Showing posts with label Photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Photography. Show all posts
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Family Pictures
We finally had time to get our family pictures done a few weeks ago. It's so difficult working with Jason's schedule, my Father-in-Law's schedule & the boys schedules. I think I am the only one that is flexible anymore! ha! I was so happy with how they turned out. It was a quick shoot, with neither boy really interested in having photos done - but we got several good ones, and, that's all that matters :)
Friday, July 8, 2011
Jacob's Baptism
In May, we were so blessed to have family & friends join us for Jacob's Baptism. I thought I would share a few of our favorite pictures :)
Jacob's Godparents: Josh & Lindsey
Pr. Randy performing the ceremony
I love this. Cole had a special part of the ceremony & was so proud to be asked to help care for and teach his brother about the Lord. So, this picture was all the more special as Jacob is reaching out to Cole :)
Pr. Randy refers to this picture as "Old & Young"! I think it's just beautiful. I love the way Jacob is looking at him so intently :)
It was such a special day, and, one that we will always remember :)
Jacob's Godparents: Josh & Lindsey
Pr. Randy performing the ceremony
I love this. Cole had a special part of the ceremony & was so proud to be asked to help care for and teach his brother about the Lord. So, this picture was all the more special as Jacob is reaching out to Cole :)
Pr. Randy refers to this picture as "Old & Young"! I think it's just beautiful. I love the way Jacob is looking at him so intently :)
It was such a special day, and, one that we will always remember :)
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Editing Fun
I've been trying to learn a bit more about Aperture ... and let me tell you, it's confusing! ha! Anyway..here was some playing this week.
I liked this perspective, I was squatted down, kind of under the plant & shooting up toward the sky.
This is actually a crop of one of the flowers in the pic above. I thought it was kinda cool :)
I liked this perspective, I was squatted down, kind of under the plant & shooting up toward the sky.
This is actually a crop of one of the flowers in the pic above. I thought it was kinda cool :)
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Play Ball!
Cole had his first t-ball practice this week. He LOVED it :)
Watching these 5 year olds all run & dive on top of the ball is hilarious. I can't wait to see him in a little uniform :)
Watching these 5 year olds all run & dive on top of the ball is hilarious. I can't wait to see him in a little uniform :)
Friday, April 29, 2011
Editing Fun
I love this picture of our family from Easter.
This is the original...
This is the edited version. Painted in bushes & trees to take away from all the street distractions, and, focus on us. Darkened the background & lightened us.
This was edited by my Father in law on his super-duper Software. CS5 & OnOne.
This is the original...
This is the edited version. Painted in bushes & trees to take away from all the street distractions, and, focus on us. Darkened the background & lightened us.
This was edited by my Father in law on his super-duper Software. CS5 & OnOne.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Things that make me smile...
Jacob just loves this monkey, and I love the look on his face here!
I finally got my ring re-sized & back on my hand...I hated being without my wedding ring.
Isn't he just the cutest?! :)
My Saturday morning Cartoon gang...
OK, I just can't help but smile when he gives me that lip!
(These pics were all edited in Instagram, a fun, FREE App that I have been using with my iPhone photos)
I finally got my ring re-sized & back on my hand...I hated being without my wedding ring.
Isn't he just the cutest?! :)
My Saturday morning Cartoon gang...
OK, I just can't help but smile when he gives me that lip!
(These pics were all edited in Instagram, a fun, FREE App that I have been using with my iPhone photos)
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
My first baby...all grown up!
When I look at Jacob, I see so much of Cole in him. As I'm watching him hit these milestones & firsts...I remember Cole doing it all so clearly. I can't believe he is 5 years old.
He has grown into this absolutely awesome little boy. He has empathy & compassion for others, an amazing imagination & is the best big brother anyone could ask for. When Jacob see's his brother - his eyes completely light up :)
I am so proud of Cole & the little boy he has become. Although I would love to just freeze time...I'm also excited to see what God has planned for Cole's life. I have a feeling it will be wonderful :)
He has grown into this absolutely awesome little boy. He has empathy & compassion for others, an amazing imagination & is the best big brother anyone could ask for. When Jacob see's his brother - his eyes completely light up :)
I am so proud of Cole & the little boy he has become. Although I would love to just freeze time...I'm also excited to see what God has planned for Cole's life. I have a feeling it will be wonderful :)
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Our Baby Boy
A preview of Jacob's 4 month pics...
A friend of mine took them & gave them to me on a disc - I edited them to the shots I wanted. In future posts I will show the originals vs. these. Fun stuff :)
A friend of mine took them & gave them to me on a disc - I edited them to the shots I wanted. In future posts I will show the originals vs. these. Fun stuff :)
Saturday, April 2, 2011
I'm at a loss for words...
An SLR Camera can really capture everything....
Aww..playful boys :)
Uh-oh!
G-R-0-S-S!!!
Aww..playful boys :)
Uh-oh!
G-R-0-S-S!!!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Faith like a Child
I have to say, I never truly understood what Faith like a Child was until I had my own Children.
