Alysia Lawrence Photography

2012 - Information and Pricing

2012-02-02T18:14:00.004-06:00

** if you are looking for photos and personal ramblings please scroll down.
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i'm so excited for 2012! a few things i want to mention about the new year....

one - i will continue to focus on family photography...particularly quality, candid work that reflects the essence and love of each family. fun and relaxed sessions.

two - i am going to continue my fall special into the new year. the pricing is very simple. a basic breakdown is a one hour session with a one unit family (up to 5 subjects) and a disc of images (20 to 40 images) for 250.00. during the fall, this was so well received i decided to continue it into the new year. for further details please contact me. If you have a preferred time and date, I recommend planning your session as early as possible.

my contact information is located at the bottom of the blog.

to an exciting new year!

Finding Inspiration

2012-01-28T11:06:00.002-06:00

in the ordinary.

Pinterest Dinner - Southwest Wraps

2012-01-16T19:39:00.007-06:00

we are definitely a meat and potatoes family but every once in a while we enjoy trying something new. i put my sous chef to work and used a recipe from pinterest....the southwest chicken wrap with black beans and rice found here.

picture thanks to pinterest. (i was too busy cooking as the 'head chef' to take pics. :p hindsight is that i should have made paige the photographer!)

we stayed with the recipe very closely. instead of putting all of the ingredients together to stuff the wrap we chose to put the shredded chicken, rice and bean/veggie mix in their own bowls and make the wraps to our individual liking. i think this is really fun for kids. also, it's a great recipe for a family who enjoys eating meat or has vegetarians in the family. if you're like us...you have a picky eater in your family who enjoys very much making their own creation....i won't name names. :0)

Making The Best Of Everything

2012-01-11T18:48:00.000-06:00

January 10, 2012

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A Beautiful Winter Day

2012-01-09T08:00:00.001-06:00

what does the lawrence family do on a beautiful winter saturday? we ride dirt bikes and take pictures at the farm. :0)

The Pour Over

2012-01-08T13:00:00.002-06:00

one item i had on my christmas list was a pour over coffee brewing system from starbucks.

i've been very pleased with the results. if you are a coffee lover like me...you might enjoy this, too!

here is mine in action:

you might be wondering what i added to my coffee grounds....that is cinnamon and freshly ground nutmeg. it's wonderful and adds a nice little spice to the drink. i highly recommend giving it a try.

January 7, 2012

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Guy Family

2012-01-01T19:28:00.005-06:00

i had a great time with the guy family! such a beautiful family! I know you will agree, too. :0)

Happy New Year

2011-12-31T19:10:00.001-06:00

happy new year! wishing everyone a happy and prosperous year!

Downtown Bowling Green

2011-12-26T18:04:00.004-06:00

i hope everyone had a wonderful christmas!

one item on paige's christmas list was a new lens. so, of course, we had to get out and shoot to test out the new gift. paige's choice of location was downtown bowling green. here are a few of my shots. (these were taken with my favorite lens...the 50mm 1.4)

a quick snapshot with the help of the werkshop marketing window. i had to get a picture in my cute toboggan hat.

Merry Christmas

2011-12-24T21:28:00.003-06:00

wishing everyone a very merry christmas!

images via pinterest

Music

2011-12-20T20:45:00.000-06:00

I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we're from, everyone loves music.
~Billy Joel

Abstract Christmas

2011-12-16T21:37:00.000-06:00

an abstract christmas. do you know what it is?

Be So Happy

2011-12-15T06:28:00.000-06:00

Oreo Truffles

2011-12-14T20:24:00.001-06:00

these little pretties below are supposed to be pretty.....but not so much. :0)

hello oreo truffles.

