Oh my…I am sort of embarrassed of my disappearance…but a thing called life… took over me:) I have so much to catch up on…so much to share…but for now, this post is for my sweet friend, who kindly reminded me that I hadn’t updated my blog since April:) Really, has it been that long? I hope this makes up for it:)
I PROMISE, this will not be the last you see of me;)
xo
Michelle
I remember the day my dear friend, Noel of Bosh Images, called me heartbroken with the news of her clients sweet daughter, Maddie James. Maddie was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor on January 16th and sadly passed away on March 13th. I didn’t personally know Maddie, but the news also broke my heart and from what I could see thru facebook it impacted a lot of people. In these type of situations, you always just want to help some way. So when Noel, asked me if I would help with photography mini sessions to help raise money for the Maddie James Foundation, I was thrilled to give my time. If you donate $50 to the foundation, you can sign up for a mini-mini five minute session at the Ocean Institute and in return you will receive two 5×7 prints. You can click here to get more information. Or you can email Alex at photosformaddiejamesfoundation@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
I hope to see you there:)
xo
When my very sweet, beautiful, T A L E N T E D friend from Austin asked to me to photograph her new clothing designs on the beach, I knew immediately which girls I was going to have model. It was such a blast just chasing them around the beach…just letting them do their thing:) I have to say it again…I cannot believe I am blessed to call this my job!
Here you go Miss Debbie…enjoy:)
xoxo
Michelle
Today was a bit of an emotional day for me…more than I expected it to be. Tomorrow is the anniversary of my Mom’s passing…it’s been many years…28 to be exact. I was 10 years old. I will be honest, I usually handle this pretty well…but this year, I am a bit emotional. I was driving and it just hit me…28 years….such a long time… I only had her in my life for 10 years…that’s just not long enough…not enough time. I am not sure why this year is so significant to me…maybe because of recent stories I’ve been told..or because I am getting close to the age of when she died…and/or maybe because I have a child who is 10…I am sure it’s combination of all 3. Tonight when I put the kids to bed, I held on to them tightly and I am not embarrassed (well sorta) to say that I cried in their sweet little arms…I kind of felt childish…but it was comforting at the same time. I explained to them why I was sad and that I missed their Grandma…My MOM….and I never ever want them to forget how much I love them…never! God wanted a special Angel 28 years ago…and even thought there are times I feel it was not fair…I know in my heart there was a reason… It was part of his plan…and I have peace with it. I love you Mom!
I wish I could say I had a ton of pictures of her…but I don’t:( But here is one that makes me smile:) Can you guess which one is me? I’m kinda cute, huh? I had to put some humor in this post:)
I am blessed with the life God gave me and even though it’s not perfect…I am still very grateful for it:)
xo
Michelle
I am feeling guilty that it’s been awhile since I’ve blogged:( I have so many images to share and I am hoping to be able to do so soon:) But for now…another family member got married over the past weekend and I was able to use my new present the hubby surprised me with for Christmas…I am in love with my 50 1.2….so in love:) It was so heart warming to see these two so much in love…I wish them nothing but the best! Congrats Jimmy and Rachel:)
Here are some of my favs:)
Much love!
Michelle
Just one for now…I tried to get this fabulous client their gallery tonight…and it just didn’t happen:( So here is a little teaser:)
I must add…I had such a blast photographing them:) I was so thrilled when they went along with my plan of meeting in downtown:)
xoxo
Michelle
Only in Austin you would find a fun location to shoot at behind a “burger” place:) Honestly, I love that about Austin…it just has a unique charm that I miss…and of course wonderful people:) I was so thrilled when the mamma of these adorable children emailed me asking if I would come out to Austin to photograph her babies…and even more thrilled that I was able to bring my daughters with me:)
Just a quick little peek:)…
xoxo
Michelle
E V E R Y. S I N G L E . M E M B E R. of this family is gorgeous…just see for yourself… 
The mamma of these boys is the one who contacted me…she wanted to give her brother an early Christmas gift…the gorgeousness continues…
Man, I love my job!!!!
xoxo
Michelle
It’s no secret that I love babies…but this sweet “miracle” princess has a piece of my heart! Her beautiful Mamma is one of my best friends…we met 7 years ago…and instantly became family:) She was my next door neighbor for 7 years…and her little guy became child #5 in my home…and my kids became child #2, #3. #4 and #5 in her home…lol!!!! I remember the day “we” found out she was pregnant…I cried tears of joy… I of course, cried again when “we” found out she was having a girl…and cried again when I was driving to the hospital the day she was going to deliver…yeah, I cry alot:)
Miss Renee, Jason, Cole AND Sydney….no words can express how happy we are for your family! We love little Miss Sydney Brynn and feel so blessed that you ALL are apart of our family:)
Much Love,
Michelle
I just love this little guy…he is brother #3 of 5…AND my nephew:) I spent the morning with ALL “5″ of the brothers..and I had to come straight home to nap…ha!!!
Little Jack…
xoxo
Michelle
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