A bit about me!

I'm the mother of 2 amazing, adorable kids and the wife of a soldier in the United States Army. I love my family and we manage to stay pretty busy! I consider motherhood my primary job and my family is the joy of my life!

After years of serving in the military, putting kids in braces and teaching yoga, I decided to open my own business with Photos of the Heart. I love my family and I am thrilled to be a part of other happy moments with loving families!

But, if you know me, you know that I love to do EVERYTHING! I love to fly on the trapeze, do contortion, yoga, tai chi, pilates, RUN! as well as sew, craft, read, paint, organize (although I'm not very good at that!) I've been known to repaint a room or remodel our house on the spur of the moment. I love trying new things and enjoying life with my family!

I also love chocolate. It's one of my biggest flaws, I will end my love affair with this dark, delicious stuff one day, but for now, I admit that I'm addicted!


And a few random shots of your's truly!



Yes, I was a can-can dancer!





I used to be pretty good at "stupid human tricks!"


My super Awesome little dude.


The cutest little midget ever.


The love of my life.....

You are what you drive? day7 8/22/07

You are what you drive? day7 8/22/07, originally uploaded by life_happens.

So due to someone at Home Depot being unable to look in their rear view mirror...I am currently driving this rental while my Odyssey is having $2000 in repairs.

I do have to admit...the rental company was great and they couldn't give me another van, so they hooked me up with a Chrysler Aspen. More car than I would ever care to buy or drive, but it's a nice vehicle for the week.

I am more grateful than ever for the little rear view camera in my van. For something that I never wanted in the first place, I am missing it so much! I feel awkward without that extra check before backing up. I also miss my GPS/map ! One more blessing that I didn't want in the first place that I miss!

I'm on tv.

I'm on tv., originally uploaded by life_happens.

So once again my bartering skills has proven worthwhile. I traded a massage for a brand spanking new flat screen TV.

What can I say? I think that even though I don't' want to massage all day every day for a living, I'm doing pretty good.

I get paid less than I thought I would, but I barter for 95% of my massages. I've traded for preschool, maid service, decorating services, haircuts and color, a hand-carved rocking horse, babysitting, and now for a TV.

So while I've not taken this particular skill to the typical conclusion, I'm grateful that I have this talent and I'm glad that I was able to get the training. I love knowing that I can help someone else and I really appreciate the ability to supplement my income...even via trade.

So this TV is more than a blessing in and of itself, it symbolizes that even though I don't have a "college" education yet, I have talents that I have worked for.

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(10) Gift Prints
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(1) 11×14 Canvas Art
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(1) 16×24 Wall Print
(1) 10×10 Storyboard
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(1) 11×14 Wall Print
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