Amber Ludlow Photo & Design

I added a Class Information Link to the side bar on the right. March is now full.  I will start taking names for a new class, no date is set just yet. But most likely will take place at the end of April or the start of May. :)

My boy..a.k.a Jacks. The asker of a million questions, he doesn't want those run around answers either. The kind that you try to think of an answer for what seems like forty minutes.  He knows when you are doing this.  He wants a straight forward, honest answer.  The truth..Some truths are easier to tell then others..Like what kind of tree is that, or why are we having pizza again? It's a maple, and because mommy is lazy.  Others, like why do we have to die? And why do we have to grow up and be adults? Those are compleceted..and take some time..But it is important to take the time..and for me to teach by example..

He is such a deep kid, and has so many different sides to him. I love that he is so well rounded, and not in a braggy way.  He is funny, smart, and just one of those kids that everyone enjoys being around..Ask him what his favorite bird is, and he will tell you a 'Blue Jay'..Happy Monday!

Rain, rain go a way...Come again another day..

It's a cool, damp, Spring day here today..I am feeling more focused, and have been able to work quite a bit today.  It feels really good.  Sometimes you just have to force yourself to sit down and work until something is complete.  There is no other way! In the end you will feel so much better about what you were able to get done.  Love that feeling! 

Oh, and I know some of you are probably wondering and asking yourself 'Doesn't she have two kids?' and 'Where are the photos of Jackson?' Why, yes I do have two kids! hehehe.. :)  Jackson is at that stage where is off doing his own thing, having ole' mom take photos of him is not that appealing to him anymore.  He has better things to do with his time! :) :) I promise that I will tie him down and get some photos of him posted soon.  In fact, Maddie doesn't really enjoy having me take her photograph anymore either..Geez, you would think that their entire lives that they have had a camera shoved in there face or something!  I would never do such a thing..haha :)

Thank you for your comments on my lady bug photo, I really love that one as well.  It was just one of those things, where I ran and got my camera real quickly, shot off three pictures and that was it!  Now all I need to do is start getting my photos printed again! I use to be really good about changing the photos in and out on my walls..Yeah, not so much anymore! It's pretty bad when you have people over and they comment 'No, new photos, huh?' Putting it on my to-do list!  Check! 

I hope that you are having a happy, productive, Spring day as well! :)

Jackson has had lots of fun trying to capture these little ladybugs. The warmer it gets outside the more of these little creatures there are to catch. I think he believes that it is his duty to set them free outside, back into their environment where they belong. Spring is still just right around the corner, the signs are all around us. The grass is getting greener, my lilies are starting to pop out of the ground a bit, and the frogs are singing at night! Love it...

Feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything on my plate right now. I think the more overwhelmed I start to feel the harder it is to actually sit down and focus on what I need to focus on. I know it will soon pass, and I will get back on track. I think a bit of it has to do with the time change. Even though it is just an hour, man it is messing with me! I am still trying to adjust.

If any of you are signed up for my March Class, and have not received an invoice yet could you please e-mail me! It looks like some of my e-mails were deleted and I am trying to figure out which ones they were! My e-mail is amberludlowphotodesigns@hotmail.com Thanks!!

Happy Tuesday! :)

How was your weekend? We had a great weekend, great but busy! Earlier today we took Maddie up to Indianapolis to see the Doodlebops Live. She had a great time, and loved every single moment of it. I chose not to take my camera in with me. There is a part of me that wishes that I did, but I think there are times when it’s best to just sit back and just experience things in life. Not every single moment needs to be captured, and there are some moments that are better off captured with our hearts.

But who is to say that you cannot take pictures from your car window? I love living out in the country, but there is just something about a city that is so full of life, color, and atmosphere that I love as well. I defiantly want to get up there again, when it is a bit warmer to walk around and just take some photos of the sights and sounds. I triple love taking still photos..It is really becoming more about capturing the everyday moments for me..Those moments that we often don’t give a second thought too..Here’s to giving those moments a second thought..

Have a great week!!

What lies before my eyes right now this second on March 15th, 2007...4:42 p.m..

My life is chaos at best most days..I think I thrive better this way. I either have to sink or swim. There is always something to do or something that needs to be done..I cherish the days when I can stand and look around with a smile on my face knowing that I did my best, I got done what I could get done, and remind myself that there are only twenty-four hours in a day. My mind likes to think that there are at least thirty, however! :)

I usually say that Fall is by far my favorite season.  But I think I am starting to love Spring as well. The new growth, and little spurts of color are to die for..and totally inspiring me right now. :)

Can’t believe I have not blogged yet for the month of March! Whoops! Well actually I can, we have had some beautiful weather the last couple of days and it is really hard to get much work done when it is just so nice outside! The kids have really been enjoying it. There is nothing like that first week of warm weather. It is like our bodies are craving fresh air. We have been taking full advantage of it putting out some of our Easter decorations, riding bikes, taking walks, cleaning up some of the fallen sticks and leaves left behind from ole’ man winter. Let’s hope he stays away..Yes..please do. Today while we were in town we ran by the Dollar Store, and the kids picked out some kites. Do you remember flying kites as a kid? I sure do. This evening ended up being the perfect evening..Windy, but with warm air. Maddie girl had a blast, it was so much fun watching her really enjoy herself..

(Two things I am loving right now..being home working and spending time with the kids..Sometimes one thing has to become a priority over the other. But it’s all about finding balance, sometimes I do pretty well, and sometimes I am ready to tear my hair out! Okay, not really! And tulips..red, orange, yellow, purple, pink...Cannot get enough of them.. :)