Update!

OMG! So a friend brought it to my attention that I have totally been including the wrong number to reach me at in my emails!! I don't know how that happened, but to make sure everyone has it here it is ...

972.757.4224
or
tabitha@tfjphotography.com

A Mom's Christmas List

Dear Santa,

I've been a good mom all year. I've fed, cleaned and cuddled my children on demand, visited the doctor's office more than my doctor and sold sixty-two cases of candy bars to raise money to plant a shade tree on the school playground. I was hoping you could spread my list out over several Christmases, since I had to write this letter with my son's red crayon, on the back of a receipt in the laundry room between cycles, and who knows when I'll find anymore free time in the next 18 years.

Here are my Christmas wishes:

I'd like a pair of legs that don't ache (in any color, except purple, which I already have) and arms that don't hurt or flap in the breeze, but are strong enough to pull my screaming child out of the candy aisle in the grocery store.

I'd also like a waist, since I lost mine somewhere in the seventh month of my last pregnancy.

If you're hauling big ticket items this year I'd like fingerprint resistant windows and a radio that only plays adult music, a television that doesn't broadcast any programs containing talking animals, and a refrigerator with a secret compartment behind the crisper where I can hide to talk on the phone.

On the practical side, I could use a talking doll that says, "Yes, Mommy" or "You're So Smart, Mommy" to boost my parental confidence, along with two kids who don't fight and three pairs of jeans that haven't been stained with chocolate milk or permanent marker.

I could also use a recording of Tibetan monks chanting "Don't eat in the living room" and "Take your hands off your brother," because my voice seems to be just out of my children's hearing range and can only be heard by the dog.

If it's too late to find any of these products, I'd settle for enough time to brush my teeth and comb my hair in the same morning, or the luxury of eating food warmer than room temperature without it being served in a Styrofoam container.

If you don't mind, I could also use a few Christmas miracles to brighten the holiday season. Would it be too much trouble to declare ketchup a vegetable? It will clear my conscience immensely.

It would be helpful if you could coerce my children to help around the house without demanding payment as if they were the bosses of an organized crime family.

Well, Santa, the buzzer on the dryer is calling and my son saw my feet under the laundry room door. I think he wants his crayon back.

Have a safe trip and remember to leave your wet boots by the door and come in and dry off so you don't catch cold.Help yourself to cookies on the table but don't eat too many or leave crumbs on the carpet.

Yours Always,

MOM

P.S. One more thing...you can cancel all my requests if you can keep my children healthy, safe and of course, young enough to always believe in Santa.

Christmas Cheer

What a little beauty "A" is. She has a smile that is just contagious.

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Your proofs are almost ready Wyndie! I hope you enjoy this little teaser. Thank you again for letting me share the morning with you and your family.

I'm Late ... I'm Late!

I just wanted to let everyone know that I am running about 5 days to a week behind on proofs, but I am hoping to catch up over the holiday. I will be posting more teasers soon, so be sure to check back in a couple of days!

Inspiration . . .

Okay ... so photo collages are really trendy right now, but for the creatively challenged a collage can be a huge undertaking. Luckily, we are not alone in this creative fight, and I am determined to find lots of examples and post them here. So, here is alittle gift of inspiration for all my friends! Enjoy ....

{This last one is my fav!}

Cousins . . .

Finally a sneak peak for Kim & Tracy. This was one of my favorites from the session.

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I hope to have all the proofs ready for you to see this week. Thank you again for letting me share the morning with you all!

Feisty Fall Mini Sessions Teaser

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A teaser from the Feisty Fall Mini Sessions last weekend. This little man was a pleasure to photograph! I got so many great shots of him in 15 minutes ... I was amazed. I hope to have another photo session with him in the future.

Thanks to everyone for your interest in the Mini Sessions. I hope to do them again in the early Spring.

Blog Special ... Yummy Gallery Wraps

Buy a 16x20 Gallery Wrap ($130) and receive a second Gallery Wrap of the same image at 50% off! So that is two 16x20 Gallery Wraps for under $200. What an awesome Christmas gift this would make for parents or grandparents! This special ends 12/31/07.

It doesn't matter if you are celebrating a life event, like getting married or having a baby, or just have a favorite photo of your family ... a gallery wrap is an amazing keepsake to display in your home and share with family and friends.

Please email me at tabitha@tfjphotography.com for more information.

New Christmas Card Style

There is another new Christmas Card style now available. It is a 5x7 card and is very classic. I love the B&W with the red border.

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All Christmas cards are printed with a lustre finish and come with white envelopes. Sold in sets of 25. Pricing is as follows:

Set of 25 - $50
Set of 50 - $80
Set of 75 - $100
Set of 100 - $135
Set of 125 - $165

Please email me at tabitha@tfjphotography.com with any questions.

{I Believe}

"Take my hand I give it to you

Now you own me, All I am
You said you would never leave me
I believe You, I believe."

from All Around Me by FlyLeaf