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Kids' Valentines

2012-02-08T18:48:00.001-08:00

Ready to give out!! The 12 year old wants to make some now, too! Which means that I should prob make one from the baby, too :)
Original:

I photographed the kids punching at me in my studio (AKA KITCHEN!), recycled handouts from preschool to make the pennant of hearts, & voila!

Not a Toy!

2012-02-02T17:02:00.000-08:00

Li'l G thinks Baby Rad is his baby to play with

Project 365 2012 | Day 31

2012-02-01T16:13:00.001-08:00

Photoshop Shoutout

2012-02-01T11:12:00.000-08:00

My mommy goggles adore everything about this guy, but newborns hardly ever have beautiful skin! While I love & photograph all his details (SEPERATELY), it's no secret I don't need to see flakes & splotches in every picture!

Baby Rad | 12 days new

1.31.12

I wanted to capture the moment of this sweet yawn, and felt the need to eliminate distractions. See- not all Photoshop is cheezy blurred white edges & selective color :)

Photo Challenge | Oh So Silly

2012-01-31T15:49:00.000-08:00

I Heart Faces photo challenge

At the ever so popular Leavenworth Hat Shop, what 4-year old wouldn't pick an Angry Birds hat?

Bonus- it had cozy mitts connected!

Had A Bad Day

2012-01-31T15:24:00.000-08:00

My sweetest little guy in all his peely newborn goodness

8 days old, 6 lbs 4 oz | Such a teeny little guy!

{ Please excuse the minor nudity }

oh man :(

...completely recovered & back at peace before the end of the day :)

Day 29

2012-01-30T00:53:00.001-08:00

Most of my boys viewed from my bedroom...

A lot of snow melted today from our Mini heat wave (high 40's). Li'l G got dressed up to hang with the biggest bro while he cleared the last of the slush off out deck.

Meanwhile... Inside, C$ enjoyed Baby Rad all to himself!

2012-01-28T23:52:00.001-08:00

Forest Ridge Snow Fun

2012-01-24T19:58:00.000-08:00

baby radley

2012-01-23T09:19:00.001-08:00

Rad's Birth

2012-01-22T18:22:00.000-08:00

Project 365 | 2012

2012-01-17T02:56:00.000-08:00

Fuji Yama Hibachi Wenatchee

2012-01-17T01:39:00.000-08:00

Reminiscing...!

2012-01-13T14:13:00.000-08:00

My 1st Photoshop... 2003!

(yes, I left the eyes red on purpose)

April 2011- Hoover Dam Gift Shop

...AAAANNND....

some current :) (ish)

Christmastime 2011

December 2011 Squilchuck- Wenatchee, WA

MY OBSESSION LATELY!

BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES GINGER COOKIES

Happy New Year!

2011-12-31T23:58:00.001-08:00

<3 + milk + cookies!

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T12:54:00.001-08:00

Can't tell kids really enjoyed their Christmas presents... We made them cereal box guitars last night & they're still a hit!

Ko Olina Random Time

2011-12-13T02:25:00.000-08:00

He wakes up soooo sweet...

...and then I don't know what happens...!

A grape & a sword...

...watch out

Ko Olina Villas | Oahu Day 2

2011-12-13T02:04:00.000-08:00

Remembering Oahu!

2011-12-13T01:53:00.000-08:00

OAHU | the 1st 24 hours...

Finally Checking in!

Our 1st sunrise...

The Dad was working :( so our days were pretty lonely

Such a sweet view from the penthouse!

...and time for adventures...

...'til the moon came out...

...as well as the critters...

Rocking the Pregnancy

2011-12-13T01:24:00.000-08:00

I'm so loving that I was able to get maternity pictures while in Hawaii!

{ Thank you so much Nikki Jennifer Photography, LLC! }

Photobomber Extroardinaire

2011-11-09T22:46:00.001-08:00

...and the baby bump. Man, do I love my little (butt) crack ups.

Daytona Beach Boardwalk

2011-11-08T20:27:00.000-08:00

I take hundreds of photos a week... mostly because I'm surrounded by hundreds of kids (it seems!) I always get caught up with the current pix, and sometimes get overwhelmed! So this week, I set the camera down, helped tutor some friends & family on Photoshop, and visited what I was up to a year ago...

...and I'm so glad I did :)

Happy Birthday Cohen!

2011-11-01T18:38:00.000-07:00

...good thing I had an extra camera with me for his momma!

not chest-hair age, yet! It was a

COSTUME PARTY!