Reminiscing

2011-12-12T20:11:00.002-06:00

it's hard to believe that molly was ever this small. so sweet. :0)

Celebrating 20 Years - Ric and Cheree

2011-12-11T18:20:00.002-06:00

a celebration of 20 years of marriage is a beautiful thing. three amazing children later these two are ready to celebrate their love. i'm so lucky to call them great friends. i love how cheree's eyes smile in these pictures, and it's clearly seen how much ric adores his beautiful wife.

ric and cheree - you are an inspiration to so many include myself. i'm thankful to call you great friends. to many more years......love, alysia

Barnes Family

2011-12-07T18:55:00.005-06:00

it's more fierce love. this family. and the girls...not so much divas. the camera loves this family! girls such beauties and brother so handsome! mom and dad...such a beautiful love!! another reminder how lucky i am to be a family photographer. oh, and don't you love how they brought their fur-kids along too?! They most definitely help to complete the family photo. :D

Fierce Divas and Love

2011-12-06T18:49:00.002-06:00

a little sneak peek of the next family i will be sharing soon. :0)

Holiday Gift Tracking

2011-12-06T06:31:00.001-06:00

a super cute idea. it might be a bit too late now for a few of you...but for those like me who are just getting started here is a cute gift tracking download.

download here.

Tessa

2011-12-01T06:23:00.004-06:00

tessa is a beautiful senior i had the opportunity to photograph. not only is she beautiful but i can tell she is one smart girl. tessa was telling me a little about her plans for the future and i'm very excited for her!

Simply. Beautiful.

2011-11-22T20:21:00.004-06:00

usually, when the message comes through that there will be a large group for a session .... i tend to get a little nervous. but, when this message came through for this family i had this strange sense of calmness....now, i know why! i think you will be able to see and also feel how wonderful this family is through their photos. simply. a beautiful, loving and inspiring family.

the second part of our session i will share next! a senior shoot!

It's That Time Of Year

2011-11-12T19:03:00.002-06:00

to soul warming cozy drinks. one thing i absolutely love about this time of year.

pictures courtesy of pinterest.

Another Beautiful Family

2011-11-08T19:35:00.005-06:00

another lovely family that welcomed me into their home with open arms allowing me to document their family in a familiar space. what a beautiful family!

i'm so thankful to have this artistic outlet that allows me to spend time with inspiring families.

Breitner Family

2011-10-27T20:56:00.003-05:00

"a happy family is but an earlier heaven" ~john bowring

Happiness

2011-10-21T19:43:00.001-05:00

Towe Family In The Fall and Kieran is 3!!

2011-10-09T16:59:00.007-05:00

i thought is was so cute when julie informed me that kieran's favorite pictures
were of him throwing rocks in the water. :0)

i sooo love this shot below! :0)

brad and julie - it's always a pleasure to spend a few hours with you guys documenting each step in life. i'm honored and grateful. xoxo - alysia

More Of Elaina - 9 months

2011-10-08T13:27:00.004-05:00

finishing up the editing of elaina's pictures and ready to share more. :0)

and the ones posted before...

Elaina

2011-10-02T19:24:00.004-05:00

little elaina was a dream to photograph! her pictures were taken in the comfort of her home. it was fun to go through elaina's things with mom to pick out cute things to wear including tutus and headbands. :0)

Need Fall Inspiration?

2011-10-01T21:26:00.003-05:00

thank you pinterest!

A Spin Around

2011-09-26T05:40:00.003-05:00

paige and i decided to take a spin around the block to see how nature is changing. Not a lot yet as far as change but found a few opportunities to feed a recent liking i've had towards earthy, rustic, retro-y type things. it's hard to explain really.

September 25, 2011

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Funnel Cakes

2011-09-22T06:22:00.004-05:00

if you've ever had a funnel cake you know how wonderful they are.....YUM!!!

i recently came across a few recipes for funnel cakes and knew i HAD to give it a try. what? make funnel cakes at home?! get out! like some other food favorites of ours...being able to make these foods at home can be dangerous. and i'll forewarn you now.....

it's SO SO hard to eat just one.

don't say i didn't warn you. :D

i highly recommend using an iron skillet.

and, make sure to place your cooked cake on paper towel. gotta soak up some of that oil.

then a dusting of the wonderful powdered sugar.

a very happy girl!!

this recipe makes a pretty good batch of cakes

mix dry first:

3 cups of all purpose flour

1/4 cup of sugar

2 teaspoons of baking powder

1/2 teaspoon of salt

wet ingredients

2 and 1/4 cups of milk

1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract (i usually use the cap to measure)

3 whole eggs

mix wet into dry ingredients

heat canola oil in the skillet and then use a funnel like object to pour your batter into

the skillet so that you can swirl it. fry until golden brown on both sides and puffed up a bit.

remove from skillet when done, place on paper towel on a plate and dust with powdered sugar.

enjoy!

