so EXCITED!

Remember goal #3 for 2009? I cannot even believe it, but I am going to this!...



It is a workshop hosted and taught by Melissa Jill, one of my favorite photographers. She is over there on my sidebar under "Photographers I love".

My friend/wedding assistant Jen called me, and texted me, and emailed me yesterday until I finally got the message that Melissa was having a workshop. She knew we had to move quick because these things sell out fast and she was only taking 15 people! I called Jen and we talked about for approximately 5 seconds. I called Shane and explained in 5 seconds and then Jen and I both registered! Ahhh!

I can't wait, but I'll have to a little bit. It is in May. Melissa is such an amazing photographer and I am so excited to learn from her! 2009 I like you a lot so far!

This coming week I am headed out of town as well. Monkey Pants is going to turn 2 in a few months and before that happens and we have to start paying for a seat for her on an airplane I wanted to take a special trip with her. Monday we are flying to Colorado to spend the week with some of our favorite people in the whole world, my best friend Sarah and her family. The only photo of us all together I can find is from a few years ago, pre-Marlie days ...


The last time we were out there Marlie was tiny. Here she is with Sarah and Chad's oldest, Emma...


This trip it will just be Marlie and I which I am a tad nervous about. Lugging her and all of our stuff around the airport, getting through security and keeping her occupied on the plane does not sound like fun. However, I'd do almost anything for a week with these friends and to watch my daughter run around with their three daughters, so I can't wait!

I probably won't be able to blog while I am there so this is it for a while. Have a great week!