To me … Love is a lot of things.  It’s a Mother or Father, best friend, brother, ice cream, Cherry Coke Zero, Polaroids, or my iPhone.  But it all starts innocently.  I sometimes wish that I could see the world from my daughter’s eyes.  She is so charasmatic and open to everything!  The smallest things are an experience for her!  I am forever greatful for the things that she makes me cherish.  A best friend is one.  From the magical golden Colorado Sunlight, to the tall grass blowing in the breeze … this shoot brings me back to reality.

My beautiful little daughter had a friend in town the past few days. Today was her first day without him.  Let’s just say, she thinks life was better just a few days ago … as she held her best friend’s hand

I’m a determined person.  Like really determined.  I am that girl you see on Undercover Boss who is married to their job.  Not because I really want to be married to my job (Lord knows I love my husband to PIECES), but because I really really love my job.  I’m the girl that can’t wait to respond to emails, or see what is happening with my peers through their own personal blogs.  I want to grow.  I never want to become stagnant.  I push myself.  Hard.  Harder than any one person should.  And quite possibly, these are the things that make me love my business the most.  I am determined.

I had the opportunity last week to go to Making Things Happen Tour that was in Denver.  I’m a huge fan of Southern Weddings Magazine – and because of that, I have become a huge fan of Lara Casey (the editor).   Her blog is uber inspiring and always a lift in the midst of a busy business life!  I learned a lot about the fire that is within – and just how to push yourself to become more productive, and grow.  Jeff Holt is a fantastic photographer who shared his story, tips, determination and more.  Overall, the day was pretty amazing for me.  The workshop wasn’t really about business or taking good pictures – it was about your own personal growth and potential, which is something I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about.

A huge thanks to those of you who I learned from and shared with at MTH2010 in Denver.  There’s a lot of reasons why I want to do things and do them well – and here’s my biggest one (from St. Patrick’s Day with my point and shoot)

I love Colorado.  I just do.  I knew it from the very first time I came here.  Matt had an internship here when we were in College.  When I came to visit … it was like love at first site.  We picked up our lives and moved here straight out of college, just married, and set up shop.  I wouldn’t change a thing.  We love the outdoors.  We LOVE the mountains.  Two weeks ago we headed up to Keystone for a day of skiing (and Matt Boarding).  This is what I caught with my iPhone on the way home.  I really want to frame this one.

I’ll be out of the office today at a workshop – but will be back tomorrow!  Happy Thursday!