Peppers

2011-09-21T20:18:00.002-05:00

peppers make a great subject....don't you think? i came across these pictures and forgot all about them! i'm trying to remember what exactly we were making at that time. i'm sure whatever it was turned out really good....all because of these peppers. :0)

Reminiscing: Fall Beauty

2011-09-04T14:41:00.003-05:00

one of my most favorite shots during fall. :0) i hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday weekend.

Enjoy Life

2011-08-23T06:23:00.003-05:00

beautiful words made beautifully.

Have A Lovely Weekend

2011-08-20T16:53:00.003-05:00

i'm still in love and addicted to pinterest. here are a few reasons why. don't these look wonderful?! a few recipes i hope to try in the near future.

Sushi Love

2011-08-18T18:52:00.003-05:00

sushi, i am starting to crave you. and, kroger's sushi is actually pretty good!

Baby Griffin

2011-08-17T06:17:00.003-05:00

(a little vintage love)

and another exciting journey begins.

i love watching babies and families grow.

- fall session information -

Red

2011-08-16T06:30:00.005-05:00

happy tuesday!

i've been seeing lots of lovely bright colors lately. gorgeous veggies coming out of gardens. reds, greens, yellows, oranges

we've had a lot of red going on in our garden. our cayenne peppers have been beautiful!

crushed red peppers are on our mind. we've never done it....so it's going to be an experiment for us. i've researched online, but still don't feel completely confident in what we are doing. cross your fingers for us!

i wish i could say i made this salsa....it's soooo good! instead, a friend made it for us and we've so enjoyed it.

wishing everyone a lovely day!

- fall session information -

Towe Family

2011-08-12T19:43:00.006-05:00

i am smitten with the towe family. :0)

- fall session information -

Just Because....

2011-08-12T19:26:00.002-05:00

molly is so cute! :0)

"dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."

~ Roger Caras

- fall session information -

Spinning Yarn

2011-08-11T08:14:00.006-05:00

what's on my mind today?

dog hair. i think i might take up the art of spinning yarn....
i could make sweaters.....hats.....mittens.....blankets.....out of dog hair.

seriously, if you've ever had a dog with a thick undercoat you
know exactly what i'm taking about! it's crazy constant work
to keep a house clean when a dog is shedding.

look at this sweet innocent face...

hair just waiting to land on the floor once inside....

i have actually watched the art of spinning demonstrated. it's pretty neat! i could see it being very calming, relaxing, therapeutic....just what i need to get through this phase. :0)

on a different note....
my sweet girl is a freshman! yes! a freshmen. crazy-ness!

here she is with a friend right before we walked out the door to head to school
on the first day.

and of course the cool shoes.

fall session information can be found -here-

Wonder, Hope and Dream.....

2011-08-07T18:28:00.004-05:00

a sneak peek of a little sweetie i photographed this afternoon.

"a new baby is like the beginning of all things - wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities."

~ Eda J. LeShan

Interesting In An Ordinary

2011-08-06T16:31:00.002-05:00

today i spent a lovely morning with fellow photographers capturing the world around us. cheree federico photography planned the meet and i had such a great time. it was nice to catch up and it was nice to make new friends. here are a few images from my surroundings.

"to me, photography is an art of observation. it's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place...i've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."

~Elliott Erwitt

Our Children Teach Us

2011-08-01T18:35:00.002-05:00

While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.

~Angela Schwindt

Thorns

2011-07-24T13:48:00.004-05:00

i came across this quote today and really liked it so i thought i would share:

"some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; i am thankful that thorns have roses."

