Sunday, February 27, 2011

Pneumonia..... [ cough, cough ]

This has been my location of choice since a week ago Saturday.  I guess if I have to be in bed I'm darn lucky to have such a nice place.  I've never [ coughed and coughed]  & slept so much in my entire life!!

I must say that my hubby has been awesome this week!! He has taken care of me, the kids, the dishes, the laundry AND negotiated deals on two of his listings & closed 4 sales.  (He's the broker/owner of Cotton & Company Real Estate, LLC.)  Don't know how I (and the kids) would have survived the week without him!  Except for a trip to the doctor & going to see the last games (I refused to miss them) of the two Upward Basketball teams hubby & I are coaching, I have been in bed.  I am still in bed.  For someone that always has a list a mile long and prides oneself on getting things done, that is hard!! really hard!

On the bright side, it has been great having time between naps to catch up on some things I've been wanting to do.  At the top of the list was taking the time to figure out how to personalize this blog with my own wallpaper, colors, etc.   Originally, I just used one of the template wallpaper provided by blogger. I like the changes I've made - much more comfortable feeling & much more Front Porch Farm-like!  Since I personally do not like watching t.v., (except for my vice of watching the Bachelor or FSU football & basketball), I've had time to read a novel, "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett, and 3/4 of a lighting book, as well as, the manuals of some of my equipment.  I've watched at least 7 awesome DVDs on different photography topics.  So all in all, it has been a great week of learning (while coughing and resting).  It has also been heart warming to see how my children care about me.  Whether it is a 15 second check-in to see how I feel or a call from my oldest, it has been a blessing to me to feel their concern and love.  I am truly blessed by my family.

On a FUN note I wanted to let you know that in the coming weeks I'll be having some ~ Portrait Session GIVEAWAYS~ on our facebook page.  You can jump over there to "like" us so you will be in the know!

May you have a blessed week! Show someone that you care about that you love them!
Tammy

Monday, February 21, 2011

Offering $50 off Primp & Pose Birthday Parties!





Looking for something different for your birthday girl??  Why not try our Primp & Pose Party at the Front Porch Farm Photography studio. For a limited time parties are $50 off.  See our website for more details at Front Porch Farm Photography.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

On a personal note....Happy 9th Birthday Tyler!

If you know our story you might want to skip this entry.

This is Tyler Miles Cotton, our youngest son. Today is his 9th birthday!  I consider him a special gift.  After our first two children were born we decided our family was complete so hubby made a trip to the doctor....

Five years later we weren't so sure of that decision.  Brave hubby made another trip back to the doctor.  Two & 1/2 years later with an adoption underway & having just celebrated my 40th,  I made a secret trip to Walmart to buy a 3 pack of pregnancy tests.  And, yes, I used all three ---- just to make sure!

What a blessing this boy is!  He was 8 months old when we went to China to get his almost twin sister, Tayley. She was ten months old.   Thank goodness for "Almost Twins" God's way -  I only gained 50 lbs instead of 100.   We had to give 'the doctor' credit hence the 'Miles' in Tyler's name.  Can't imagine life without him!

I'm a blessed momma!
Tammy

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Monkey See Monkey Do! {Tallahassee Children's Photography}

A youngest child never wants to miss out on fun! 
So Tynley decided if Tay was having fun in the Studio, 
she must NEED to be there, too!  

 
She brought one of her "favs", Curious George! She loves her "friends" well!

What a sweet little girl!  
God knew she was just what we needed when He chose her for us. 
 But don't let that innocent look misguide you.  
I know "pigpen" from Charlie Brown must be in her gene pool.  
She can make a mess faster than anyone I know. 
She keeps us on our toes (and knees wiping up the floor) !!
The girls have been taking guitar since the summer. 
 Tynley thought she "needed" an electric guitar.
I caved into the "need" all in the name of a birthday present. 
 It weighs more than her. 
She's learning "Smoke on the Water" (all us old folks know that one).
 Curious George was never far from the action...
I'm thinking we'll use this photo for her CD.  
Although, we might need a few more lessons until we are quite ready for that ..... (but I'll have it ready!)

I'm a blessed momma!
Tammy

A play date with Tayley in the Studio {Tallahassee Children's Photography}

 My beautiful, sweet, funny - yet very serious, middle child & middle daughter, 
Tayley, has been asking for a play date in the studio with mom.  

I guess when you are one of five children you will do anything to get mom's attention!  


Friday, February 4, 2011

Finally a blog.....

Finally!!!  I have a blog for Front Porch Farm Photography!  Let me know what you think!

It is hard for me to believe it's been almost 6 years since my very first blogging attempt in 2005.  That blog was for our trip to adopt our youngest daughter, Tynley.  It is still out in cyberspace at  Our Journey to Tynley .

May your day be full of God's blessings! Thanks for stopping by!
Tammy

Two very special visitors to Front Porch Farm - Tallahassee Children's Photographer

A couple of months ago I had the privilege of photographing sweet Brooks who was 4 months old at the time!


I got a "double blessing", as they say in China, because I had the added bonus of having her sweet sister, Bailey, participate, too!

I've known their momma for many, many years - she was the flower girl our wedding! She wasn't but a few years older than Bailey is in this photo!  They also have the sweetest Nana who is a dear friend.

Thanks Brooks & Bailey! Come back to the farm and play again real soon!!