Just in case you forgot.....I have beautiful Girls!

Took these on my bed the other day. I had to hold their hands to keep them still. They are so much fun these days. They learn new words all the time. And Audree said Wev'ee(livvy) for the 1st time the other day. :) They are so precious to me!

She loves to dance and loves music. I really like this one!

And yes that's a key chaing hanging out of her mouth!

My 1 year Photography Journey

Last year for Mother's Day, my sweet Doug got me a beautiful new Digital Camera. A Nikon D70. I was amazed at the pictures I took, the snapshots looked awesome. I started to take pictures for people in my ward and then I found this website. www.ilovephotography.com
That is really where my journey began. I bought books, learned about natural lighting, shooting in manual, shutter speeds, ISO, and aperture. It has been so neat to have something to learn and do besides being mom everyday. I love taking pictures and capturing cute moments. So to show the transformation here are some before and after pics. (I didn't sharpen these for the web, so they might seem a little soft:)
I have practiced alot on friends, family and people in my ward. I just finished my 3rd stranger session. I charge $50 for a cd of the images.

I thought these were amazing!!

Still thinking I was rocking it!

Got a new lens and kept on practicing.

This one might be my all time favorite!

These were a while ago...but I love them!

I can't wait to see what another year brings! Thanks for looking!

Did you know????

That you can print your blog!! That is 1/2 the reason that I try to keep up on it! What a cool treasure and journal!
Here is the site
http://www.blurb.com/create/book/blogbook

New changes...

Just figuring out blogger and adding my friends, and some new pics...hope you like!

Cousins, cousins and more cousins!

I know I said that the title was cousins, but I couldn't resist throwing a few of my cuties in here.

Monkey Moo Audree Doo

Little Diva Livvy

Charlotte's 1st B-day!
LtoR Abigail, Audree, Charlotte, Olivia, Hyrum & Bella

We tried to take a pic for my mom for Mother's Day...this is how most of them turned out! It's hard to get 5 kids looking at you!




And the final product! We told the girls to put their arms down and this is what we got! We made this picture into a t-shirt and mousepad for my mom.
Love you MOM!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!

Doug and I had a great birthday together. He hurt his back at work and scouts, so he got to stay home with me on our birthday. We had a yummy bacon and egg breakfast and then opened presents. It's fun to have our birthday together, because all the stuff that I got for him was for me as well. I got him some cd's Martina and Tim, some new bed pillows, a new tie, and some diet DP. He got me Tickets to see Tim and Faith in concert:) Livvy wanted to help with the presents....peek-a-boo!



A sweet card that Doug made me from

my scrapbook stuff

Yummy lunch that I didn't have to

cook!! Jack and the crack, Sourdough.

We also just recently got our 2nd

"You are Special Today"plate. I

had one but my mom got us another.

Thanks MOM:)

I got out during the afternoon nap. I got a pedi and
waxed my eyebrows....I am a NEW WOMAN!


The best part of the date was going out with my sweetheart. Sweet Amanda watched the kiddos and we went to Cafe Rio and to a movie. It was so fun to walk around and kiss and hold hands like we were dating. Doug is such a sweetie, and I love him so much!