Category Archives: Personal

All things yellow and gray or is it grey?

So lately I have had this fascination with gray that was until i saw this lovely pillow in Target.

That is when the yellow and gray transformation began! The yellow added to the gray mad a pop, a bang a sizzle! I was in love. My entire room was then transformed. Then the light bulb came on, hmm I wonder if I could wear gray and yellow all spring summer long! Hey, who says I can’t try. I have started collecting cute little finds along the way and putting a buzz out there on Facebook and my lovely friends have been sending me lots of gray and yellow treats my way. So here is to you gray and yellow. May you fill my closet with lots of yumminess! Let the journey begin.

Found these lovelies on ebay! The dress and the shoes. Love me some vintage!

Eyeing these bad boys a friend sent to me, only if I didn’t have to walk! So the flats might work out better for shoots!

My future conquests!

Planning the wedding I never had now that I have found my colors! Let’s just do it fast before mt new favorite colors are sterling silver and coco brown.NOT

Now couldn’t you just picture me shooting a wedding in this cute little number… Yes, me too!

My baby turned 9!

Being the youngest child of three Zai Zai got a little short changed in the birthday party department. After throwing party year after year for the other two wore a mother out! So when this sweet little boy comes along who never complains we kinda forgot about big blow out birthday parties. So this year I tried to make it up to him by celebrating all weekend!. We started out Friday with a cupcake party at school, then later the big party at Laugh Out Loud.Full of laser tag, moon bounce, balladium and so much fun. Saturday was a day of fun with family and friends and a cook out at the park for a minute as we were chased back in because it decided to be winter that day. To top it all off he received TONS of cards by REGULAR mail (can you believe that still exists) which he sat and read each and every one to us. Oh and how can we forget for a boy that LOVES McDonalds, a 3d cake of his favorite meal good enough to eat! Thanks to everyone and I mean EVERYONE who made April 17, 2010 so special for my little joy. One that he will cherish and remember for a lifetime. He has a special little something coming your way that he came up with all on his own so be on the look out!

LOL Stations. A cool spot especially on a Friday when you pretty much have the whole place to yourself!

This Balladium was a lot of fun to watch between ducking in between shots.

Laser tag fun!

Cake #1

It’s rare you see mommy on the other side! Thanks Tamara!

Now who blew out the candles…Hmmmm

Say cheese Zai!

Cards STILL coming in the mail. Blessed!

Yes, that is a cake and everything is edible and was oooh soooo good!

Good enough to eat. Makes me think of that corny chicken nugget commercial

Everyday Moments Photo Contest

So I was going through some old photos recently and it made me realize how many candid moments I HAD of my kids just being kids…that is until a few years ago when I dove into this passion of mine called photography and decided to make it a business. Now those candid everyday moments are far and few between. Now my kids run from me because I abused them with my camera by making them my faithful subjects for every new technique I came across. Well, I have challenged myself to start over and collect those everyday moments once again! They will thank me when they get older I’m sure.

So with that I would like to challenge you to do the same and to make it a little juicier I would like to pose a little contest. Send me your juiciest, funniest, heartfelt everyday moment. It doesn’t have to be perfectly exposed or even in focus but it must evoke some type of emotion.  When you send it tell me in one line what it means to you. You have until Monday, March 29 to submit your photos and the winner will receive a gift certificate for a spring fling photo session (value $200) as well as  a cool mini album (value $175) to hold those captured moments. Send your photos to tosha@thecapturedlife.com.The winner will be announced here on the blog on Wednesday, March 31.

So if you’re down for the challenge let’s do it! Maybe this will spark something in you to remember to cherish those everyday moments even if you have a box camera from the drugstore, capture it. Here are some of my everday moments that just warmed my heart and made me laugh and smile.

Laid back enjoying some sun. Gotta love it. Makes me warm just looking at it!

My little cousin studying hard as we were getting ready to go to the pool.

They had so much fun together. Gotta get them together more often.

This was so funny! Before wii my kids had a hula hoop contest. They got all the way up in the 100s! Whew

Who needs a car wash when you have this beautiful specimen of a man!

The child has major swagga!

Some call it blessed

I know I have been M.I.A. from Mr. Blog for awhile now and before I go into my long letter of apology I decided to start off on a good foot! I am so honored and most of all truly blessed to be able to do what I do. I must have the best job in the world but what makes it so good are all of my wonderful clients turned friends who make it all worthwhile. You all allow me into your lives to capture the most treasured moments of your lives and it humbles me to think that you choose me to be a stitch in time. I am floored by the letters, cards, emails treats:-)I get from my clients just to say thanks and how much it means to them. I love it when I visit a client to drop of an order and the kids are so happy to see the picture lady and give me hugs and show me their new toys. It brings me joy.  I post these notes and cards on my inspiration board as it gives me that extra push I need sometimes when pulling those all nighters and reminds me of yet another reason why I do what I do and love it so much. So, with that I say thank you as I strive to continue to be an added blessing in your lives as I use my talent to make time stand still in your for the many generations to come…Salud!

and because a post is no good without a photograph here is a quick one of my inspiration board taken with my trusty iPhone.

Photothanks

Dear Blog..Have you missed me?

Dear Mr. Blog, 

I know I have neglected you over the past few weeks Mr. Blog. I must confess, I have been having a love affair with your friend Mr. Facebook. I know, I know, shame on me and I'm so so sorry Mr. Blog. I promise to be a good little girl and I'll be back really really soon. Who says I can't love you both, Mr. Facebook and Mr. Blog. It can and it will be done Mr. Blog. I make a commitment to you today to nurture and feed you on a daily basis. I know, I know, a huge challenge but I am willing to take it on because I love you so much. I don't know where to begin but trust me Mr. Blog I'll make it good to you. So stay tuned and we will build our relationship back up to where it used to be. XOXOXO.

And since I know you cannot let me leave without a picture her is one for you.

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