family pictures 2013

In October (yes, I know, I'm quite behind).  We had the privilege of having the wonderful Joe & Patience Photography capture our family.  It was a lovely afternoon, the kids were in great moods and the sunset was casting a wonderful glow on the day.  They did an amazing job of capturing our family, the playfulness of our daughters and their presence was overall awesome.  Aven was quite taken with both Joe & Patience and had no problem going to them when we were taking pictures ourselves.

Growing up, my Dad refused to have his picture taken (still does today) so I don't really have any family pictures of us growing up let alone when we were so young so when we had Aven, I really wanted to start a tradition of getting our pictures done every few years and especially close to our kids first birthday.  These images are a great reminder of love, joy and how time truly can go too fast.  I treasure looking back at the pictures we took with Aven when she turned a year old and I love looking at these of our growing family too.

There were about 100 edited pics but I'll post just a few of my favorites here.

new babies

Welcome Micah 

After a trip to Spokane (to be blogged about soon) to visit a friend, I was reinvigorated to use my camera.  Technology has always intimidated me and I don't feel like I naturally figure things out but once I do I love to use them!  She showed me some really great tips of how to take pictures in low light and indoors since I have had a lot of issues figuring this out and know that often flash doesn't really make the best pictures.

Armed with this new knowledge, I set out to visit Micah Ross, my good friends' 10.5lb newborn baby!!  Here Micah is only  4 days old and he was so sweet and relaxed.  It was wonderful to be able to hold such a new baby and to smell that sweet baby smell.

Congratulations Mommy Jess, Daddy Tim and Big brother Kyler- you are a beautiful family.

1st Family Pictures

Here are some of my favorites from our first family pictures a few weeks ago.  All pictures taken by Julie Harrell here in Bellingham.  She was so great to work with- very relaxed and fun and had some great ideas for locations to shoot and ideas for props.  I am so happy at the fun and natural way that she captured our family for Aven's first birthday.  I highly recommend Julie if you have any photography needs here in the Bellingham area.  Enjoy.

it is hard work monkeying around all day!

what Saturdays are made of

Taking pictures of curious images on buildings in downtown Edison, Wa at

Curator's Shop

The Lucky Dumpster -my favorite place to stop and browse...local crafty things made of reclaimed fabric, cards, wood, paper, vintage fabric, etc as well as fun thrift store finds. Very eclectic collection of items to browse through and friendly locals to chat with while you sip your coffee purchased from Tweets coffee (below)

Great lite and fun vintage sign on turn of the century building

Tweets

coffee & treats, wonderful homemade pies, pastries and coffee- a little overpriced but worth the beautiful drive to enjoy the sights and smells- roll up garage door lets warm afternoon sunlight in and locals roll on through and get their mid-morning or afternoon caffeine fix

Wishful thinking, outdoor seating in Washington....will spring be here soon?

Farm to Market Bakery

amazing pastries and yummy breakfast treats and sandwiches- enjoyed an "odds and ends" cinnamon roll for 1.50 with an unhealthy dollop of cream cheese frosting, polenta cakes saturated in fresh squeezed lime juice, quiche with local eggs and veggies

gosh how I love guilty pleasures....nothing starts my weekend better than a cinnamon roll, latte and my having a date with my husband....

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hope yours is happy too whatever you do

Beautiful Bellingham

Just enjoying a beautiful yet chilly sunny January afternoon.