Happy New Year 2U All!!!!!!!!

I had so much fun when I went home, but my heart was heavy when I had to leave.  You would think that a 41 year old who has not been living in her home town for practically 20 years would get over being homesick...not such the case for me.  There is just something about Glasgow that feels right for me perhaps I wouldn't think so if I actually did live there...time will tell...we hope someday to make that place our retirement home far far down the road.  We spent the entire Christmas Day at my brother's place that is out in the country.  Perfect spot for cooking the prime rib over an open fire..yes even in the winter....Dave loves doing that kind of stuff......

Chance of course had the most fun as he loves winter especially one with lots and lots of snow....and Glasgow had that to offer...the day was actually pretty decent too.  A bit nippy for me but not for Chance.  He went sledding for quite a few hours and we had to go back again on Sunday before we left town.

While we were there we even entertained the animals...Jody's dog Tip who loved to run around & play with Chance out in the snowy fields and his cows who I am sure were wondering what the heck we were doing...

Did I say it was a winter wonderland there....the snow covered everything for miles and glistened...much different then our half melted snow in Cut Bank that looked all icky & dirty...although I must admit I enjoy our little chinooks we get in Cut Bank...Glasgow seems to stay pretty cold all winter long.

Last year my New Years goal was to work on my creative side, and I have tried really hard to learn and practice more on that.  The photography has been the easiest to work on, but I have also been working on my drawing skills too-  Here is a drawing I gave to an old high school friend of mine when I was home...a tribute to her father-in-law who passed away, Lynn Cornwell.

Sheep herder wagons--Cornwell Ranch--winter

Now we can all look forward to beginning a New Year and this year I plan to cherish time spent with my family esp my daughter who will be leaving us in the Fall to college and of course my hardest obstacle will be to develop healthier habits ex; less red wine...and well those of you who know me...know how much I love red wine so won't be an easy task.  We also plan to set aside money for our future retirement place...hopefully near my brother's land in Glasgow...retirement is a ways off but the way time flies better start saving and planning now.  I hope all of you have a great New Year's Eve celebration but in particular I hope you all achieve steps even if only baby ones in fulfilling your New Year's goals for 2011...may it be a good one!!!!

What a way to close the year with none other than a Eastern MT Sunset.......goodbye 2010......

MERRY CHRISTMAS

This will probably be my last blog until the New Year
I am so excited for the new year...my goal this year is to strive for a healthier lifestyle and spend some major quality time with my daughter....it is so hard to believe that she is a senior and will not be living under our roof beginning next fall...
I am super excited for Christmas this year to spend time in my home town and to spend time with my family.  It has been a few years; I am having withdrawals...ha ha.


Christmas really is most fun for the kiddos isn't it?  Here are some photos of children that I have had the pleasure to take pictures of......hope you all have a rockin' good Christmas!

Adorable Carsyn Cale

the handsome Czech brothers

of course my free-spirited, gorgeous nieces 

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR
FROM THE LOSING FAMILY

Happy Holidays!!!!!!

Well it has been awhile since I have been on here although I think most times I am just typing to myself...ha ha....I need to have more people to practice on....so please give me a call or message me....weather and daylight hours are limited....but I am getting bored!!



We had a wonderful time in Austin, TX with family.  The weather was fantastic!  What a great time to be gone since major snowstorm action was happening back home...thanks Zeb for plowing snow for us and taking caring of animals.

We had to leave this........

Thanksgiving in Texas

to return to this........

Thanksgiving in Montana

There are more pictures of Texas Trip on facebook you should check them out.

Happy Holidays Everyone

BRRRRR BABY ITS COLD OUTSIDE!!!!

I am never ever ready for winter even though I have lived in Montana all my life!  We had such a lovely, abnormally warm fall...then boom and when I mean boom.... I mean BOOM!!!! Today so far we have gotten up to -14 degrees....

Makes me yearn for these days like the picture below.......

I am not sure if anyone is out there...reading this....but tomorrow morning we hope to be on a flight to Austin, TX.....new scenery, warmth and family.

When we get back I hope to have some kick ass photos to share!

Happy Thanksgiving to you all...if anyone is out there :-)

When the weather was nice.....

So glad we were able to wrap up the Czech family pictures on Sunday because today the wind is whipping and it is only 20 above out there....thinking its only the beginning....yuck!!!!


As I mentioned before I still have so much more to learn...hold camera straighter...not be scared of big black dogs barking...work with the sun...learn photoshop...ha ha...I am so so so happy to have friends that are willing to let me practice on them...


Thanks again you guys!!!  CU @ CAT/griz game....

Had to add this one because whats a photo shoot without wind in Cut Bank!

see how cute they are?!?!

Josh found this cool location...could have done more if I wasn't so afraid of big barking dog!

I absolutely love this picture!

This one was a tad dangerous..haha

Love how Spencer is clinging to Kim

I love the vivid colors

A person doesn't even realize colors on old doors  until you take time to notice!

Noah loved this shot!

Czech Family

Well my first family photo shoot was the Czech family whom we have been friends with for quite some time!!!!  But somehow I was still nervous (mostly because I think family shoots are the absolute hardest) but like usual they did their job just fine.  As soon as I got home I downloaded their pictures and some just were blurry (which usually does not happen)....well dumb me....had 2 filters on my lens and one of those filters can help to make things blurry?!?!  Luckily we still had some great shots but today if the weather holds we are gonna go take some more.  
                                                  Please wind don't blow!!!!                                                            

Here are pix that we got oodles of positive comments on and some of my favorites too!

Brianna

Brianna volunteered to be my first model to practice on because the kids were sick of me asking.  She made it so easy and she made me addicted!  She is my daughter Cori's very good friend whom I just adore (because we think alike ha ha).  I hear she is an excellent cook and wouldn't mind attending culinary school, but whatever she chooses to do....she is gonna do great!

Thanks Brianna!!

natural beauty for sure

Barefoot & Happy

This girl has a free vintage spirit

She enjoys playing her guitar

This was her idea since her dad works in the oil business

we couldn't resist ...this truck was calling her name!

Sunsets and wheatfields = Glacier Co.

Best Friends 2009

Well I have always enjoyed taking pictures at family events, but realized I need to start taking pictures for my kids for keepsakes.  So my first "photo shoot" began a year ago with 6 amazing girls, one of whom is my daughter, Cori...They allowed me to drag them around the country in the cold wind...I think at first they thought I was crazy but soon joined in and had a blast! At least I like to think they did...time sure flies because now 5 of the 6 are Seniors...soon to start a new chapter in their lives.

Thanks Girls!!

they look like rock stars

Train Depot...Cut Bank, MT

Laughter is the best medicine

Best Friends Forever

Dancing with the wind turbines

Freedom to express themselves