Babelovesketchup

2011-12-14T00:32:00.003-07:00

2011-10-19T00:18:00.004-06:00

So.. my friend is getting hitched and I had the privilege to take the engagements. These two are so cute towards one another.
The first and the last shot are my ABSOLUTE FAVORITES!

2011-09-20T00:26:00.000-06:00

Bronson is home from his mission in Seattle.
We are finally back together as a family, and we spent Sunday evening taking some photos.
These are my favorite ones.

2011-09-09T13:41:00.000-06:00

a few summer happenings

2011-08-02T17:26:00.000-06:00

Here are a few of my favorite shots taken at the Called To Surf shoot. These might not make it into the catalog, but I most definitely love them.
I'll post the catalog when it's done.
If you haven't been by the store, make sure to check it out.

2011-07-27T12:20:00.002-06:00

2011-07-19T21:44:00.002-06:00

I leave Bug at Nana and Papa's house for one hour, and what do I get?...
A dirty bum
A diaper that weighs 5lbs. (from all the water absorbed)
and a smiling happy toddler.

I remember when Bug's little chubby ankles barely popped over the edge of this high chair. When the only hairdo I could manage was a little spike with a bow.
Look at her now, her legs are almost too long for the ledge and her pony tail is growing by the day.
Where has the precious time gone?

2011-07-19T09:05:00.001-06:00

Got to photograph a family ready to be sealed to their son. This baby Benjamin is the cutest, and it's very apparent he is so loved.

I love this last one. Totally reminds me of "Parenthood"!
These two really knew how to make Benjamin happy and he was a good little sport, but at the end he had had it... and who can blame him.

2011-07-18T22:14:00.001-06:00

sidewalk chalk and then it rained.

2011-06-16T01:30:00.000-06:00

Went out of town and this was the highlight of the trip.

2011-05-16T23:35:00.000-06:00

Jeff and Alicia's engagements
It's very evident that these two are extremely happy. There was a lot of love in the air at this photo shoot.

2011-05-11T11:28:00.000-06:00

mad dash

high five

2011-05-10T15:35:00.000-06:00

Got to take some photos of the Lockharts last week. There was a lot of laughing.

2011-04-28T05:15:00.000-06:00

Prairie Bug

2011-04-27T00:01:00.000-06:00

THRIFT FINDS

1. Sandals for bug to wear a year or so from now. $3.00

2. Animal collection for Bug. All were .25-.75 (this excludes the lion)

3. This sweater was a Christmas gift Stephanie gave to Bug. estimated cost= $3.00

4. Beautiful plates to add to my wall. .50 cents each

5. A beautiful cutout! Love this. Will be added to the collection. Paid .50 cents.

6. Some classic children's books from the 1950s. in pristine condition. $1.00 each.

7. Miniature house to store all my little pretties in. $1.50

2011-04-26T00:11:00.004-06:00

I love her energy.
I love her hiding spots.
I love her nose picking.
and
I love her imagination

2011-04-25T21:25:00.000-06:00

Bug discovered the PEZ this Easter season.
Our house has been crazy messy as Chris and I both rushed to get ready for graduation and finals.
I still managed to curl Bug's hair Easter morning. My little Shirley Temple, yes sir.

2011-04-17T22:35:00.004-06:00

another sunday afternoon with her high heels and the piano.

2011-04-15T22:03:00.002-06:00

THRIFT FIND
Two of these animals were .50 cents from the thrift store, and the third was 6$ from a toy store. Bet you can't guess which is which....
Bug is always having the tigers HIGH FIVE. She is obsessed right now with high fives.

I found this lovely stitching at the thrift store awhile back and I Love it!
I'm going to start making my own stitchings so I can fill a whole wall space. ... oh and the comfy reading chair is another thrift find.

2011-04-14T09:27:00.005-06:00

After the laundry she's off to milk the cows.

one sock on, one sock off. All morning Bug kept taking off her one sock and stashing it. I would find it, put it back on her and the cycle would continue.