Apple Valley Gym was safe with

TWO SPIDERMANS...

or is it Spidermen?!

... and birthday boy's little Seahawk brother :)

And hey, look! My kids were there, too!

Spiderman (again), T$ (as his scary self),

and half-naked Nacho Libre.

Great job on the Jack Skellington cake pops!

Disturbing

...and DELICIOUS...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BUDDY!!!

Halloween on Wenatchee Ave

2011-11-01T18:09:00.000-07:00

Of course my kids insisted I photograph...

the butt pumpkin

Poor Nacho Libre kept hacking :(

It was his 1st time trick-or-treating, and he did remember to say:

"Trick-or-Treat," and "Thanks!"

The big boy was a nerd, and I only got 1pic of Spidey...

They loved their perfectly sized ghetto McDonalds buckets.

Sad baby

2011-10-28T10:51:00.001-07:00

Little G loves hanging w/ The Dad. Unfortunately for G, The Dad's phone rings & he's gotta go...

Outside the frigging GLASS door to taunt him!

Happens a lot :(

Pumpkin Patch | Malaga

2011-10-27T14:41:00.000-07:00

So proud Little G found his own... for Big Bro to carry

...and to the corn maze!

out of the maze, and to the scary part...

BIG PIGS!!!!

...and T-$ describes what he sees when big pigs turn around!

our beautiful view of Wenatchee after we left

Spooner Farms 2011

2011-10-27T14:06:00.000-07:00

Spooner Farms Pumpkin Patch 2011

Grandpa came, too!

Everyone loves the pumpkin slingshot

...and the Pumpkin house

Love the sign, but really?!

Fall Flower :)

2011-10-27T11:54:00.000-07:00

Wenatchee Night Life

2011-10-27T10:32:00.000-07:00

Oh boy... what have we become?

Preschool Party | Faith Lutheran

2011-10-27T00:05:00.000-07:00

It was C$'s first field trip was today (to Flowers to the Brim!), and he wasn't too stoked...

Check out his bright pink hands! I guess I couldn't blame him... although he was the only miserable kid.

All the other parents got to take group pictures of their kids while I stood to the side with mine :(

I did happen to quickly catch a few smiles, though :)

Coming back to school was the best part for him.

[ I love how he's still warming his hands ]

Cookie Decorating PARTY!

The cookie even made it home, which he shared with his little bro.

He must have been delirious from the freezing temps, because this was the 1st time I have EVER seen him eating broccoli!

Super Heros of Wenatchee

2011-10-25T21:08:00.000-07:00

Pre-School Super Heros of Wenatchee

Nacho Libre Baby... "Nachoooo!"

2011-10-21T16:41:00.001-07:00

NACHO LIBRE BABY!

My first mobile & instagram post!

Not my favorite way to post, but a good way I get pic up quickly!

Almost done with baby G's Halloween costume! Of 3 boys over the course of 12+ years, and I've finally done my first homemade costume! Still need the red knee pads & red undies!

Baby G Haircut Time!

2011-10-05T20:50:00.000-07:00

Family Day | Smallwood's

2011-09-26T17:37:00.000-07:00

2011-09-19T18:44:00.001-07:00

#4 is on It's way!

2011-09-12T10:00:00.000-07:00

Pin It

CLEARLY all the guys are experiencing some SUPER DUPER EXCITEMENT :)

Pre-K 1st day!

2011-09-07T22:39:00.000-07:00

Someone was tooooo tired to wake up & stayed in bed until it was almost time to go.

He was finally convinced to change into a better outfit, thanks to Big Bro.

He finally woke up & felt OK, and got his favorite backpack. This was the best face I got...

...but hey- he held my sign!

Yep- that's real bed head + a wrinkled shirt :)

45 minutes later(!), we were able to ditch him :)

Afterward, he happily told stories all about the mini-marshmallows (he'd never seen them before) in his snack, reading books, & the playground.

Lopez Island, San Juans | Day 2

2011-08-31T23:36:00.000-07:00

ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL MORNING :)

even the crabby was persuaded...

Li'l G was so excited to show everyone what he found... (even touched it!)

More wildlife next to the marina.
The tide was pretty low, and this starfish was HUGE (like 2 FEET-ish?)!
It was pretty difficult to see... (but I have skillz)
...Speaking of hard to see, we left the clear skies...

& ventured off into some San Juan fog...

