Cloudcroft

As many of you know the lovely El Paso sand and dry dry desert has left a lot to be desired for this East Coast girl. It is difficult to find living green plants. My husband is much better at finding the beauty all around but me...not so much.

After much research and suggestions from friends Ben decided to take me to Cloudcroft. It is a few hours from our house. I can't say that I was too excited for the drive but he assured me it would be well worth the wait and it would be like leaving El Paso behind and being in the Utah Mountains. Well I couldn't turn that down so off we went on our journey and I was not disappointed. It was beautiful. Pine trees and everything. Who would of ever thought I would be so excited to see so many trees.

I brought my camera and I was ready to take pictures. I got it out ready to get busy and realized I left my CF card for the camera at home. Boy was I upset. I'm a photographer and I can't even remember to check and see if I have everything? Anyway, on the way out there was this spot with and AMAZING view. Ben and I decided to make the best of the situation and we pulled out our cell phone and used that camera. Not the best picture. When I was ready to give up we met the Nans. The were a cute couple that was touring the US in their RV. He had a nice Nikon camera and we got to talking. He was kind enough to take some pictures of Ben and I and email them to us. I was so grateful to meet such wonderful people. Plus now you all can see the wonderful view.

Enjoy!

I'm still alive!

So things have been CRAZY here in El Paso. My business has really taken off. Word of mouth has given me lots of business. I am getting one to two calls a day for appointments. I couldn't be happier. I have updated my website and it is very professional and just like I wanted it. It takes a few weeks for the name jeannelawyerphotography.com to be transferred to this new website so the address is a little weird right now but feel free to check it out.

jlawyer1.photobiz.com

Below is some of my latest work.

A week ago I was lucky enough to go to Utah and do a wedding for my cousin Katie. It was so beautiful at Thanksgiving Point where we did her pictures. Almost as pretty as she was. It is not hard to do great work when you have such a beautiful subject.

Here a couple of my favorite shots.

Being in Utah wasn't all work and no play. It was kind of nice to visit and not have Ben with me. Even though he is a good sport and goes with me to see my friends, he patience is like any mans and is limited. My parents were even out of town and although I missed seeing them it also was nice to do what I wanted, when I wanted and it was FUN!

The day before I left I was able to have lunch with my mother-in-law and all my sister-in-laws as well as my beautiful neices. It is always so much fun to spend time with them. We had a yummy lunch at MiMi's Cafe. One place I always have to go when I am in Utah.

It was so fun to see everyone. I am glad we live closer so it is a little easier to go home to visit. I couldn't have asked for a better family.

Becky, Muriel, Me, Mom (Donna) and Sheri.

Well hopefully there will be more to come. Life is starting to get busy and we are getting out more so I will have something to blog about.

Easter Weekend

So our life is finally getting settled here in El Paso. We actually have something to blog about other than unpacking and adjusting. This has been our hardest move yet but one thing is for sure. I have never met more kind, helpful people as I have here in El Paso.

Easter weekend I was able to attend one of Ben's "GIGS". They marched in an Easter Parade. I went with my friend Andrea and her three kids. Andrea and I joked pretty hard because it wasn't anything like a Utah parade. I don't even think we saw one float. We decided to call it an Easter Political March since all that seemed to be in the parade was candidates for local offices. However, I must say that the Army Band was wonderful. The best in the parade.

This is Ben's life here in the Fort Bliss Band. He plays the sax. It hasn't been his favorite thing. He really misses playing his bassoon. He is trying his best to stay positive and find time to practice his bassoon so he can get his Charlie 1 and what that means to us is that he can move to the type of band he desires.

Easter Sunday, my friend Ann invited Ben and I to her home for dinner. It was so nice to be around people and have somewhere to go since all of our family is in Utah. The meal was delicious and the company was even better.

My new friends, Tiffany and Ann. They are sister in laws and have lived next door to each other for 15 years. It is nice to finally have some friends and be able to get out and do some fun thing.

Easter morning my hubby was as cute as ever and surprised me with a wonderful breakfast and a beautiful bouquet of flowers. It was such a treat. Church was wonderful and I appreciated the time to be able to sit and reflect upon the resurrection and the love our Savior has for each of us. I have such a strong testimony of the atonement and our Savior, Jesus Christ. He has risen! He is our brother, our Savior, and our King.