While Mom and Dad are Away.

We had carefully planned all the events for our trip to Nashville, TN for Imaging USA, the national PPA convention.  Our dogs were going to be safely boarded at the vet.  Kids were staying with my parents for some quality grandma/grandpa time and both their schedules were perfectly lined out.  The studio was left with only a short "to do" list and all in all we had our ducks in a row.  Airport security and departure from OKC was a breeze.  We arrived at the breathtaking Gaylord Opryland Resort and spent the evening unwinding from our flight. 

  

We were both prepared for a full three days of seminars and Jim had outlined guest speakers at vendor booths in the trade show.   After the first day, I had taken in so much information I could hardly think because of the new ideas buzzing through my head.  Being around such great photographers really motivates you on how to improve your skills and to try new things.  The first day was so great I couldn't wait for the next to hear more speakers and see what other ideas I could come away with on how to improve our business.  Then it comes...the dreaded phone call from home.  Isaac has hurt his neck/back.  His head is pulled to one side, his opposite shoulder is drooping down in order to balance himself so he can stand up and he is in so much pain he can't stand to be touched.  So a paniced grandma calls and we finally find a doctor that will see him immediately.  I go through the morning classes in daze not really caring if someone had the magic "Easy" button on how to run a business or if someone was giving away the trade secret on how to pose babies.  Until I heard Ike on the phone, in a voice that actually sounded like his own, nothing else seemed to register in my head.  Finally, I was able to refocus my thoughts and get back into training mode.  In the next few months I hope to have in place some of the new products, ideas and services that will enhance your experience at our studio.  There were so many great speakers and they all had at least one idea that I would love to put into action.  But for me personally, here is a quote from my first class that will definately stay with me for a while.

"There are only two things you can control in your life:  What you put into your body and what you put into your mind." 


So let go and let God.     -Raynell

Dancing Dreams.

I don't know any other way to put it but little girls hold such a special place in the hearts of those who love them. It was almost impossible not to be affected by the arrival of this little princess.  It was so amazing to hear the love already in the voice of her mom as she talked about the birth of her little girl. To hear her aahh over this precious bundle captured in perfect innocence was truly beautiful. I'm so gratefull that we were chosen to be a part of this moment in Jaylee's life.  To see more of Jaylee, check out her video on our facebook page.