that’s my baby!

So … Taylor wants to be a model.  My thought is that at this point in her life, she wants to do whatever it takes to meet Nick Jonas … or should I say ‘catch his eye.’

She’s got a bit of stage fright {yeah, yeah, sounds familiar}, so singing, acting, dancing … out.

Modeling?  Sit in front of a camera, dress up, wear make-up … seems doable!

Curt contacted some people he knows and we set up a shoot at Zoe McKenzie Photography in Chicago.  She needed to bring 8 different changes of clothing, including her riding clothes {is it okay to say I didn’t like how the riding photos turned out, so I didn’t include them?}.  I wasn’t expecting it, but there was a make-up artist there to do hair and make-up.  Pretty much the real deal.

So this past Tuesday, Taylor and I took the train to Chicago and made it to the studio.  The photographer couldn’t have been friendlier, so I think that really helped put Taylor at ease.

They wanted to see what Taylor brought for outfit changes as we slowly pulled out wrinkled shirt, after wrinkled shirt.  In my effort to give her more responsibility, I had her pack up her own clothes.  Maybe I should’ve helped her out on that one.  Not to worry though, they had a steamer and got the wrinkles out as Taylor was having hair and make-up done.

Through this process Taylor {I felt} really relied on me and asked my opinions … on what outfits to bring, what to expect, etc.  It was fun.

At the shoot, she had me go in the bathroom with her to change and get ready … I felt included, needed and loved.  What every mom dreams about, right?

Then came time for the shoot … “Tay, you want me to watch?”  Silence.  To the photographer, “Can I watch?”  Silence.  “No, not really,” the photographer answers.  Then she says to Taylor, “Do you want your mom to watch?”  “No, not really,” Taylor answers.  I was crushed.

I hung my head and slowly walked to loserville.  As I sat there feeling a tad bit sorry for myself, all the while dying to know what was going on at the shoot … I came to the realization that I had to let go.  I had to understand that in order for Taylor to do what she needed to, and feel comfortable enough to be free in front of the camera … she didn’t need ol’ mom breathing down her neck.  And I was okay with that.  I got it.

As she came back from the first shoot all smiles and decided what to wear for the next shoot, she grabbed my hand, pulled me in the bathroom to help and told me all about what happened.  Precious moments with her.

Ahhhh … I’ve got to remember to give, in order to get … such a hard lesson for a mom that wants to build houses all along her mile long driveway for each of her kids.  Seriously.

Anyway … I’ve been waiting all week for the email Julia said she would send with
a special code to get into the website to see the photos.  It never came, never came.  I finally listened to all the voice mails sitting at home tonight {sorry for anyone reading this that left me a message … and just a note … email … reach me through email} … anyway, I finally picked up my messages and man! they left me the code last Wednesday!  That’s what I get.

I had an absolutely awesome day with Taylor.  The photographer would show us some of the shots after each shoot and they were remarkable.  Click here to see some more photos.  {We have a disk coming in the mail, so I may add to these … although, they’re really pretty much the same, just different variations … oh, and will include her riding outfit shots.}

Sadly, we got home just in time Tuesday to make it to her Opa’s funeral.  She took it really well and it was an incredible gathering in honor of him.  They played German music, had a slideshow, a buffet.  It was really special.

It was so much more emotional for me than I ever thought it would be … on so many different levels.  I guess I’ll just leave it at that.

105 Comments

  1. Homeservice Club November 11, 2018 at 10:42 pm

    I like what you guys are up also. Such smart work and reporting! Carry on the excellent works guys I¡¦ve incorporated you guys to my blogroll. I think it’ll improve the value of my website :)

    Reply
  2. прокат авто в пунта кане November 11, 2018 at 11:23 pm

    One other issue is that if you are in a problem where you do not have a cosigner then you may actually want to try to make use of all of your educational funding options. You will discover many grants and other scholarship grants that will give you finances that can help with university expenses. Thank you for the post.