It was beautiful when we got out of it, though!

We went to Clark Island State Park, and these sweet trees were everywhere!

Totally looks like he's putting out the vibe!

ok, now quit with the paparazzi & lemme enjoy my goldfish crackers!!!

Chirstening the land... I mean exploring...

...and back to the crackers...

so cute how he sets his shoes to the side

to enjoy(?) the rocks on his soles :)

More fun with KELP!

disgusting, firm, KELP.

At first, I really didn't want to touch it... he described it as

"like intestines"!

(I was safely tucked away in the boat)

Back to School 2011

2011-08-31T09:11:00.000-07:00

5'5 135!

Lopez Island, San Juans

2011-08-30T00:43:00.000-07:00

Killing time (stole T's Calvin & Hobbes book) roadtripping across Hwy 2

Watching He-Man

Several exhausting hours later, the ocean.

Couldn't decide which I liked better!

our favorite little people :)

Gathering trinkets

...even the weird ones

(does anyone even know what this is???!)

'til the sun sets

Just a random, cute house across from the beach

dock view of the marina

Nightfall = Party Time?

View of inside the room...

View from the room...

Waiting to tell...

2011-08-29T21:52:00.000-07:00

...actually, I've been waiting to be asked...

Finally, this past weekend, T$ asked me if it was a boy or a girl. We had been waiting for him to notice if I've been getting bigger. Then he fessed up to reading my text messages!

So we this morning they placed their guesses :)

Camping Aftermath

2011-08-05T08:36:00.000-07:00

They actually wanted to share the chair

C-$ loves squeezing the dough boy

the dad didn't have as much fun :(

Camping Entiat | Preschool Photographers

2011-08-04T15:18:00.000-07:00

Not much picture taking going on, other than the 4 year olds with cameras!

These boys took pictures of each other- so cute :)

nice snot!

& C$ took this of Li'l G

RC Plane Fun | Apple Blossomland Photography

2011-07-21T00:10:00.000-07:00

Flying crazy low...

...like weed eater low

he's not staying small!

2011-06-24T01:36:00.000-07:00

Baby G's 19 months old now!

Lucky boy has such amazing features!

Loves to copy his big bro...

...and follow him everywhere

Please pay no attention to how

the 3 year old dresses himself!!!

& of course loving his time with biggest bro

We LOVE our Li'l G!

a Face Full of Fresh Air

2011-06-03T04:09:00.000-07:00

...onward to Lincoln Park

with all the excitement, walking becomes difficult

without some loving help

party for the Princess!

2011-05-23T00:10:00.000-07:00

were those cookies good?

2011-05-20T14:25:00.000-07:00

C$ talked me into making cookies this morning while the other 3 went to town. Baby G got back just in time to reap the benefits :)

just another beautiful everyday :)

2011-05-19T12:25:00.001-07:00

heros of the hood

2011-05-17T12:11:00.001-07:00

Coltie Bear!

2011-05-17T11:16:00.000-07:00

Someone's Bday is verrrrry soon :)

2011-05-17T08:22:00.001-07:00

FIRE...

2011-05-17T07:18:00.000-07:00

...trucks came to our neighborhood!

takin care of business...

2011-05-16T20:44:00.000-07:00

bare buns, fighting over guns, and outdoor fun :)

1st sunset rhino dinner of the year!

Another Orting Easter

2011-04-25T12:51:00.000-07:00

Happy Earth Day Wenatchee!

2011-04-23T13:27:00.000-07:00

Happy Earth Day (yesterday) Wenatchee!

Brought to you by:

the color GREEN!!!

Nevada & Arizona fun :)

2011-04-18T08:44:00.000-07:00

DAAAAAAAAAAAM!!

Lake Mead... and a little chipmunk :)

work, work, work!

(these pix are soooo big!)

View from waaaaay up high at Aria

CHOCOLATE!!!!!

VIVA LAS VEGAS

...and Pawn Stars

(on the roughest side of the strip)

but with none of the stars

(just a bunch of Chumlee merchandise)

Toddler Bath Fun

2011-04-17T02:01:00.001-07:00

All about the Middle Child

2011-03-30T02:43:00.000-07:00

Even after a long day, he wasn't ready for bed. He grabbed his rubber boots, a hat, and already had his new favorite accessory (the mitten) on & asked me to take his picture :) Eventually he passed out on the floor... & rested up for another day of mitten wear.

he even has BADBOY friends

(not really)

Time for an update!

