Merry Christmas from Mexico!!! I just wanted to say merry christmas to all my blog readers! I hope that you are surrounded by those who love you!!! And to all those who celebrate other holidays, Happy Holidays!

Ever since I was little, and almost exactly two weeks after school got out on summer vacation, my sister and I would pack our belongings and get on a hot bus along with another 40 strange faces and set out on the 18 hour bus ride to Mexico. And every year we would cross the all too familiar desert in the middle of the night while our Walkmans drowned out the sounds of sleeping passengers.

Tomorrow, my sister and I will embark on that ever so familiar trip, only this time we have an iPod to keep us company :). Although I am not looking forward to the cramped seats, hot air, or strange faces, I am looking forward to seeing my family.

I will try to keep the blog as updated as possible during my vacation, so check back! I also wish everyone a great holiday and I hope you are surrounded by those you love the most :).

Adelante in Spanish means moving forward. Adelante Educational Services is a supplemental educational service that works with schools in helping kids move forward.

I work part time with AES and can't express how much fun these people are! We laugh, joke, and have a great time working with each other and I am glad to be a part of the Adelante team.

So, here are the stars of the comany :)

Inland Empire Director : Maria


Orange County Director : Jill


Los Angeles Director : Sarah


San Diego Director : Allyson


Marketing Director: Genipher


Accounting : Glen & Lanett



Assisstant Vice President : Renee


President : Lynn

that just makes me love you even more every day! What is it about our pets that just sends us into a spiral of endless love? When we go upstairs, he always goes before me and waits to see if I'm still following him up. When we go out side and he barks at all the passersby making sure I'm protected. And can't forget how he sleeps in the middle of the bed against my back making sure I get an uncomfortable sleep whilst he sleeps soundly.

Oh, Gordo (aka Fofo), what is it about you that I can't get enough of?

Location:	KISS : 1322 E Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831
When:	Friday, December 12, 7:00PM
Phone:	714-454-2788
Come celebrate Christmas with KISS! Sick DJ. Free drinks. Give-aways. High-stakes, no-limit poker to finish off the night. There's rumor of a raffle to drive a Lamborghini for a day! We've invited the entire photography world, so you're bound to run into people you know. ;) Feel free to pass this invite on, just make sure they RSVP so we know how much booze to buy. hahah. You must be on the List to get in. So, get on the list! Kevin & Shaun, the KISS Boys SIGN UP BY GOING TO FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=36765902206 Sponsors: [b] School is giving away 3 three-month subscriptions. Dane Sanders is giving away a signed copy of Fast Track Photographer. The Bui Brothers are going to produce a fun video of the evening! Be sure to check out their workshop! KISS will be giving away a $265 book credit.

Ever since I was a little wee tot, my family would make the 20 hour drive (sometimes bus ride) to Chihuahua, Mexico to visit family. As I've gotten older, with more responsibilities and obligations, it's gotten harder to vacation with my family in Mexico. And yet, I make the effort every year to visit, even if I have to move mountains!

So this year, on Christmas, you will find me drinking ponche, eating some yummy desserts and authentic home made Mexican food. I love Mexico in the winter!

I will try to keep an updated log of my trip so I can share the beauty of my family, Mexico, and the holidays.

And with that I wish everyone a wonderful holiday!!

Here's a snippit of my trip from 2007.

Life isn't about waiting for
the storm to pass...
it's about learning to
dance in the rain!

Given the weather, I felt this quote was more than appropriate :) Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving or a really long weekend with those you love!

Newborns are always so magical. They possess the magical power to captivate us in a way that we can only sit and be in awe of them. To think that this little person will one day be someone in the world. I was very happy to photograph this little one the other day.

As the light faded, we were able to capture her slowly awaking to a beautiful California sunset.

I've been a little MIA as of lately. Let me explain:

• The time change hasn't affected my sleep schedule except that it has led me to crawl beneath a blanket and watch a good flick which in turn makes me high unproductive.

• School has passed its midterm mark and now the stress of finals has set in. I have successfully registered for next semester and will graduate in May. Whoo hoo!

But now it's time to get focused and back on track! I have some gorgeous family photos coming soon so stay tuned! Hopefully they'll be up by tonight!

For holiday portraits! I love this time of the year when families get together and really pull together close. It's the best time to be thankful for every one who has made a difference in our lives and those people are our families!

So I always love to see families interact and be joyful and really appreciate each other. And the best part is being able to send that wonderful chemistry among family members in a holiday card. Here are some that I've designed.

And don't forget to book your family session before Dec 1st to get holiday cards in time!!