2011-04-12T15:29:00.000-06:00

I made this butterfly and bird mobile for 5$! I bought the birds and the butterflies from All A Dollar. There were wires already in them, so I just shaped the wires into loops, cut off access, tied fishing wire attaching it to the larger wire ring... and there you have it. If your local dollar store doesn't have birds and butterflies, you could use coupons and get some from Michaels (I know they sell them)! Also, I used clear thumbtacks to hang it from the ceiling. A simple fix.

2011-04-09T23:10:00.000-06:00

I've been taking photographs for Riverwoods for the last three months, and when possible I drag Chris and Bug along with me. Hence Bug has become obsessed with the Carousel at Provo Beach Resort. Today she rode the elephant and cried when the ride was over. (notice creepy Chris in the background of this photo, haha).
This first set of photos is for La Jolla Groves. If you haven't eaten there, I highly suggest it.
It's to die for!!!

2011-04-08T22:43:00.001-06:00

Our evening...

2011-04-07T17:12:00.007-06:00

I've never been into Easter decorations but this sweet tutorial definitely made me excited to decorate some eggs. I love these little eggs. Finding a cute napkin to decoupage is the hardest part.
These napkins are from ikea. Try it!
Bug was having the eggs kiss each other, and then she kissed them both.

2011-04-05T20:14:00.002-06:00

This little bug is obsessed with her TV shows, which I have to limit her time watching. She would make a great couch potato! Here is the Bug expressing her excitement about Pingu (a cute claymation show). She has mastered the "pointing".

2011-04-01T18:37:00.000-06:00

So glad the coat weather is pretty much gone. Yay for sunshine.

Went into the kitchen to find Bug laying down with my boots on... Her pose totally made me think of this.

Bug is obsessed with the carousel at Provo Beach Resort. So far she's had a ride on the elephant, panda, and horse on three different occasions.

2011-03-25T00:02:00.001-06:00

For Leslie.

2011-03-23T13:38:00.001-06:00

A little video dedicated to our backyard since Bug is obsessed!

2011-03-21T14:47:00.001-06:00

TODDLERS & TECHNOLOGY
This generation is going to be so technology literate!
Bug could turn on, slide and unlock my phone at age 8 MONTHS.
She could scroll through pictures at age 9 MONTHS.
Took her first digital photograph at age 1 YEAR.
Has figured out most games on my phone before age 2.
CRAZY!!!
This will be advantageous as well as detrimental to this generation.

2011-03-19T20:24:00.006-06:00

The Little Tikes car was a most coveted toy...until the jumbo teddy bear arrived.

2011-03-15T16:35:00.004-06:00

Bug got this gift from the Smith's last weekend.. and she hasn't taken the heels off since.
A definite hit!
Princess at heart. Or should I say Diva?... Should I be worried?

2011-03-08T00:03:00.000-07:00

Although Bug doesn't know what a birthday is she definitely knew it was her special day. I curled her hair for the first time, and it made her look so much older (she was our little Shirley Temple for the evening). This year Bug attempted many times to blow out the candles, was unsuccessful time after time, gave many cute looks of discouragement, and finally got some help from Daddy. Bug received many fun gifts from family (Thanks everyone!). Her main gift was a highly anticipated bike. Good thing Daddy is wrapped around her finger, he can't deny her pleadings to be pushed up and down the hall.

and it's not a birthday without some DORA socks!

2011-03-06T12:08:00.003-07:00

Little Bug is TWO today! Time sure has flown by. We love you Bug!

2011-03-04T17:43:00.002-07:00

Jumping in front of my installation piece screaming a cry of victory now that my exhibit is over! Well, the reception part is over and was a huge success, even considering the fact that my reception food fed many hungry mooching starving students. Glad to be of service to you.
This exhibition is my last requirement to graduate, a 7 year journey! A journey well worth the BFA I so proudly earned!
If you want to see my art exhibit "Projections" it's up until March 15th in the HFAC, 3rd floor, Gallery 303! The installation was a hit and it was ONLY the opening night so you'll miss that mighty jewel, but don't worry I forgive you!
Also, be sure to check out my new web site whitneyAtaylor.com to see some of the pieces in the show.

