Moved

Oh how he loves us. We constantly fail- and still he loves us.

James 1:2-4

2 Dear brothers and sisters,[a] when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.

Gah

Jury duty sucks. Especially your 4th time doing it. That is all.

1 year ago

That was boyfriend in my belly 1 year ago. I was reflecting this morning because Cookies has made it a habit of BEGGING us for a sister lately. Bubbles is nice, she says, but she wants a baby sister.

How fast a year flies. From that to this:





Certifiable trouble maker. Cute, naughty, and just plain awesome.

My kind of Hip Hop

LOL!!!!

Just

I have this enormously long blog post in my head... But I have 5 outfits + 2 launches to sew before the 18th- so I guess it will have to wait. Busy is such a wonderful double edge sword.

You can't get me clouds

It rained here for 2 days straight- the most perfect, beautiful rain you could imagine. It was heavenly and MUCH needed. The grass is green, the weather? PERFECT. It was 71* today. We played outside, took some pictures, and just enjoyed the time- no over heating, sweat, or sunburn.

Then I came inside. I opened my photoshop-- it doesn't work. Comes up with some box about my serial number being invalid. I have never had the issue in the past. Customer service? Sucks. All they had to say was "Sorry". Jerks.

Something Special

There is something special between a mother and son. I didn't understand it until I had my own- but the relationship is so special. It is beyond words can describe.
Our daughters own a special place in our hearts and connect with us in a different way. No less special- just different.
I have been blessed to have that relationship- and to be able to record it in others. My heart warms to see other people love on their kids- especially friends.



She and I went to school together from 2nd grade all the way through high school. Her baby boy is about to be 2 and they just love each other. We had a playdate recently, and I was lucky enough to capture this.

I hope Bubbles and I can be as close as these 2 are. I love how he thinks that she is the whole world- a super hero. In differnet ways then daddy.

Makes my heart melt a little.

My first interview!

I got asked to interview for a new blog! How cool is that?

You can see it Here

Newborns are hard!

My dear friend from high school had a baby 2 weeks ago, and since has been begging me to take new baby's pictures. I warned her that they probably won't be good. She didn't care. She is a single first time mommy and I want to help her any way I can. I was right- they aren't very good- but I got to snuggle a new baby for a few hours, so I won't complain!

Kudos to you photographer types who do newborns. It is an art and a good test of your timing and patience. I have mucho respect for you and your craft.

Anyhow, meet new baby- who was named after none other than Cookies! What a special honor for a 2 year old.

He's a Moose

Bubbles had his 6 month well baby today.

20lbs, 9 oz- 85%
28 1/2" - 95%

He's doing what most 9 month olds do- babbling, nearly crawling (up on his hands and knees rocking like a mad man), he is able to pull up (God save us-- lol), and he can feed himself Cherrios. The chart also said most babies don't respond to their name till 9 months... Both my kids responded at 5ish months- and I know a lot of other kids that do- so I think that one is off.

He's a rockstar and a mama's boy to the core.