Erica and Orlando's Wedding

Yesterday was an amazing day for a wedding - bright and sunny, warm but not too hot. Overall just perfect! I was so impressed with the families involved in this wedding. This couple is so fortunate to be marrying in to such wonderful, supportive families - what a blessing. Erica was one of the most relaxed and happy brides I have ever seen. I loved their smiles and laughter throughout the day - and all that kissing!!

Cool Weekend

We had a cool weekend in San Diego. Went to Sea World with friends of Todd's. We got to see Uncle Dennis for dinner - it was great to see him, its been too long. Let's see if he comes thru with his promise of horesback riding for the girls this coming weekend..... Took my 20D and remembered why I love my 5D sooooo much more. Have too many focus issues in low light with the 20D in comparison. It was a bit gloomy off and on Sunday but good thing we went when we did because by Monday it was pouring - and I mean POURING - rain! It was awesome to just spend some time, just the 4 of us together - I hope we can do it more often this year.

It was a Happy Valentines Day!

Wow, what a Valentines day!! I know, I know, I haven't blogged in a long time, but thats because I have been... sort of "in transition" actually. But now things are really falling into place. Yesterday my daughter's went happily off to school, excited about their classes' Valentine's parties and came home with beautiful, very heart-felt handmade cards that made me cry tears of joy. My husband called me during the day (yes, during the day!) and asked me out to lunch! So we went out to lunch together - it was so great! I'm not the type of girl to send flowers to, it just doesnt impress me. But taking me out to lunch on a weekday when you work 2 hours away - THAT impresses me. A lot! And what else did I do on Valentine's day? Oh yeah, I announced my retirement at work!! I know, I picked Valentines day to announce the end of a 17+ year relationship with the man, but hey, it's what my heart told me to do. Hopefully my last day will be soon. It's not that I didnt love dentistry. Dentistry has been very good to me, but after 20 years it's time to move on. It was a scary decision to make and believe me, it didnt come easily, but I feel its right. Its right for me and my family and my career. Photography is what I LOVE and I have to follow my passion. I wont fail. I WONT FAIL! I will succeed and have a great time doing it. So I promise to try to blog at least once a week so I can follow this new path in my life and look back at how far I've come in a year, and two years and ten years and see how it was all worth it. And I hope you might follow along on my journey and maybe cheer me on from time to time so I know I'm not alone when I feel alone.
Step 1: NO FEAR!

This is why...

When people hear I have twins they often say "you must have your hands full!" yeah, I do, but you should see my heart....