2011-02-25T20:23:00.002-07:00

I have to confess my love to you all. I know I sound like the typical sappy Mommy, but unless you've been here don't dis. Because unless you have you just don't understand. If posts like this bug you, stop reading now.
This little thing is what enriches my life. I find joy in many things, but I have to say being a Mother to her is pretty close to the top of that list (I'd say second). I feel so blessed everyday to have her.
The reason why I'm posting this is because she, My Little Bug, is turning two (in a week). I'm trying to cherish all moments I have with her, since I know they're going to fly by (I mean I pretty much blinked the first two years).

2011-02-24T22:46:00.003-07:00

Lets just say Chris and I were in need of a concrete fix. Nothing is more smooth, and nothing leaves you more thirsty. Bug was quite the fan.
I totally captured the fatherly love going on here. Love.

2011-02-23T00:00:00.020-07:00

"The Headless Man"
We went to Nordstrom awhile back and Bug couldn't keep her eyes off this guy. She knew something was different about him. When I pointed out that he was missing a head she got pretty nervous and worried. She became frightened to the point of becoming frozen on the tiles with the stare of death.

Her first encounter with a mannequin.

Lately Bug has been getting some major bed head. She must be one crazy sleeper. It's always completely knotted in the back.

2011-02-22T00:31:00.000-07:00

Sun, oh how I crave you. I long for the day we will spend the afternoon together.
Chris, Oh how I crave you. I long for the day we will spend a week in Cancun together soaking up the rays.
Two months down, two months to go.

2011-02-21T22:33:00.001-07:00

Bug Stories
Bug is obsessed with the park right now and will stop at nothing to get us to open our door. Once that door is open she takes off running full speed without ever looking back.

"Valentines Day"
Bug often needs a reminder to be happy. Chris and I will tell her countless times she needs to smile. It's very hard for her to fake a smile, you would think knowing how to fake laugh and fake cry it should be a no-brainer. Her need of assistance leads us to stick our index finger in her chubby cheek and force an upward grin.
On Valentines Day as soon as she opened up her Dora present from us she kept saying, "Totu (what she calls herself) happy, Totu happy" and she was walking around with her index finger jabbed in her cheek forcing an upward grin. Glad the gift was such a hit (See picture below).
Also on Valentines Day we went to All A Dollar and she found a cane (See pictures below). Don't worry she is already theatrical (Can't wait for teenage drama), she quickly hunched over and started walking like an elderly person... how does she even know elderly people use canes?

"Sorry Bummy"
So this evening Bug had a stinky diaper. I keep asking her if we should change it, and each time she replied "no". Finally trying to reason with her I said, "If we don't change your diaper, you will get owies". She looked back at her bottom and replied "Sorry Bummy", and took off running away from me. Good to know the sacrifices she's willing to make for more play time.

2011-02-19T00:32:00.002-07:00

Someone is in the clouds when they're watching their cartoon crush Diego on T.V.

2011-02-16T23:30:00.000-07:00

Bugs obsessed with DORA. Because of this obsession she has to wear her backpack and carry around her little purple stuffed monkey "Boots" (although in this picture she has her jellys for some reason).
Oh my good thing we are limiting her time watching this show. She would literally watch it ALL DAY!

2011-02-15T22:10:00.000-07:00

I've never been much of a tree hugger, but this video is pretty powerful. I love. and I want to share with you all. This video is actually a public service announcement done on the value of nature.

2011-02-13T21:05:00.008-07:00

I love you.

always have.

always will.

2011-02-12T19:30:00.004-07:00

Today was warm enough to sit outside. and thats exactly what we did. Bugs loves being outside. Poor thing gets cooped up in the winter.

She's my little BEST FRIEND.
She and Chris have a cute little relationship as well. She's got him wrapped around her little finger, whether or not she knows it yet. It'll be a terrifying day when she realizes what a hold she has on him. He'll have to keep a close watch on his credit cards. haha
Here are my two loves cuddling in bed. love it.