~ Alphonse Karr

happy sunday!

Everyday Family Photos

2011-07-19T20:09:00.004-05:00

"....i use these albums as a family diary, to capture little family jokes or funny incidents as well as the usual round of birthday party, thanksgiving dinner, and vacation scenes. photos help me recall happy details that once seemed unforgettable: how jamie used to make rice pudding all the time; how tiny our four-pound eliza was when she was born and how eleanor lived to show off her belly button. without photographs, would we remember the fall afternoon when we wandered through central park with eliza dressed as a "lovely fairy" or eleanor's ecstasy the first time we put her in a swing?"

i am currently reading The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin and came across this paragraph in her book and thought it would be appropriate to share here. for a while now i have entertained the idea of offering photography classes to parents to help improve their day to day family photo skills. we all know how important these day to day images are. i think gretchen sums the importance up nicely. :0)

if you think you would have an interest in one of these classes i would love to hear from you! you can reach me here.

Daugherty Family

2011-07-18T19:39:00.005-05:00

while spending such a lovely time with the daugherty family i couldn't help but continually think of sweet lullabies. you see mom and dad are unbelievably talented with out of this world voices. i can imagine all of the sweet lullabies little owen gets to listen to every night.

a family full of love.

Asparagus Love and.....

2011-07-16T21:48:00.001-05:00

thought for the day: don't be afraid to dream

What Are You Thankful For?

2011-07-15T22:35:00.002-05:00

here is a great site i know i'm going to enjoy....maybe you will, too.

and, i have this feeling there's a little catching up to be done here on the blog.

Eyan is One!

2011-06-13T21:18:00.004-05:00

little eyan is mr. mobile! gosh, he is such a big boy now! cuteness galore!

and....another beautiful family that we call friends......

Beautiful Girls and Families

2011-06-05T21:08:00.001-05:00

just a quick sneak peek of three beautiful girls and families!

A Favorite

2011-05-18T19:14:00.000-05:00

The Love Of A Family.....

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I Love These Girls!

2011-05-07T12:50:00.006-05:00

i love these three girls....full of energy and life....and growing much too fast!

Rain, Rain

2011-05-02T19:49:00.005-05:00

go away.........

since fall of 2008 i've hardly had to reschedule sessions. as i think
about it i'm amazed at how well all my sessions have worked out.
mother nature has most definitely been on my side. but this spring has
brought on a different story. it makes me sad when mother nature doesn't
cooperate and we have to reschedule our session. but, it makes me happy
to know that soon i will get to see yours smiling faces!

this evening has been so peaceful. i love it! i do love the peace rain brings.
a good book and this evening some cookies!

dreamy sugar cookies...mmmmmm....

these were our baby cookies. :0)

i hope everyone is enjoying a peaceful evening as well. and, i think this is the first evening in a loooong time that i haven't done laundry! maybe that's what made it so great! :0) (i'm sure most of you can relate.)

Welcome May!

2011-05-01T15:27:00.003-05:00

i wanted to do some sort of post today welcoming may. i'm ready for
the may season of spring time and early summer to come! paige helped
me (not intending to) with a picture for this post. it cracks me up! :0p

Pink and Whimsical

2011-04-30T20:52:00.006-05:00

i really don't see myself as being very "girly girl" but i do like pink!
if hubby would allow me i could definitely go all out shabby chic pinks
and whites. :0) now, how long i could actually LIVE with that look i'm
not so sure...but i am drawn to it.

i could definitely see these two pictures on my wall! these are definitely
in the running for future wall art. :0) i love the whimsical feel they
have to them which to me makes them fun!

A Princess

2011-04-29T19:35:00.007-05:00

So, did you catch The Royal Wedding this morning? The few minutes
i was able to watch took me back to childhood......a little girl
who dreams of cinderella and becoming a princess someday.
I must admit it can leave one a little choked up.
And, wasn't Kate gorgeous?!!

