For Mother's Day John surprised me with some photo editing software and my own website to display my photos.

I've been wanting to start a photography business for a while now but have a hard time STARTING anything ambitious... I'm grateful for a husband who motivates me and believes in me.

(more on my photo website to come)

I LOVE taking pictures!

Myla turns 13 in less than 2 weeks!!! YIKES!!!

13 is such a big year... starting the TEENAGE years

I decided to take her out and do a photo shoot to document this special year.

Here's a preview of our shoot...

My beautiful Myzee girl

She was self conscious of her braces. I absolutely love them!

After all, braces are just part of being a 13 year old.

Lil sis was with us so I snapped a few of her... she's just too cute to pass up.

After Ash saw her pictures she said "Mom, you did such a good job! Daang I look good!"

Myla and I just started laughing... that's my little Deedlebug- so confident;)

SISTERS

my two gorgeous girls are growing up

I think someone's discovered a way to earn some quick cash...

Jad lost ANOTHER tooth today

He quickly put this baby pearl safely into a baggie...

he lost his last one down the drain as he was "sparkling" it up for the Tooth Fairy

My boy's growing up... nothing I can do about it