Learning Guitar - Grayslake Photographer

My oldest beauty is learning how to play guitar.  She has been learning for a few months now.  Her teacher is wonderful and she really enjoys learning.  It brings me so much joy to hear her practice at home.  When she asks me to sing along ... those are the memories that I cherish. 

Posing with her teacher's big guitar.

 

 

Orlando Feliciano is a wonderful teacher.  He really loves teaching and it shows. 

The local paper did a story about him that you can read here. 

 

 

Teaching her how to use a thumb pick.  She really likes using it.  She thinks it is "cool".  I do too!

 

 

Mr. O teaches out of Songbird Studios the owner of the studio Becky Cappelli is such a ray of sunshine.  My kiddos always ask me if we are going to run into her, that tells me that she has made quite the impression on them. 

 

 

My FIL gave M this guitar that he played when he was about her age.  The family history continues with this special instrument.  It really was meant to be in her hands. 

 

 

 

M has started off on a wonderful journey and we are blessed that Mr. O is giving her the tools for that journey. 

 

Love - Grayslake Photographer

I was editing our Christmas card image and I came across this one which I asked my brother to take.  What a great picture! My husband looks good, I look perfect and we look amazing together.  I can't find anything "wrong" with the image.  I'm not criticizing myself, that's a first for me. 

Happiness has a lot to do with that.  I can't expect anyone; not even my best friend, partner and lover to provide that happiness for me.  Happiness has to start inside of me before I am able to be happy with anyone else.  In essence I must love myself in order to truly love. 

I use to have bad seasons, months, and weeks.  Now I have bad days and hours.  Soon they will only be brief moments. 

When I love myself, I become love.  We were created in the image of God and what is God?  Love. 

 

   
Wishing you Love, Peace and Happiness this holiday season!

1st Birthday Party - Chicago Area Family Photographer

I apologize for my absence last week.  I came down with a touch of the flu, right before Thanksgiving.  I spent the day in bed but was happy that my kiddos were able to enjoy Thanksgiving with my IL's.  God always has a way of reminding me what the holidays are really about. 

Before the flu put me down I had the joy of celebrating the 1st birthday of this sweet little guy. 

He is a very serious baby, I am glad I captured so many smiles from him!

Happy mom and dad.  :)

 

I don't think he wanted to get out of the shower. 

 

 

Happy 1st Birthday baby R! Congratulations mom and dad!