Apr 13 2010

Wow, it’s kinda been awhile

Sorry… it’s been forever since I’ve updated anything here.  I kinda feel like this is the case most often though… I’m always coming back about a month or so between posts.  My internet time is limited though, and well… I’ve gotta rest when I get the chance.  Oh well :)

I do have TONS of photos to share though! :)   Stay tuned!!

A few weeks ago, we had our first encounter with drawing/coloring! :) I bought a large pad of paper and some of those toddler markers that Crayola makes… turns out, Nora seems to think they are toys. I think that we’ll be better off with real crayons rather than these toy-like things… we’ll see how that goes. :)

drawing - our first attempt
drawing - our first attempt
drawing - our first attempt
drawing - our first attempt

April 3rd.  We had a good day, just hanging out… Grandma Kathy brought over an Easter basket for the girls and Nora had a blast checking it all out!

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She even brought me a planter with some beautiful flowers… I’m trying not to kill them this time!!
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Later we went to dinner at Mellow Mushroom… it was kinda crazy. The girls were both in a bit of a mood and so it wasn’t as relaxing a dinner as it could have been.
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So, we came home… and Aunt Whitney came by to play, so we hung out outside for a bit and played with BUBBLES!! :)
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a few photos from Easter :)   I had really wanted to get some good photos of the girls in their Easter dresses… it didn’t quite work out so well though.  Here are a few, and a few egg hunt photos too! :)

The girls’ Easter baskets… Yeah, Sarah’s wasn’t big enough… I’ll do better next year!
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Nora had fun playing with her Easter goodies…
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Me & Sarah :)
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Easter was also Grandpa Mark’s 55th Birthday!! :)
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After lunch and a few naps… we got to enjoy the outdoors and help Nora with her first ever Egg hunt!! :)
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Sarah got in on the fun a little bit too :)
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Then we hung out in the front yard for a little bit :)
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and snoozed a bit more…
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Then Aunt Whit got home from work (yep, she had to work all day) and wanted a pic of her and her beautiful Nieces :)
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Mar 26 2010

I Heart Faces fix-it-friday

So… I came across I Heart Faces fix-it-friday post today.  Basically, they post a photo and you can practice with post-processing it… make it better :)   I LOVE getting a little extra practice in and playing around to figure out different outcomes to different post processing techniques.  Well… here is what I came up with today.

The original

A black & white
I adjusted curves a little bit then ran “pink lady” from the black & brilliance collection by My 4 Hens Photography.

And another…
I adjusted curves and ran “kiddy pop” Glee action – sorry can’t remember where I picked up this action at.  It’s super cute though isn’t it?

That’s it.  I know, I used actions and didn’t to a whole lot else.  I like to play with my actions though and see what each of them works best on.  Plus, I’m exhausted and ready for bed.  Not much time to play tonight. :)

Goodnight!


Mar 21 2010

What a girl

Snapped a few pics on my phone when I went to pick up the girls on Friday. Whit had taken some Easter pictures for me so the girls were still dressed up. Love this one of NK.

And of course, I can’t leave out my dear sweet Sarah. :)   Sarah and I headed out on Saturday together and left Nora home with Daddy.  We went to the craft show, then to Bridgestreet and Target.  We had a great time!  It’s a lot easier to actually shop when it’s just her with me… for now of course.  I got to cash in my Ann Taylor gift card and found some great stuff that I can wear to work, as well as some weekend wear that will actually fit me.  Now, I just need to clear out all the stuff that doesn’t fit from my closet.

Anyway… I snapped this when we got back home.  Isn’t she just (one of) the cutest little girl(s) you’ve ever seen? ;) hehe


Feb 16 2010

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Feb 15 2010

Super Awesome Give-Away!!

It’s Give Away time at The Savvy Photographer… super awesome bloom set for photographing those sweet little babies! Check it out! Give away ends 2/17!

Visit http://www.thesavvyphotographer.com/ to find out how to enter!!