Monthly Archives: July 2008

because my memory fails

Everett looks so much like Corbett did as a baby….and so much like Hudson. Over the past few months as I watch Everett grow, it makes me think of the past 4 years with Corbett and the past 2 with Hudson. I try to remember the older two at the stages Everett goes through. There...

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jenny paul - three handsome boys if i’ve ever seen them. yea,bumbo chair pictures!

The Peaks {family session}

On my way to this session I passed a bank the boldly stated it was 105 degrees outside! As I pulled into the parking lot to meet this great family a beautiful cloud filled the sky and kept us a little cooler…”cooler” being relative to the ozone alert heat! Really, though these kids were so...

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Jesse - WOW! They turned out A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! We are so happy with them and had such a great time! Thank you so much for your time and energy chasing after my ornerie crew! See you soon.

Kate - Ashley, They are so adorable. Great job! I can’t wait to see the rest. Absolutely amazing! I am speechless!

Shannon Phillips - So cute! I love the one of the little girl going face first into the fountain.

Kim - WOW!!! These make me want a little one again………almost!

Jan Harrold - WHAT A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!! These are some of the sweetest pictures I’ve ever seen. Love, Jan

DIY {sidewalk chalk paint}

Here is a basic sidewalk chalk paint recipe I found on the Kiddio blog. The colors dry very bright and leave a bit of residue after washing away, but it fades pretty quick after a few days of sunlight. You need: box of cornstarch, food coloring (liquid), water, some containers In container add 1/4 cup...

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amanda torres - Hudson may look laid back, but check out those toes…DEATH GRIP! I can’t wait to try this one. Thanks for all the great ideas!

Sarah Martin - It would have been nice to have had this recipe yesterday-when I was at Wal-mart buying sidewalk paint! LOL I will know next time!! I am adding paper mache pics soon!! LOL We did it!

amy butler {more than fabric}

So I had a little down time while boys were napping and visited Amy Butler’s website…now she is offering gift wrap and tableware. Now I just have to think up a reason why I need to buy some of that. I think some of the gift wrap would be super cute framed with a picture...

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Jamie - I had Lola’s nursery bedding made in Amy Butler fabrics, and with the scraps I made her a curtain, pillow, and French bulletin board. The purses I’ve made with her patterns were quite simple as well. LOVE it all. Amy rocks!

Heather Stauffer - AWESOME!!! I am ordering some tableware NOW for my premiere!! Thanks!! I WANT some of the bags but WOW $$$ !!!

speaking tonight {photo tip #1 & everett}

Tonight I have the opportunity to speak to a group of great women at a church in Bixby. I’ll be sharing some photography pointers and some ideas of things you can do with your photographs. Some of you have requested more info on the canvas I posted on the old blog (it kicks you off...

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Chelsea - ahh, what a cutie! I love your new watermark

Jesse Peak - Great tip, and Great pics! You have such cute kiddos! See you Monday, can’t wait!!

Sarah Martin - Just so ya know my nephew was 18 lbs at 3 months and he was so much more to love! He was precious! LOL I love seeing pics of Everett they make me smile! He is wonderful!

Lesley - I love how well you capture my nephews’ personalities so well!!! Hudson is so charming and Everett looks more intense on that wakeboard than I’ve ever seen him! Oh, and I love the bag too and think this is a good enough reason to take up sewing! And, I really like the square plate-picture frame idea. Thanks for the Amy Butler update.

Amber Dearman - This is such a great pic! I’m dying laughing!!

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