2011-03-21T00:01:00.000-07:00

Wow... it's been over a month since my last entry!? oops...

Baby G | 16 months

OK DISCLAIMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY HUSBAND IS NOT SLOBBY!!!!!!!

:) They just looked cute with their chests exposed eating bagels... but it looks like doughnuts!

Actually, my husband is quite WONDERFUL!

Well, this weekend, we totally got a ton of snow! The G.Ma+Pa from FL came for a nice, quick visit :)

Then we ditched the snow for a wine walk downtown... where it was totally Spring!

incoming!

...and a snowball fight nightcap

Blast from the past BABY G Vid

2011-02-10T17:27:00.000-08:00

December 2009

Baby G is almost 1 month

C$ almost 1 1/2 years

Sunny in Wenatchee!

2011-01-23T20:21:00.000-08:00

Got the sick kids out of the house today for some vitamin d & fresh air!

The neighbors joined us, too.

2011-01-18T00:45:00.001-08:00

1: Original

2: wrinkles/scratches removed

3: Clarified

4: Color toned down

5: Converted to Black & White

Love Bug

2011-01-13T20:43:00.001-08:00

Daytona Beach

2011-01-11T11:41:00.000-08:00

Finally getting to these pics!

November-January

2011-01-10T08:53:00.000-08:00

I'm really late putting a photo book of the past year together, so I've been working on it here and there. Here are some pics that never had a chance to surface when they were fresh. I love them soooo much {as well as the faces}!!!

...lots of brotherly love!

My Fabulous Husband is such a talented rider :)

One of the most exciting parts about coming home...

Fun with the Neighbors {we have great friends as neighbors!}

Yes, there IS a Mom!

UUUggghhhhh.... electronics lateley :( !!!!!

Project 365 | Day 6-9

2011-01-09T17:29:00.000-08:00

We've had a bunch of sick-o's in the house, and I alllllllllmost thought I wouldn't be able to do my picture a day! Fortunately, I took a pic with my phone in the morning that I ended up going to bed early & unwell!

I couldn't decide which design I liked better

The Dad was still so sick, but agreed to get out for a ride. Unfortunately, it was so icy, crunchy, and hadn't snowed in so long...

{not so fun to ride when you're so weak!}

...AND FINALLY, TODAY!

Project 365 | Day 5 | Buster the Fur Baby

2011-01-06T17:16:00.000-08:00

So... I went a little overboard for my 1 picture today, but I'm doing well on my project 365

{1 picture every day, 365 days}

So far so good... 5 days of commitment!!

Oh, how I love dogs...

This is Buster, and he's a love muffin.

He has perfect cowlicks on his chest :)

Don't let his looks fool you, though, because he's crazy!!!

Day 1-4 {Project 365}

2011-01-05T00:25:00.000-08:00

Having a passion for photography, I like inspiring others to document their lives. For those that don't know me, this is my personal photoblog :) I usually don't say much aside from what the images speak.
So...

I'm trying AGAIN at my project 365. I attempt this every year, but usually ditch the effort pretty early on! It's a challenge harder than it sounds!! I'm trying to dedicate myself to documenting each day of our lives with a picture. I'm not too good at sticking with commitments, though (besides with mi familia, of course!) Wish me luck :) it could get boring!!

Here's my first four days...

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Got these babies at JT Blu in Leavenworth. We started with yummy lunch at South (just me & the girls; no kids!!!) On top of that awesomeness, the hubby gave me some $ to spend on just myself :)

__________

Some 11 year old boys paired up at Skip-Bo. Even though some great effort was put into the game, they eventually ditched it to go sledding!

__________

The baby is loving that he can handle this vaccuum his size! He has a crazy little obsession with turning on all floor cleaners that plug in... could it be that his mom was constantly vaccuuming while he was in utero?

_________

Last, but not least!!! This guy accompanied me shopping today. We call him underwear boy, usually. Today was special, though. He dressed himself for our little outing :) The best part was that his shirt was so deeply tucked in, his pants were hiked, and he had the whitest shoes ever (plus he has big feet).

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this face!!!

2011-01-03T10:17:00.001-08:00

Some more December

2010-12-29T21:29:00.000-08:00

This hideously decorated tree is PERFECT... because for once, I didn't have to decorate it!!!

Apple Blossomland Photography | Wenatchee, Chelan County Photorapher | Christmas Break Promos and FREEBIE!

