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Pre-mature Case of Spring Fever…

March 11, 2009 – 8:02 pm

And I know it’s premature because yesterday  we woke up to snow.  We went for a walk today even though it was only 45 degrees.  I just cant stay in anymore.   I’m even excited to spring clean.  I can’t wait to FLING the  windows open and smell the spring air and beat the rugs hanging over the clothes line in the backyard.  If I had a clothesline and rugs that is.   Spring makes me feelwomanly (teehee).  I want to snap greenbeans in a colander and make rice pudding. Hmmm…until then I will sit in my slightly dusty, slightly stinky pentup house and watch my kids climb the walls.  Cheers!

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Dawn

March 5, 2009 – 12:55 pm

Today is my sister’s birthday.  Dawn, the middle child.  The one who should have, by normal standards, been overlooked.  But instead has shined thru it all.  She is the most good hearted person I know.  To know her is to love her.  And I do!  Thanks Dawnie for always taking me with you to hang with your friends when I’m sure you would have preferred to leave me at home.  Thanks for letting me throw my legs over you when we shared a bed at home.  Thanks for being supportive when I told you about my boyfriend who became my husband.  Thanks for making Kentucky seem like next door by talking several times a week to me on the phone.  Happy Birthday!!!

Photo taken in Gulf Shores Alabma.  July 2006.

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Mental Breakdown

February 20, 2009 – 2:02 pm

You would think that my house would be full of photos but it’s not.  I literally give myself ulcers over this subject.  I would love to print 5+ huge canvases to put around my house but every time I almost have my order ready I take another picture of my boys and I have to change my order.  It really is a huge weight on my shoulders because I know when I get these canvas’ made they are going to have stay up for a long time to make it worth it.  SO,  I made a magnet board of all my current faves so I can at least have some pics of the baby around the house while I have my mental breakdown.  (BTW, I do have bigger problems than this but this is the one I have chosen to obsess about today so I dont think about the others :O)

Forgive the bad photos too.  It’s not as easy as I thought it would be to take pics of metallic photos on shiney metal.

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Happy Holidays!

December 11, 2008 – 5:53 pm

Ok girls!  Please tell me that I am not the only one out there that has a husband who forgot how to buy a good gift since our wedding day? This is something I try not to complain about since he is SOOO good to me and an AMAZING father.  When we were dating there were great presents.  Well thought out.  Beautiful presents.  Now…not so much. 

That’s enough of my complaining but I wanted to offer a solution for other women out there.  If you would like a family portrait or maybe just your kids photos taken by little ol’ me, send me your hubby’s email address and I will send him an ever so gentle nudge in the direction of a Darla Roze Photography gift certificate. (To be used anytime in 2009) 

These are also a great gift for anyone else on your list.

Regular portrait or family (up to 6 people) session including digital negatives $250

Maternity and Newborn Combo $400

Senior Grad’s $250

Watch Me Grow Sessions (Newborn, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month and 1 year sessions) $650

Credit cards accepted

darla@rozephotography.com

801.856.6285

Happy Holidays!

~Darla

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My latest obsession

November 23, 2008 – 12:09 am

I was blog stalking last night and I was directed to a blog because of some free photoshop actions but ended up getting way more than I bargained for.  I think I might be the last person on earth to find this blog but for anyone who doesn’t read it, you should.  This girl is hilarious.  I have spent the day reading a story she is writing in installments of her real life love story.  I have laughed out load several times.  I think she is so funny.  In fact I caught myself thinking I could be this girls new best friend and then I was reminded of the movie Notting Hill when Honney first meets Anna and she says something like…”I believe and have believed for some time now that we could be best friends.”   Ahahahah!  I am such a nerd.  But my point being, this girl makes you feel like you are sitting in her living room drinking coffee with her and listening to her life story. 

Check it out here.  The Pioneer Woman.

This is what I have been working on in between love story installments.  Bree stay tuned.  Your full blog post is coming tomorrow.  This is one of my MANY MANY favs.

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“Dr. Laura, I have a moral dilemma…”

October 25, 2008 – 12:18 am

What do I do with a fish that wont die?  Sounds silly I know but SERIOUSLY!!!  One year ago this week my hubby brought home a little fish for Rio.  I thought it was cute and fun.  So cute that I even took pics because Rio was so excited.  I predicted that the fish would be dead in a week and told my husband that because he bought it, he was going to have to explain to Rio why we were flushing his new and ONLY pet down the toilet.

One week passes and the fish still swims.  At this point Rio feeds it daily and hubby cleans the water every few days.  Perfect pet at this point.   This attention from the boys lasts for maybe a month and then I start to notice that I am feeding and cleaning the dang thing and I start to wish that it would die.  Horrible I know but I never asked for the thing to begin with. 

ONE YEAR LATER,  I am 100% responsible for the thing.  I have considered flushing it alive but I cant make myself do it.  I have considered giving it away to some poor unsuspecting family but at the mention of that, Rio complains that it is his ONLY pet.  I have even considered buying a dog for Rio so that I can give the fish away but I think that starts a vicious cycle and I think that does make me a bad person to wish a dog dead.

So, I feed and clean the fish and think daily “JUST DIE ALREADY!!!”

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Have you forgotten?

September 11, 2008 – 12:40 pm

On the way to preschool this morning I heard this song by Daryl Worley.  By the end of the song I was in tears.  I know that it is partly because I have hormonal issues but mostly because I HAVE FORGOTTEN. 

I am so greatful to all the men and women who keep my family safe.  AND for their families who have to say goodbye to them and wonder if they will ever see them again.  I feel so ashamed that I have not kept them in my prayers more. 

God bless America and the brave heroes who fight for our freedoms.

Have you forgotten ~ Music Video

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Today~ 1 Week from Today ~2 Weeks from Today

August 22, 2008 – 4:35 pm

Today:  Woke up at 6am to a vomiting child.  In my bed. 

Finished watching ANTM online.  I am totally missing photoshoots and I found that ANTM gives me that fix and inspires my photog mind even when I cant do anything about it.

 

1 week from Today:  I got talked into a HUGE photoshoot that I need help with.  I am looking for an assistant to go with me.  3-8 pm.  Email if your interested.  Must have some experience and a camera and not mind helping me do silly things I should be able to do myself.  

 

2 weeks from Today:  If I havent had my baby yet my doctor is going to start me.  I would much prefer I start on my own but with my first baby weighing in at 8.8 I will be fine with not going over my due date and chancing a 10 pounder.

Here is a quick pic of a family I shot a few weeks ago.  Special thanks to Chelsie who is the best client ever.  She tells everyone she know about me.   I really appriciate your confidence in my work.

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Tis’ (almost) the Season

August 19, 2008 – 10:55 pm

Can you believe it?  Technically we have months before the hussle and bustle of Christmas but in my world the bustle starts soon.  Portrait season and xmas card preperation are just around the corner.   So here is your chance to get on top of the game.

I am planning a few different mini-session days and will be offering 1/2 hour photoshoots with special packaging with holiday cards in mind.  (October)

For details please email me at darla@rozephotography.com.

 

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New blog!

August 14, 2008 – 9:19 am

I have been wanting to do this FOREVER but it’s not something you do on a whim.  I was saving it for a time when I have nothing to do.  TA-DA! 

By the way,  I know that I need a new bio pic.  I just decided that 9 months prego was not the time to get it done.   So, that 3 year old pic will have to do for now.

I have my 37 week appointment today.  I’m excited to get out of the house. Pathetic huh?

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