Mom! Look I'm on T.V.!!

A couple of posts ago, I told you guys that I was having my art on display at our local library. Of course that is still going down, however, in addition to that the library decided to make me their featured artist for February. And in doing so they shot a video of me speaking about my artwork. The video is going to be on the library's website, it is called "Off the Wall". It is also going to be on the the library channel with our local cable company (which of whom, ironically, I do not have my cable with). I think it's channel 17 or 11 with Comcast.
Man, when they asked me to do the video I was so excited and yet nervous at the same time. As ya'll already know, I don't like being in front of the camera lens. And then when I figured out I would not only have to be in front of the lens, I was going to have to talk too?!? Man. Fagetaboutit!!! I almost canceled. Almost. Yeah right!!!! Are you kidding? This was too good to pass up. I had to do it. So today I did it. The library crew came over, with all their gear, miked me up, and the interview began. I had so much fun with Sharon, trying to answer her questions in the coolest way possible. I just hope I don't sound too much like a dork. We shall see. I will let you guys know when the video gets posted so you can check me out....of course that would have to be after I've looked at it and given it my seal of approval. Let's just pray that everything turns out well.

And beause I can't leave you with out a pic, and I haven't really showed you guys what is in the show I will post a couple up now so you can get a slight preview....

Tight, right?!? I think they look yummy. Enjoy.

Much love...

j.

{Natalie + Tyler}

Happy New Year everyone!!! I've decided to start this new year off with awesome photos of my awesome sister and my awesome niece. (I know, too much use of awesome. But hey, enjoy this awesome post and have a totally awesome day!.... Ha! Had to thow those in there) Anywhoo....

Natalie is the bomb older sister. To this day, I can talk to her about anything, she keeps it 100 with me and I definitely keep it 100 with her. (I am not sure if you know this Tyler, but your mom is so cool.) I don't call her as much as I should, but I know she is always just a phones reach away when ever I need her. When we went to California last November for Thanksgiving I asked Nat and Tyler if they would mind if I took their pictures while I worked on building my portfolio. They were so excited that I had asked, and couldn't wait to be my models for the day. We had so much fun together, these two were just perfect for what I was trying to do. Not only did I come away with some beautiful pictures, but I also got some much needed QT with my older sis and niece.

My fav of the day...

This is how the day really went...

Man, you guys know what you do to me. I love you so much, you make my heart sing. I simply cannot wait until me and the fam are closer, so we can make our bond that much stronger. Because honestly Nat, my kids need to know what an awesome Aunty they have in you.

Love you....

j

Bye 09. Helllllooo 2010.

Wow! This year is almost over. In a matter of about 15 hours 2009 will be over, done, finito, gone forever, only to be remembered as history. I, for one, am so excited about the new year! Excited about all the new things to come, excited about all the possibilites this next year has in store. I mean I really can't wait! Let me give you a little taste of what's coming up for me.

Starting in January my personal artwork is going to be displayed in 3 of our city's local library branchs. For 3 months my art will be on display. It will be at the Ruth Holley branch in Jan, then at the East branch in Februay, and finally the Fountain branch in March. Let me just tell you, I am super excited about this. Also, when I display my work in Feb at the East branch, I will be hosting a little gallery opening with family and friends. I will let you know the date and time on that a little later. However! If you are in the area and want to view some of my work be sure to check me out at those places.

In other news, my baby sister is getting married in a couple of weeks and I am her matron of honor. I am really jazzed about this too, because I have never been in anyone's wedding before (besdsides my own) and I can't wait to stand by her side.

And now, I have one more piece of huge information coming up in this new year that I can't wait to share. I am not going to do it now, I want to wait until all the boxes are packed, uhem, I mean until all things are in order before I unveil the big secret. ;)

Needless to say, I am more than ready for the new year to roll in. Can't you tell?

So, now as I leave you with my last post for 2009 I thought it would be fun to add some of my favorite photos from through out the year. Some have been here before, some have never made it to the light of day....As a look at the pictures I am reminded how truly blessed I am. We have lost teeth, gotten taller, broken arms, gotten first hair cuts, celebrated another year of love just to name a few. God is good ya'll. Even when we don't deserve it, He blesses us with His goodness anyway. You can't ask for much more than that. I love you all, family and the like, may the Lord bless you richly in the year to come.

Love+Peace

jaime

♥

California Love pt. 2

This is my cousin Marjar and her family. We took a few pics around the block so that they could have something beautiful to stick in their Christmas card too. ; ) Of course with a little one like this, Christmas or not, your cards will always turn out beautiful!

I just love the way their pics came out. I think the last one is my favorite. It is just perfect. It makes me want one of my own family for Christmas. Yeah, yeah I know, I said I was going to get one done this year, but daaadgum it seems like it is getting harder and harder, and Christmas is getting closer and closer. However! I did make myself a promise, so even if those pictures of my family don't make it into any Christmas cards, I shall...I repeat...I shall take my family's Christmas picture!

Marjar, I miss you guys too much. I can't wait until we can get together again. Luv you.

♥ j

Califonia Love

So, we went to Cali over the thanksgiving holiday. Man, was it nice. It was so good to see family again. I got to visit my favorite store on the planet {IKEA}. The weather was off the chain!! I mean it was like 85 degrees on Thanksgiving day. We were outside in the backyard in shorts and flip flops, eating turkey and sweet potato pie. We had so much fun.
I also had the pleasure of taking pictures for my cousins. They wanted to have something done for their christmas pictures, and I was more than happy to deliver.

Harley and Waleed are my favorite cousins (over 5'7"), Waleed is so chill and Harley of course is my dawg (http://jaimemariephotography.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-dawg.html). We went to a nearby park and took care of some bizznazzzz.

Hot mama!

This is my favorite picture of the day. My littlest cousin did not want to take pictures at all. Can you tell? HaHa! I love it anyway. I think this is going in the Christmas card.

Ahhh. The weather was nice, the sun was lovely. It was hard to come home... Anyway. More pictures to come from my Cali family....

peace+love,

{j}