pathetic

I know I am...I started two blogs and was so good about keeping them up, but now I am on Facebook and it has taken over my life. I post my pics there and my thoughts and I KNOW there are people seeing them. So while, I think blogging is pretty cool...I LOVE FACEBOOK!

Latest Photo Session

I tried to get some more pics of my big ole' happy Buettner Family....It is hard to do so many at once (then add the eyeglass glare factor!)...then add two pets to the mix and WHOA! I tried my best and I think I got a couple good ones!

More photos

I'm excited to have recently started a photography class and after seeing my latest shots, not a moment too soon! I certainly would NEVER quit my day job, but I would like people to look at my shots and not be entirely sure if I took them or a pro. I have recently had two practice shoots with family of teachers I work with...Here is Anna. This is the same little one I shot around Christmas...(see further down in blog!)

Welcome February!

I'm so thankful February will be here a few days. January has more than sucked. I've had so many work issues I can't even tell you. Between work, sick kids, sleepless nights, cold weather, work, work, and work, I've had it! Here's to a new month!

Bittersweet

Well, I knew it had to happen sooner or later, but I think that today (actually yesterday) Nolan officially stopped nursing. He was down to one in the morning and one before bed anyway...He wasn't interested this morning when he got up (he wanted to play with his sisters) and I put him down tonight without nursing. So unless he wakes up all night screaming...I think that is it. I didn't think that it would bother me as much as it does. I am relieved to have my body back to myself, but at the same time, I miss the closeness of it. It makes the reality of no more babies all that much more real. I really don't want more children, I just wanted this last baby to stay a baby just a little longer. I did well, he is nearly 16 months old. I certainly couldn't/shouldn't nurse him until he was 10. I am just feeling a bit weepy about it, not sure if it is because he really is done or because my boobs hurt from not being expressed!!! :) Sorry, TMI, I know, but hey, this blog is about me and my thoughts and that is what I was thinking!

Window Treatments!

I can't take full credit for the creation of these things! While I schemed up the idea, it was my mother in law that sewed it all together. Can't tell that these things were pieced together, but it was the only way to get curtains that were nearly 10 feet long (without a costly custom job)...my great room is finally starting to feel finished!

Photo Shoot

I've been given some opportunities to practice some photography. I love this new hobby, but am easily frustrated with less than perfect shots. I need to immerse myself into books on lighting, camera settings and other little tricks.