mila | kaya updates

we've had sleep disruptions presumably caused by teething.  she has 3.5.5 now.  as in 3 whole ones and 2 halves coming through.  my life was busy when she started crawling and now it's insane with her walking.  the little bugger insists on assisted walking btw; assisted by ME and only if we aren't in densely populated places like aquarium of the pacific.  something about crowds makes her feel strongly independent god help us.  god help ME.  watching her fight through a crowd and stand in a dangerously wet tub during bath time is giving me ulcers.  my lack of alone time and my razor burned legs (from shaving in a cold draft exposed bathroom since she insists on being within line of site at ALL times) and her attachment 24/7 makes me feel trapped and cabin fever is not an unusual issue at home. i really miss having the bathroom to myself.  she's figured out that tantrums break me down and whining can be effective when mommy is trying to work.  her one or (if i'm lucky, two) short naps a day don't buy me enough work time so i stay up late to catch up on my to do list.  by friday i'm frazzled, exhausted and ready to pull my hair out.  thank god for curtis.  he's so awesome, he'll do whatever it takes to calm her, including crawling into her crib with her and laying there till she falls asleep.  he's our referee and my personal savior (kaya would say the same).  he gladly takes over parental duties, tames the monster's tantrums and calms my frayed nerves.    and still... when she's sleeping, i can't help but give her kisses.  when she smiles at me (or gives me the naughty grin she's recently acquired) i melt.  and when she cries i feel guilty.  people tell me that she's such a good baby.  wow.  i guess life really only gives you what you can handle.  lord knows i couldn't handle a crazier baby.

p.s. we're still trying to have baby number 2.  i know.. CRAZY

the beginning of the end... right here.

mila | NEWSFLASH!

milaPhotography has some big news! Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. BIG NEWS!!!! hi friends! this is the year i've decided to take a big leap.  i'm collaborating with a couple of my buddies and we'll be opening a studio together!  it's going to be called the coco gallery.  we want to bring our clients a full experience.  something to jog the senses beyond the visual love that three photographers can bring to the table.  what does this mean for milaPhotography?  the brand itself is going on hibernate for a little while.   but don’t worry, i'll still be very accessible to you and all my past clients, actually more so now than ever.   all my existing clients with events booked in the future are safe as well.  no real changes other than MORE love and BETTER service.  i can't wait to show you what we have in store!  If all goes well, we're hoping to have the doors open in a few months. And that’s not all!  To celebrate the new chapter, we’re kicking off with a GREAT coupon!  Jump over to BuyWithMe.com and get a great deal on a photo package.             $69 for 1-hour photo session, one 11x14 print and 25-30 image proof book  Discount: 86%, Savings: $431         $129 for 1-hour photo session, one 16x20 print or two 11x14 prints, 25-30 image proof book and five digital print-ready images on           CD Discount: 86%, Savings: $821 cheers everyone and look forward to the grand opening invitation. review me thru YELP here review me thru GOOGLE here hugs, love and a million smiling memories! michelle

mila | ayesha + norvil . jumping the broom

they had a looooong engagement ... and she bought the dress a while back and has always loved it.  ayesha told me that when norvil wasn't home she would have date nights with her dress complete with wine and cheese.  and still he'd never seen her in it till the wedding day.  don't you just LOVE that?  talk about getting maximum use!

you know what else i love??  adorable grandmas with strawberry mojitos in hand, grinning aunts, cheery cousins and guests that know how to get down with some great moves.  mmmm hmm... i love me a great party!

a note on jumping the broom (from wikipedia)

Jumping over the broom symbolized various things depending on the culture. In the American south, the custom determined who ran the household. Whoever jumped highest over the broom was the decision maker of the household.

it was an ALL WHITE WEDDING

photographers must blend in with the guests.  that way if we get caught in the shot we don't look out of place.  so yeah ... hanssie and i were in white too ... oh and coordinating shoes!  

mila | ayesha + norvil . a peek

i gotta go feed the kid ... so all you can have is a peek.