warmer days
Every year around this time my husband starts to loose it. I'm not a doctor and I don't want to play one on tv, but I really, truly, deep down inside think he suffers from Seasonal Affective Disorder. The fact that it has snowed like mad this year and he's been under incredible work stress since November certainly hasn't helped. In the 10 seconds we have here and there to actually converse about things, we've been batting around ideas about what to do for our vacation this year. Although Nathan is absolutely fascinated by ocean lie-ders (that would be ocean liner to the rest of us), when given the choice between going on a cruise and going to the beach, he chose the beach so he could play in the sand! I don't think he fully understands the choices, but my vote was beach, too, so I didn't argue!
In light of all this conversing (did you hear the sarcasm??), I realized that I never managed to put my beach images from last August! I'm not sure how I did that, because to be quite honest, I was really proud of them! So I'm excited to be able to share them now!
But first, I need to share a story. It was a few weeks ago. We were coming home from an errand and Nathan announced that he wanted to go to the beach. This is NOT the first time he's said/asked this. Well this particular day was cold and rainy, if I remember correctly, and my response was "oh buddy, I sure would like to go to the beach, too." And that was the end of it.
Literal. I really need to remember that right now, he takes everything very literally. When we turned into the neighborhood to our house, he started crying. Not a whiny 'I didn't get my way' cry, but an utterly heartbroken cry. I finally got out of him through his sobs, "but I thought we were going to the beach!" Oh my. I really didn't mean to lead him on, but there was just no way to make that dream come true at that moment! Though I'd have given nearly anything to do so!
The first image, all these months later, is my favorite. It is one of my favorite images I've ever captured. I'm sure it looks familiar! It's the header to my blog! I just love it. It captures so much to me. This was our first family vacation. Nathan's first experience at the ocean. Shawn's first experience as a daddy at the ocean to his little boy. They were collecting various items early one morning. The culmination of a million dreams of what 'family' would be for me one day. I could go on and on. At any rate, shortly after we got home, I splurged big time and ordered a gallery wrapped canvas. And in hindsight, I so very regret that I didn't order this image. Perhaps one day I'll have a surplus of money and will order this one. At the time, the face that their images weren't completely silhouetted made me think the image was flawed. Now, I kinda like that. Oh well.
This is the image I got as a canvas. I still like it... but I just wish it were the first image.
And the rest are just shots that I loved. I even tried to barter some with the owner of the condo unit we stayed in -- exchange new artwork (that was in SERIOUS decades old need of replacement) for a stay this coming year. She led me on a little and then just ignored me. That was a big bummer. But you never know if you don't ask. I asked a few other owners in the same complex, but no body else bit. Again, oh well. Maybe I have artist goggles on, but I think these would make gorgeous additions as artwork at the beach! And to think -- custom one of a kind images of the beach right outside the unit? Is that not a selling point? I suppose I'm deluded.
Nathan would now like to "help" me with the computer and wants to type. " ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaattttttttttttttttttttttttttggggggggggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa"
In light of all this conversing (did you hear the sarcasm??), I realized that I never managed to put my beach images from last August! I'm not sure how I did that, because to be quite honest, I was really proud of them! So I'm excited to be able to share them now!
But first, I need to share a story. It was a few weeks ago. We were coming home from an errand and Nathan announced that he wanted to go to the beach. This is NOT the first time he's said/asked this. Well this particular day was cold and rainy, if I remember correctly, and my response was "oh buddy, I sure would like to go to the beach, too." And that was the end of it.
Literal. I really need to remember that right now, he takes everything very literally. When we turned into the neighborhood to our house, he started crying. Not a whiny 'I didn't get my way' cry, but an utterly heartbroken cry. I finally got out of him through his sobs, "but I thought we were going to the beach!" Oh my. I really didn't mean to lead him on, but there was just no way to make that dream come true at that moment! Though I'd have given nearly anything to do so!
