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My Little Vacation May 12, 2011 A few months ago it was decided that I was going to be taking a trip just for me, on my own, no kids, no family, etc. Ok ok ok, so I guess it could be a 'working' vacation since I certainly was working along the way and there as well. But it was to be my summer vacation/mother's day/birthday present.  I wish I could say it was all as I had hoped for. I wish I could tell you I relished in the peace and quiet, enjoyed the fine foods, great conversations, five star hotel... and truth is I did enjoy it all... but wow, I was so homesick. And how couldn't I be when my kids helped pack me with a trinket box full of my favorite flavor jolly ranchers and a flower to make me smile on the night stand?  I got to take pictures of beautiful people. I got to try things out of my normal comfort zone. It was fun... but wow... I missed my kids.  The weather was delightful. The scenes, haute couture, high fashion photography (think ANTM stuff) being mentored by the top of my profession... but wow... I missed my husband.  And yes of course, staying in a real, grown up hotel with no children, or children's accomodations, in sight. Lucious views for my eyes, everyone there to care for my every want and desire, and a huge room that half my house could fit in to... but wow... I missed my own things.  So yeah, I cut my trip in half. I'm pathetic, lol, I know. But the truth is, I LOVE MY LIFE. I LOVE being a wife, and I adore being a mother.  I came home to a water party - you know the kind. Where you follow the signs written on the sidewalk around your house in chalk until there's a stop sign and your kids dump water on you and then attack from behind with water guns? Appropriately enough, it just so happens that the presents I brought them home were all water related as well :)  And then once inside there were pink streamers decorating the foyer. I also had a huge painted sign greeting me, along with the huge hugs and kisses from my favorite people on earth.  High fashion? Who needs it?! Destination weddings? No thank you! A plush room in a posh hotel? All I want is to fall asleep in bed with three kids cuddled up around me, and a husband amazing enough to sleep on the floor rather than disturb them. Sweet Baby Carter May 11, 2011 Just loved this shot of little Carter and thought I'd share it with yall.  Etta Is Two!!! May 9, 2011 Oh I just love that Etta girl! She just makes me smile and looking through her photos later I just can't help but adore her pouty little lips that make her oh so sophisticated looking. Enjoy your peeks Etta dear! What a great way to kick off the 2011 Whimsy season! Soccer Stars May 7, 2011 My two soccer stars had their first game of the season today. The final score was 1-0, with Christopher making the winning goal. Joshua is an exceptional midfielder, that unfortunately all too often gets overlooked and isn't really the glory, but as his mother I will of course point out how great he is. |
 I'm Jodi, a military wife, mom to three, and an award winning photographer Jodi Hattery Photography
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