It also reminded me of A Royal Duty that i need to pick back up
and finish reading....Paul Burrell starts the book off giving a very
fly on the wall account of what life was like as the favorite footman
to the Queen. Amazing! Where i need to pick back up is where he is
"hand-chosen as butler by the Princess of Wales", Diana.
After the wedding this morning, i'm very excited to dive back into
this book starting tonight.

Speaking of a princess....this past week, a sweet little girl who reminds
me of a princess gave me a flower during our photo session.
I told her i would take her flower home and place it in a vase to
continue enjoying. Along with her purple flower is a pink rose
my thoughtful hubby picked for me.
I love being able to enjoy things like this!

Sweet Molly....

2011-04-18T20:25:00.005-05:00

.....recently gave us a good scare but i will assure you
she is feeling much better now. friday i had to take her to
the vet after some really bad signs that something was wrong....
i'll spare you all of the gorey details....

after an IV fluid/antibiotic treatment, surgery and lab
work it was determined that she had (and is recovering from) HGE.
HGE stands for Hemorrhagic GastroEnteritis. say that ten times!

i can't say enough wonderful things about Dr. Thomas and his staff.
he is our local vet here in smiths grove. he stayed in touch wonderfully
and made sure we knew what was going on with our sweet molly every step
of the way while she was there.

i thought this was such a cute recent photo of molly...i had to share. :0)

Returning Herbs

2011-04-18T06:00:00.001-05:00

i had a few herbs to return this year. they are my chives, thyme and tarragon. maybe it's just the norm for these herbs to return year after year...i really had no clue to what to expect. they make for great photo subjects. i especially love chives and how pretty they are with their purple blooms. as for the thyme i love how dainty they are....

chives

thyme

tarragon

Fresh Homemade Salad

2011-04-17T12:13:00.005-05:00

after a recent trip to the garden patch i came home with something new.....mixed lettuce!

i've never grown lettuce before but i have grown herbs successfully so i thought i would give lettuce a try and absolutely LOVE it! like most things, there's no comparison to store bought vs. fresh out of the garden. with fresh lettuce i can actually taste the peppery/spice flavor it should have. honestly, i don't know exactly what types of lettuce/greens are in this mix but i think there's some arugula....which is probably where i'm tasting the peppery-ness. i enjoy a simple homemade vinaigrette with my salads at home. here is a vinaigrette i made today along with a few shots of the cute lettuce.

fresh out of the garden, rinsed and laid out to dry...

starting the vinaigrette

i wish i enjoyed a vinaigrette that's as simple as lemon, oil, salt and pepper....but i have to add a few more thing to really 'spice' it up for my taste. i also like to add a little sweetness to my dressings.

juice of half a lemon
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
pinch of salt
pinch of fresh cracked pepper
a little bit of honey (to taste)
a little bit of honey dijon mustard (to taste..i used about 1/2 tsp)
whisk together and add to the lettuce

i recommend giving this a try yourself. it's so easy! i'm growing my lettuce in a medium sized pot. just keep it watered well and pick often. typically try to pick leaves that are 3 inches or larger (i'm not very good at this). you can save your salad pickings in your frig for a few days after cleaning the leaves and storing in a zip lock bag or container.

Twitter

2011-04-11T20:07:00.006-05:00

i tend to be a little behind when it comes to technology...i guess it's the 'old fashion' in me. i've had a twitter account for quite some time now since this is how parents receive updates from school and have decided to put it to some good use....for my random thoughts. boy do i have randome thoughts... i suppose everyone does. and, for some weird reason i usually want to share this random-ness quite often. now, i have a great tool to do this! in the right hand corner you'll find my most recent tweets. and, feel free to follow ME!

Why Hello Spring....So Glad You Are Here

2011-03-19T11:11:00.000-05:00

Sweet Love

2011-03-07T21:59:00.001-06:00

Kindness

2011-03-06T20:16:00.004-06:00

"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word,a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." ~Leo Buscaglia

More Inspiration

2011-02-11T18:43:00.003-06:00

another inspiring image for the alphabet on a wall.....

and i especially LOVE the beautiful wall art idea for a nursery!

