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Quick update

I forget, not everyone has a facebook acct like me (and I update that thing on a daily basis) :) I just wanted to update that Jackson's surgery went very well today. For those that don't know, we've had a bout of ear infections since he was an infant and finally visited the ENT last Thursday. He recommended tubes in both ears and got us right in the schedule for surgery today! I got a taste of getting up early (what's probably normal for the rest of the world) as we had to be to the facility at 6:45am! It was a very short procedure and he woke up very pleasantly (apparently many children don't wake up as well as the anesthesia is very disorienting) and we were home before 9:30. I'm hoping he doesn't have too much pain and sleeps peacefully tonight :) God is good!

Less than minimum-wage

Boys can always be a challenge to photograph, especially those that have a mommy with a camera tethered to their neck! My kids have never been the type to ask for me to photograph them. A typical "session" at our house involves many bribes, usually involving sweets. Today I took a different approach.............and if you haven't guessed, it's MONEY! Lucas is saving up for new lego set so I told him I would help him out if he was a willing subject for me to practice with :) Thank goodness he didn't break the bank - he was content with $1 - that's it! I thought it was well worth it as I got several great shots - here are just a few to share.........

Just a few to share...

New Year, New Pricelist, New Sale!!!

Happy (belated) New Year to you all! I've been so blessed to pursue my "hobby" as a (side) job, though I can't really consider it a job - more like playing with other people's kids :) Thank you to all my family, friends, and friends of friends who've encouraged me along the way. I hope to implement a few changes to whitney jill photography, but first is the pricelist. I've been long overdue for updating this to reflect my time and talent in creating unique memories. With this new pricelist comes a SALE!!! Who doesn't like a sale?! For the months of January and February I will be offering HALF off prints (8x10 and smaller). A full paid sit fee is due at the time of your session as usual. The minimum $50 print order (after taking half off) is still in effect.

Investment

Prints
* 4x6 $8
* 5x7 $10
* 8x10 $15
* sheet of (8) wallets $10

Mounted Prints
* 10x13 $25
* 11x14 $40
*16x20 $55

Sit Fee
* Individual/small group session (5 ppl or less) $45
* Group session $60

***If you've already booked a session with me (or are waiting for your proofs to view/order) you are still locked in at the 2008 prices.

Thanks so much for considering me to capture some memories.
God Bless!

Outta here!

Well, the tree HAD to go! I don't think I could get it out quickly enough! The day after Christmas was spent taking the trimming (and needles) off the tree. I now have the Charlie Brown Christmas theme song in my head as I stare at this pathetic tree. The pictures really do not do it justice. We literally had more than 95% of the needles on our floor. Can you believe it? I can still say I would do it again for the mere $13 it cost to get the beast - she was a beaute while she was shining :) Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and have a happy and healthy New Year! Here's a short recap in pix of Christmas Day...........

Jackson was about this excited the entire day.........poor buddy was NOT feeling well......thank goodness for some recup time lately.

Do you see Reece in the background in tears b/c he did NOT get a WMU sweatshirt like the two of us? Crazy how I never had a Broncos hoodie until Steve and Barry's goes out of business and we can afford the el cheapo matching ones...........gotta love this economy :)

So........we stuck the hoodie on the pouter and he cheered right up (note to self: next Christmas, buy enough matching apparel for the whole family)

Tim was pretty excited for his baby shopping cart cover (I mean disguised Nintendo DS).

Grandma Holden and all the grandkiddies!

Seen better days...

So those of you who have followed me on facebook are well aware of the tree saga........we were so impressed to get an 8+ foot REAL tree for $13......of course we had to hunt it down and haul it out of the forest ourselves. Tim's (good) gloves suffered a little sap which I was able to get COMPLETELY out with Goo gone. Just when I was ready to boast about this newfound stain remover I noticed one of my larger compact flash cards had made it through the washer - nice! After a week of airing out a bit I was able to retrieve all the images.........though I do not trust the longevity of this memory card. So this made our tree a little bit more pricey. Reece also added to the cost of the tree by knocking the entire (decorated) thing onto the floor. Thank goodness he was left unharmed and only a few ornaments broke........add a few more bucks to the price of this tree. Now it is losing needles if I even but think about it! I managed to get a few shots of it before it turned into the "Charlie Brown" tree it's become (not really, but I literally vacuum needles off the branches each day - my OCD nature). So, that's my Christmas tree story of 2008! Hope you all enjoyed it :) It has all been worth having the fresh-cut tree smell in our house and being blessed to be able to have a home to enjoy it in. May you all remember the true meaning of Christmas as you celebrate this season! God Bless!