for all of time and have been a big part of helping me grow. I owe a lot of thanks to those who lifted me up and over the wall that I built of not letting myself move forward. Thank you...from the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in me and giving me the push that I needed!

This year, I have decided to make a few changes around here that I am excited to announce! I am so excited to be offering prints (big prints & little prints), canvases, announcements, Christmas cards and photo albums...basically lots of fun goodies!

I am so excited for this New Year and all the new beginnings that this year will bring!
Before I go...February is my birthday month, I am turning 28! I don't feel 28, I still don't feel 27! Hard to believe that my high school reunion is this summer! So in celebration of my birthday, I am going to be having some fun giveaways! Everyone has a chance to win; all you have to do is leave a comment on my blog! Don't forget to leave your name and just remember the old saying "if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all". Yeah, it happens, sometimes I get some not so nice comments...I just roll my eyes and delete!

Don't forget to check back tomorrow to see what you can win!!