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Yes, I take pictures of Flowers

IMG_2814-2I admit, I do sometimes stop to take pictures of flowers. I feel odd when I do it :) – just because, its a flower… and its actually located behind our boys trampoline, in the thick of thorns, poison ivy and who knows what else.

As I sat on the trampoline with Owen (yes I still get on it, even pregnant) – I couldnt help but notice this flower, with the sun hitting it just perfect!

So I run inside, grabbed the cam and had fun capturing that moment of sun and flower together :)

I think it was a beautiful moment and I actually have one of the images on my desktop now as my wall paper.


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Camera Settings: Canon 7D – 50mm 1.8 (I do own the 1.4 but I use the 1.8 for personal use often)
1.8 Aperture – ISO 100 – 1/1250 Exposure

Sums me Up

This sums me up pretty good right now.


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Minus dry boogers on my upper lip ;-) – Poor Owen cant shake that runny nose lately.

Today was very busy… but it went well.
Although it was oddly chilly out!! We all had light jackets on and still felt cold (At least I did). Yet by 5pm or so, it was really hot.

Here are a few photos of the kids in Atlanta today.
We used this new CART I got to showcase on She {hearts} It instead of a stroller. I had to carry a bunch of BOBA boxes with me to the session… and this just made sense :) – I was able to carry all the boxes, plus Owen. Although when I went to the aquarium with this big thing I did feel a bit out of place. I look forward to sharing more about the cart though later… and possibly be able to give one away ;-) – that cart can hold 100′s of pounds, its amazingly strong.

Off to crash… here are the “few” photos I can share :) – the Boba ones will have to wait.

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Who is that hooded fellow on the bench?

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We joked he looked a little bit like Yoda.

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We did splurge on lunch… since I didn’t have time to pack it this trip.
It was a neat little diner by the aquarium. Even had a juke box for you to use :)

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Can you see the tired in my eyes?
I have a few more photos of Caleb in Centennial Park near a gigantic statue… but im to tired to download any more :) Off to get the kids in bed and hopefully rest some before heading out tomorrow for one last Boba session.

If im away for a few days its because we are busy with family. So until then, have a great weekend everyone.

Clocking it Calendar

Yesterday. Was so busy. & I’m writing about it for the sake of blogging ;-) Not complaining.

I spent the morning organizing BOBA sessions – final details – packing up my gear for a newborn session that day – getting myself showered and clean, throwing in a batch of laundry… replying to e-mails for She {hearts} It – and then fixing lunch by 11… After eating my lunch I had to make a pit stop at Old Navy to pick up a Birthday Gift for someone… Then after that I drove to Atlanta to photograph this sweet newborn…

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After that session (it btw lasted from 1-3:50pm – totally common for newborns, I always take my time with them.) – I had to make a pit stop at a friends house to drop off something – after visiting there for a bit, I rushed home, got the family – then we made our way to pick up one of those $5 pizza’s from Little Cesears (a must for a wed night when theres no time to cook) – and then… it was off to drop the kids off at Awana – then I went home to dump my memory cards from the session, take a load out of the dryer… and by the time I finished that, it was off to church again to pick up the kids.

It felt very non-stop. I did however sleep very well last night :) – so that is a perk. Today will be just as busy (almost).

With a trip to Atlanta again to photograph some BOBA Carriers… while the fam goes to the aquarium (killing 2 birds with one stone) – and after we finish up there, its off to drop the kids off at a friends house while Travis and I go to a church meeting at 3pm.

We don’t have church thur. evening, so that will give us a time to hopefully relax some at home and catch up on some house work.

Friday I have one last session, before Sunday. I have to photograph the baptism Sunday evening at our church (kinda nervous about that! I will have to be in front of a lot of people, but hopefully dressed in black no one will notice me on the side) – and then we will be saying farewell to a family here with us in COR. We are going to miss them so much!

My parents will also be here Sat-Mon – so we plan to do some fun things with them, esp. since its my dad’s 60th birthday! :-D

Thankful for all those willing to model for me btw… I was feeling pressure for a moment there… wondering If I could find the right sized babies to model, etc…. I’m thankful for those willing to work with me last minute. It has helped me more than you know.

& a big hoo-rah for my husband watching the kids the entire week :) – and schooling them. I know its expected while I work… but I still really do appreciate him. Watching 3 little boys all day is a lot of work… something I think a lot of dads would loose their minds over :)

We make a great tag team ;-)

Packed Week

IMG_8691Today was spent doing work for Boba… catching up on e-mails, working on things for She {hearts} It… burning like 5 disc for clients… organizing my gear to charge it – so its ready for the remaining sessions this week. I have to do a number of shoots for Boba and a newborn to photograph on wednesday.

Seems like when my busy times come – its all crammed in a week :) – but we are thankful for the work! It is what pays the bills right now after all…

This weekend my parents are coming for a visit too. My dad turns 60 – so we will spend the weekend celebrating with them.

So heres hoping inbetween all the business stuff – I can get the house in order. I’m trying not to think of that mound of laundry waiting… or the floors that need moping & bathrooms scrubbing. It will get done, I think :)

Oh and that baby is yawning not wanting to nurse ;-) – isnt she sweet?! I love it.

Work and School

Between church meetings, impromptu birth sessions, new work for Boba, family portrait sessions on the weekend and a newborn session next week. The next week 1/2 or so will be packed full and busy. My parents will also be coming next weekend. So in between the working I hope to find time to deep clean the house before they come.

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We’ve also been schooling or should I say, Travis has been schooling :) – and as the school year draws to an end soon, we are in search of new curriculum for next year. In fact we may end up schooling through the summer!

So I’m curious home school families.

What Curriculum are you using next year? and why?

I am the type of mom who likes things “organized” for me… I am not gifted in the area of organizing a school day, as far as doing lesson plans and figuring out on my own what they need to learn. I need that done for me. Which is why we picked Abeka from the start, because it does that. It has things from beginning to end completely planned out. However we have had a few bumps with Abeka and we’re interested in doing something more hands on and not so “seat workish” all the time.

Would love to hear what others are using and what made them decide on that. Pros and Cons, etc. Feel free to leave lengthy comments. I am sure other moms would love to read it too!

Off to shower and prepare for the day. Im excited about this afternoons portrait session. Im dragging a family through the woods to a creek :) – among bikers hehe. I am hoping the hike back is uneventful. Im sure it will be worth the walking.