It has been a long time since I’ve posted pictures of my nieces here. I think it is about time you see them again.
They were coloring and then her cousin went upstairs and she wasn’t happy about that… ISO 100, f/2.8, 1/200
Retaliation. Not really. ISO 250, f/2.8, 1/800

ISO 250, f/2.8, 1/640
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We had a make shift room upstairs in the studio for a guest over the weekend. It isn’t permanently like this, but we are enjoying it for the time being. ~ ISO 250, f/2.8, 1/500

“Mom, she’s pulling me off the bed again!” ~ ISO 125, f/2.8, 1/125

ISO 100, f/2.8, 1/200 ~ ISO 100, f/2.8, 1/200

ISO 100, f/2.8, 1/200

ISO 100, f/2.8, 1/160

ISO 100, f/2.8, 1/320

Don’t worry, the coloring items were promptly removed ~ ISO 100, f/2.8, 1/200 both

Little One is healing so well. She lets me kiss those sweet lips now! ~ ISO 320, f/3.2, 1/200

Yay for cousins that can just drop by…so grateful.










Jack - Beautiful photos, and beautiful light! I love Firecracker’s expression in the first photo.
Kimberly Dial - I’m 51 & I still love my cousins like I did when I was a little girl
Cousins rock!
Necole @seriouslysassymama - My girls love their cousin. Your white walls make me appreciate mine. It is the first time I have not wanted to paint.
Jessica - Ashley, is Little One wearing an amber necklace? If so, do you think it works?
Thanks! Love your blog, after 3 years of following you, my husband just assumes I am talking about a cousin or family me member when I update him on what’s going on with you and yours. Hah!
Thank you for sharing your journey, your beautiful family (how can I raise kids like yours?), your craftiness, and your faith. I appreciate your openness and warmth. Your blog is a nice escape when my teething 9 month old is finally napping
Alice H - They are all such beautiful little girls! I love the bond that you can see between them. And I love Little One’s hair! Don’t ever let her color it. EVER!! It is the most beautiful dark hair I’ve seen in awhile!
maggie may - how fun!
hey i know you’re a busy lady, but can you please email me sometime this week if at all possible? i have some questions for you. if you’re too busy, i totally understand.
margaret.voros@gmail.com
Melissa - Little One is beautiful. There is something about her that just draws you deeper into the picture. You are one blessed lady.
Lynn - Beautiful girls and the photos are priceless !!!
Kelleyn - Looks like there is no shortage of fun!
Cory - So sweet to have cousins so close!
Also, I read yesterday’s post quickly so I didn’t have time to comment. SUPER encouraging. Stories of world changers are always so good for me. Thank you so much for sharing.
p.s. We’re going to hug at Hope Spoken.
carol - Hi! I’m from Brazil and I always check your blog for news, just love it, but today I’d like to express that. I’d like to say that you have a beautiful family and that we are able to feel the loving and solid relationships that u share. You inspire me. Eeverything that you do carries so much love… I’m getting married in twenty days, and I just hope to build a family as united and happy as yours!!
Robyn Farmer - They are all just precious! And those are the sweetest lips;)
dee - lovely photos.i love the colours you use in your home they are just so alive-thanks-love dee x
Cindy McAllister - I read your blog every day and I enjoy it so much. I saw this article today on yahoo news and I thought of you, thought you might enjoy reading it.
http://news.yahoo.com/adopted-children-product-two-different-kinds-love-050022463.html
Susannah - I love that your girls get to have cousin friends! That’s such a blessing!