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Tiny Feathered Dancers
This past wednesday was Grace's last day as a preschooler. Lucky for us we had very little time to hang our heads and cry over how time flies because we had to turn around and get ready for her dance recital at Cleo Parker Robinson. I love to watch these girls behind...
Making Room for Baby
Whenever possible, I like to disappear into the background so that whoever I'm photographing almost forgets that I'm there. That way the story just unfolds through the lens. The authenticity of the moment. The real deal. My beautiful sister recently gave birth to...
Welcoming Danny
I had the privilege of witnessing my newest nephew Danny being born this past Monday. Early that morning it looked like things were progressing quickly so I grabbed my camera and headed to the hospital. Before I left I took a quick photo of Tommy to capture him in...
Some words about Jack…
Despite being behind in posting this birthday picture there was no way I was going to let this one slide. Jared and I love doing this little tradition together, it's fun to think about what makes your kid 'funny' or 'cool' or melt your heart. This year was no...
Evolution of a Mom
This is my submission photo for this month's Rock the Shot (www.rocktheshotforum.com) challenge: Motherhood I will never forget what it was like nursing my first child. From that statement you might assume I'm about to tell you what a beautiful and amazing experience...
Buzz and Woody throw Jack a Party
This past weekend, Jack turned 3 (swallowing giant lump in throat). Given his minor obsession with the Toy Story trilogy, there was no doubt in my mind who should host this party for him, Buzz and Woody. Despite Buzz's current health condition (remember this post?...
A Few Vacation Tips
#1 Vacation with grandparents #2 When you bring the grandparents, just listen to them. When this Grandma told me her craft plans for the kids that involved foam pieces, seashells and beads all I could picture was said items all over the floor of my car. But I'm...
The Beach
Oh the beach. How I miss the beach. The wind was actually really cold the first day but it didn't stop us. Armed with sweatshirts and hats and jackets we headed down. Look at my handsome boys looking too cool on their stroll. Here's Luke's very first 'dip' in the...
The Road Trip
If you follow me on Instagram or if we're friends on Facebook then you may have noticed last week that we took a road trip for Spring Break. We spent the week with family down in Crystal Beach, TX and it was in a word: awesome. Traveling has been on my mind a lot...
Natural Beauty
This weeks project 52 theme is 'Natural Beauty'. When I was a little girl, about my daughters age, my face was covered in freckles. With my strawberry blond hair I really didn't stand a chance. Of course at the time I hated it. I used to stare in the mirror and just...
Just in time
As I pulled down the long driveway I became increasingly excited. Not only because I hadn't seen my friend in a couple of years, but because I was getting to see her pregnant, with twins! She lives in the mountains so I had all kinds of ideas for photos around her...
Are those cheerios in your toilet?
It's been getting to me lately. With the 5 of us home every day all day (except Grace being in preschool 3 half days a week) I've been feeling so very defeated when it comes to the house. I joke that it's clean between the hours of 9:00 pm and 8:00 am...while the...