2011-02-11T12:54:00.001-07:00

THRIFT FIND & VALENTINES GIVE AWAY!
I found a ton of super cute lace at the thrift store. Now I have an endless supply!
I decided to make these bows for Bug and I love them!
I seriously want to make bows for people who have just had a baby girl! If you or someone you know just had a little baby girl I'll send them one of these for Valentines Day! Just email me (whitneytaylorart@gmail.com) when they had their baby, and an address to mail the bow to. You have until Valentines Day!

2011-02-10T19:18:00.008-07:00

THRIFT FIND
So I found this beautiful wooden piece at DI and I'm pretty sure it's suppose to hold napkins... maybe? Not sure. Anyway I found great use for it, it's now a book stand, holding just a few books on my nightstand. It's so contemporary and fresh, I love it!

BOOK STAND

2011-02-09T22:54:00.000-07:00

I drive past these balloons everyday, and Bug loves them! She makes sure to point them out.
I finally got a shot with my phone.
This makes me happy :)

2011-02-09T01:38:00.000-07:00

Poor Leslie, she's been so patient. I've been so busy and have just now (proud to say) sorted through 1/4 of the 1500 pictures from the wedding, and have successfully edited around 100 so far. Craziness! Can't wait to make their video, it's going to be unlike any other wedding video :)
Here's a bit of the progress.

2011-02-08T12:45:00.001-07:00

So Chris and Bug played HIDE and SEEK last night. Bug was so clever when she found this little place to hide. hehe
I love how little kids think if they can't see you, you can't see them.
They tend to hide their heads and think they're good.

2011-02-08T01:09:00.002-07:00

FHE consisted of Pizza, Root Beer, and "stuffed" animals. (is that offensive..?)
Thanks to Mr.BEAN.

2011-02-05T23:52:00.002-07:00

Found this sweet app. for iphone users called Instagram.
I love the photos I can get from my phone, and since I rarely carry around my 7 lb. camera my phone is what I use to document everyday life. I'm going to post a collage (like this) every couple of weeks of my Instagram shots. If you have a iphone, I highly suggest you get this app.!
Did I mention it's FREE?

2011-01-26T22:59:00.001-07:00

Please make time to watch this. What Sir Sam O'Hare has done is magical.
Love LOve LOVe LOVE this video! This is STOP MOTION, all photographs!

2011-01-24T12:12:00.001-07:00

I surfed the web and found a few inspirational pieces. I love when artists can look at something in a new light, and find a new way to approach something. Three of these pieces represent recycled art: the book, the matchsticks, and the styrofoam cup. Makes you realize how beautiful something mundane can be. The porcelain wall paper and the grass sculptures are taking something familiar (wall paper, and grass), and reusing it/ re-interpreting it in a new way.
What a valuable skill, learning to look at the World in a new way. I have links below leading to more info about the artists.

links:
sitckinsects, book origami, styrofoam drawings,
porcelain wallpaper, growing grass sculptures

2011-01-21T14:34:00.002-07:00

INSPIRATION/ THRIFT FINDS

I got this awesome book Flea Market Style for Christmas and I absolutely LOVE IT! It gives some great inspiration on how to re-use things in an aesthetic way.
I love this page about arranging and displaying little kitschy knick-knacks. I've been collecting a few items for Bug's room and I haven't known how to create a home for them. Now I just need to construct this shelving unit and align the back of it with some vintage paper.
All the lovelies below are thrift finds. Whoever thought Kitschy could be Beautiful? I did.

2011-01-19T00:33:00.001-07:00

Ode to Mr. Barney. You're the reason I love photography and the reason I went into art.
(If you know him that well, you'll understand the photo.)

2011-01-17T22:33:00.001-07:00

A weekend away was much needed.

Max and Bug are the most tenderhearted of friends. I loved watching them. She followed him everywhere and he followed her everywhere, they were ALWAYS side by side.

Notice Bode flexing his muscles.

.......and She's quite the traveling companion!