For A Baby Nursery

2011-02-09T15:10:00.004-06:00

what a wonderful idea for a baby nursery!
i love the alphabet on the wall. randomly placed. each letter unique.
could be for a boy or a girl.
could be used with any color.
i think it would be fun to search for unique and different letters to use.
a fun project for a couple awaiting the arrival of their baby.

Happy Tuesday

2011-02-08T14:13:00.005-06:00

molly describes very well what today looks like......(aaah...streeetch)

we keep telling miss molly to stay out of the cow patch....poor thing has the most awful cowlick! :0)

and there's some exciting stuff coming along for the natural light baby studio!!

the ALP assistance hard at work.....

hoping everyone's week has been great so far! the flu bug has made it's way into our home and we aren't very happy about it...but there are still smiles going around. :0)

happy tuesday!

Oh My! It's February

2011-02-02T19:41:00.010-06:00

ready to welcome spring with open arms even though i've enjoyed the beauty of all this snow we've received. :0)

i hope everyone is staying warm. we are enjoying snuggle-y evenings together as a family.

another edition of things i love.......i enjoy art in general around my home....especially the art created by paige. something she created by putting colors together and giving a carefree feel.

on a different note....

if you haven't discovered the wonderful world of pinterest i suggest hopping over and checking it out. i can be found here.

Do You Need A Project?

2011-01-19T20:29:00.002-06:00

a fun project i'm participating in this year is project 52.

it's similar to the project 365 (taking a photo every day of the year), but instead, project 52 requires one photo each week. and, each week a theme is suggested as a guide and fun challenge.

one of the recent themes was COLD. so, here is my attempt with ice cold water....

i know....a tad bit generic...but it works! i'm hoping it'll give me a chance to be creative and think outside the box.

this week's theme is TIRED....hmmmm.....time to stimulate the right side of my brain! or, i could just point the camera at myself at this moment! :0) (it's late in the evening ;0))

if you would be interested in participating just let me know! i'm sure an invite can be arranged so you can have some fun, too! it doesn't matter if you are shooting with a point and shoot or fancy dslr....everyone can enjoy!

Hello 2011

2011-01-14T19:44:00.008-06:00

hola amigos and amigas!!!! it's great to see everyone this new year! i'm so excited for what this year has in store.

to kick off the new year i'm trying to document things i love around me. i'll share one or more things along the way.

first off....there so much i love about this space in my home.

love our canvas!
love my great grandmother's antique writing desk!
love the green!
in the background are even more things i love!

a recent painting paige did of molly. isn't it awesome?! i'm thinking this needs to be framed. i love how she mixed different shades of colors to give it depth.

look for more things to come that i love. i hope everyone is finding a great way to kick off the new year. spring outdoor sessions are already booking!!! so, if you would like to plan a session around april, may or early june please jot me a note. :0)

Eyan 9 Months

2010-12-28T20:27:00.003-06:00

little eyan is officially on the go now. so sweet.

i love his smiles and sweet stares. and cute little faces he makes.

just a few of the many favorites i had from our session.

2010 has been a year full of wonderful clients i now call friends. i'm thankful for those i had the opportunity to revisit with. you guys are the best! i want to say thank you to each and everyone of you for making this year the amazing year it has been. looking forward to 2011!! :0)

much love ~
alysia

Merry Christmas

2010-12-25T15:09:00.003-06:00

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

Brothers

2010-12-23T10:14:00.006-06:00

i have been so lucky this fall to have the opportunity to work with brothers and witness brotherly love. these two guys are so sweet and funny. they were so much fun!!

