Saturday, July 31, 2010

rockin' my camera

Today's the last day of the Clickin Moms scavenger hunt. I've been busy over the past two weeks (I started two weeks late!) hunting for all sorts of items from a chinchilla (found it!) to a bidet (need to find it!) to a mezzaluna knife (had to google that one and I'm still looking!). The top ten winners get to choose from some AMAZING prize packages! My husband has been the BEST as he's just as determined as I am and I have to say that it's much more fun having him along for the ride.
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Friday, July 30, 2010

project:52 {week31}

We took a little weekend trip to visit Grandma and also enjoyed some time flying kites on the beach.
Oh, how I adore spending time with family at the beach!

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Friday, July 23, 2010

project:52 {week30}

My little monkey filled his marble jar this week and he was super excited to go golfing with daddy as his reward!

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Friday, July 16, 2010

project:52 {week29}

I had so many great images this week from our vacation and couldn't post just one so I combined two! Here are my boys on the beach:

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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

just like family

We just returned from a little vacation to Santa Barbara where we stayed with some dear friends. While we were there I spent some time doing a session with their youngest daughter. {J} has two older brothers whom I've known since they were her age and although this was the first time I've really had the opportunity to get to know her it was like she was instantly a part of our family. {J} is a free spirit with lots of energy and excitement. She turned 8 just a few days ago and I enjoyed capturing her playful, sweet, and fun personality!

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Friday, July 9, 2010

project:52 {week28}

Happy Birthday America!

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My boys enjoying a hometown parade in celebration of Independence Day.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

great ideas

I was so excited to do this session because not only did I have a lot of ideas for it but the {C} family also had plenty of ideas in mind! From the location to the heirloom quilt to the adorable shoes on now one-year-old {H} they were overflowing with great ideas. We enjoyed exploring the location and incorporating all we had planned. We captured some fun family photos as well as some one-year-old photos for {H}. Here are just a few of my faves:

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Big sister {A} with Daddy
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Big brother {M}
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Sweet {H}
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I love this moment with {H} and her mama!
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Thank you {C} family for all your great ideas and for allowing me to spend the evening exploring with you!

Friday, July 2, 2010

project:52 {week27}

{N} loving his horse Shadow at horse camp this week! He had a blast and I enjoyed pulling out my dusty 75-300 lens. I've really got to find more opportunities to use that lovely lens.

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