A few Sundays ago we decided to enjoy the beautiful weather by trying our hand at family pictures. We grabbed the camera, tripod, and remote and off we went to recreate the success we had a few years ago. It was an entirely different experience this time around. Emily stood for one test picture while we…
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Kids’ Entryway with Free Printable
Once I had the kids’ coat rack hung up on the wall, I decided I wanted to add a few more touches to officially make it the space for the Jackson kids. Andrew’s mom gave us a series of books by Nancy Tillman, and I especially love “Wherever You Go My Love Will Find You.”…
Taylor and Addie
I had the most delightful morning with these girls today. I love their different personalities and had fun capturing them.
Our Blue Eyed Boy
Andrew has awesome blue eyes. I was seriously hoping that one of our children would get his eye genes and after a few months I think we can confidently say Nathan has.
Newborn Nathan
On Saturday we hit the six week milestone. As of today Nathan weights 12lbs 1oz and is 23in. Honestly I was shocked he had gained four pounds; he feels heavier I guess but I didn’t think he had changed so much. I looked at the pictures I took of him when he was two days…
Christmas Dress
Two weeks ago I took on the task of getting Nathan, Emily, and myself to church so Andrew could go to his early morning meetings. It turned out I was a bit too ambitious but I didn’t realize that until it was too late. Emily wasn’t thrilled about putting clothes on until I remembered and…
Exploration Acres
This year I hit a major life milestone: I’ve finally lived somewhere long enough to officially have a yearly tradition! We went to Exploration Acres for the third time, and each year it gets better and better. We went with a group of friends which included three toddlers and two smiley six month olds. We enjoyed…
Outside
I haven’t been pulling out our nice camera very much this year (at least compared to previous years). It all stopped with morning sickness and I’ve slowly been getting back into photography, but feeling discouraged at how out of practice I am. I recently read this post about how photography helps this mother savor motherhood. It…
Routine Chart
This morning when I rolled out of bed I was soooo tired. I figured after my walk I would feel more energized, but that was just not the case. If I had my way, I would have put on my flannel pajama pants, wrapped up in my favorite patchwork quilt, and watched a chick flick…
As High As I Can Reach
My parents gave Emily “Guess How Much I Love You” very shortly after she was born. We’ve been reading it to her ever since. Any time Emily stretches her arms up high, typically during diaper changes, we say, “I love you as hiiiiiiiiigh as I can reach.” This usually brings on the giggles. I wanted…