The first image, all these months later, is my favorite. It is one of my favorite images I've ever captured. I'm sure it looks familiar! It's the header to my blog! I just love it. It captures so much to me. This was our first family vacation. Nathan's first experience at the ocean. Shawn's first experience as a daddy at the ocean to his little boy. They were collecting various items early one morning. The culmination of a million dreams of what 'family' would be for me one day. I could go on and on. At any rate, shortly after we got home, I splurged big time and ordered a gallery wrapped canvas. And in hindsight, I so very regret that I didn't order this image. Perhaps one day I'll have a surplus of money and will order this one. At the time, the face that their images weren't completely silhouetted made me think the image was flawed. Now, I kinda like that. Oh well.
This is the image I got as a canvas. I still like it... but I just wish it were the first image.
And the rest are just shots that I loved. I even tried to barter some with the owner of the condo unit we stayed in -- exchange new artwork (that was in SERIOUS decades old need of replacement) for a stay this coming year. She led me on a little and then just ignored me. That was a big bummer. But you never know if you don't ask. I asked a few other owners in the same complex, but no body else bit. Again, oh well. Maybe I have artist goggles on, but I think these would make gorgeous additions as artwork at the beach! And to think -- custom one of a kind images of the beach right outside the unit? Is that not a selling point? I suppose I'm deluded.
Nathan would now like to "help" me with the computer and wants to type. " ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaattttttttttttttttttttttttttggggggggggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa"
sweet
The mom here is one of the most infectiously happy people you'll ever meet. Back in December, I took maternity photos of her.... but I haven't gotten to processing them yet (so sorry you guys! it's coming!). Then at the end of January, I got to capture the wonderful newness of this little life. I asked their preference -- maternity images first, or little miss first? Little miss won!
I absolutely loved working on these images. The beauty in the different skin tones just gives me goose bumps. It makes me so happy to be able to give these images to this family to cherish forever of this time that goes by so very, very fast. And be sure to check out the photo slideshow at the bottom of the post. I'm trying out Animoto... you'll have to tell me if you like it!
Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.
I absolutely loved working on these images. The beauty in the different skin tones just gives me goose bumps. It makes me so happy to be able to give these images to this family to cherish forever of this time that goes by so very, very fast. And be sure to check out the photo slideshow at the bottom of the post. I'm trying out Animoto... you'll have to tell me if you like it!
Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.
marshmallows and patience
We made marshmallow valentine treats Friday morning. Cora did so well all week with all our crafting, but she was a booger and a half for these! She. Would. Not. Stop. Going. For. The. Sprinkles. Whew!
Although I got a mighty opportunity to practice my patience skills, we had a good time making these. Nathan enjoyed it thoroughly and couldn't wait to show Daddy. We haven't done many things like this yet, but we need to change that. And I even had some more self portrait action.
love is a choice; not a feeling
I am positively grateful that right now, I get to experience love as both a decision and a feeling. I love them so very much.
You and me, happy as can be
Flying through the park on our bikes
On a Sunday afternoon
You and me, rolling on the floor
Practicing your somersaults, cartwheels,
Your donkey kicks and more…
How did you grow so big overnight
How did you get so smart and bright
Yesterday you were asleep in my arms
Today you’re growing off the charts
I’m so proud of you
You and me, drawing pictures wild and free
While the paint goes flying,
Your big smile brightens up the room
You and me, reading books in bed
Your head on my shoulder,
Your eyes on the pages ahead
How did you grow so big overnight
How did you get so smart and bright
Yesterday you were asleep in my arms
Today you’re growing off the charts
I’m so proud of you
Lyrics to "You and Me" by Frances England. I love this song. It sums up so very much for me right now. Let's just say its stuck on repeat on the ipod.... and I have exhaustively searched the internet for a way I could post an easy link to the song for you to hear, or a youtube video, or something! Nothing! Look it up. Here's a link -- it's the last song. Scroll down and hit the play for a preview. You'll get the gist, and get hooked.
flying fairy wings
My mom gave me a white frame recently that she thought I could use for Cora's room. I knew just what I would do with it.
