Coming out of the Closet

Fellow 30-something female bloggers everywhere (like Angela and Rachel) have done it bravely before me, and so I will follow suit:

I AM TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY OVER THE TOP EXCITED ABOUT THE NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK REUNION TOUR!!

Ahh, that felt good to get off my chest.

I am supposed to be working yet instead am sitting here trying to figure out if I know someone who has an American Express card I can use to get seats with the Amex Presale

Every closet NKOTB fan has a story, and here is mine:

New Kids On the Block were my first ever concert. At age 12, I worked for months doing chores for my parents to earn my $20 ticket. I went with my friend April (are you out there April?) and my Aunt Gena, and we sat ohhhh, about 1 row away. From the back wall in the nosebleed section, that is. And we were rockin' the black hats and sparkly vests by the way.

My walls were wallpapered in NKOTB posters, mostly of Joe. I had every button, tshirt, tape, (is this aging me drastically?) My weekly allowance bought every Tiger Beat with them in it and I saved every interview they did. I learned how to work the family VCR by recording every single one of their tv performances. And yes, I'll even take it a step further....I memorized ALL of their dance moves. I admit it, I was a total groupie.

Now I'm 31 years old and I'll admit, their greatest hits cd doesn't get a whole lot of play on my cd player. Their songs didn't age as well as they did. But when I heard about the reunion tour...I was interested...and so I watched their Today Show appearance and found myself (God this is embarrassing) in tears and holding back *squeals*. Are they THAT great??? Nah. It was that I was 12 years old again, with the same sights and sounds coming into my senses as if nothing had changed, for that moment.

And that is the reason that I will be paying top dollar to sit up close to my old friends Joe, Jordan, Donnie, Jon, and Danny. No nosebleeds for me this time around!!!

It's a sentimental thing :)

And by the way, if you haven't downloaded their new song "Summertime" on Itunes--seriously--it's GREAT! And I want to send a shout out to my friends Elise, Sara, Jamilynn, and Haley, who were my co-BlockHeads throughout middle school. If you're out there girls, this one;s for you:

Double Blessing on Its Way

This gorgeous couple is patiently awaiting the arrival of their twin boys, coming in July. We had such a fun morning, they were such troopers and hung in there with me for all my ideas. I am so looking forward to meeting their babies!!!

Love this Family!

Meet Barron, Savannah, and Blake, who are growing up WAY too fast!
Just a few years ago, Savannah was my baby cover model for Dallas Child Magazine, and now here she is a big sister! Big brother Barron has a little bit of a boo boo but nothing not worth remembering-we worked that awesome blue cast right into the session. Lil' bro Blake was just a tiny newborn the last time I saw him, and I threatened a few times to put him in nothing but a hat and booties just like the last time (he wasn't goin' for it)





And the whole, sweet fam:

Loved this session

In between dog seizures and the normal day to day of having three crazy children, I am hoping to crank out lots of sneak peeks for you guys...stay tuned to see if I can actually do it!

I know I say this every single time (hey can I help if I have the coolest job in the world) but this session was SO much fun! I'd love you to meet my new friends Avery and her lil' sister, Caroline!


How old are you, Avery?
Don't you just LOVE her???

Princess Avery

This just in

Lisa over at Little Heiress is offering a discount for Devine Memories clients only- 25% off your bathing suit purchase for the Fountain Sessions!

You have to go and check them out, they have the most adorable bathing suits EVER. Here is Maddy's from last summer:

Fountain Session Announcement

Back by popular demand, here are the details for this year's Fountain Sessions:

Saturday, July 26th, early evening

30 minute mini-sessions

$150 Sitting Fee for up to 2 ($120 for returning clients)
$25 each additional

Packages available beginning at $495

Call or email now to sign up as these sessions will go quickly- 972-596-5500, deanna@devine-memories.com

Fountain Sessions make GREAT Holiday Cards for those wanting something different from the norm!

Babies who can sit are more than welcome to come!

Another Baby Planner turns the big 01

Everytime I start a new Baby Plan I look down at the tiny little newborn and wonder how in the heck time goes by so fast...one minute you are holding this tiny precious baby and shooting their picture while they snooze right through, the next minute they are running after you with a full head of hair and energy coming out of their ears.

