Well, it would be an understatement to say that the last two weeks have been long and hard. But despite the big bumps in our plans, stressors and frustrations, we are finally here ~ safe and sound in beautiful Washington.

Despite concerns that I’ve dropped off the face of the planet, I assure you I am alive and kickin’. However, the “other” rumors are true – I am no longer a resident Californian. An opportunity presented itself, rather quickly I add, that we couldn’t turn down, and after years of dreaming about returning North to my beloved state of Washington, we finally did. The last month has been more of a whirlwind than I can even begin to explain. To try to pen how my life has transpired since July 4th starting with my unsuspecting vacation to Seattle (around the time of my last real blog post) to my now, permanent move just outside of Tacoma, would be far too long a story with far too many plot twists for you to believe! While I am more than delighted to finally be back in the Pacific Northwest, nothing about this move has been easy and I have to admit that it has been a rough transition for me, including a week-long delay getting my internet hooked up, which has put me even further behind in my work. Fortunately for me, I have amazing clients, and their patience has been such a blessing.

So, what does this move mean to my clients? Not much. I continue to book clients in California and Nevada, and have commissions into late 2009 in Sacramento and San Francisco, so while my frequent flier miles will increase, my travel costs for my established clients will not. I will continue to make all appointments set for engagement sessions and weddings, and all orders will not be affected by my move. I continue to accept new California clients and am excited to expand my business in many directions. What this relocation does mean is I will now have the opportunity to explore a whole new market in my new hometown. If you have any questions on how this move may affect you and/or your assignment with me, please call or email at any time.

Ross at Flosites has been patiently, and kindly nudging me about getting my new swanky Flosites blog up and running. Since I’ve only had internet for 24 hours now, I have a few client orders to get out before I can seriously blog, but do anticipate sharing my new blog link with you all sometime next week. Lots to share – almost an entire wedding season!! Not to mention, Nyah and I found some pretty cool cupcakes shoppes to review!

And since I’ve been a bad blogger, and can’t go this entire rant without a picture – here is a picture of our new home taken with my Blackberry. You’ll have to forgive the blurriness, but you get the idea! You can’t tell from our forest setting, but we are just are just 2 minutes from the beach! I see bald eagles flying out of my new office window and can hear the rain pitter-patter on our skylights. What a nice ending to a hectic month!

I have 6 weddings that I can’t wait to show you, including one smokin’ boudoir session.  Like a giddy schoolgirl excited about her new school duds, I’m fighting the internal battle of whether I should show them off now, or hold out for the proverbial first day of school and just hang tight until I get my new swanky Flosites blog!  I’ve been working with Ross and we’re *this* close to being done.  I know they’ll look that much sweetier on my new blog, but I’m so excited because I’ve had some amazing couples lately, and have had the chance to shoot with some of my wonderful photographer friends. So, I will wait, but man! It’s hard!

I have to say – if you haven’t had the pleasure of working with the Flosites team – you really are missing out.  Customer service is something to behold these days, and you will not be disappointed. 

So until then, here are a few pics from this past weekend’s wedding in Fresno where I had the absolute pleasure of shooting with Ross Tanner and his brother-in-law Sasha.  I am honored to be able to call Ross a friend, and very excited to be one of his new customers. 

With Ross and Leysa Tanner

With Sasha, Ross and Leysa