    Reply
  3. Homeserve USA Reviews November 12, 2018 at 1:07 am

    Excellent goods from you, man. I’ve understand your stuff previous to and you are just too fantastic. I really like what you’ve acquired here, certainly like what you’re saying and the way in which you say it. You make it entertaining and you still care for to keep it sensible. I can not wait to read far more from you. This is really a wonderful website.

    Reply
  4. Homeservice Club November 12, 2018 at 5:28 am

    As a Newbie, I am continuously browsing online for articles that can benefit me. Thank you

    Reply
  5. Bathroom Remodel November 12, 2018 at 9:25 pm

    I’m not sure where you are getting your information, but good topic. I needs to spend some time learning more or understanding more. Thanks for fantastic info I was looking for this information for my mission.

    Reply
  6. Home Services Moving November 13, 2018 at 1:01 am

    Well I sincerely liked reading it. This subject procured by you is very useful for proper planning.

    Reply
  7. Basement Renovations November 13, 2018 at 2:21 am

    I like the valuable info you provide in your articles. I will bookmark your weblog and check again here frequently. I’m quite sure I’ll learn plenty of new stuff right here! Good luck for the next!

    Reply
  8. Room Additions November 13, 2018 at 4:29 am

    I haven¡¦t checked in here for a while since I thought it was getting boring, but the last several posts are great quality so I guess I¡¦ll add you back to my daily bloglist. You deserve it my friend :)

    Reply
  9. Renovation House November 13, 2018 at 5:10 am

    Definitely, what a magnificent site and illuminating posts, I will bookmark your website.All the Best!

    Reply
  10. Room Additions November 13, 2018 at 5:25 am

    Thank you for the auspicious writeup. It in fact was a amusement account it. Look advanced to far added agreeable from you! However, how could we communicate?

    Reply
  11. Home Warranty November 13, 2018 at 10:08 pm

    great submit, very informative. I wonder why the other specialists of this sector don’t notice this. You must proceed your writing. I am confident, you’ve a huge readers’ base already!

    Reply
  12. Home Maintenance November 13, 2018 at 11:15 pm

    Great tremendous things here. I am very glad to look your post. Thank you a lot and i’m looking forward to contact you. Will you please drop me a e-mail?

    Reply
  13. Home Renovation November 13, 2018 at 11:57 pm

    Thank you for another great post. Where else may anyone get that kind of info in such a perfect way of writing? I’ve a presentation subsequent week, and I’m on the search for such information.

    Reply
  14. pedophile November 14, 2018 at 2:13 pm

    Hi there, I found your web site by way of Google whilst searching for a related topic, your website came up, it appears good. I have bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.

    Reply
  15. Hvac Service November 15, 2018 at 12:20 am

    Just desire to say your article is as surprising. The clarity in your post is just nice and i can assume you’re an expert on this subject. Well with your permission let me to grab your RSS feed to keep updated with forthcoming post. Thanks a million and please keep up the enjoyable work.

    Reply
  16. Property Search November 15, 2018 at 1:33 am

    Wow, awesome blog format! How lengthy have you ever been blogging for? you make running a blog look easy. The whole look of your site is excellent, let alone the content!

    Reply
  17. New Homes For Sale November 15, 2018 at 4:23 am

    Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wished to say that I’ve really enjoyed browsing your blog posts. In any case I will be subscribing to your feed and I hope you write again soon!

    Reply
  18. homosexual November 15, 2018 at 6:09 pm

    Hello, i think that i noticed you visited my blog so i got here to return the want?.I’m trying to in finding things to improve my web site!I assume its ok to make use of some of your ideas!!

    Reply
  19. For Sale by Owner November 15, 2018 at 8:23 pm

    Thanks for sharing superb informations. Your website is very cool. I’m impressed by the details that you¡¦ve on this blog. It reveals how nicely you perceive this subject. Bookmarked this website page, will come back for extra articles. You, my pal, ROCK! I found simply the info I already searched everywhere and just could not come across. What an ideal web site.

