have secretly been stressing about my Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening that was held yesterday at my new Studio.... New Studio?!!? I think the reality has finally set in.. I'm 'kinda' a big girl now. I loved working from home, but I love working in this beautiful new space so much more. I think I'm even taking myself more seriously now.... To be honest, it's been hard for me to tell others "I'm a professional photographer" - I've even laughed at myself before.Ha, professional photographer... yeh right... but after yesterday, I am... and I thought I had admitted this to myself before, but I don't think I ever really believed it until now.  
 
My family and friends came out to support me, and hearing my parents tell me they were proud of me brought tears to my eyes.... even as I type this, I'm crying. I think hearing them say that was the kicker, that's when it really sank in. Holy crap, I really am doing something with my life.  
 
I am just overwhelmed with gratitude today - I just feel so blessed and I know I didn't make it here by myself. So many of you have supported me and my dream to make this love of mine a reality. Many of you have given me the honor of photographing you and your family, your wedding, your special moments in life.... others have simply been my rock during what has seemed like a never-ending storm.. and some of you have put me and my family on your prayer list, and I think that's what I'm most grateful for - Chase is doing incredible, my Mom is hanging in there, and somehow my tumor is gone and we'll have kids one day (gahhhhhh)... I am so grateful for you, for all of you. 
 
This past week has been freaking awesome for me. One of my favorite photos of my sweet friend and ' Real Bride' made the cover of The Hampton Roads Wedding Planner Magazine... I got to use those huge scissors you always see in the newspaper..... aaannnndddd I'm still tan from my vacation.. Pretty much sums up an awesome week if you ask me! 
 
Here's to being a big girl... and wearing even bigger shirts.... -shrugs-