So just yesterday our little friend was just this big, and now he's a big flirt who loves to run and hang out with his cool older brother.

Future Lady killer
Love this one

I just got wind of an amazing sale given by my friends over at Sweet Peaches Bedding, and I had to pass this one along to you guys...75% off sale

You're welcome :)

Three's Company

I am definetly of the mindset that three is company as opposed to a crowd...of course I would have 5 or 6 kids if I could but that's beside the point. It's always funny to go into another house with three and see how similar the dynamics are to my own house, no matter what the ages.

First meet big brother, showin' me his GIANT muscles

and middle brother, just as sweet as can beand baby sister who just. wanted. to. nap!!!!!! But we still got the sweetest smilesAnd my favorite image from the whole session, Dad playing his guitar to all three...so peaceful. My Dad used to play guitar to me as a child so this is probably why I love this one so much.Have a great weekend!!

My baby, coming soon to a canvas near you (my office)

Now 19 months old...seems like yesterday she looked like this or even this. (or this, ok so I take her picture ALOT )
Outfit (because I know everyone will ask) is from the one and only Little Heiress!

Help Wanted

Well I'm doing the thing I hate the most--asking for more help!

The office is still just way too overwhelming for us around here, and we are looking for an additional person to come in and focus on office work.

The hours would be 1-2x a week through at least January and possibly permanently, usually for 3-4 hours per day on Wednesdays and/or Friday mornings. Applicant must have an outgoing or friendly personality, have basic computer skills (Windows; Photoshop is a plus but we're willing to train), and applicants willing to barter for photo credit will be considered first. Duties include making albums and DVD's, packaging orders, preparing and placing orders, filing, entering invoices and payments in Quicken, running errands, and mailing packages.

This job is perfect for my own clients or moms who want a few hours away from home per week and want to earn photo sessions and photo credit!

I am ALSO seeking a babysitter for my three children this summer, Fridays only, from about 9-2 but hours will vary.

Please call 972-596-5500 or email me at deanna@devine-memories.com if you are interested!

D

Horsin' Around

Wow that was a bad pun, sorry.

I had the most absolute joy Saturday morning of meeting these two sweethearts and their horses, Red and Lucky. When Mom emailed me and asked if I thought I could take this shoot on, I about jumped out of my seat-the possibilities were completely endless! So we headed out to the stables this weekend and had a great time. I have to say that I was completely impressed with these two girls--how great to be so young and have so much passion for horses. Love it!

Best Lawyer Ever and his adorable family

If anyone out there in blogland is looking for a lawyer, I cannot even tell you how amazing Mr. C is...he has shaped my business up as well as helped some friends through personal stuff--email me if you'd like his info!!

Cuddling in the park

World's sweetest 6 year old!!! I had so much fun!!!!

Big Plans , No Execution

OK so I totally was going to ROCK YOUR WORLD with a slideshow dedicated to mommies, complete with the letters you sent in but...

Hey Deanna? It's your life calling. You have no time for "activities".

So I'm sidelined for now--proofing is kicking my behind as is a little 19 month old named Maddy.

Good intentions, right???!!! :) :) :)

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

(and congratulatons to Stacey S. who will be receiving her $30 Sephora card soon!)

Write a letter

I thought it would be fun to have a little "activity" (can you tell I used to teach preschool)

Write a letter/note to your Mom/Stepmom/Grandmother for Mother's Day, email it to me, and I'll post the best ones on the blog to share.

I'll randomly choose one of the letters to win a $30 gift card to Sephora or Itunes, your pick!

Send 'em in by Thursday night so I can get them up for the weekend!!

It can be sentimental, downright sappy, funny, lighthearted, whatever you want!

Can't wait to see what you guys come up with!

Check out these Little Heiresses

As I mentioned before, Friday's mini-sessions at Little Heiress were one word:

FABULOUS. (as only an heiress could say)

We jam packed these kids into our morning and considering we had about 15 minutes with each one, I think they came out pretty darn well!

(Could you just DIE?)

Thank you SO MUCH to all the little princesses who came out (we had all girls this year!). It was so fun meeting all of you!

D