    Reply
  20. Whole Food Vitamins November 15, 2018 at 9:22 pm

    I would like to thnkx for the efforts you’ve put in writing this web site. I am hoping the same high-grade site post from you in the upcoming as well. Actually your creative writing skills has encouraged me to get my own website now. Actually the blogging is spreading its wings fast. Your write up is a great example of it.

    Reply
  21. Healthy Nutrition November 15, 2018 at 9:42 pm

    you’re really a just right webmaster. The web site loading speed is incredible. It seems that you are doing any distinctive trick. Furthermore, The contents are masterwork. you have performed a great process on this subject!

    Reply
  22. Condos For Sale November 15, 2018 at 9:53 pm

    I must show my passion for your kind-heartedness in support of folks that have the need for guidance on this one content. Your special dedication to passing the solution across became rather practical and have consistently made many people much like me to arrive at their endeavors. Your amazing interesting report entails so much a person like me and further more to my mates. Thanks a lot; from everyone of us.

    Reply
  23. Fitness November 15, 2018 at 10:25 pm

    Great ¡V I should certainly pronounce, impressed with your website. I had no trouble navigating through all the tabs as well as related info ended up being truly simple to do to access. I recently found what I hoped for before you know it at all. Quite unusual. Is likely to appreciate it for those who add forums or anything, web site theme . a tones way for your customer to communicate. Excellent task..

    Reply
  24. Homes For Sale Near Me November 15, 2018 at 10:53 pm

    Thank you for the good writeup. It in fact was a amusement account it. Look advanced to more added agreeable from you! However, how can we communicate?

    Reply
  25. Health Gov November 16, 2018 at 12:37 am

    Wow, awesome blog layout! How long have you been blogging for? you made running a blog glance easy. The entire look of your website is great, let alone the content material!

    Reply
  26. pedophile November 16, 2018 at 3:22 pm

    Hey there! I simply wish to offer you a huge thumbs up for your excellent information you have here on this post. I will be coming back to your blog for more soon.

    Reply
  27. Google Quotes November 18, 2018 at 10:43 pm

    I want to show my admiration for your kindness in support of persons that must have help with this important matter. Your personal dedication to passing the solution all-around was exceptionally good and has surely enabled guys much like me to arrive at their pursuits. This invaluable help and advice denotes much to me and much more to my peers. Many thanks; from all of us.

    Reply
  28. Google Quotes November 19, 2018 at 1:29 am

    I simply could not depart your website before suggesting that I extremely loved the standard information an individual supply on your visitors? Is gonna be back steadily in order to inspect new posts

    Reply
  29. Renovation November 19, 2018 at 2:17 am

    I in addition to my buddies came checking the excellent hints found on your web page and so all of the sudden got a horrible feeling I never expressed respect to the site owner for them. Most of the young boys ended up totally thrilled to see all of them and have honestly been tapping into these things. Appreciate your really being well kind and for getting certain essential guides most people are really wanting to discover. My sincere regret for not expressing gratitude to sooner.

    Reply
  30. Financial Times November 19, 2018 at 4:09 am

    I would like to thnkx for the efforts you have put in writing this website. I’m hoping the same high-grade blog post from you in the upcoming also. In fact your creative writing abilities has inspired me to get my own blog now. Really the blogging is spreading its wings quickly. Your write up is a good example of it.

    Reply
  31. Stock News November 19, 2018 at 4:22 am

    Hello, i think that i saw you visited my site so i came to “return the favor”.I’m attempting to find things to improve my website!I suppose its ok to use a few of your ideas!!

    Reply
  32. John Deere Repair Manuals November 19, 2018 at 10:07 pm

    Have you ever thought about publishing an ebook or guest authoring on other websites? I have a blog based upon on the same information you discuss and would really like to have you share some stories/information. I know my audience would value your work. If you are even remotely interested, feel free to send me an email.

