that darn bottle...

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I took away her bottle like I always do around 14 months. It's always a bittersweet thing for me. Sweet because it means no more leaky bottles on the rug but bitter because it means she's growing up! At her 18 month check up she weighed 19 pounds which was down a 1/2 pound from her one year check. I panicked and gave her bottle back because she never really embraced that darn sippy cup. (we did blood work to make sure the weight loss was just a calorie issue and it was-she's perfectly healthy, just tiny tiny) Now she's almost 21 months and LOVES this bottle more than ever. What have I done? Oh and I guess I should mention how much she loves this stuffed dog. LOVES it! Sad because it will probably be the only dog she will have at this house! I can't handle the messes the humans make around here so an animal is just out of the question. Luckily,at the stage of the game, she doesn't know the difference! 

blue blanket love...

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This little guy LOVES his blue blanket. He has since he was a baby (he's four now). When I absolutely HAVE to wash it, he still sits and cries by the washing machine with his hands pressed up against the glass, watching it tumble...EVERY SINGLE TIME!

Black and white beauty...

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This month's challenge over at iheartfaces is "Beautiful B&W". I admittedly am obsessed with color  these days but B&W defineltly adds a soulful and beautiful feel to images. Here is my entry of my favorite little model giving me one of her "looks" I just adore her little mouth in this one and those inqusitive little eyes! Go check out more entries at iheartfaces.com.

What's this white stuff I see?

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SNOW! Gheesh finally! I have had big plans for shooting in the snow this winter but what do you know? It's March in Utah and this is basically our first snow of the season around here. NOT normal. Today as we passed my favorite camper (that I may or may not drive by on a regular basis just to look at ), I decided this was the day I was going to do it. By "it" I mean snap a few photos without asking the owners. It is in their front/side yard and I bribed this one to run past it a couple times. LOVE. I'm quite the rebel, eh? Asking my 6 year old to tresspass! Oh well, at least I got this photo!

happy heart day...

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Happy heart day a day early because I'm sure I'll forget to post on the 14th. It's gonna be a busy day. In honor of love day, iheartfaces.com is hosting a heart themed challenge.  I just had to enter this capture. These shades are her favorite. When she puts them on her cute little face, the "tude" goes on as well. The Husband refers to her as "his little Elton Jr." when she sports these. I have to admit, with that shaggy hair, I see the resemblance. Go check out more heart themed photos at iheartfaces!
***UPDATE***
HOORAY! This photo made it to to top 10 this week over at I Heart Faces! Thanks to the SUPER talented guest judges over at Harrison Studios for choosing it!

in a rut...

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I am in a creative rut. Every time I get out my camera, I am disappointed in my photos. It's cold outside and I don't want to take pictures in my house because I want to repaint, reupholster, retile, blah blah blah. Am I sounding ridiculous yet? It is ridiculous. I have vowed to still take photos indoors, even if my walls and cabinets aren't painted gray and white. :)  I have a little psycho perfectionist in me. Although I realize I probably have my mommy goggles on when looking at these pictures, these are pretty dang cute. This little girl deserves some photos, even if her momma is CRAZY right? 

The old folks matter too...

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LOVE these two! They put up with all my teenage drama, supported me through the roller coaster that was my college years, and are the BEST grandparents to my kiddos.  I couldn't ask for more. They continue to love and support me today in all I do!  We took these photos this summer when they were here visiting. (yes, this is the first time anyone has seen any of the photos I took that day) It's a task to get these two in front of the camera but I just love these photos. Maybe they really speak to me because I have so few pictures of these two people. I think looking at them, you get a little glimpse into the funny, quirky,  spunky, and awesome people they are! LOVE you Mom and Dad!

ps...I am aware that the title of this post could be offensive to some including my parents but I think I'm funny so I'm sticking with it! :)

i'm published...

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I know, you have seen this photo before if you have ever looked at my blog, BUT this photo was chosen to be published in a book titled "Laughter".  I just got my copy in the mail a few days ago. I am very proud to say "I have been published" whatever that really means! :) I am very excited hence the blatant self-promotion! If you want to check out the book go here.

Perfect Pink Toes...

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I couldn't decide which "on your feet" photo to enter this week. I'm sure LOTS of baby feet will be entered over at I Heart Faces this week but I'm still stickin' with this one! It's one of those lucky shots. This baby curled up her perfect pink toes for one second and I got it IN FOCUS just in time! Love this!
Go check out more feet photos over at I Heart Faces.com!
I do have some sessions that need to be blogged. Maybe this week I will find some time to post something besides an I Heart Faces challenge! But don't hold me to it!!! :)

BFF'S for I Heart Faces

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I know, I know, you have seen this photo before. I posted this photo here a few months ago. It's my oldest son and his best friend who moved far far away back in March! The missing still gets to our whole family. These two truly are the best of friends so when I saw this photo challenge over at I Heart Faces, I thought I'd give it a whirl! This photo sums up this friendship up. LOVE it and LOVE both these boys!
Check out more "Friendship" themed photos over at I Heart Faces!

P.S. The primary purpose of this shoot was to take photos of these boys individually for their upcoming baptisms hence the dressed up look. I'm soooooooo glad I shot a few of them together even if they are in ties! :)