This is one of my absolute favorite pictures. Cole & BoBo. This was not staged - just a perfect pic :)
BoBo is the bear that Jason & I made for Cole when I was pregnant. We did it on vacation at the Boyds Bear Factory in Gatlinburg, TN - this factory is now closed :( We were not smart to allow our baby to fall in love with a hand-wash, one of a kind, can never be replaced stuffed animal - DO NOT MAKE OUR MISTAKE! Needless to say - 5 years later, he's still in love with it. Bo is his best friend, his comfort item, and, a part of our family. But, as he's gotten older - I find that he's a little more "forgetful" with where he puts Bo, and, many times doesn't "need" him until nap or bedtime. We have had 3 terrible situations in the last month where we realized much later that BoBo was not with us :(
The first of these was in Fairview Heights shopping, Jason took both boys with him into one store while I went into a resale shop on my own (I know...your all jealous aren't you?! Yes, he really is that great of a dad!), well, because he was so busy caring for both kids, he didn't realize that BoBo was left in the cart, in the cart corral, until we were WAY on the other side of town. We prayed the entire way back to the store that we would find Bo. Cole sat in his carseat, tears streaming down his face, praying "Jesus, please take care of my best friend, I need him". We were sooo releived to find him laying over the side of the empty cart corral - some wonderful soul left him there as the carts were removed.
The next situation was about 2 weeks after that. We took my Grandma to an Eye Dr appt and Cole took him in (after I begged him to leave him in the car!), when we got back home (an hour later) we realized that BoBo wasn't with us. It was after 5p on Friday night. Our dear, dear friends who live in the same town as the Dr. got ahold of a receptionist who met them at the office & searched the entire office after hours. No Bo. I told Cole that Bo was gone and we may not be able to find him. He went to his room, and, I heard him pray. Ever so confidently he said..."Jesus, I know you will bring my bear back - you did before, and, I know you will again. Please just help me sleep until you send him home". Wow...what was I to say to that?! Well, I truly believe Jesus placed that bear in the car - because I don't think he was there when I looked before. Either way...Bo was home.
And, finally - last week, we realize at nap time that Bo is missing...AGAIN...I figured he must have been left on the school bus, but the bus driver said no. My stomach knots up again. I searched, and, searched the house. I heard Cole praying again to Jesus! I walked outside, and, all the way out our drive way - and, there's BoBo, sitting right beside the road. Did he drop him when he got off the bus?! Wow, you would think I would have noticed that.
My reason for telling the story isn't really about the bear (although, that silly thing has shaved at least 5 years off my life in the last month!), but, moreso my complete admiration for the Faith my Son has that Jesus will bring his best friend back. If I had half as much faith as what Cole shown, how much different would my life be?! God wants us to have faith in him, he wants us to bring our problems to him, and, TRUST that he has it under control, and then ACCEPT the answer he gives us.
We are trying right now to teach Cole to be responsible for BoBo. I firmly believe that God expects us to be responsible for & diligent with the gifts he gives us.
(of course, I'm secretly terrified of the day that BoBo is really lost and does not get returned - I'm not sure if it will be more painful for Cole or Jason & I, but, I pray it never happens!)
This is one of my absolute favorite pictures. Cole & BoBo. This was not staged - just a perfect pic :)
BoBo is the bear that Jason & I made for Cole when I was pregnant. We did it on vacation at the Boyds Bear Factory in Gatlinburg, TN - this factory is now closed :( We were not smart to allow our baby to fall in love with a hand-wash, one of a kind, can never be replaced stuffed animal - DO NOT MAKE OUR MISTAKE! Needless to say - 5 years later, he's still in love with it. Bo is his best friend, his comfort item, and, a part of our family. But, as he's gotten older - I find that he's a little more "forgetful" with where he puts Bo, and, many times doesn't "need" him until nap or bedtime. We have had 3 terrible situations in the last month where we realized much later that BoBo was not with us :(
The first of these was in Fairview Heights shopping, Jason took both boys with him into one store while I went into a resale shop on my own (I know...your all jealous aren't you?! Yes, he really is that great of a dad!), well, because he was so busy caring for both kids, he didn't realize that BoBo was left in the cart, in the cart corral, until we were WAY on the other side of town. We prayed the entire way back to the store that we would find Bo. Cole sat in his carseat, tears streaming down his face, praying "Jesus, please take care of my best friend, I need him". We were sooo releived to find him laying over the side of the empty cart corral - some wonderful soul left him there as the carts were removed.
The next situation was about 2 weeks after that. We took my Grandma to an Eye Dr appt and Cole took him in (after I begged him to leave him in the car!), when we got back home (an hour later) we realized that BoBo wasn't with us. It was after 5p on Friday night. Our dear, dear friends who live in the same town as the Dr. got ahold of a receptionist who met them at the office & searched the entire office after hours. No Bo. I told Cole that Bo was gone and we may not be able to find him. He went to his room, and, I heard him pray. Ever so confidently he said..."Jesus, I know you will bring my bear back - you did before, and, I know you will again. Please just help me sleep until you send him home". Wow...what was I to say to that?! Well, I truly believe Jesus placed that bear in the car - because I don't think he was there when I looked before. Either way...Bo was home.
And, finally - last week, we realize at nap time that Bo is missing...AGAIN...I figured he must have been left on the school bus, but the bus driver said no. My stomach knots up again. I searched, and, searched the house. I heard Cole praying again to Jesus! I walked outside, and, all the way out our drive way - and, there's BoBo, sitting right beside the road. Did he drop him when he got off the bus?! Wow, you would think I would have noticed that.
My reason for telling the story isn't really about the bear (although, that silly thing has shaved at least 5 years off my life in the last month!), but, moreso my complete admiration for the Faith my Son has that Jesus will bring his best friend back. If I had half as much faith as what Cole shown, how much different would my life be?! God wants us to have faith in him, he wants us to bring our problems to him, and, TRUST that he has it under control, and then ACCEPT the answer he gives us.
We are trying right now to teach Cole to be responsible for BoBo. I firmly believe that God expects us to be responsible for & diligent with the gifts he gives us.
(of course, I'm secretly terrified of the day that BoBo is really lost and does not get returned - I'm not sure if it will be more painful for Cole or Jason & I, but, I pray it never happens!)
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