Project 52-28

 

Life around the Dorris household is slowing down....Finally.  We are making some adjustments, and making more time for each other.  It has made for a much happier Mama and so much more fun in our home.

 

 

 

As the school year came to an end this spring everything just seemed too busy.  I was feeling overwhelmed, I couldn't get caught up, I wasn't sleeping....it was not great for anyone.  My photography business was doing awesome.  I had a record breaking months in May and June but when I was right in the middle of it I began to realize that I was neglecting the three most important things in my life....my boys.  I was taking them places, playing with them but I wasn't my 100% best and I wasn't always "present." I always had other things on my mind.  I was also not taking care of myself!  I began to realize that though it was a blessing to be busy I need to be more protective of my schedule.  I need to be more protective of my time.  I need to be more protective of my family.  So, I have slowed down a ton.  I only took a few sessions in July, only a few in August and I am booking very limited slots for the fall. It has been so hard turning people away but.... My kiddos are growing up too fast and I don't want to miss it. 

 

So, for anyone who is wanting a session for the fall, contact me ASAP to get on my calendar.  I am only taking a limited number of newborns this fall and an even smaller number of family sessions for the fall.  I want to enjoy the holiday season with my boys and I want photography to continue to be a passion and something I love. 

 

I will keep you posted for fall dates and two mini sessions that I will be announcing this next month. 

 

Till next week....

 

Project 52-27

 

I am now a soccer mom!  I knew with three boys that day would soon come and I am enjoying it more than I ever thought I would.  We have enjoyed this summer watching Brayden play indoor soccer.  He is definitely there to have fun which makes this Mama happy. 

 

Love you Brayden. 

Project 52-26

Anyone who knows Brody know that he LOVES his "friends."  He always has them with him.  He has SOOOO many but he truly loves them all.  He told me the other day that they weren't just his "friends" they were his family.  Cute right!  For his 3rd Birthday we thought it might be appropriate to take his picture with a

few of his favorites. 

 

Love you Brody and I love how much you love your "Friends."

Project 52-25

 

Project 52-24

 

We have truly enjoyed this summer break all being together.  We are enjoying playing, movie days and most of all just being with each other.  We sure are going to miss big brother Brayden when he goes to Kindergarten in the fall. 

 

Love you boys and love your snuggles!

Project 52-23

I am so behind on my project 52 blog so I am going to post a very basic description for each of my posts.  Hoping to get back on track.  See my last post "priorities" for a longer update on us. 

 

 

I love when I see my boys playing together.  Especially when it is imaginative play where both are contributing and both are having fun.  I wish I could say it was always that way. 

 

 

 

 

Love you boys!

Baby Bre

Look at this precious little girl!!! 

So sweet!

 

I have been looking forward to the birth of Baby Bre for months.  I met her sweet Mama in a photography class and we have totally hit it off.  We have worked together on some shoots and I have loved getting to know her.  This sweet little girl made me work for these shots but aren't they adorable.  The one at the top is on my list of all time favorites!  Enjoy...Baby Bre!

 

 

 

 

Enjoy!

 

 

 

R Family Mini

Bluebonnets and a lovely family!

 

 

Lindsey is one of my mommy friends and also a photographer.  She is amazingly talented so I was honored to get to photograph her family.  Little Rivers is such a doll, super serious but I managed to get a few smiles! 

 

 

Enjoy!

 

Baby Mairen

Baby Mairen is HERE!!!!

 

 

Baby Mairen is here and I couldn't be more excited!!!  I have been looking forward to this session for awhile so it was so fun to get to cuddle her!  Little mama doesn't really love to sleep during the day so she put up a bit of a fight but in the end I was able to get some precious shots.  Also, be sure and check out the AMAZING mermaid prop set crocheted by her Grammy....a SUPER talented lady. 

 

 

 

Love ya baby girl!  Stay tuned for MANY more of this little girl.  I know that I won't be able to keep the camera away from

her for long.....

 

 

Daniel and Ashley

I love these two people!  Such a fun photo shoot!!! 

 

 

Ashley and Daniel are two of my favorite people and I was so excited to get to photograph them.  We went to the Las Colinas canals and had a beautiful session.  They were naturals in front of the camera and it was a nice change of pace from chasing little ones around.  This shot below was totally all Ashley and it is so adorable!!!!

 

Love you guys!

 

Happy Birthday Avery

Happy Birthday to You....Happy Birthday to You.....Happy Birthday Miss Avery....Happy Birthday to you!!!

 

Miss Avery is turning 4 and we had to do a photo shoot to celebrate.  She brought her sweet smiles and her crafty mama brought tons of great props.  Look at this tea party set up.  Isn't it to die for?!?!

 

 

 Happy Birthday Sweet Avery! 

Hope it was a blast!!!