Snow Day Dec 2010

2010-12-19T17:32:00.004-06:00

i wish i could blame it on blogger being down.....the lack of posting....but i can't. :0)

i've been spending some time away from the computer trying to get ready for christmas. i love this time of year! another thing that comes with this time of year is SNOW!

here are a few shots of our snow day....

it feels like it was just yesterday that i posted last winter's snow day! wow! crazy how time flies. :0)

A Vision

2010-12-06T20:00:00.005-06:00

Paige and Molly

2010-12-05T17:02:00.001-06:00

time for an updated picture of paige and molly together. :0)

Ornaments

2010-12-02T20:00:00.005-06:00

real christmas tree + homemade ornaments = love!

our tree is still a work in progress since we are making most of our ornaments this year. we are making a few at a time and adding them as we go to the tree.

i thought i would share a few of the ornaments we have made.

toilet paper rolls cut out and pipe cleaner....

scrapbook paper transformed into an ornament....

scrapbook paper becomes garland....

i so already had this idea in mind (already had the moss) and found them for 3 bucks at the garden patch! one of my favorite places. :0) added the red ribbon....

Sneak Peek

2010-11-30T19:30:00.001-06:00

of these two adorable brothers....

Kieran is 2 - Wow!

2010-11-28T18:50:00.005-06:00

kieran is probably my most talked about, asked about client i have.

everyone asks about him and wants to know when he'll make his next appearance on the blog so they can see how much he has grown.

and, gosh has kieran grown?! and, cuter than ever!

2 years old! yes, i'm feeling old already. :0)

here is sweet kieran....

For Real Christmas Tree

2010-11-27T20:44:00.003-06:00

it's the real deal at the lawrence home this christmas and it's beautiful! we are waiting for it to "relax" and then it's time for lights and homemade ornaments. it smells sooo good! :0)

Yarn Pom Pom

2010-11-24T20:59:00.004-06:00

continuing with the craft theme.........

i've discovered pom poms.

pom poms made out of target bags.

and pom poms made out of yarn.

tonight i decided to top my first wrapped gift with the yarn pom pom and had to share just how stinkin' cute they are!

you are going to love the target bag ones too which i'll share very soon. :0)

wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!! it's hard to believe this time of year is here. i have so much to be thankful for, and i'm looking forward to celebrating each and every one of those blessings.

My How They Grow!

2010-11-21T13:41:00.003-06:00

i'm sure you can imagine...one of my most favorite things about being a photographer is getting to watch babies, children and families grow. AND, to have the privilege of documenting those special times.

brooklyn has the sweetest smile! it's contagious! believe it or not brooklyn is turning one very soon.

happy birthday sweet little brooklyn!

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Boys Are Made Of Jell-O

2010-11-17T18:57:00.004-06:00

i swear they are. :0)

what fun!!

Yay!! For The Weekends

2010-11-06T20:14:00.004-05:00

about 3:00 yesterday i had the eyes glazed over counting down the minutes i'm ready for the weekend look going on. :0)

very thankful for the weekend and i hope everyone is enjoying theirs to the fullest. :0)

Soups On

2010-11-04T21:30:00.001-05:00

fall + cool weather always equals soup time. one of my favorite soups is french onion.

for the longest time i've wanted to give this soup a shot at home but just hadn't taken the time to do so. this week i felt the need to just hang out in my kitchen cooking.....so what better time to dive into something new.

after some research on recipes i decided to go with tyler florence's version. i love his show and how rustic his overall feel is....especially with his recipes. during a recent trip to barnes and nobles i found myself browsing the cookbook section. his books drew me in. they made me want to find a cozy spot and flip through the pages. homey - rustic "feel" is a wonderful thing for me!

i also made my own croutons with french bread, olive oil and fresh thyme from the garden. YUM!

(don't you just love the soup bowl?!) :0)

Fall Trails

2010-10-30T20:49:00.004-05:00

one of the items on our agenda for this weekend was a trip to mammoth cave's hiking trails. i was very excited about this trip! i couldn't wait to finally get out and attempt to capture some of the beautiful colors of fall.......

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and paige being goofy....

heading home.

