first baby bump

NO, this is not an entry on my blog about another Smith baby bump... yet ;) TEASING! A few weeks ago I did my first maternity photo session. I was a little nervous because 1) I've never done this and 2) maternity shots are extremely touchy... could easily go on the cheesy side of the fence. I'm definitely the more discrete, comfortable, relaxed type...

Thank you SO much to this willing couple (the soon-to-be G Family) for inviting me into their home to get these! I'm very happy with how they turned out and also a big thank you to my sister, Casey, for the editing... SOON I'll convince Dave to get my Mac ;)

beginning in 1865

A little late to post this but definitely intended for this to be for yesterday. My computer had other plans...ggrrr!

There are so many people to appreciate on a day like yesterday (and every day) that it's very hard to even try to express gratitude but here's a heartfelt thank you to all the men and women who serve our country every day.

Thank you!

farewell beautiful tulips

The beautiful tulips from my front yard are gone. So SO sad. BUT an even better photo op was one of Austyn and Tayt and their petal sales.  Adorable!

Austyn's sales went like this...

She gave me her pretend money.

She let me pick a petal.

I paid for the petal with her money.

(I like this kind of sale.)

Tayt's sales went like this...

Nash destroyed all his pretend money.

Nash also destroyed his neat row of petals before I could make a purchase.

(Tayt's sales are a little low this year.)

the night that ended in tears

It's been a week since Austyn's birthday and the small celebration we had that night. We let the kids choose their birthday meals and this princess choose pizza. Of course Dad (Dave) wanted to go all out... notice the pizza is larger than she. :) Unfortunately, the night ended in tears because she did not receive a dress AND her bike... a talk was had and I think she forgot by the next morning but just goes to show her princess is still holding strong in that heart of hers. And thank goodness her Godparents brought her a brand spankin' new dress for her birthday just this last weekend. She has worn it almost every day since :)