One Month! ..and Counting!

I can't believe it's already been a month since my baby was born! Doesn't the time fly? Here he is again!

We are steadily recovering in our household and slowly trying to gain momentum and get back up to speed. I am booking sessions beginning in April! Thanks to everyone who has emailed to check in on me--your care has been amazing! Thanks again!

More changes to come to the business soon! Keep checking...I'll keep you posted!

He's here!!

Lathan Drew Holub
Born Feb 24, 2009
9:46 pm

8lbs 7oz

25 Days left!

We're getting so close to the baby coming...at least I hope it's close! I keep getting these different opinions; some say it's still a long way off, while others say it's just around the corner! We have 25 days left, and well, I am going to choose to think that's close! I have to in order to get through each day and night, it seems. I'm definitely in the sleepless, tired, winded days now, and am still teaching full time while all this is going on. I already seemed to have been having a hard time finding time to grade papers, and now it seems even worse with a 3 1/2 year old, pregnant belly, and a back that doesn't hold up. Sure wish I could hire somebody! :)
My little girl is so ready for baby brother...she pats him every morning and says, "Baby brother, please come out! I want to see you!" It is so cute! She's definitely a little mama and a great little helper!
I have maternity pictures on the way and will post some here...believe me, it was out of my comfort zone to have them taken, even though I take them all the time! I just feel so....hmm...how should I put this...fat! BUT, everyone tells me its all part of the process, and its natural, and in fact, that's what I tell my clients too...so why not listen to myself and all the people who love me? I know, I'm hard-headed. Oh well. I did get over it, and my friend Carly took some fabulous pictures! Can't wait to proof them (although it will take me a bit longer than normal, understandably...) and get them online to share!

Computer Crash!!

Ahhh!! Yep, it finally happened--I crashed my computer. Yes, it was my fault; I tried adding memory on my own and must have done something wrong, ugh! Luckily, most all of my pictures were backed up and those that weren't were able to be recovered from the hard drive...so lesson learned! Backup more often! Backup immediately. Whew, close call! I apologize if you've been waiting for your pictures to be processed; I had a long wait and process with Best Buy's Geek Squad to get my files, and now I've finally got them!

Otherwise, my Christmas break was awesome! 2 weeks of gettin' things done! Shopping, Christmas, painting, and New Year's. We got to paint the nursery for the baby and my daughter's new room (converted from my old office). She loves the colors...her favorite, purple and pink! Hee hee! I envy her room; I wish I had a room like that growing up! I almost want to move in with her! Ha! She has been a busy soon-to-be-big-sister and can't wait for Baby Brother. She asks if he's here yet and can't wait to help me with all his needs. She's such a little mama! I wish you could see her with her dolls. I caught her last night helping fold his clothes and put them away on camera...she is hilarious! I'm posting the video link here from YouTube! It's a hoot!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCSuNMpBIms

Merry Christmas!...card!

Merry Christmas everyone! I love this season! I'd love to share our Christmas cards with you; keep me in mind for next Christmas! We got a tri-fold (which means it opens right flap and left flap...kinda complicated); I wanted to try it out before I made it available to my clients. Anyway, here it is! Oh...and the picture above--she gave me this look in the studio...she knows I think she's gorgeous. Who wouldn't with that face? :)

Also, I've had several requests for gift certificates, and I want to let you know they are available in two very convenient ways: through email (jpeg) file you can print out, or you can pick up a nicer printed certificate on photo paper from your nearest Walmart Photo Center in an hour (provided they are open, of course)! I can customize your certificate for any amount (free photo session is $125), and I can add your names, their names, etc. in the To:/From: Have a color preference? I can do that too! Contact me at jholub@capturingcreations.com for requests or details! Thanks!

Merry Christmas!!

Family Photo madness!

I've been just loving the family photo sessions I've been doing lately! It's been one of the most exciting (and busiest) times of the year for me; shopping and pictures! Yay! Here are a couple from my brother-in-law's beautiful family--gorgeous!




So the shopping...I was definitely out on Friday after Thanksgiving (although not as early as I wanted to be...so tired! ;) But when do you know when to stop? I mean, I'm not done with all the Christmas shopping, but seriously, I really think I have a problem I need to fix. Furiously rifling through the mail for coupons; would you say I'm addicted to shopping? Maybe! My husband definitely thinks so... :D He and I had a great time together; we let my daughter stay with her grandparents for the weekend and it left us with so much freedom--more than I had imagined. Don't get me wrong, I definitely missed her, but my goodness, I felt so free. It felt like we were dating again...you remember, when your husband would actually enjoy the mall with you. I found him dragging me to more and more stores; I had a hard time keeping up! Of course, I am 6 1/2 months pregnant and my back was sore, but still...he had that glitter in his eye. We get so excited when we shop for our daughter it's crazy (but fun!). We also went to watch the movie Australia, which was excellent. Long, but excellent. I really liked Moulin Rouge when I saw it, and both movies are made by the same director with a lot of the same actors. A lot of people think it's about Australia, but really, it just ends up being the location. Based on real events in Australia, but the story is great. Had me dreaming that night and still asking questions the next day. That's how I gauge a good movie! Definitely left an impression. Anyway, go check it out if you get out during the holidays! Merry Christmas!

Life and Mentors

Have you ever had a mentor? I recommend you get one if you haven't already had one. These are people that are wiser than you, have "been there, done that", and that you trust will lead you in the right direction. I've had the pleasure recently of photographing a couple and their family who have served as mentors for me and my husband for a long time. They are so amazing! So giving! I know there are people like this out there, but when you come across stellar personalities like this, you feel so blessed. That's how I feel now. My husband and I are so blessed to claim this couple as past and future mentors. I love them dearly! Thank God for these creations!