Drum Roll Please...

Some of you have been inquiring as to what it is that James and I are actually going to be doing in the next year, whether it be college or some other venture. Well, as it turns out, we have been offered to buy his aunt and uncles photography business down in southern El Dorado, Arkansas. And we have agreed to buy it! Of course after much thought and prayer, it wasnt a spur of the moment decision. James has been very nervous about spending all that money on college to not have a job when he got done, being as how the economy is the way it is and construction has gone way down. We went down to visit it a couple weeks ago and to talk numbers with his aunt and uncle. The studio is on a beautiful piece of property, it has a ton of potential. The studio itself needs a little bit of repair, but nothing too major. But it sure is plenty big, I can do sooo much with it! The beauty of this whole business propostion is that by buying the busniess, were pretty much just buying a paycheck. It does very well for itself, and they only work Tuesday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday by appointment only. We would be able to start a family sooner and I would be able to work and have kids. James plans on being trained so that he will eventually be the main photographer so I can just to the editing and be able to take care of the kids. But of course, still do pictures if I wanted to, which I of course would, its my love and passion! And he has always wanted to learn, whenever I take him on shoots with me he always has an eye and helps a lot. I think he will do great. And if all else fails in four years time, we arent happy where we are, we'll either sell the business or close up shop, being they had it paid off in a year. So, we are feeling really good about it. Now its just a matter of getting financed to buy it, we bought a program on finding government grants, with a money back garauntee after 6 months, so we'll see where that takes us. We know its a lot easier for women to get grants, so we'll first try doing it in my name. If anyone has any suggestions or know where to start as far as grants go, I would love to hear!!

Well, thats the gist of it. Were both excited for this new path ahead of us. Granted were now farther away from you all, but we'll be more financially stable so we will be able to visit once a year, yep, thats right!! We made an agreement we will make a trip out east once a year, so that I am really excited about. Lets see, its been over 2 years now since Ive seen family, long over due if you ask me!!!

Thats it for now I guess...love you all.

Photography by Jeannette

Check out my work here! So far I only have my college photography up, but I will update soon with my most current work.

More Pictures of House!

First you walk into the kitchen from the driveway

Then you turn and enter the living Room (where we spend most of our time)

You can see why here...men and their toys...ugh

Heres some before and after...notice the first one in the set theres a wall with a closet

Now theres not!

Your first left will be

The office...

There was flooring in it before, but we needed it for the dining room and hallway, we ran out and the store didnt carry it anymore!

Your next left will be the guest/Tinas bathroom:) Your next left will be the laundry room...eventually there will be shelves above the washer and dryer

Your next left will be the guest/Tinas bedroom:)

Then turn to your right and walk into the dining room

Then turn around into the formal living room

Then turn into our hallway and turn left into our master bath

I should note James did all the tile work! Im gonna miss the jetted tub, its wonderful!

Then walk into the master bedroom
I love this view of our bed...aaahhh
And last but not least, my dream closet!! I love Love LOVE it!!!

Well, hope you enjoyed the tour of the house! We have some one looking at it tomorrow who is really interested in it I guess, so heres hoping!

Hello? Anyone there?!

Okay, I can honestly say I can count on one hand, actually half, maybe two fingers, of all the people I talk to on a regular basis, (which should be more, I know, Im so sorry to all my loved ones I neglect!) that actually listen to what I am saying, you know who you are:) UGH!! I feel like I am talking to a brick wall 90% of the time, between my husband, who I am growing more patient with, its not his fault he came from a family that just scream and yell, and my co workers I dont know what to do with myself! I am honestly considering hiring someone to just sit and listen to me whenever I need...oh yeah, they call those shrinks these days:) Lets give an example so you can better understand where I am coming from...I am at work and am telling a story about this past weekend to my co worker. Well, instead of actually looking at me, listening and responding, she just stares at her computer! Is she doing anything of importance you ask yourself? No, just shopping online. UGH! And then, my boss, a sweet lady I love dearly, not only doesnt listen to what your saying, while your talking thinks of what she wants to say and will cut you off when she decides she wants to talk. UGH! I GIVE UP!! No, not really. But Im getting there! I do have to give James a little credit, he is atleast trying and apologizes when he realizes he didnt listen to a thing I was saying. I guess Im more sensitive to this more now since I took a personal communications class in college, Im deffinitely more aware of my interations with others. I think everyone on the face of the planet should take it, specifically from Brother Embry, he was a fantastic teacher. I learned a lot that I can take with me to the heavens. I also just the other day found a great website that has some excellent information on Active Listening. Go there!

So thats my ranting and raving for the day. Hope you enjoyed!

Awesome Possum Quilts!

Ok, so you have to check out this ladys site. She has some beautiful quilts. Shes doing a giveaway, so get on it! I promise youll love them. Go here

Josh Gracin Concert: Part II

Here are the pictures and video of the ever so talented Josh Gracin...he put on a great show!

I have more pictures but these should suffice...look how close I was!