2011-01-06T02:02:00.002-07:00

OH MY! I loved past videos done by these guys... but I can honestly say, THEY OUT DID THEMSELVES. I watch this and think AMAZING!!

and while I share that.. I might as well share this!

..and this :)

what the heck, one more doesn't hurt.

2011-01-05T19:25:00.001-07:00

My feelings towards the snow. This video represents OUR relationship perfectly!

2011-01-04T21:13:00.002-07:00

Where can I scrape up 800$ for this bad boy?
The Steadicam Merlin! Oh how lovely it will make the future videos I plan on making.

video by Hark Lee

2011-01-03T21:53:00.004-07:00

Bug loves to be chased. She says, "come get me mama" and points "this way".
She's pushing her stroller around (christmas gift from aunty BEE).. don't worry she has all four of her dolls in there, with her water bottle. Best not get dehydrated.

2011-01-03T21:48:00.002-07:00

THRIFT FIND
I'm a sucker for toys... especially wooden ones. Good thing I have a child to play with them, giving me an excuse to buy them.

WOODEN DUCK

CERAMIC RING

once again thrift shopping ceases to fail me... to be continued.

2010-12-31T19:21:00.007-07:00

THRIFT FIND

So the saying, "One man's garbage is another man's treasure", well thats me to a T. I'm obsessed with thrift shopping. I'm going to start posting the amazing finds I've been able to find. I'll start with this lovely felt butterfly. Came in a frame and ready to hang in Bug's room. I'd be tempted to make something like this, but for a dollar hey it's worth avoiding all that tedious cutting.

FELT BUTTERFLY

2010-12-29T12:17:00.002-07:00

FOR ALL OF YOU WHO DIDN'T GET A CHRISTMAS CARD,

WE HOPE YOU HAD A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I'm a Rookie with doing Christmas cards, I actually wanted to send out more but didn't print enough :(

(I didn't have time to print more since I waited until the 22nd).

Bug had a fun time whipping us up some breakfast on Christmas morning.

Those elves did good work assembling her kitchen, I must say.

Chris and I got to celebrate 3 years! He surprised me with a booked getaway to Cancun. Too bad it's 4 months away. It's going to be torture waiting that long.

Let just say some big browny points were earned that day.

CHRISTMAS 2010. One to REMEMBER!

Bug got to enjoy the holidays with her only cousins.
This photo was taken right before the kids ran out to see what the old man had left them.
Lets just say they loved each other's toys as much as their own.

There was definitely some fun playing that went on.

This is Aubrey running, and Bug desperately trying to keep up.

Lets just say her run looks like a waddle next to the other three.

Here is Bug taking Paxton out with one of her hugs.

We are so glad we had company for Christmas this year.... it definitely was a hoot! We're sad it's over.

2010-12-14T01:29:00.000-07:00

A throne for your majesty......

2010-12-08T22:02:00.001-07:00

THE FARNSWORTHS
Love this family! Love that TANKER!

2010-12-08T02:11:00.001-07:00

Went to the park today. Bug got some snuggles in with Benz.

2010-12-07T00:39:00.002-07:00

Someone is an official climber... watch out book shelves and counter tops.

2010-12-06T00:39:00.002-07:00

a bit of my trip to NY. Thank you iphone, when all else fails you do supply me with adequate documentation.

2010-12-04T21:42:00.003-07:00

2010-12-03T19:16:00.001-07:00

Bug was dead asleep at 5pm this evening ... the result of no nap. Considering her exhausting days of play I don't blame her. Oh the stressful life of a one year old.

2010-12-02T14:39:00.000-07:00

a little preview of Leslie and Don's wedding....more to come..

2010-12-01T23:23:00.000-07:00

Bug has an obsession with my little flea market find. found in NY.

2010-12-01T22:08:00.008-07:00

I have done 40 successful collages for my BFA series (and about that many failures). My final show is scheduled for the first two weeks in March, so mark your calendars.
I'm working with concepts that have to do with memory, and the collage process of this work truly demonstrates the arrangement of memories, the process of taking parts of one and parts of another and bringing them together to form an image more BEAUTIFUL perhaps than anything to be found in reality. The different pieces with which it is composed have all been taken from a truth, and it's content is of actual experiences. Our memories truly are a combination of truths.

