I hope you enjoy it!  Happy Mother’s Day! xoxo

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The realm of motherhood is so foreign to me, yet it’s also already a big part of me.

If you’ve met me, you already know that I don’t have any of my own children yet.  If you are a previous client or even a good friend, you know how much I adore children of all ages.  If you’ve chatted with me at depth, you know that I have two dogs that I wholeheartedly adore, pamper, and fully enjoy being mom to.  If you’ve talked with me at length, you know that I have two nephews and a niece whom I love to pieces and would do anything for.  Chances are you would also know that I “might” get to see them once a year, so I am not able to remain close to them as much as I really want to.

Something that most people don’t know, though, is that even though I am a little older than most women trying to bear children; we have been trying to have a child since a short time after my husband and I got married.  Along the way, we experienced a miscarriage 3 years ago.  At the time this was devastating.  We’ve learned since then that miscarriages happen much more often than we know.  We realize now that if it weren’t for miscarriages as a natural control, that each woman might have around 40 babies to raise – thank goodness that’s not the case!  I am picturing a Monty Python scene in the kitchen with crying babies everywhere . . .

To me, motherhood is the ultimate and most precious responsibility that one could have.  Having only been mom to my dogs, I understand that to a certain degree.  I’ve seen these helpless creatures through milestones, watched them succeed and grow, and have spent so much time training and guiding them towards comfort and happiness in their lives with us.  I can only imagine bringing up a child through the years and what completely different and complex challenges that mothers face.  I feel the vulnerability and pain (although I can’t imagine the overwhelming grief) of the motherhood role when certain social pressures get introduced to children, or disasters like Sandy Hook Elementary occur.

I also have no words and cannot wrap my mind around why a small percentage of mothers don’t care as deeply and strongly as most.  Why some might feel the need to hurt, punish, or destroy an innocent child’s life.

I have the highest respect for mothers out there of all ages. For those who have watched and cherished every moment of their babies’ growth and adaptation into this world.  For those who are currently juggling 1 to 4+ children at home.  For those who work while raising children.  For those who are raising special needs babies.  For those who have adopted or fostered children. For those who have lost their babies before and after birth (including my own mother).

My husband and I have talked about children at length, and we are both okay living a full life without children of our own.  We know it may never happen. But for now, we can still dream for a couple more years.  Even though I have come to terms with not ending up with a baby of my own, I’m secretly hoping (and I know my husband does too) that I will someday be able to experience true motherhood at its finest. <3

Please continue on this blog circle dedication to Motherhood by visiting Nadeen Flynn’s blog!

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I’ve recently been taking courses with a fabulous group of photographers who have recently or are in the process of creating or making over their sites as well.   It’s been a long, arduous process, but we are persevering!  In the end, we have become a great support network for each other. I now need to find time to finish up my design and launch that in the next couple months.  So you’ll just have to hang on a bit more for that

This same group of photographers decided to start a blog circle. A fantastic idea where each month we will showcase our interpretation of a monthly theme, and challenge our artistic eye.  Through this collaborative project we hope to continue to grow creatively with our photography and share our talents with you!

This month we focus on how we view: literature
Enjoy!

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“This started as a tough assignment, so I started by looking in our bookshelves . . . “

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“This of course is a circle, so please visit Brennan Delaney Lanter’s  blog next for her take on literature!”  CLICK HERE

 

 

 

 

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Update those family portraits so you’ll have some fresh photos to hang during spring cleaning!

Book your session for March through May at the following SPECIAL rates:

$499: Full session with ALL digital images!

$199: Mini session with 5 digital images!

For these great deals you must prepay during the month of March,certain dates and location may apply

For info or booking please contact: jenny@msyoshphoto.com

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Screaming deal for Stroller Strides mamas only in February!  Thank you for choosing MYP time and time again! Check out the San Diego Stroller Strides newsletter coming out February 1 for details!

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I met cutie doll, Ava, and her mom at a Stroller Strides portrait event earlier in the year.  They decided to book a holiday session after all the compliments they received over their image from that event.  I was so flattered to hear that story when I met up with them at the beach! Thanks for the fun beach day, cutie family!

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Taylor and Lauren, their two beautiful daughters, had so much poise and grace, I was truly impressed.  Such a sweet, fun, loving family, and we were truly thankful to be a part of their day!

Thank you, Smith Family, for making our week!

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Two Black Friday Deals! 

$99 Session Deal!

First 5 people by midnight:
2013 session gift certificate for $99!
To be used anytime in 2013, that’s over $50 off!

2013 Combo Deal!

By midnight only:
$475
2013 mini  session + 30 digital images!
That’s 42% off retail value! (normally $825)

To take advantage of either deal email Jenny NOW:
jenny@msyoshphoto.com

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Big sister Sophie was a doll and such a wonderful model all the way through.  Mae, on the other hand had her own agenda, and was hoping that I would be done soon so she could watch Secret of the Wings since it was coming out that day!   Mae’s smiles started to fade halfway through, but she managed some great laughs at the end of the session with some of dad’s tickling and cuddles

Thank you so much for sharing your afternoon with me, Jam Family, hope you love these as much as we do!

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