I don’t consider myself a pet photographer but this super high energy puppy {our puppy} was fun & challenging to capture all rolled up in one.  Meet Chase!  He’s 12 weeks old and we’ve had him for almost 2 weeks.  If you follow me on Facebook, you might have met Sophie.  We adopted her 6 weeks ago and unfortunately had complications.  Our little nest was lost without the cuteness of of a puppy scowling around.

So my hubby’s mind was set!  Our search began for Chase.  We didn’t know it at the time but he would quite the chase.  He is the most energetic puppy I’ve ever had and by the end of day, I’m not sure if he or my twins tired me out.  I’m sure it’s both.  By the way, if you have a pet, have you ever checked out the Martha Stewart line at Petsmart?  I adore it so.  The colors, quality and style are just the best!  Without further ado, meet Chase:

Yesterday I started the first of five days at the fab WPPI conference here in Las Vegas.  Mommy at a conference meant Cowboy had the kid-lets and they loved every minute of it.  We’ve all been terribly sick over the past two two weeks so there hasn’t been too much going on with 103 & 105 temps.  I think the one person that’s been truly affected by all this sitting inside getting well business is…..chunk.  He has the boy spirit like there is no body’s business.  If he’s not outside for at least 5 minutes in a days time, he’s going through withdrawals.  He doesn’t care what he does, doesn’t care who he’s with…just wants to be outside.  He so didn’t get this from me.  I can attribute all of this nature loving to daddy and his Montana hot blood.

While he waited for daddy to get dressed, sissy to primp in the mirror just to go outside and play…I snapped these pics of him waiting….waiting and waiting for anyone to come outside and play with him.

I love my little man, he’s going to be a very handsome, strong & loving man!

To my little bumpkins I’m “mommy” … explaining to them that “mommy” had a full carefree  life before they were here is incomprehensible right now.  I get it!  I didn’t fully understand all the different facets of my mother until well into adult hood.  So this post is for my kiddie pies who one day will look back on my blog online or print, they will know mommy was a real person, who loved being sexy, playful, giddy with flirt and loved loving life.

Cowboy and I lived in Washington for 8 fabulous years. And in those 8 years I modeled at an agency in Portland and love it!  Getting all glammed up and having others fuss with the details….LOVE…pure and utter love!  It was only for a short time but fashion modeling was truly another window into what I now call my passion/hobby/work/career….Photography…my life!  It’s always been around me in one way shape or form.   Being able to not only understand how to take the picture but how the model feels on the other end is hopefully a tool that I can help my potential clients with.

So…if your ever doing a session with me and you happen to see me showing you the shot I’m looking for, now you’ll have a little inside information and maybe even give me a little chuckle because you know why

My littliest peanut looked at me today and said, ” mommy, I think your teeth are coming out…what happened?”  I looked at her and said, “you never noticed mommy has a gap in her teeth?”  She said, …with the biggest smile then laughter “silly mommy”…..ahhh my precious angel.  I wonder do I have a halo & wings to my babies too??

It’s been so long, I’ve missed my blog and you guys too!! I love love love this new layout! Especially since I’m going for a more streamlined, easy on the eyes look. Everything that I have been working on for months: Website, blog, boutique packaging, pricing, business plan, logos and so on and so on…..is all complete. I’m sure there are plenty of others whom jump into the business {and trust me I have been tempted many of times} but I have loved the process of getting to know me and the specifics of what I want from this business. Aside from getting all that together I’ve been attending online and on-site workshops that I know have allowed me to grow as a photographer and a person. I’ll be hosting some giveaways of items I know you guys are sure to love. My way of saying Thank You for hanging in there with me while I complete my transformation. Some of the items on the horizon are:

• tutu’s by Mrs. Roller herself.  You will be in love.  These will make great props for my fellow Photogs and make a great party package for those getting ready to have the perfect tea party.
• Gift Cards – Well, I just love a good gift card because you can use it how you want!!
• and….MORE….stay tuned!!!

Las Vegas…..I am NOW Booking for YOU!  you can schedule your session with the link above named: Bookit!  And make sure to share me with your Facebook friends.  You never know..they might be looking for a personal photographer to capture their next big milestone! I’ve got lot’s of make-up posts to do so I’ll be super busy over the next few weeks and happy to be!  Plus, I’ve got some great new items in the Boutique to share with my clients…woohooo!!!!

Make sure to grab the new url for subscribing to my blog: http://feeds.feedburner.com/lenzloveblog

My family & friends always look at me crazy when I’m on to somthing new.  Some new gadget, new toy, new social group.  I love learing, growing and trying all things new {well maybe not all things – me & chocolate covered ants might not work out}.  I’ve been blogging for almost 8 years now and have been with FB & twitter for over 2 years.  I love new things.  So…have you heard of Pinterest?  If your a friend on my FB page you’ll see my many posts about me “pinning” something to my board.

Pinterest is like a virtual pin board.  You know, the ones that you might have in your house on the wall to give you inspiration, direction or just plain organization.  Oh and if your on Facebook, you can simply log in with that account and it’s super easy.

I’ll be using my Pinterest for lot’s of goodies: storing my client recommends, my faves like, clothes, cupcakes, furniture….just about anything that makes me happy.  Join me HERE and we can share our finds together.  Did you know you can even subscribe to my pins?  But if your a friend on my Facebook you won’t need to.

Leave me a comment below so I can make sure to give you a shout out!

You know I’m a lover of Black & white.  And this will never change.  But how can you not adore the warm & cozy holiday colors.  Especially at night when everything is dreamy and makes you want to cozy up with a cup of hot Cocoa.  Yes that’s me!  That’s us.  My simple, crazy, loud, holiday lovin family!  Almost every night during the month of December.

If you weren’t sure what the village is above……We ARE………

a Deptartment 56 family.  If your not sure what Department 56 is, let me just tell you…it’s not just your normal drugstore collection{ although don’t get me wrong, they’re are some gorgeous pieces in drugstores}.   But Department 56 was my first expierence of collecting anything.  It was my cowboy’s first gift to me.  Every piece is meticulously detailed and you can almost be tricked to believe it’s real.  I love it!

My family knows besides my photography wants, if they want to get me a gift…they buy me a piece of Department 56 to add to my collection.  You can hear the church tower ringing every hour and plays the sweetest music of holiday caroling.  It’s my Christmas bliss and the kids love how giddy I get when I hear that chime.  The munchkins pretty much think I’m off my rocker and THAT’S …ok  I’ll do whatever to make them laugh.

Do you have a favorite holiday Tradition?  I’d love to hear!

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