    Reply
  33. Comprehensive Insurance November 20, 2018 at 9:46 pm

    I will right away grab your rss as I can’t in finding your email subscription link or e-newsletter service. Do you have any? Please allow me recognise in order that I may subscribe. Thanks.

    Reply
  34. Car Insurance Online November 20, 2018 at 10:52 pm

    Good write-up, I am regular visitor of one¡¦s blog, maintain up the nice operate, and It’s going to be a regular visitor for a long time.

    Reply
  35. Cheap Insurance November 20, 2018 at 11:59 pm

    I have not checked in here for a while because I thought it was getting boring, but the last few posts are good quality so I guess I will add you back to my daily bloglist. You deserve it my friend :)

    Reply
  36. General Insurance November 21, 2018 at 1:18 am

    Its like you read my mind! You appear to know a lot about this, like you wrote the book in it or something. I think that you can do with a few pics to drive the message home a little bit, but instead of that, this is fantastic blog. An excellent read. I’ll certainly be back.

    Reply
  37. Landlord Insurance November 21, 2018 at 4:50 am

    Wow! Thank you! I permanently needed to write on my site something like that. Can I implement a fragment of your post to my blog?

    Reply
  38. Cheap Auto Insurance November 21, 2018 at 4:51 am

    Excellent read, I just passed this onto a friend who was doing a little research on that. And he actually bought me lunch as I found it for him smile Therefore let me rephrase that: Thank you for lunch!

    Reply
  39. Google November 21, 2018 at 4:50 pm

    Hiya, I am really glad I’ve found this info. Nowadays bloggers publish just about gossip and net stuff and this is really annoying. A good web site with interesting content, this is what I need. Thanks for making this web site, and I will be visiting again. Do you do newsletters by email?

    Reply
  40. Small Business Ideas November 22, 2018 at 9:33 pm

    I’ve been surfing online greater than 3 hours as of late, yet I by no means discovered any attention-grabbing article like yours. It is lovely worth sufficient for me. In my view, if all webmasters and bloggers made good content as you did, the web will be a lot more helpful than ever before.

    Reply
  41. Fitness November 22, 2018 at 11:53 pm

    Thanks so much for giving everyone a very special opportunity to read articles and blog posts from this blog. It’s usually so lovely and also stuffed with amusement for me personally and my office fellow workers to visit the blog on the least thrice a week to read through the new tips you have. And lastly, I’m always happy for the exceptional points you serve. Some 3 tips in this article are rather the most beneficial we have all ever had.

    Reply
  42. Healthy Nutrition November 23, 2018 at 1:46 am

    I have been absent for some time, but now I remember why I used to love this blog. Thank you, I¡¦ll try and check back more often. How frequently you update your web site?

    Reply
  43. Healthy Nutrition November 23, 2018 at 6:40 am

    Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is a really well written article. I’ll make sure to bookmark it and return to read more of your useful information. Thanks for the post. I will definitely comeback.

    Reply
  44. homosexual November 26, 2018 at 7:58 pm

    Hello there! I just would like to give you a big thumbs up for your excellent info you have got right here on this post. I am coming back to your site for more soon.

    Reply
  45. pedophile November 26, 2018 at 11:43 pm

    Hello, i feel that i noticed you visited my site so i got here to return the favor?.I am attempting to in finding issues to enhance my website!I assume its adequate to use some of your concepts!!

    Reply
  46. homosexual November 27, 2018 at 5:06 am

    Hello there, I found your website via Google while looking for a comparable subject, your web site got here up, it appears to be like good. I have bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.

    Reply
  47. pedophile November 27, 2018 at 7:12 pm

    Hi there, I discovered your site via Google while searching for a similar topic, your website came up, it looks good. I have bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.

    Reply
  48. homosexual November 28, 2018 at 7:42 pm

    Hello! I just want to give you a huge thumbs up for the excellent information you have right here on this post. I am coming back to your web site for more soon.

    Reply

Leave A Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *