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{ nice to meet you … }

My name is Bri, short for Brianna, but rarely does anyone call me by my full name :) . I am a true California girl, born near the beaches of Southern California, and also raised in Northern California, only to now find myself here in the Valley of the Sun. Married for eight years, I met and married my college sweetheart, and we are blessed with two incredible children.

Like every other woman out there, I wear many hats in life. Wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend, NICU nurse, resident Anderson-household cook and family organizer, private chauffeur to our two kiddos, and photographer. It all started 7 years ago when I bought my first "fancy" camera... now 7 years later { lots of practice..new equipment... frustration...even a few "camera-time-outs" later...} I am even more in love with photography then when I started.

A few random tid-bits about me ~ I am an obsessive cleaner, and I love vacuum lines in carpet and the smell of Pine-Sol. Embarrassing? Maybe.
I love having scented candles lit around the house, and even better when I'm cooking. I live for my weekly date nights with my husband, and one of my favorite moments of any day is when my 4 year old son runs up to me and gives me one of his unsolicited bear hugs. Just because he loves me :)
I would choose sour candy over chocolate any day, I love watching old Lifetime movies on TV {admit- you do too}, and my favorite movie of all time is E.T. Yes, I know its weird, but I love it.

So here I am now. Armed with new ideas and creativity~ and wanting to tackle it all.

And yet at the end of the day, what I want most is to be at home with my family~ perhaps that was my dream after all .... is that so bad?

Thanks for stopping by my little piece of my world; sit and stay a while and enjoy!

Monthly Archives: August 2010

Our Beautiful Bella Is Turning 5…..

August 9, 2010 Posted in Little Ones, Personal Ones

I never knew just how much I could love someone until I met you. Just when your dad and I thought we had everything figured out, and thought we knew our capacity to love …. you changed everything. You made me realize the depths of love that God created a mother to have. The mere...

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August 9, 2010 - 8:05 am

Kim Bauer - Bri- Are you serious!! I have tears rolling down my face, this is absolutely beautiful… You are amazing

August 9, 2010 - 9:29 am

Fay Marchal - WOW!!! I don’t even know what to say. Absolutely incredible:) She is so perfect and beautiful just like her mom.

August 9, 2010 - 9:37 am

Shawna - Happy Birthday Bella!! You are so beautiful!!

August 9, 2010 - 9:45 am

Christine Owens - So so beautiful! Makes me cry thinking how fast my Bella is growing already! She is just supermodel gorgeous Bri! The pictures are just so special and the video is great!

August 9, 2010 - 9:48 am

Heather A - Oh my sweet Bella, happy birthday!!! We have loved watching you grow and love you so much! Beautiful pictures!

August 9, 2010 - 10:29 am

Grandma - My sweet, sweet Isabella…you are the spitting image of your Mommy when she was 5! I cried and was transported back in time when I saw these pictures. I love you Breezy, you are a wonderful Mommy. If Isabella is even half the blessing you have been to us…you have wonderful times ahead! Hugs, Mom

August 9, 2010 - 10:39 am

Papa - My beautiful Bella, you are so lucky to have a Mom and Dad that love you so much. I can’t wait to see you next week for your birthday. Maybe we can go swimming. I have an idea, let’s go fishing. Anyway, I can’t wait to give you a big hug.

I love you!
Papa

August 9, 2010 - 10:53 am

Erin McFarland - Oh Bri, your girl is stunning! And the words u wrote to her were so tender and beautiful! Happy birthday Bella!!

August 9, 2010 - 11:42 am

Cindy Judy - Wish we could be there to help you celebrate your big 5th birthday. Watch for a package in the mail. We love you,
Aunt Cindy, Uncle Brian, David, Melanie, Daniel, Michael and Matthew

August 9, 2010 - 1:04 pm

Stephanie Wind - Oh my goodness! She is precious! And such a great little model for mama!

August 10, 2010 - 1:05 pm

Emily Riolo - My Dear sweet and favorite niece Bella,
You are so very special to me and will always hold a place in my heart. I’ll never forget the moment I first held you in my arms, looked into your big brown eyes, and became an Aunt. I will forever treasure the moments you make me laugh, the girls nights we have at my apartment, and the giant loving hugs you always give. Happy 5th Birthday… I can hardly believe your so big! I love you tons!!!

~Aunt Emily

August 10, 2010 - 4:48 pm

Jenna Gough - I cried. The most vivid dream I have ever had was of Isabella. While you and John were engaged. I’ll never forget it. I knew she would be special. And its very obvious that she is. Love you guys. You are excellent parents!

September 28, 2010 - 12:17 pm

Autumn - Awww your daughter Bella is so precious What a sweetie.
Love the name Bella as well.

November 26, 2010 - 1:56 pm

Missi - Bri,
I cherish this video FOR you. Lovely. The little girl I’ve only seen in photos came alive with such a presence. What a gift.

{n} family

August 7, 2010 Posted in Family Ones

Some day this will be me. Sitting with my two teenage kids…. amazed at how fast time went by. Babies growing into toddlers… who grow into little kids….. who grow into teenagers… and who become adults…. and it all happens quicker than we ever imagined. So it never hurts to pause and take a few...

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August 15, 2010 - 6:30 pm

Jean Hughes - Terri, What beautiful children you have raised. You will always treasure these photos!!

Baby {S}

August 3, 2010 Posted in New Ones

Ivory skin that was so soft and sweet, and the scrumptious little faces she made as she was all curled up asleep…. it was almost enough to make me want another one Then she pooped in her mom’s arms, and it brought me back to reality But this is truly why I love doing this-...

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August 3, 2010 - 10:27 am

Heather A - Holy cow, so many new posts! You are a busy girl! Love them all, such sweet babies and kids.

August 3, 2010 - 11:22 am

alissa dunn - So in love! Thank you so much for taking such beautiful photos of my daughter.

August 3, 2010 - 12:14 pm

Anonymous - She’s adorable Alissa!! Great photos!
Mol

August 3, 2010 - 1:52 pm

Elizabeth - Awe, soo sweet!! Ya’ll got all the bendy, sleepy pics Reeves wouldn’t cooperate for Love them!! She is Adorable!!

August 3, 2010 - 4:40 pm

Great Auntie Leslie - Okay Allis, I”m sobbing! Love this baby girl already. you and Chris have been Blessed.

August 3, 2010 - 5:31 pm

HEIDI - WE LOVE LOVE LOVE HER!!!! CANT WAIT TO HOLD HER SQUISHY LITTLE SELF! JUST BEAUTIFUL!

Mr. {E} turns 1

August 1, 2010 Posted in Little Ones

I think 1 is such a fun age. Starting to walk on their chubby, wobbly lil’ legs… giggling… showing off their newfound personalities… but still small enough to curl up on your lap and snuggle like the first day you brought them home. **Sigh** Can you tell I’m slightly nostalgic about the days when my...

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