Some recent work {St. Louis Mo Photographer}

Let's talk about maintenence......body maintenence that is

I went yesterday to have my first session of velashape and skin tightening with refirme. More info on these:
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Many know I did velasmooth 5 years back when it first was introduced. Velashape is a new and improved machine and I was impressed. I bruise easily so I do have some bruising. We focused on my thighs under my buttox. I should see major improvements by my the third session. I have worked my butt off in the gym for the past year and so this was a last resort to tighten up that area. I will also have it done on the muffin top area. These are once a week sessions for 8 weeks.

I was also very impressed with the refirme! I saw a signifigant difference in my laugh lines and forehead lines. This is a once a month treatment for 6 months.

Cost was $3000.00 (cheaper and safer then surgery)
Spa: http://www.auroramedicalspa.com/

Hi, my name is Nicole and I am a..........

COSMETIC JUNKIE!

I have a good friend that posted a while back about her online shopping addiction. (luv ya Kar) Well I have come to terms that I also have an addiction to buying crap in the health and beauty isle that I simply do not need! I can't go into any store (grocery store included) without buying either some type of makeup, polish or hair products. I really do not want to embarrass myself more so I will not show any pics of my bathroom that is so stocked with CRAP I had to buy extra storage to store the crap!

I was at the mall the other day and purchased the bare essentials line. Oh it didn't stop there.....I spent $200.00 on MAKEUP people! I didn't need anything!

I have every cosmetic line, color, brush, gloss you can imagine.

-So here is my secret and confession this week. My goal is to not buy anything for a month. BWHAHAHAHA

Mom drink some wine will ya

It is a funny thing to hear your 5 yr old telling you to have a glass of wine becuase it makes me silly!

The boys had their checkups, finally! Both are in the 50-75% overall. Leelyn of course is well advanced of where he should be, thanks to Blaine! I really need to get him to the dentist, I am scared of the end result so I have put it wayyyy off for far to long. Once school is out that will be on the list.

I registered Blaine for kindergarten (& Leelyn for 3 full days next year). Love the school. Everyone was so friendly, classes are small which I love! Bittersweet. Now to decide if I will let him ride the bus..........YIKES!
I have the kiddos busy for summer break. Lot's of trips and camps planned! A bonus being a member at Lifetime Fitness, that place ROCKS! They have everything, and I mean everything!!!! Lord knows that they need some serious interaction other then me. I also can use the free time for business matters!

I think Lee will win A Idol. I also think that heidi from The Hills looks horrible and needs some serious counseling. She seems to have such a wonderful loving family! That is about it for today!

XOXO

I am who I am Nicole I am

Well it has been a while since I posted. I looked back at my first few blogs and man, I am BAD at this!

I suppose there are some things I will air out on a blog and other things are left for only close friends and God to know about my life. Here are some I will share with any readers I have left, bwhahaha

1. Mama is BURNT out! I suppose it is typical of a sahm, maybe not? Perhaps I am not spiritualy sound like I should be. The joy of being a mom is thin and the joy of photography is thin right now.

2. I get so jealous of my friends with kids that have family to help support and babysit.

3. Can I pee BY MYSELF for the love of God, PLEASE!!!!!!!?

4. Can I eat my plate of food without you wanting what I have even tho it is the SAME thing?????

5. Yes I love you my sweet adoring boys but mama might have a breakdown at any moment, what will you do?

6. Can I get a sick day? JUST ONE?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

7. Oh, am I feeling sorry for myself, I think that is okay to do once in a while, I have emotions!

8. Oh my gosh, I didn't put any makeup on today, walked into my kids Baptist school with my tattoos and nose ring in after cleaning poop up only to be stared at..........thanks!

9. I break the rules.

10. I like wine!

XOXO

Some of my photos.....

were shown on CBS early show last week. The story is touching and this family is amazing. Here is the link:

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6379095n&tag=cbsnewsTwoColUpperPromoArea

Forgive my bad blogging?

I hate to say it but I have had so much going on, this poor blog is neglected! I have no photos to post as I am drowning with work stuff right now. So lets do 5 fact friday shall we?

1. Installed a new garage door

2. Bought a new television as ours went out. Love the new tube...it is a samsung 55 inch led and the picture quality is AMAZING! Not that I really watch a lot of stuff, but for me to even notice...it is pretty amazing.

3. Finally got to hang out with one of my fav gf's, Karissa. It is amazing how a couple of hours, chatting and playing darts frees you for a bit. Schedules are hard to coordinate so I am so thankful for the time I share with her. She is a awesome person.

4. I should be cleaning house, I have guests coming......it will be great to see them.

5. I think I am headed to Cali in May for some much needed girl time. I have a good friend that is in the Navy and back on land for a while. Good possibility I will get to hang for a extended wknd with her.

Secret-confession
I pierced my nose and love it!

Five on Friday

1. I am SO tired of Leelyn taking his diaper off! It is driving me nuts! I know it is to early to potty train, I think....

2. It was SO nice to see my family! We had a great time and Leelyn had a fun party! Love my family!

3. Shooting jewlery if fun but hard. I am so stinkin' picky and I have 50 pieces to shoot!

4. Planning a California trip hopefully in June- wanna see my girl Lindsay

5. Had a new garage door put in yesterday- finally! Love having remotes makes errands a lot easier, oh the simple things in life!

XOXO

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Updates....shew

So the kids are in the tub....5 ft from me what a better time to do some blogging?

Pics:

Good ol uncle Jacks....gotta love being able to run around on countless acres and drive a rhino on his frozen pond, doing donuts!

It was a much needed get away.

Christmas shots in Tx:

Kids had a blast and received more then needed! We are trying to minimize toys now!

Just in time, God reminds me of his love

I took this at 6am at uncle Jacks, in bed ;-)

This past month has been horrible! Last week my sister's two boys found her boyfriend dead in the bathroom. They are mourning, confused and trying to move forward. One of the boys is only 10. The other 18. Please pray for comfort and understanding. He did have cancer.

All in all I am just trying to be the rock for everyone. Hopefully, I won't crack lol

Sweet baby K {St. Louis Mo photographer}

7 days new and so precious!

5 Fact Friday, Sunday whatever! lol

1. I am SO behind on blogging I will never catch up

2. Tx was a blast, holiday photos are pending

3. Business is booming, definitely keeping this chick extra busy!

4. Heading oot this weekend to get some NB baby girl lovin' and then headed to Ky for Leelyn's 2nd     birthday at the end of month, BOOOOOO baby is turning TWO! Time is flying! Seems like yesterday I brought him home. Now he is drawing on my walls, running, jumping, talking.....my bundle of joy is growing toooo darn fast!

5. As many know, we have had a lot of termoil lately. From 2 family members having strokes to some other serious things, it has been a rough month. Tyler passed away on New Years day. Thank you everyone for the warm thoughts and prayers. Please continue as his family is mourning his passing and if you have children, I am sure you can only imagine....
Jim, (the boys) gramps is doing well. He is home now, recovering as best as can be expected. Tammy's mother (my step bro wife's mom) is also hanging strong. Prayers are AWESOME! ;-)

Remember- God's love is awesome

Ice ice baby {St. Louis Mo photographer}

Some fun stuff

Snow day joy!

A mother and her teenage son {St. Louis Mo photographer}

An old blast from my past! Love you Toni and what a fun big city shoot!

Sweet Brothers {St. Louis Mo photographer}

I was contacted by an old middle school friend on my recent trip to Tx. It was so nice to see her and her two adorable boys! It was a very foggy morning---but their smiles brightened up the day.