{ M. I. A. + Baby Justin } -- Mesa, AZ Photographer

{ M.I.A. }

Where have you been Beba?!

I've been Missing In Action for a couple weeks now. Life was kind of put on hold until my sister and brother in law's first baby was born. They live in another state and I was constantly holding my breath for "the call" that my sister's water had broke and that Baby Justin was making his appearance in this world for the first time.

There were a few false alarms....texting in a frenzy to friends, but then sighing when it wasn't his grand entrance. I was beginning to think that he was taking his sweet 'ol time coming into this world.

But then..........July 1st at 5:00pm, it happened!

Her water broke and it was off to the hospital! I was going to have a nephew! My very first one ever! I was elated!

I never thought I could fall in love so quickly with such a little life, but I did when he was born the next day --it was like instant, "I love you!" when I saw him.

I can't wait to post pictures from the hospital and share this new little life with all of you. Now that I'm back to regular not-on-the-edge-of-my-seat-life, I'm also going to be back to blogging!

Here's a little sneak peek of the little boy who has stolen and captured my heart:

{ Happy "Birth" Day, Baby Justin! }

{ My Big Fat Greek....Oh Wait... My Big Fat Armenian Ankle } -- AZ Photographer

{ My Big Fat......}

This is what a very fat, swollen ankle looks like.

Torn peroneal tendon.

{ Again } 

Last time I tore it, the doctor wanted surgery, but then God healed me.

 I'm praying for His healing.

{ Again }

I gotta say...right now my ankles and feet look like Laurel & Hardy or a number "10". One's regular sized and the other is big.

Doctor's orders are rest, elevating and icing it. Me? Rest? Does this doctor know me and my personality? Do I ever rest??

{ wink }

 I refused to wear the clunky, chunky "space boot" again. I wore it last time for several months. I convinced him to change his mind and let me wear an Ace bandage instead.

I'm still going to be doing photo shoots { I'm stubborn like that....at least that's what I'm told.... }, but just need to get creative with how I shoot since I won't be able to jump around all crazy like I normally do. Yeah, I do actually jump sometimes....

I'll have to be Beba...just subdued a little bit. ; )

I'm determined to get better!!! I'm putting my foot down on that! { Just more gently than usual }.

Sorry if I gross any of you out. It's not pretty to look at.

{ When In Doubt, Accessorize It! } -- Camera Bag Bling! -- AZ Photographer

{ When In Doubt, Accessorize It! }

Warning....lotsa, lotsa pink!!!

I am a girly-girl who loves everything cutsie and chic and so having a pink camera bag wasn't going to be enough for this feminine-chic heart of mine. So, I did what came naturally to me and I started accessorizing it!

It doesn't have to be anything crazy. I just clip on the hair flowers that I wear in my hair. It makes the perfect "bag bling" for me. A simple little touch that dresses it up.

A little sparkle works too...

What about you? Do you "bling" your camera bag?

Feel free to share pictures if you do!