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This past month my youngest has started giving neck hugs, and they are quite possibly the best thing ever.
They are a remedy when I am worrying about how I will deal with a full year with out my husband, and my children without their father.
They are a remedy when I am feeling overwhelmed and question if keeping my business is the right thing to do in the coming months.
They are a remedy for just about anything.
Yesterday, before I took these pictures, I was changing her into this onesie because all her pj’s were dirty.
I picked her up and she did the ol’ neck hug and I started (badly) singing to her. She pressed her head up against mine closer, closer, closer and just hummed and tried to sing too.
The sun was setting and and I could see the purple flowers on the tree outside.
They don’t stay like this. Why can’t they just stay sweet and simple?
I wanted to keep myself there forever.
I never know what is the right size pictures for my blog. Too big? Sigh.
** ALSO, don’t forget that I donated a portrait package and a wedding package ($2000!! value) to St. Therese’s auction that is this Saturday. They are both in the silent auction and I believe that starts at 6pm. I won’t be there until 7ish, but if you see me, say hey!
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One more time for my homies that didn’t get the memo.
Clickin’ Moms is AWESOME SAUCE.
Tomorrow (March 31st, 2010) is the last day to get 10% off using the code FRIEND.
This is not just for mommy’s, there are single women, married women with out children, and even some men on the forum!
It is truly a great place and I am happy I was invited to join 2 years ago.
If you didn’t see my before and after, check out this blog post about before I had the support of thousands of women (and men!!) just like me. A mom with a DSLR and kids that didn’t want their picture taken 
This forum is more than worth what you pay a month. I can not tell you how many talented designers are on this photography forum that give away actions, templates, holiday cards, and collages for free!
Very value tool for any aspiring, or established photographer.
On that note, here is a picture of my (almost) 5 year old.
She looks 25 here. What is happening to my baby?
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It’s true what they say about photographers children. They hate having their picture taken.
Of course, the day I wanted to do my own baby girls cake smash, she didn’t want to play.
These my friends, are the best of the worst. Enjoy 
“I am too dainty and beautiful to put my hand into a messy cake!!”
How fast the years go by, when you have sweet little ones to care for.
I love you, Charlotte!!
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She is doing it! Walking like she has been doing it for years.
A year ago she wasn’t even here yet, and now look at her. Taking over the house.
She is truly a blessing, my little Charlotte.
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As a lot of my clients and friends are aware, I try to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Not only in my business, but in my personal life as well.
Recycling, going to the thrift store, using cloth diapers, cleaning with vinegar instead of harsh chemicals and cleaning with towels instead of paper towels are just a few of the things we routinely do.
So, when I heard about Baby Momento , I thought it was a genius idea.
Everyone always forgets to send out holiday cards. I even have other photographers tell me they had them made for months and still forgot to send them out. This way you just fill out an email to everyone in your address book and it’s done.
I can’t tell you how many people purchase digital packages these days, so a website with digital and animated announcements is perfect!! Not to mention the site owner is sweet as pie and her cards are cute as can be. Hop on over there and check out some adorable designs.
No blog is complete without some pictures. Today was pensive look day, I guess. No one wanted to smile for me.
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I am often asked if I went to school for photography. The answer is no. I am then asked how in the world did I ever learn?
Lots of time reading, playing, experimenting with my camera and editing software. Google became my best friend on answering questions for me.
Then I was asked to join Clickin’ Moms about 2 years ago. This is community of women (and men!!) who share the same love for photography and creating beautiful portraits. Not every one is a professional, some just want to learn how to use their camera a little better to take pictures of their own children.
There is a wide range of talent, style, ages, even different parts of the world. There is something for every one!
This is such a helpful group of women, and I have learned so much. I never realized that as a photographer, it is so so so so important to network with other photographers. Not just for your own personal gain, but for the friendships that blossom from one similar interest.
So there you have it, my spiel on one of my favorite website/forums.
Sign up today, and use the code FRIEND for 10% off your membership!! Click on the image below to take you there.
and because no blog is complete with out a picture, here are my little love bugs. Well, two of the three.
They are truly BEST friends.
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One of my 2010 resolutions was to make more personal blog entries. I am not doing such a fabulous job!!
Yesterday, I took some pictures of my nearly 11 month old daughter (where did the time go?!) for an article about one year portraits and cake smash sessions for TAoPaN mag . I know she isn’t one yet, but I had some new ideas that I hadn’t got a chance to try out in my last cake smash session.
She is probably the cutest baby ever. If I do say so myself.
Now, if you excuse me. I have the cable company to call about my DVR that didn’t record LOST tonight. Yes. This is a big deal.
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My sweet little baby is 10 months old today. That means 2 more months and I have a one year old!!
Time goes by so quickly, it’s hard to believe that 10 months ago I was holding a 7 pound 15 ounce newborn.
Here she is, my big 10 month old. Getting ready to walk, talk, and get right in there with her big brother and sister.
This is what I call the “Why the heck am I in the toy box, mom?” face. Personally, I love it.
Pretty soon I will be doing my very own cake smash for this sweet little girl. And probably crying.
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It’s hard to believe that its been 9 months already. Little C is the best baby. She loves to cuddle. She loves to head butt (yes. head butt!)
She just plain loves every one.
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I had the honor of being chosen to participate in a great contest held by an amazing clothing company called Matilda Jane. Their unique clothing and bright designs are always so fun!
If you have a moment, please check out the contest and vote for me (and any of the other fabulous entries!) by clicking on Adelai, and adding her to you cart. All you need to do is check out and you’re done! You can vote for as many photographers as you like, but you can only vote once.
It was an honor just be be picked out of hundreds of children photographers who entered this contest.
Matilda Jane Photo Love Contest
And the best news of all? Addie actually had fun doing this! We had some very much needed mommy+Addie time. We even got ice cream.
For your viewing pleasure, some more pictures of my three beautiful little babies.
Sweet Charlotte. She is nearly 9 months old!
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