2010-12-01T01:57:00.001-07:00

I can't update my blog without a Bug UPDATE. First of all I had to post this top picture of her in remembrance of what a good sport she is. This was taken at one of my little photoshoots. She just tags along and is the BEST sport. I can't wait until she's old enough to understand a camera,... she's definitely going to be my little assistant. Same goes for art making :)

LOVE HER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-12-01T01:50:00.001-07:00

BRAD & SHANDA

Most definitely one of the cutest little families (in my book)!... and isn't their little boy one of the cutest things you've ever laid eyes on?

kudos to Brad for making the sign.

2010-12-01T01:44:00.001-07:00

the BULLINGTON BUNCH

Yes, I'm proud to say that these cute kids are my cousins. Nothing is easier to photograph than a photogenic family :)

enjoy.

2010-12-01T01:38:00.000-07:00

THE LARGE ROBERTS BUNCH

All the grandkids in this family are BEAUTIFUL! It's crazy how cute they all are, and how different they all look from one another! Here are my favorites of the candid shots! enjoy.

2010-11-25T14:07:00.001-07:00

Tin Tin (Quinton) made a fort for he and Bug to play in.

I wish I had had an uncle as fun as Quinton. These two are definitely like siblings, their's is a love/ hate relationship....

Bug often looks at Quinton like this... she absolutely ADORES him!

And I can't forget Aunt Bee! Bug hearts her! I stole this picture from Brinley's blog because I didn't get any good pictures of Bug in her SKUNK costume. This is a pretty good documentation of HALLOWEEN 2010, especially since it was Tyson and Brin that took Bug TRICK OR TREATING.... and according to Brinley, Bug cried at every house (she obviously didn't get it), and she would cry whenever she saw herself in the mirror. Fear... I think?

Let's just say Bug is lucky to have such a fun aunt and uncle!!

2010-11-19T12:35:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure who loves to cuddle on the couch with Bug more.... Chris would say him, and I would most definitely argue me!

2010-11-19T12:31:00.003-07:00

THE ROBERTS

These two are going to be "knock outs" when they're older!

Kari Ann is MRS. WONDER MOM!!!! I don't know how she does it!

Beez is such a good role model for these boys!... and they love him!

2010-11-19T12:29:00.000-07:00

THE JEPPESEN'S
This family was super fun and funny to photograph, It's definitely apparent in the poses.

2010-11-03T23:38:00.000-06:00

PURE BLISS.
Can I just say "I'm so happy"!

2010-10-30T03:04:00.001-06:00

Don't think the photo shoot of Barrett wasn't fun for us.
Brinley and Bug tagged along... and it was most definitely a fantastic day.
"Bee" (Brinley), is one of Bug's most favorite people... as these next two photos demonstrate.

My sister Brinley took these two pictures of Bug and I.
It's nice to be in a picture with Bug,.....because it never happens.

YAY for FALLLLL!!!!!!!!!

2010-10-30T02:54:00.001-06:00

BARRETT

Finally got to do Barrett's graduation photos.... There were hundreds to choose from, these are just a hint.

Thank you my little umbrella helper :)

2010-10-25T23:19:00.000-06:00

Bug's hair is long. Definitely long enough to give a hairdo to, but because I don't love doing hair she always looks like an orphan with long bangs in her eyes (it's even worse now, this picture is old). Good thing she makes a cute orphan.

2010-10-20T21:52:00.002-06:00

my pony and I

2010-10-19T17:57:00.001-06:00

A few cute pics

2010-10-17T22:43:00.002-06:00

I love watching her imagination grow... this doll has been on and in just about everything.

I love when The Bug sports merely the diaper.

I love when we rough house with The Bug on Sunday... often times keeping her up past her bedtime for the sole purpose of play.

