First Time Mama - First Time Blogger: About Me

Who am I ??

I originally started my blog in June of 2010 to talk about being an older "First Time Mom"... but it has now transformed into so much more. I share stories about my daughter Julianna in just about every post, however, I incorporate my {somewhat ambitious and awkward} photography now as well.

In following along with so many other Mammarazzi's out there, I purchased my first DSLR in April of 2011, and hit the ground running. I am soaking up everything I can to learn about shooting, I shoot in Manual all the time and I practice, practice, practice.... (as the old adage goes!). I've been taking online classes, had some professional mentoring, and even signed up for a local photography club (for walkabouts).

I am ~~trying~~ learning to be a better photographer and share my experiences & photos. I love submitting photos to photography challenges and sharing with other "newbies" like me. I have even sold a few photos unintentionally! I have also made some terrific "Mom-Photographer-Blog" friends along the way too!

About Us

Me:

Skye .... 39 yr old first time mom. I was perfectly happy with just having a dog & a husband. I never really wanted kids at all & the thought of a screaming pooping baby made me cringe. When Brian and I got married, I started to think about it... and then something just clicked; I wanted a baby. What happened?! (Brainwashed?) So we went with the "if it happens, it happens" theory. Our beautiful baby girl Julianna was born in May of 2010.

Some random things about me:

My daughter and my husband complete my life (yeah, I know that is sooo Jerry McGuire, but too bad, it's true!)
I am the world's biggest NY Yankees fan. I live for baseball season & don't miss a game!
Our dog Pepper always goes with us on vacation.
I am Mama-razzi.
I am a computer & tech gadget geek. (including my blackberry which I can't live without!)
I love my Canon T2i camera & my 50mm lens!
I can not function without coffee in the morning.
I love my hair.
Can't live without my Clinique moisturizer and MAC Lip gloss.
Chirping birds are the most serene & peaceful thing to listen to.
I love warm weather, the beach & nature.
I'm a Law & Order junky. The original & SVU.
I transform into a little kid at Christmas time.
I will NEVER drive a Mini-van. Never. Ever. Never.
Brian and I have our sites set on the Carolina's when/if we can sell our house here in NJ.
I have lived in NJ for almost all of my 41 years.
I bring my camera with me whenever & wherever I can.

My husband:

Brian .... 7 years younger than me. (yes I robbed the cradle!) He is the world's best husband. Any of my friends & family will tell you the same. I am the luckiest girl ever! No lie.

Our daughter:

Julianna Belle .... born in May of 2010, 7 lbs 10 oz & 20.5 inches. Cutest baby ever. Of course.

(I'll only post one picture of her here since there are tons of them all over the rest of the blog!)

Our dog:

Pepper .... Our crazy Jack Russell / Doxie mix.

Other Stuff

Brian and I met in 2001... Married in 2007. My husband is so happy and the proudest father there ever was! He is loving life with his little baby girl & me. I feel like Julianna completed us as a family. We were very happy before, but the fulfillment that comes from being parents is so much more amazing. It's something you couldn't have described to me before we had Julianna. That's why I started my blog! He is also wonderful for the fact he supports my crazy habit of lugging my camera out with us everywhere! Luvvvv-ya honey!!!!