Happy Birthday Ariel!
Ariel was my first newborn session and I loved every single minute of it and I can’t believe she’s turning one today. So every one wish Ariel a happy birthday and send her some love!
I’ve sluggishly pulled myself out of the holidays and told myself get my butt back to work already. As much as I wanted to allow myself just one more day of book reading and snuggles in bed I knew I couldn’t do it any longer. I did however stay in bed till 10:30 this morning, trying to linger as long as I could
Once I got up I decided to stay with the spirit of giving that we’ve all been consumed with the past month or so and offer a free mini maternity session to anyone who is pregnant and due in February, March or April when you book your newborn session with me. Who can say no to a free session and amazing maternity images on DVD for free?
If you’re interested in a session for yourself, your wife, or your friend, contact me ASAP because space fills up quickly!
And because I’m in the giving mood, you got a little glimpse of the fantastic changes coming to Adley Studio. I can hardly hold myself together I’m so excited!
Last night I was dead tired that I crawled into bed and found the perfect position at 9:30. Then BOOM…I was wide awake! My mind wanted to think about anything and everything, mostly about the tasks that I wanted to complete today with the list getting longer and longer. Then suddenly I started to tell myself that tomorrow doesn’t matter, but right here, right now matters the most.
This is one of my faults, always looking towards the future thinking about the next moment and forgetting about enjoying the moment I’m living in right now, so I told myself to write a blog post the next morning about all the things I need to enjoy right now:
The sound of my husbands heart beat, it is one of the sweetest sounds to my ear letting me know he is alive and healthy.
A job that makes me jump out of bed each morning! Seriously, I never thought it would happen to me. I’m a very lucky girl.
That my family is still together, that we get along so well now that we’re older and a whole lot wiser - family dinners are such an awesome time.
That this time in my life is a time of happy moments, a time of reflection of God’s answered prayers, of easy living, and a time to prepare me for when the rough patches arrive - cause I know we’ll hit one eventually.
The peace and clarity that I live in…it’s something I’ve prayed for and it’s such a wonderful feeling to have.
That I’m alive and healthy and can make plans for tomorrow, because I know it’s going to be an awesome year!
Take a moment to reflect - believe me, it will bring a smile to your face. 
Photo taken by Marta Madelaine Photography.
I can’t believe how quickly Christmas is approaching, can you believe it? I wrote to one of my friends saying how it seems like Christmas creeps up quicker and quicker each year but it doesn’t come with the same anticipation it held when we were little. Maybe it’s because I’m not practicing for weeks on end for a Christmas production, or making homemade cards and ornaments, or I’m not scouring the toy cataloge thinking of what to put on my list. I haven’t quite figured out why…
However, even though it creeps up quicker each year, each year I notice I care less and less about the productions and presents, but more about spending time with the friends and family who mean the most to me. It’s about taking that walk in the pouring rain, about calling your dad and laugh about how mom is the most difficult person to find a present for but knowing she’ll love what we get her, about inviting friends over for dinner and polishing off 5 bottles of wine and all giddy with Christmas cheer, about creating the warmth and love that we’ve had all our lives in our own home.
Home is where my friends and family come and gather, and how richly God has decked me with thee!
Christmas is my most favorite time of year. I love the chilliness, the snuggles in cozy blankets, the running around going from one party to another, the searches for the perfect presents, the excitement in people’s eyes when they see the first snow fall, and the anticipation for a great family day. And so far Christmas time has been that and so much more.
In between all of the spirit of Christmas, I’ve been shooting and editing like crazy for the Holiday season. I’ve been editing one of my favorite sessions and came across this image and it took my breath away.
Isn’t she stunning?!
Oh, and I’m in love with my 35mm 1.4 lens…love it!