That is the first of Thomas Jefferson’s “10 Rules to Live By” that confront me every day at the bottom of our steps. While I could deliberate, tweak, add, subtract, and otherwise edit this new version of my blog until the end of time, I decided to seize on the theme that has been present in my photography endeavor from the start. That is, the best time to act is NOW. There will be some minor changes in the next few days, but I’m proud to start off year two of Jennifer Mendoza Photography with my new and improved blogsite.

I hope you will find it to be more useful and easier to navigate than the previous version. This one does a better job of being a one-stop-shop, as a portfolio site, blog, and proofing/ordering site (coming soon). And the best thing about this site? Bigger pictures! Hooray for that.

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VC has needed a haircut for longer than I care to admit. I don’t know what it says about me, but I’m not the kind of mom who’s very intent – or good – at styling and accessorizing my girls’ hair. Finally, at lunch one day, I could take the bang mask no longer. I grabbed kitchen scissors and…

I got about two good snips in and she hasn’t let me near her since. She’s no dummy. Eventually I will get a professional to fix it, but when else in life can you get away with a hack job like this and still look so adorable?

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Being the youngest child of my family, and married to a first-born, I used to find it bordering on the ridiculous when my mother in law would lovingly say, “there’s just something special about the first one.” I’m not getting myself into trouble by posting this. T’s mom has long known how I felt by my eyerolls and elbows to T’s side.

But, I have to admit, it’s true. Not that the first is better or more loved. It’s that this child made you parents for the first time, and in the most traditional sense, a family. Right or wrong, so much of the joy, fear, excitement, stress and love that comes with that shift gets associated with your first child.

That’s what I was thinking about when I met this sweet and calm new family. Welcome to the world, baby A!

Three generations…

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First, Happy New Year to all! I am very aware that 2009 was not a kind year to many. I am filled with gratitude that I was able to start a business that I LOVE in such a tumultuous time. Huge thanks to all of you who have worked with me, encouraged me,  spread the word for me and generally cheered me on. Exciting things are coming soon as I approach a year since launching this blog which quickly (more quickly than I expected!) turned into my business.

May 2010 be a good year for all of us. May we cherish every good thing, especially the people, in our lives, and may the bad be bearable, short-lived, and meaningful in the long run.

Here is a sneak peek from my first session of 2010! I know since mom and dad are on my Facebook, that they are anxious to see them! You may remember this little guy from here.

This time, big brother joined us. And, oh my goodness, they were so sweet together! I swear I did not ask them to pose for any of these. I just plopped them on the grass…

Baby B is one very loved, and kissed, little boy.

This one with mom made me want to cry. I just know (and LOVE) that feeling.

Lastly, a couple of big brother. As a friend of mine says of her daughter, this look feels like a little preview of the teen years…look out!

And then just like that, he’s back to little boy.

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I had the priviledge of photographing a special day in the life of a remarkable family. The P family welcomed home their “husband, father, and hero”. All the words I can think of right now to express my admiration and appreciation for all military families and this one in particular, fall short and have been said a million times. To put it simply, I am humbled and honored to realize the sacrifice that every member of a military family makes. I was thrilled to be invited to capture this happy event for them.

After months of counting down the days, those last few minutes seem to take an eternity.

It was a cool and windy day, but everyone had their special outfits on that they were not about to cover up with jackets. Here are some friends waiting for their daddies.

Every one is mingling, congratulating each on other on making it to this day, trying to be patient. Then all of a sudden, here’s the plane!

Not sure if you can see it on your screen, but I love the hand pressed up against the round window.

They get in formation when they de-plane and before their families can smother them with hugs and kisses.

And, finally…

I hope that I’m not out of line for mentioning this, but I have to tell you that while her husband was away and she was caring for their three gorgeous kids, this beautiful mama somehow managed to complete her doctorate. Incredible! I can barely keep up with email when my husband’s gone for more than a day or two.

Helping with Daddy’s bags, and ready to get out of there and have him to themselves. Can’t blame them.

Thanks again for letting me be a part of this day, Mrs. P(hD), ha ha!  I hope you love these as much as I loved capturing them for you.

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