Wednesday, August 24, 2011

For the love of G

For the love of G by lm_gittings
For the love of G, a photo by lm_gittings on Flickr.
So this past weekend I was lucky enough to be invited into the lives of a wonderful couple.

They have just given birth to their first daughter, and I was blessed enough to be asked to share in those sweet moments that the first days of parenthood bring.

Baby G is beautiful and perfect in every way! I can't wait to take more photos of this gorgeous and fun family in the future... I'm already planning her 3-month session!

Baby G and Daddy

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Sweet little M...

Sweet Morgan by lm_gittings

Sweet M, a photo by lm_gittings on Flickr.

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Don't you think she and Arden would make the perfect little couple?

It isn't too early for an arranged marriage, is it?

Sunday, August 21, 2011

I have been waiting for...

someone to let me try to get this shot! I wanted to have it while I was pregnant, but it being February and all, that didn't happen! (Although I did try, and succeeded in getting in the creek -this is a link to the blog with those shots-, I couldn't bring myself to float in it, lol).

R was kind enough (and brave enough) to bare her belly in the cold creek to let me indulge in my need for this shot. Thanks Love!!


Floating BW

Thursday, August 18, 2011

More from a Beautiful Mama...

I was lucky enough to get some more photos of R. this week as she grows closer and closer to the arrival of her twins.

Here are just a few, I have many more to edit and choose from (think close to 400!). It is amazing how few "bad" photos I got! She is very photogenic!

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Sitting

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Shy 1

Shy 2

Wind blown

Belly

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

It's the End of the World as We Know it...


What are we going to do now?!?!

Changes...

Life changes so fast. I can't believe Arden headed off to school with his big brother today! It seems like yesterday that I was laying in bed holding him, feeling the love that only new motherhood can produce.

Arden- K, First Day

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Sunday, August 14, 2011

I am a Procrastinating Mom...

10:10AM:

I have been putting off going to the grocery store since the week before we went to visit Grammy and DadDad.

At first it was because I didn't want perishables in the house when we were leaving; once we got back it was because I was too tired to go; this week the cute hubbie has been out of town and I didn't want to take all 4 kiddos to the store. Alas, I am officially out of my basics and have worked my way through most of my stash of food. There is no sugar, no brown sugar, no bread, and pretty much besides a half jar of peanut butter, some canned salmon, lentils, and a few condiments, I am out of food.

Now, since I procrastinated, I am looking at the grocery trip of all grocery trips.

Please pray that I make it back in one piece... and with just one cart of food...

1:15 PM

I have successfully made it back from the store; Everleigh went with me, she made it back as well... it only :insert sarcastic eyeroll here: took 1 double sized shopping cart to complete the shopping, and  then the trunk of the van, front seat, and all the floor space to get it home.

There is food in the house, and if I hear one complaint that someone doesn't like what I bought, well, they can start cooking, cleaning and shopping.

Have I mentioned that I hate going to the grocery store?

Saturday, August 13, 2011

My Kindergarten Boy.

Arden is in kindergarten this year, can you believe it?! I am amazed at how big these kids are getting. I don't know that I am ready for all of the coming changes.

Arden seems excited about starting school, has already met some friends and has all of his supplies. His first day will be this coming Wednesday!

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Arden, K

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Thursday, August 11, 2011

5 Months Old...

Can you believe that the bean is already 5 months old! It seems like it is going much faster this time, and really it kind of is because she is hitting her physical milestones much faster than the boys did.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Beautiful Mama...

Pregnant women amaze me; they are beautiful and curvy, and have this sensuality about them. I just love to see the babies moving in their bellies and to see the joy that is pregnancy.

I have been lucky enough to photograph my good friend R. She is currently 32 weeks pregnant with twins and still rocking the skinny jeans!! I wish I was so lucky!


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Monday, August 8, 2011

Baby Feet.

She sees toes... by lm_gittings
She sees toes..., a photo by lm_gittings on Flickr.
I think that little baby feet might just be the cutest thing ever. Evie seems to try to get her feet into her mouth at every chance! She even tried to eat her toes through the tutu!

Evie green tutu

The Crew

The Crew by lm_gittings
  The Crew, a photo by lm_gittings on Flickr.
Here is a quick shot of all of the kids while we were on a mini vacation at Grammy and DadDad's house on the lake.

And here is another of the kids this past week:
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Sunday, August 7, 2011

2nd Grade already...

I can't believe Rory is already starting 2nd grade!! When did this happen?! It seems like it was just yesterday that I was cuddling him and toasting the New Year in the hospital...

Rory 2nd grade

2nd grade

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Oh my darlin...

Isn't she just perfect? I can't help but take photo after photo of her! Her little mouth and eyes are just yummy!

Evie Sitting by lm_gittings

Evie Sitting, a photo by lm_gittings on Flickr.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Oh how I have waited...


for the moment I could dress one of my children in a tutu...

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my love , a photo by lm_gittings on Flickr.

I know...

 I know it has been a while, I know I owe you all photos from the last few months, and they are coming, I promise. Right now I am without a working computer, and have no way to edit photos.

In the meantime, enjoy this one. Bean is already sitting unassisted... oh boy (well, I guess in this case 'oh girl').
already sitting unassisted... oh boy (well, I guess in this case 'oh girl'). by lm_gittings
a photo by lm_gittings on Flickr.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Oops!

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We had our very own wardrobe malfunction yesterday! It just goes to show you that our picture taking doesn't always go smoothly!

Friday, May 20, 2011

Thursday, May 19, 2011

I am such a lucky woman...

Today, not only did I get to hang out with a good friend, but I also got to take a few photos of her adorable baby boy! He is 5 weeks old, which as most of you mamas know, is not an easy age. When you say that a baby only has eyes for his/her mama, I learned what you mean today. I can't wait to get a few more shots of him soon, and to hang out with his mama again!

Here are a few unedited photos of Baby "A":

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And here is a shot of Everleigh:



And one of Canyon (who thanks to Marissa, is now obsessed with air planes and rockets!):