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You just can't go it alone in this cold, cruel world so it pays to have good people around you. Jenn Linton, my trusty, oft-abused assistant is the grease in the wheels of ATJ Photo--not only is she smart and capable, she is incredibly funny and the best mom in the world. So Happy Birthday to Jenn and here's a little pic of a typical day at the office....love ya Jenn!
It's been about 7 years ago now that I met an 11 year old girl who was unlike anyone I'd ever known before. She was at a tough spot in her life but she wasn't letting it get her down. She had big dreams, she also had a big heart. She showed me that not all 11 year olds are concerned with peer pressure. She knew how to protect and defend those who couldn't help themselves. She was a champion of the underdog and known among her peers (and brothers:) as fierce and fearless in the face of danger. Although some of her ideas caused a few problems now and then (i.e. snowboarding on her tailbone, talking little brothers into leaping over couches resulting in broken bones, getting up close and personal with a ski tow rope handle---I could go on...) she always had good intentions (i think...).
I've learned some important lessons from her; lessons like:
How to be the bigger person and say, "I'm sorry" even when it's hard and you really don't want to.
How to accept people into your life who are different and learn to love them for who they are.
How to be a good friend and a good listener to your friends.
How to take tough situations and disappointment and still come out on top.
Her only problem is that she doesn't yet know that she's beautiful or how amazing she really is. But she will.
So, she's 18 now, a young woman, ready to take on the world. This Thursday, she will graduate high school and move into the world of adulthood. And you know how that time of life goes. You're busy with friends, running here and there, never home. But before she walks up to the podium to get that diploma, I just want to say, "I love you Breckyn, there's no one in the world like you and I'm so grateful to be your step mom."
Go Tigers 2008!
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Has your life become boring and without spark? Are you needing a little advice on nutrition or are you just in the mood to make something cute? The creative minds behind Mesa's Domestic Bliss have launched a whole new concept in adult education. The classes are fun and the classroom is to die for! Head on over to http://www.blissfullivingstudio.com/ for fun classes and ideas to bliss up your life. Here are some of the pics I shot of the teachers before the big launch! Best of luck to Kristin and her team of creative girls!
