Let me tell you. Elijah has some great teachers! At Cole valley they made these necklaces. That’s his scribbles inside it. I know because red is his favorite color! He tells me all the time. He also tells me that pink is my favorite color, but you all know that’s not true.
This towel he made at Cynthia Mann. It’s pretty cute too. Again with the red silly little man!
This is an older post, but I think it is important, so I am re posting it. :)
Recently I had the privilege to go visit my Grandmother in Great Falls Montana. I learned alot form her through out my life time, but during this trip, I got to reflect on family and the stories that had been told to me through out the years. We sat down and looked through some picture albums together. She shared memories with me, of things that happened in the past, some while I was alive and some before my time. I had heard the stories a million times, but I had not seen all the photos. As I lay in bed one night, I said to Seth, “Do you realize that when we die, our grandchildren will not have the privilege of getting to “discover” who we are by photos and writings they may find in the attic, garage, basement or wherever? Instead if they want to know about us they will have to look on our computer!” To which Seth replied, “or read our facebook status history!” OUCH!!!
Take it from me, a girl who still hurts form her grandfather’s death, it is a real treat to “find” a photo of him, hold it in your hands, and have someone tell you about a part of him you never knew. It is sad to me that so many of my family photos are stored on a hard drive. I want my grandchildren to be able to experience flipping through pages of the photo album of my trip to Scotland (if I ever go that is!), and holding the photos in their hands as they make discoveries about their history. I am going to try to make it a point to print more photos of Elijah as he grows up. Part of my childhood is in a closet somewhere in my parents house, because I was born before the age of digital cameras, but eman…digital is all he will know! (though I do shoot film occasionally, It is dying out more and more.)
For any of you thinking of booking with me, let me encourage you to order the prints! The digital copy of the photos is great, but dont live your life behind a screen! Enjoy the prints while you can, decorate your house, and then when you have grandchildren, you will have something to show them besides just a hard drive!!!!!
And because all posts are better with a photo, here is a picture I took of Montana mountains, while we were driving. I rolled the window down to avoid dog nose window smears (anyone who lets there dog ride in the car knows what I am talking about!) Thats right folks, the car was still moving, because if we stopped to take a photo of everything I thought was interesting, we would never have made it home!!!
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Audri, who is currently doing her 2nd baby bump series with me, brought a friend with her that just found our recently that she is expecting too! Here is Kelly at week 7! It will be fun to see the baby bump grow! :) 
If you would like to book your Baby Bump Series CONTACT ME! To see more photos of Kelly’s baby bump session head on over to our facebook page. Be sure to LIKE US on FACEBOOK to receive updates and discounts, and see more photos!
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Here is more of Audri’s baby bump series. Here she is at 22 weeks. she has grown alittle! :)
At week 21, baby is about the weight and length of a socket wench. Only 19 weeks to go!
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In this edition of Wedding Wednesday I want to give you all some tips on how to make your wedding day run smoother.
1. Allow extra time for hair and makeup.
Next week we are having a makeup artist featured on Wedding Wednesday, so I thought I would start my tips with a makeup tip. I have worked with some great hair and makeup artists. Though they are great, and very professional, hair and makeup usually takes longer than anticipated. As a rule, when scheduling your hair and makeup artists, add extra time to the schedule for them. You may not need it, but if you do you will be glad the extra time is there, so you are not rushing something else. 
2. Have an official timeline, and a public timeline.
I dont know about you, but sometimes I feel like when I am making a plan, not everyone is on the same timeline as me. I see this to be true at weddings. Have an official timeline (the one that says when things are suppose to actually happen) and a public timeline (the one you share with your friends and family). If you want photos of the wedding party to start at 2:30 on the public timeline have them starting at 2:15 (or maybe even 2:00 if your friends typicality run late) – that way everyone has some extra time to get there, and you will be less stressed about everyone being late. Also, dont forget to allow time buffers, so if things are running late you dont need to stress about it. (if you chose me as your photog, I would love to help you with your timeline). 
3. Make sure you have communicated and communicated again with your transportation.
Nothing is worse than mis-communication on the big day. If you are having a Limo or a horse and buggy or any other form of transportation, make sure you over communicate with them. Have your pickup times and locations in writing. Often times the driver is not who you made the initial arrangements with and nothing is worse than having to cut something short because of the drivers schedule, or arriving at the wrong place. 
4. RELAX and have FUN!
Here is the thing. No matter how much you plan, something will happen that you did not plan for. I have shot weddings without flowers, brides without shoes, ring bearers that start talking to people in the audience. I have even shot a ceremony with out power. No matter what your wedding day throws at you, rain or shine, enjoy it! The ceremony could start and hour late, but years from now that is not what you will remember, and honestly is not worth stressing over. RELAX and have FUN, roll with the punches and enjoy the first day of the rest of your life with the love of your life! :) 
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