Happy Mornings

2010-10-30T11:10:00.000-05:00

i'll admit i can be somewhat obsessed with hot drinks. a cup of hot coffee, chocolate, tea or apple cider leaves me feeling warm and cozy and happy all over. so, i guess you can imagine how much i love starbucks! :0)

as i was walking over to grab my cup of coffee i noticed the steam along with the gorgeous morning light shining through the window and decided to *try* and grab a shot of it. i didn't quite get the steam but still enjoyed my capture. the cup is very sentimental to me....it's one of my great grandmother's tea cups. i use them quite often so that i can enjoy them.

and...that is a hint of marigolds and lavender from my garden in the background.

happy mornings!

Pumpkin Carving Festivities 2010

2010-10-26T19:56:00.003-05:00

i guarantee no one else has taken this many pictures during the family pumpkin carving festivities.

i think i went a little overboard. :0)

thankfully kent and paige are good sports when i'm hanging around with the camera.

it's pretty obvious from the photos that kent did most of the carving (and gutting).

i made the comment "i wonder how many pumpkin carving accidents are seen at the ER during this time of year".......

i'll just say it's a a good thing kent was in control of the knife or we may have been paying a visit to the ER ourselves.

i guess paige was mostly the supervisor this year.

a little gutting was on her job description....but that was about it for manual labor.

and, of course, my job was the official photographer.

i think i did a pretty good job with the photo-journalistic approach....... :0)

happy pumpkin carving!!!

A Sneak Peek of Brooklyn

2010-10-24T19:45:00.004-05:00

brooklyn is one!! gosh...it's so hard to believe. here is a little peak into our session. many more to come soon. i had to share two images that make me smile from ear to ear. isn't she just precious?!!!

also, yummy evening lighting right now makes me a very happy girl. :0)

My Heart Is Happy

2010-10-17T20:20:00.003-05:00

the two images below make my heart happy. very, very happy.

i love when an idea comes together more than i could have ever imagined.

"Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero." ~Marc Brown

Friday!

2010-10-14T20:33:00.003-05:00

i want to get a jump start and wish everyone a fabulous friday!!!!

i plan for my smile to be this big tomorrow.........

Marigold

2010-10-13T20:39:00.003-05:00

it's been a wonderful day......any day devoted to sweets and visiting with a good friend is a good day.

speaking of friends, my wonderful hubby showed up in my "office" with flower in vase. below is the marigold he picked for me out of our flower garden. (my marigolds have done GREAT this year. i should take a picture and share.) the flower in vase has been sitting by my computer for days now and i've noticed what looks to be roots growing from it. this seems a bit odd to me. i've heard of starting flowers/plants from a cut piece in water allowing it to grow roots....but should a marigold do this?

A Dose of Nature

2010-10-12T18:34:00.006-05:00

i guess i could say that my favorite color is green. i probably wouldn't say it with confidence but when it comes down to it....it's always the color i'm drawn to.

a little bit of green from our trip last month to the smokies.

(wind chimes)

during our trip we were heading to an off the beaten path hiking trail and came across very friendly butterflies just hanging out. there were lots of beautiful colors to pick from. i particularly liked the black, blue and red ones.

i hope every one's week is going great, so far!

"in nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful." ~ Alice Walker

Sippin' Hot Chocolate

2010-10-10T21:35:00.008-05:00

it's inevitable it seems that every fall i'll post about hot chocolate. i haven't gone back to check and see if i really do post every fall...but my guess is that I'll find that I do.

what i call homemade hot chocolate is special to me. it's nothing fancy. cocoa, sugar, water and milk........what is special about it is that it reminds me of my childhood and my grandmother making it for me.

this evening, paige is sitting quietly reading a book. while enjoying this time, i made sure she had some of this special hot chocolate within reach. hopefully, when she is older, she'll have very fond memories of sippin' hot chocolate.

Your Smile

2010-10-04T20:40:00.001-05:00

start each day knowing.....

"your smile brightens the lives of all who see it". ~ dale carnegie

Eyan is 6 months old!

2010-09-24T20:32:00.004-05:00

wow! it's official.....it's fall! i actually saw a tree with a hit of color sprinkled throughout. and, what better way to kick off fall than to share pictures of eyan!

eyan is 6 months old and is absolutely a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e! i have no doubt you will agree. :0)