2010-12-26T21:38:00.000-08:00

Apple Blossomland Photography

Wenatchee, Chelan County Photorapher

Christmas Break Promos & FREEBIE!

Check Availability Calendar

December Recap!

2010-12-23T19:00:00.000-08:00

Went to Leavenworth for dinner & sledding.

LOVE the lights there!

It snowed like CRAZY there!

...then came home to this!

there's a snowmobile hiding... we JUST rode a few days before

It was knee deep on our front walkway.

"Merry Christmas Foo"

...Santa even has gold teef & tight jeans...

...and claw toes?

Can't wait to see what's inside this perfectly decorated gift!

Sweet snow blow at the Microwave / Towers by the

Mission Ridge Ski Resort, Wenatchee, WA

HAHA :) we snowmobile here, though.

Saw Santa Bear at the Coffee Cabin

{ of course The Baby LOVED him!! }

Happy Birthday To ME!

2010-12-19T21:32:00.000-08:00

Another snowy, beautiful night in

Leavenworth, WA :)

I love my PARENTS!!

2010-12-19T13:11:00.000-08:00

My Fantastic Parents celebrated their 34th anniversary!

We miss them a lot, and I totally love this email they sent with pics, so I have to share with the world (I have been visited by viewers this week from US, of course, Netherlands, Germany, Russia, Canada, France, Latvia, Philippines, and Poland)!

Our Christmas Card :)

2010-12-17T10:09:00.000-08:00

I LOVE these scalloped cards!!

(And of course, the content!)

I'm thinking a little sushi tomorrow...

2010-12-16T00:28:00.000-08:00

...or am I thinking a little Fuki Saki? :)

2010-12-15T15:33:00.001-08:00

December Boys { most of them:) }

2010-12-14T12:30:00.000-08:00

Poor Little Love Muffin :(

He's doing better, now... It's tough being a beginning walker!

Fall scrapbooking :)

2010-11-29T20:53:00.001-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving :)

2010-11-25T15:52:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was the Baby's 1st birthday, BTW!

So... We're not boozers, but I thought I'd try a recipe since Jager has a colorful history... google it... & get the image of Jager, Redbull & Spring Breaks out of your brain!!

It's been beautiful & totally snowy, lately!

...so it seemed appropriate for me to be festive & bake!

Salon Couture!

2010-11-24T13:25:00.001-08:00

Brrrrr...ing it on!!!

2010-11-20T13:30:00.000-08:00

It is snowing like CRAYYYZYYY! We're loving it, and even Li'l G has been downhill sledding :)

For some crazy reason that I don't know of, the color is washed out & vintage-y when I put up the original size of this photo... but he's cute, still :)

Rest In Peace, Beamer :)

2010-11-19T11:24:00.000-08:00

July 1996-October 2010

my brunettes

2010-11-18T09:18:00.000-08:00

Psssyyyyych!!!

2010-11-16T15:14:00.000-08:00

Running around Downtown for the Wine Walk, they wanted to fake engagement photos. Their friends totally bought it, too! They failed to notice the lack of ring, and that the couple were carrying around maps & purses, sweatshirt...

Cheesing!

Co's Bday Pics

2010-11-16T15:12:00.000-08:00

My Beautiful Friend & her Beautiful Family

Some vacation scrapbooked

2010-11-09T23:22:00.000-08:00

...So... I'm not completely comfortable with sharing with the whole world... A lot of my scrapbook stuff has names omitted or is difficult to read online. So, sorry if you're a family member follower! You can just ask :)

We visited my side of the family during Halloween. What a beautiful time of year!

Creepy Big Bro!

It was Halloween dress up at school :)

{Dad & Mom}

lunch with our yummy clones

Quickie October Recap

2010-10-22T17:01:00.000-07:00

So been totally busy... here's some stuff this month! Plane Riding, Fun at the Park, Visit from Umple T & his familia, Visit From More Friends!

Hitting Disney World in less than a month!!!

2010-09-29T01:11:00.000-07:00

{Can I get a WOOHOO?}

{WOO-HOO!!!}

Harvest Moon 2010

2010-09-29T00:13:00.000-07:00

this phenomenon hadn't taken place or 20 years, so they say

...so the moon didn't turn out like we were expecting that night... maybe because the sun was behind the clouds? Oh well.

{The moon was supposed to appear brilliant and large.}

It wasn't so much.

But... my first attempt at HDR Photog (if anyone knows what that is) is pretty nice, I do say (for first attempt).