Monday, June 25, 2012

it's about time

I think it is about time I update the old blog-a-roo.
The end of May we headed off to Utah to make our annual trip.
We started out the journey late because we left after Jon got off work, and so we arrived in Cheyenne quite late. I sure do have some awesome cousins that will let us crash there for the night. But it didn't stop this kid from losing a tooth and becoming pretty much toothless.
We then got to spend time with all these crazy people. It sure was fun.

And then got to go and spend some time visiting this wonderful place
And then made our way up to Idaho to visit these crazy yahoo's. Amazingly we were able to get together with all of Jon's side and my side. And boy did we have the time of our lives.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

daily battle

At our house, it seems all day long that the kids want snacks and are hungry, BUT come dinner time, somehow they are no longer hungry and don't want what was prepared for them.
On this occasion, Sofia was the one refusing what was on her plate. After much asking and telling her to eat, I wasn't making any ground in the battle, so I gave her a choice. She needs to eat her dinner or go to bed...
she chose the latter.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

wedding firsts

A couple of weeks ago I was the photographer for a wedding. I was pretty nervous when they asked me and even up to the day, but when it all started happening it went pretty smoothly. I will say it didn't go perfect, and I learned quite a few things from it. So I was grateful for the opportunity, but also felt bad that they had to be my first. BUT, someone has to be your first right?
The couple was a beautiful couple and very photogenic, so it made my job even that much easier.

So here are some of my favorites, and I am showing you also, so that you may give me tips and pointers and criticism of any kind. Please, and thank you.
I really like both 
 The ceremony was here in Papillion at the brides parents house, and where they lived made me long for my home where I grew up in Huntsville. Out in the boonies. Nothing better.
This was her one request, sunset pictures. This one was taken probably 10 mins or so before the next ones. 
 While driving up to their house, on a dirt road, there was this little "corn shed" off on the side of the road. And I guess you could say, that this was my one request.

 So there you go. Lessons learned: make sure you are in the right shooting mode, make sure your lens and camera is free from debris from cleaning it earlier, and watch where the bride is holding her bouquet. Any other suggestions would be much appreciated. :)

Friday, April 20, 2012

baseball begins

Last weekend they had the opening ceremonies for the baseball season to begin. We signed Livy up for T-ball this year (hoping it would motivate Jaedon to want to play), and it is now in full "swing"
Livy is the only girl on her team

Jaedon is playing coach pitch this year so we will see if he likes it a little better.
 Jaedon's first game

 Livy's first game.
She doesn't look too excited in this picture, but she really did have fun.

Sunday, April 8, 2012

happy easter



Thursday, April 5, 2012

6 months or is it 7

Ever since Jack turned 6 months old I have been meaning to get pictures. I just hadn't found the time, so now that he is creeping up on almost 7 and a half months old. I better get 'em done.
Then when we got him out there on the grass he would not smile for anything. And his eyes were squinty. Oh well, at least I got some that will work. They may all be serious, but they work.
Hi
 squints
 cheeks
 blue steel-Zoolander
 hands and feet

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

having fun

If ya ain't dirty, you're not having fun