I told a friend tonight that life just seems to get harder the older I get.The light at the end of the tunnel is a crown of wisdom, having one day made it through many life experiences... I hope.It is OK. This life is not meant to be lived and conquered alone. I shouldn't be able to overcome on my own, and I...
Yesterday was when it really hit me.I drove up to the IA studio to drop something off, and there was a "For Rent" sign in the widow.It has been an interesting journey. I never thought I would see the day that I actually had my own business established downtown with my best friend.And once I had that dream, I never thought I would...
I am going through the fire.But do you want to know what I told my ladies at jail last week?"Count it ALL JOY when you fall into various trials."James 1... my favorite.That's what I told them. And I felt like a hypocrite the whole time.But if anyone understands... they do. Count it all joy to... be in jail? My situation pales in comparison...
There is a lot on my mind tonight... and to write a deep blog post at this point would be dangerous.Very dangerous.So I shall tread in safer waters... for now.First, my picture.Those are my nieces. They are beautiful and I love them. From L-R:Lola Mae: The blonde beauty with a soft heart.Naomi Tasha: Spunky & sweet.Sophia Richelle: We call her the "diva." She...
A few months ago, Kristi approached me about meeting with some well-known photographers in the area. She was nervous."I can't imagine getting in contact with them," she told me. "Why would they want to meet with us?"Her anxiety was apparent. But we wanted to do it, because we thought they could be a tremendous help to us and our business.They are extremely successful...
Before we begin: I want to start including a picture with each post. Even if it's just something low-key and totally non-related. Today's image is of my car. For those of you who only know my car as "Green T Bug," you might not be able to spot me over the next couple of months!Green T Bug now has town spirit! Introducing my...
I need to update more often.This, I know.My problem is-- I always see it as such an ordeal. Not that I don't LOVE it but sometimes I don't realize that saying anything at all is better than nothing, so why wait until I feel inspired to write a novel?Not everyone wants a novel.Anyway.I'm not sure what sparked it, but last weekend I started...
For the first few months (and even now, sometimes) the most dreaded question for me was, "So, how are you liking your new house?"I think it's kind and lovely people want to know... However, I might be extra sensitive is because I am so busy that a lot of times, I haven't even been able to enjoy it. I come home, and instead of...
Well, I promised I would be back... so here I am.Recently, I read one of my earlier posts (from 2006... when I was in college) and I was startled at how much I have changed. Obviously, I have grown older and matured, but also, I found myself laughing.I laughed because I used to be so much more open and candid. I wasn't afraid...
I have less than 5 minutes to write this.Lucky you.Tomorrow, we have a wedding. Will be our first HOT one.This Sunday is Father's day... and my parents will be gone. :(I have lots of little updates and some new insights, but there is just not enough time to fill you in on everything tonight.So we'll just review a few fun facts:1) My new...
When I was little, I was very inquisitive. I liked to ask lots of questions. I can remember sitting in church one Sunday. I was sitting with my Dad, and I leaned over to him. The minister had just said something obvious to me."Dad, when you become a Christian, don't you already know this kind of stuff?" I asked."Yes," he answered."Then why do you have...
I have been biting my finger nails lately.That means I'm stressed.I don't even notice I'm doing it, really. But it's a tell tale sign that too much is going on.If someone would ask me, "Taryn, are you stressed?"I would say, "No, I'm fine."But it's because I like to see the glass half full. And, I'm realizing... I'm so proud. I'm too afraid to...
I have Blogger template ADD.I can't help it!I like to LOVE something. When I love it, I keep it. I am loyal to it and I stand by it for a long, long time. Like a cute & functional purse, or a particular scent of candle, or a tried & true dessert from a local coffee shop.But if the L factor isn't there,...
Everyone keeps asking me if I'm busy at work.Thankfully, this year, our weddings are quite spread out. This is a lot more manageable than the typical 5-in-a-row series we end up booking every season.Instead, we have a nice wedding schedule, with a 2-3 week break in between each one.Our current goal is to grow our portrait business as much as we can in...
I will begin with a video I made of Kitty's short but sweet life.Holding the power of a life in your hands is not easy.We experience this in a mild sense when we decide to squash an ant with our shoe or swat at a fly that is buzzing around the kitchen. Even when we whiz by and take out a squirrel on...
I never wanted to be the type of person who drives around with my pet's head hanging out the car window, or call myself "Mommy" in relation to them. I thought doting on a pet in such a way-- buying them special collars and food and toting them around everywhere like a child-- I thought that was over the top.That all changed when...
My trip to Arizona is not yet over, but I wanted an excuse to write tonightSo I will review my highlights so far:{1} Shooting our VERY FIRST wedding in ARIZONA! It was spectacular. This is a place that I have loved since birth, and I was given the opportunity to DO what I loved while HERE!The wedding was beautiful-- outdoors at the Tempe...