We are so in love with the fairy images that I took of Cora before it got cold. So I finally sat down last weekend and designed a collage print for that frame. It arrived yesterday!!! I was SO excited. As cool as I thought it was on the computer screen, it was even cooler in person! I just LOVE it. Almost everything I've worked with to date graphic design wise has been modifying a pre-made template. I did all of this on my own. I didn't do it fast.... but I did it, and I loved doing it, and I'm in love with the final product.
First, here is the print I designed:
Here it is in the frame propped up on the piano!
I can't wait to buy some 3M Command Picture Hanging Strips so I can hang it in her room! I love every little thing about it.
The font? I'm not typically a frilly font kind of girl. But I decided to just see what this one looked like on the print. Once I clicked it, there was no turning back. It couldn't have been more perfect. It is Kevin & Amanda's "Pea Stacy's Doodle Script". I love, love, love Kevin & Amanda fonts. I think I could spend an entire day downloading fonts from her...
The tutu and wings are from Danbury Lane. I've written about her before. Her craftsmanship is unparalleled. Seriously. Rebekah just sent me 2 more tutus to photograph for her and I stood there with my package speechless. (You can see the edges of the tutus next to the frame above!) They are phenomenal, and I can not WAIT for it to warm up so we can put little Cora in them! I love win-win.
Lastly, if you made it this far, here's a little gift if you own Elements or Photoshop. My frame was an odd size -- 14x18. I redid the template for 16x20 size. Download the photoshop template here. I designed it to be used with clipping masks.
We are so in love with the fairy images that I took of Cora before it got cold. So I finally sat down last weekend and designed a collage print for that frame. It arrived yesterday!!! I was SO excited. As cool as I thought it was on the computer screen, it was even cooler in person! I just LOVE it. Almost everything I've worked with to date graphic design wise has been modifying a pre-made template. I did all of this on my own. I didn't do it fast.... but I did it, and I loved doing it, and I'm in love with the final product.
First, here is the print I designed:
Here it is in the frame propped up on the piano!
I can't wait to buy some 3M Command Picture Hanging Strips so I can hang it in her room! I love every little thing about it.
The font? I'm not typically a frilly font kind of girl. But I decided to just see what this one looked like on the print. Once I clicked it, there was no turning back. It couldn't have been more perfect. It is Kevin & Amanda's "Pea Stacy's Doodle Script". I love, love, love Kevin & Amanda fonts. I think I could spend an entire day downloading fonts from her...
The tutu and wings are from Danbury Lane. I've written about her before. Her craftsmanship is unparalleled. Seriously. Rebekah just sent me 2 more tutus to photograph for her and I stood there with my package speechless. (You can see the edges of the tutus next to the frame above!) They are phenomenal, and I can not WAIT for it to warm up so we can put little Cora in them! I love win-win.
Lastly, if you made it this far, here's a little gift if you own Elements or Photoshop. My frame was an odd size -- 14x18. I redid the template for 16x20 size. Download the photoshop template here. I designed it to be used with clipping masks.
long wait
May 31, 2009. I think my sister wins the longest wait for her photos award! 8 months? Not too bad, eh? Let's just say time management isn't my strong suit. But she's been such a nice waiting trooper.
This day they got all dolled up to go to the Barter for a play, so we took advantage and had a little session. I suppose this whole thing was abounding in 'trooper-ness'. We all discovered simultaneously that posing people wasn't something that came naturally to me. There were no kids to chase! We all tried to figure this out together. It was fun, though!
This day they got all dolled up to go to the Barter for a play, so we took advantage and had a little session. I suppose this whole thing was abounding in 'trooper-ness'. We all discovered simultaneously that posing people wasn't something that came naturally to me. There were no kids to chase! We all tried to figure this out together. It was fun, though!
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