Announcements

Change

Change is good, or so I'm told. I've always resisted anything that disrupts my comfort zone, but I'm taking a leap of faith on this one. Thanks to all of my amazing clients and their referrals, Kraus Photography is experiencing major growth and has hired an assistant. I'm hoping this will decrease wait time on proof portfolios and orders in general.

To help streamline the business, please send ALL orders to the following email address: orders@krausphotography.com. For appointments, please send all requests to: appts@krausphotography.com. These will be checked by my assistant and will be followed up on frequently. Please still expect 3-4 weeks on orders and about 3-4 weeks out on appts as well.

Please be patient with us as we fine-tune our system. We are excited about our growth and are committed to continually make improvements to serve you better.

Staying Focused,

Jamie

School has begun!

School Days

It is official today that all 3 of my boys are in school! Granted, two of them are still in pre-school, but hey who's keeping track? Last week my oldest started kindergarten. I thought I would cry my eyes out, but oddly didn't end up shedding one tear. Watching him march into the school without a care in the world surprisingly evoked only pride, not sadness.

Seeing the other two off this morning proved to be a different story, however. Turning the corner to walk down the hall with them I felt my eyes getting misty. Then after hugs (my middle one loves to linger on the hugs) and kisses, it was goodbye. Just for a few hours, mind you, but to me it feels like a lifetime. I know every mom can relate, but I found myself counting the hours until this moment then dreading that it had happened as soon as it was upon me.

All of that to say that this entry is just for the ones that mean so much to me.....

HUDSON

Hudson, I was so very proud of you last week when you went to kindergarten. The way you waltzed right into the building like you'd been doing it for years made me laugh. You are embarking on a new journey and I hope it is one that brings you wisdom & happiness. For this year, here are my wishes: I hope your teacher can see the unique way you look at the world and how everything you do has a purpose. I pray that she appreciates your sense of discovery and fosters your need to learn about every single tiny thing in this world and how it works. I hope she takes the time to understand how you think, and allows you to be creative in your work. God made you so special and I love everything about you. My prayer for you this year is not only to learn reading and writing, but to learn a little bit more about life and how YOU make this world a better place.

HUNTER

Hunter, this morning when you hugged me my heart filled with joy. We always tell you this, but you have the BEST hugs in the entire world. It was harder for me to see you go to school because it was harder for you to let go. You have such a sweet nature and a kind heart and I pray that you are able to show those to your classmates and teachers this year. Even though you are the most shy of my boys (which is not saying much!), you can be such an amazing friend. I hope your teachers are able to see how you empathize with others. I hope they realize your love for animals. I hope they are just as amazed as I am that you are reading. I hope they show you all the love you deserve. And for you....I hope you meet new friends, learn about things that make you smile, and gain confidence in who you are (apart from your brothers) with every passing day. I love you more than you know.HAYES

Hayes, I was so proud of you this morning for walking right into your classroom and not looking back. You have so much confidence for a 3 year old and you adapt well to new situations. I know this year will be very special for you and for your teachers. I pray that they are able to appreciate your spirited nature and guide you in a positive way. I pray that they have patience when you release your energy and understand that you sometimes have difficulty controlling your actions. I pray that they see your brilliance and challenge you in the classroom. I pray they realize your love for numbers and teach you all about math. I pray that even if they get frustrated with your behavior they will shower you with all the love you need. You have the most wonderful smile and personality and you truly love to connect with others. I love that about you. I hope you are able to show the world how fun it is to have you in it!

FOR ALL OF MY BOYS....
I pray you find many reasons to laugh today!

Here's to an incredible school year!

Staying Focused (on YOU),

mom