I started my 2010 year off by going to a wonderful seminar by Justin and Mary Marantz.  I am going this year as well and cannot wait!

In February, my husband graduated from CMPD police academy.  I am not allowed to post pictures of him in uniform on the internet.  I couldn’t have been more proud of him on that day.  He was class president and gave a speech in front of the entire audience.

I also had the wonderful opportunity of being apart of a fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy.  I had to get on the phone and ask people to “bail” me out of jail.  It was fun and I think I ended up raising over $200. 

In the Spring, I had the opportunity to photograph for Ruffle Butts and Little Cuddle Bugs.  They were both very different experiences, one better than the other, but overall…learning experiences.

In the Spring, I also had the wonderful opportunity of going to a Brianna Graham workshop in Atlanta.  I stayed with my beautiful and hospitable friend, Shannon.

At the end of May, I had the opportunity to go to Charleston for a weekend getaway.  I love Charleston and could never get sick of going.  Look at this amazing tree!

My sessions did not slow down in the beginning of summer, but we managed to get away to Carowinds for the day and act like kids. 

As the heat grew stronger and hotter, my sessions were few, so I got to get away to the beach with some girlfriends…

At the end of summer, Tracy and I traveled to Chattanooga, TN, the city where we met, to have our 5 year anniversary pictures done by Rich Smith Photography.  I loved them!

I was thankful when the Fall season was upon me.  I had many new and repeat clients.  In September I ran in my first  5 K.  I was surprised and pleased when I had placed 3rd in my age group.  I also completed it in under 30 minutes.  This race was very near to me as a dear friend of mine, Tiffany Pate, died of cancer earlier in the year.   I would like to do more races this year.  They are a great challenge and for great causes. 

As my season was underway, I had the wonderful opportunity to getaway on a Women’s retreat to the mountains near Asheville, NC.  It was nice to get away, refocus, and spend some time with God. 

At Thanksgiving, two out of my 3 sisters, my mom and dad, and myself got to go to Pennsylvania to see family.  While we were there, we were able to spend some time with my Grandma Macaluso, who turned 98 this year!  She is just now going into an assisted living facility.  Every bit of that trip was worth it to see and spend time with her. 

When I returned from my trip over Thanksgiving, I hit the ground running as I concluded my year…wrapping up sessions, client orders, Christmas get togethers, family gatherings, one more trip to Alabama to see Tracy’s family…and bam!  The year is over just like that!  I feel like I haven’t caught up from the holidays.  I look forward to what this year has in store.  I want to live each day for the Lord, allowing Him to use me for His glory.  I can’t thank you enough, my faithful clients, for allowing me to document what is near and dear to your hearts.  So, what’s next?  I will announce a contest soon.  I also have the most adorable newborn session to share.  See you soon!