you might remember the bitle chicks from last year … i took some photos of them last year for their christmas cards. and i was thrilled to do some again yesterday. the girls are getting so big … funny to think way back to almost 6 years ago when we first met them and how…

i offered up a free photo shoot to my friend sierra yesterday … one of my previous daycare moms. she took me up on it within minutes … and i love that she was over-the-moon estactic for the chance! we’re doing the boys next week … but today she brought by her new little girl,…

week 2 of my month-long challenge is up on the MM BLOG! we're talking "family" today … so please go and check it out! here's a little sneak peek:

about a month ago i saw THIS photo on my good friend and amazing photographer shirley’s blog … her gorgeous daughter abby, modeling one of the adorable hats she knitted. i knew i had to have one. she was kind enough to make me 2 hats … one for the big kids and one for…

so that big change that happened last week? the one that i felt like discussing … and yet wasn't sure if i should? i feel like i need to put a few thoughts out there … and then i can start letting it go. i started this layout before last week … before the change.…

this is day 3 … and i’m still sick. in fact … i feel worst today than i felt yesterday. it’s that "congested, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, achy all over" kind of cold. i havn’t taken any medicine since yesterday because it was really making me feel all woozy. i ended up with a day…

last week i mentioned haley had a birthday. the girlie turned 1! she’s at that super fun age where she’s more toddler than baby … and her personality is growing so much. i wanted to share a recent picture of her … and realized the most recent picture i have is the one i used…

about a month ago i was asked to host a month long challenge over on the making memories blog! we're creating a "what i'm thankful for" mini album. want a peek? go check out the mm blog for all the details. and then come back by each thursday in november (and there are 5 of…

just wanted to share a few photos from our halloween. i know they’re not your typical spooky, dark halloween shots. why didn’t i ever think to take pics during the daylight hours before? they’re so much better than trying to get a few shots right before heading out the door to trick-or-treat. i actually took…

thank you all for your kind comments on yesterday’s post. i know you all have no idea what i was talking about … and yet you were all nice enough to give me some uplifting words to make me feel better. and you know what … i do. i totally owe you all.   first…