Most of all I love getting those most need kisses when so rightfully begged for.

2010-10-16T00:52:00.001-06:00

These two collages are from a series I've been working on this semester. All the collages have to do with memory and place. I'm simply responding to old family snap shots. I'm building off of memories/ actual events that've happened to me or someone I love, and through responding formally they end up morphing into their own superficial reality. There is symbolism behind these and how they represent our memories. I think it's very interesting how memories can morph and change in time.
I entered these two into a show @ BYU entitled, "Nature and Nurture". The show is suppose to be a response to the Family Proclamation.
When I think of The Family Proclamation I think of the home, and how vital it is to have the family unit functioning the way it was designed. What happens in the home can have a major impact on our children and the future generation.
This first piece is entitled "Their Choices" and it's based on a photo from when my parents were first married living in LA (It's an LA grocery store parking lot). It represents the choices they made early on that have effected my siblings and I.

This next piece is entitled "My Choices" and it's a response to a childhood photo of myself, but is based on my memory from experiences I had while living in Ukraine. It represents the choices I've made throughout my life and is reflective of how I was raised. The choices I've made have helped to define me, and I will forever be effected by my memories and experiences.

2010-10-15T12:30:00.001-06:00

A Nurturer by Nature
It's so crazy how Bug is OBSESSED with babies, and how naturally she wants to nurture them. This baby doll gets more kisses than I do.
Yesterday we returned home for the day and Bug started to search the house frantically calling out "baby?... baby?", letting out a sigh of relief to finally find the baby (she acted like a mother in distress who'd just lost her child).
Once she had the baby in her arms she began to shower it with kisses and hugs, holding it close and whispering sweet secrets into the baby's ear.

2010-10-15T00:10:00.001-06:00

The Stocktons
Got to take some family pictures/ maternity shots for some friends. Pregnancy is definitely one of the coolest things.

I love people who love their DOGS, and I love it even more when they want the DOGS in the family pictures.

2010-10-14T01:27:00.002-06:00

Are you ready for a good laugh... be prepared to fall in love!

2010-10-14T01:00:00.001-06:00

Since when did my baby become a little lady?

Bug's new craze is all about the moon, stars, and clouds. Whenever we're outside her neck is tilted up.

Often when Chris and I are pooped, we nap while Bug wanders around the house entertaining herself. She is such a good sport all too often.

The other day I came around the corner to see this. She definitely knows how to watch cartoons in comfort.

2010-10-13T01:35:00.003-06:00

My most beautiful FRIEND since I was 4 flew me down to take her bridals this last weekend.... and all I can say is, WOW!!!!

and here are her engagements with her fiance Don. They wouldn't stop kissing or laughing the whole time I was photographing them... making wonderful candid shots :)

2010-10-11T15:59:00.000-06:00

Here is the wedding of Robbie and Christina I got to photograph a couple weeks ago. These are only a few of my favorites from hundreds of photos.

2010-09-26T23:30:00.001-06:00

Thought I'd experiment and make another video today.

2010-09-25T01:56:00.000-06:00

I got to photograph some twins today, and all I have to say is....

gorgeous!

I can honestly say I wish I had twins of my own now.

2010-09-23T17:16:00.006-06:00

The Bug is 18 months!
I decided to document how fun this age is with a little video.

This shot represents her perfectly because she's obsessed with books! She'll sit in this leather chair and read to herself for hours, or follow me around the house shoving them in my direction to get me to read to her. We average 10+ books a day. It finally gets to a point where we have to hide them from her.

2010-09-19T20:53:00.001-06:00

Behold the QUEEN!

Bug definitely thinks she's the Queen around here. She's learning how to push her limits and push her weight around! She knows how to get what she wants, and she's not backing down... smart girl. I have a feeling the "Terrible Twos" are right around the corner.

2010-09-16T00:16:00.001-06:00

Sometimes I wonder what goes through that little head of her's. Oh the imagination of a 1 year old. I truly believe imagination and creativity are a road to happiness. I will be the mom who celebrates when her kids draw on the walls!