I’ve been meaning to blog all week but I swear everytime I’ve thought about it I was quickly onto something else. I’d forgotten how hard it is to have two little ones so close in age running around! Well…. one runs right now. And I’m totally not kidding when I say that. Brody has one speed and it’s FULL THROTTLE! LOL! I am slowly… with the recovery process… starting to be able to keep up with him a little more. HA! Yeah right!
Chloe is getting big already and she gets snuggled…. A LOT. She is afterall my baby. My last little one…. the sweet little caboose on a super-long family-filled train! I’m trying to enjoy every minute of her “smallness”. If the next couple of years fly by like this week did then she will be playing with Barbies and painting her toenails in no time at all.
One thing I’ve been meaning to share with you is that Monday kicked off my very first week as a Design Team member on the 2 Sketches 4 You blog! This is the card I made to go with Kazan’s sketch! You still have time to play along if you want! There are some seriously sweet cards posted and lots of inspiration going on over there! I just know my time on this team will whizz right by too with all the fun I’ll be having. The goodies I used on my card are from the Bo Bunny Flutter Butter line. LOVE IT!!!! And the butterfly stamp is from DRS Designs who is the sponsor this week on 2S4Y. Fun Stuff!
Okay…… one more thing I want to share that I am super excited about. Well…. it’s a bittersweet thing I haven’t really mentioned yet but about 3 weeks before I had Chloe I lost my 3 daycare kiddos unexpectedly. Losing that much income came as quite a shock but Shane and I of course had to keep telling ourselves that it was happening for a reason and that things would work out and be okay. We are still struggling (who isn’t these days right?) but things are looking brighter as I’ve done what I can to get a little photography business going on the side. I recently did two Senior Photo shoots…. actually…. I did those shoots two days before I had Chloe! HA!!! They were a lot of fun and these two kids were ADORABLE!!!! Did I just call them “kids”???????? OMG… I’m getting OLD!!!! LOL! Anyhoooo….. I will share some of the photos from that session. Tell me what you think! And my brother (love that guy!) was nice enough to set me up a photo gallery at ShannaVineyardPhotography.com so I can refer people to samples of my work. YAY!!!!!! Okay…. It’s time to relax on the couch with hubby and watch SuperNatural! Have an awesome weekend!!! 
November 12th, 2009
November 12th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
Teri C Says:
Well on the bright side, with Brody in full throttle mode, any baby pounds you have left will quickly vanish! LOL
Some our best blessings come in the oddest ways. Good luck with the photography business. Looks like business will booming in no time! =)
November 13th, 2009 at 1:35 am
terri d Says:
What terrific photos! I loved how you captured such a natural look to each of them. Good luck on this new chapter of your life and keep the positive attitude.
November 13th, 2009 at 7:05 am
Tammy Says:
The pictures are awesome. Remember when one door closes another will open. I think you have found your open door. Have a great weekend.
November 13th, 2009 at 7:33 am
Lori Borntreger Says:
I’m so sorry you lost your daycare kiddos, I know how that feels! But, I sure love your photos, and I know that is going to go great for you!!!
I’m off to check out 2 sketches 4 you, they are so lucky to have you!!!
I can’t imagine how you do it girl, chasing Brody, caring for Chloe, you are supermom for sure!!!
xoxo
November 13th, 2009 at 9:02 am
cheryln Says:
beautiful work in every aspect Shanna…both the gorgeous card and the photography. Enjoy that sweet baby Chloe. My prayers are with you that your photography business will take off and you and your sweet family will not suffer from lost income. hugs, Cheryl
November 13th, 2009 at 11:46 am
Diana Says:
LOVE the card! The pictures are REALLY nicely done! Good luck!
November 13th, 2009 at 11:54 am
Mustangkayla Says:
Congrats on the new photography business. Your photos you shared are FANTASTIC! Such a pretty card too!
November 13th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Brenda L Says:
As always, I love your work. That artistic eye is coming through in your photography. What kind of camera are you using? extra lights? I know you’ll grow into that business thru word of mouth. Best wishes to you. You’re a busy girl!
November 13th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
lisa Says:
enjoy that last baby. it is way too much fun! and good luck in your new adventures!
November 14th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
susie Says:
What a fun blog! Thanks for stopping by mine!
November 14th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
Ken Says:
Glad to hear that you’re up and moving about. Great photo shoot!
November 15th, 2009 at 5:03 am
sheree Says:
Oh you definately have your hands full… but they are all so adorable…
Love your photography work… wish i lived closer (bit far LOL)would love you to take pics for me…
take care
sheree
November 16th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Pam Spradlin Says:
Congrats on Chole. And your photos are great. I have followed your blog since I found the Bo Bunny blog…seems like such a long time ago…and am glad that I bookmarked it. You are so creative.
December 10th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Janine Says:
Those photos ROCK!! Gads, things sure have changed since I had my senior pictures taken….lol It was in some lame studio, with those dorky, dippy props. You couldn’t help but look like a geek, no matter what the pose. These photos you took here are outstanding! Gosh, kids today get everything…..lol