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Have an amazing 4th of July weekend!!

Leslie — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 06:18:30 +0000

Super Bowl Sunday

Leslie — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 08:17:37 +0000

So even though his mama and dad were sporting black and gold for the Steelers I let Ajax choose which team he wanted to support. He chose green and yellow. And then he did a victory dance. It’s depressing that my dog chose the winning team…

But even though he’s a traitor to the Steelers how can I be mad at this face???
And please, please look away from the messy sink in the background. That’s what ya get when you’re right about to move and only have 2 plates, cups, bowls, forks and 2 pans; dishes that need to be washed over and over and over again!!

Sick and hating it

Leslie — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:02:24 +0000

So I’m sick and I’m NOT a fan! The only positive thing about having influenza is that the HUGE amount of time you spend laying down can at least be used to blog surf cute ideas. I saw this one a few weeks ago and I loved it! Here is my finished product and I hope upon everything that we’re in our new house before Valentine’s Day so I can put it up. Cause right now it’s looking a little foolish and lonely sitting on a shelf surrounded by boxes!

I downloaded the clipart for free on this blog, one of my favorite craft blogs by the way, and I printed it from my lab but you could do it at Inkley’s or even Sam’s Club because she had her’s printed at Costco I believe. I printed mine as an 11×14 instead of the 16×20 because I already had a frame that it would fit and 11×14. Really cheap, easy and Cute!

Anxious

Leslie — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:23:13 +0000

Who else is anxious for winter to be over? I’m anxious to see green grass instead of the gray mush that soaks the hem of my pants. I’m anxious for dry heat instead of wind so cold it gets into my bones. I’m anxious to open my year again and start getting some photo session underway!!

Speaking of anxious…the other day my dog got diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and OCD. I didn’t even know that was possible…odds are I’m going to royally screw up my biological children considering that my dog is now on an anti-depressant. sigh. I really couldn’t make that up! Haha

On a side note, I started a photo a day project. If you’re interested in viewing it the address is www.365memoriesof2011.com and if you want to start one as well send me a link and I’ll follow you too!

A quick message to you

Leslie — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 03:35:18 +0000

Whatever is beautiful. Whatever is meaningful. Whatever brings you happiness. May it be yours this holiday season and throughout the coming year!!

Glittering Lights

Leslie — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:12:14 +0000

Scott and I went with my parents to The Mormon Tabernacle Choir concert on Friday. David Archuleta was the guest singer and I have never seen so many little girls! Haha. A few of them squealed when he came out on stage and I heard one usher having a grand time talking to all the girls about David Enchilada and they’d indignantly tell him, “It’s Archuleta!!” It was a beautiful concert though. After it was over we walked over to Temple Square with the rest of the crowd and looked at all the sparkling Christmas lights. It was magical. This time of year is so hectic and sometimes I feel like pulling my hair out but I love the moments when everything clears away for just a few moments, whether it’s while holding hands with the one you love surrounded by glittering lights or when all your children are tucked in bed and you peek in on them and see their sleeping angel faces, and you can just revel in the peacefulness. It’s almost over and I’m making a more valiant effort to seek out those moments and enjoy them before they’re gone until next year.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Leslie — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 06:54:43 +0000

Wow! Did you all survive the Great Blizzard of 2010?? I’ll fully admit that I bought into the hype of it being the worst blizzard we’ve had in years. I thought about convincing Scott that we NEEDED to buy our 1 year food storage that very afternoon! Then logic set in and I only bought a week of food storage. Don’t judge…we might have been snowed in for a while and Thanksgiving was right around the corner!
Ajax got to go play outside in his cute parka. Apparently he had a different opinion of it because he ripped it off somewhere in the backyard and it’s since been lost to the mounds of snow. Ungrateful little thing but I sure am thankful for him!
Speaking of thankful, I’m thankful for this man!! Oh, and thankful for my new coat.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

My Love

Leslie — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 05:00:30 +0000

Technically I can post this picture on here since I did the settings for camera, posed Scott and grabbed my “little” 6’2 brother to take it for me! Today marks the day when I became the luckiest girl in the world. I married my best friend, my protector, my husband…5 years ago! If there is just one thing that fuels me, it’s him.

Flashing Lights

Leslie — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:59:20 +0000

I braved the 112 degree weather and went to VEGAS for a photography conference! When I first signed up for it I was stoked! As the event grew closer the realization of what I’d have to do sunk in. I’d have to go to these classes alone! Me and my notebook. ACK! What if the other photographers didn’t talk to me? What if they made fun of my camera? Worse, what if NOBODY sat next to me?? The anxiety was a million times worse than a new semester of high school when you worry that none of your friends will have the same lunch period and you’ll be that kid who eats in a bathroom stall! I admit it, as we pulled into Vegas I almost cried. But I took a few big gulps of air, walked in, found a seat, pulled my notebook out and turned to my left and made a new friend!

Without getting way too cheesy, this conference was exactly what I’ve been needing! It not only reignited my passion for this but completely cemented my desire to be a part of this industry! I can’t wait to implement some of the things I learned there. There are so very exciting new things that are going to go down here at Memories in Raw!The conference was held here: Home of the $3.00 pancake. True story.
Sigh, be still my heart! This is the man who willingly walked me to my first class of the 4 days. Yup, just like many of you guys do when your kids start kindergarten!
And here is the brave one that not only didn’t cry in her many classes but thoroughly enjoyed them instead!

I feel for ya!

Leslie — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:51:36 +0000

A few months ago I won a mentorship with Brooke Snow and it changed everything I thought about photography business. Along with the mentorship I got a session with her as well. I was so stoked for everything BUT the session. Even though I knew she did amazing work and I trusted her I still had the panic…I wanted to wait until I lose weight, until my hair is a bit longer, until I could buy a brand new wardrobe. But I couldn’t and I fretted over it. So I went there and trusted her direction and her angles and by george! I loved them! Being in front of the camera gave me new appreciation for what I ask of my clients. It’s hard! haha You feel uncomfortable and nervous but it did give me a new outlook, I’m going to be so much more understanding that sometimes you’re going to need time to warm up to this big hunk of camera shoved in your face! And sometimes I need to give better direction. But I’m mostly going to love you guys even more because you’re putting your trust in me!

So in all fairness I’m posting my favorites from the session. Ok, ok…and because I love them!