12:52

Here is another picture of my sweet little girl sleeping. But there is something missing this time, no crib rails! With crib rails

My baby is trying to grow up way too fast. Climbing out of the crib = big girl toddler bed.

It was fun that she was sleeping so still, I set the camera on the ottoman so I could up the aperture to get more detail, I love love her lips!

Geek info: ISO 400, f/4, 1.0 sec, 50mm, M exposure

musing iphone pictures

Here are a few more iphone pictures I have taken lately, it is so much fun having a camera close at hand without having to lug my big camera out and about.  It is also nice that I can edit quickly right on my phone for some great effects :)

The last pictures is a triptic of pictures Mason has taken, he loves to take pictures around the house which mostly end up being of his feet :)  I am over at the Mortal Muse blog talking more about it, I would love if you came over and said hi. 

11:52

This is my first official iphone picture for my 52 week project!  It has been pretty fun playing with the phone,  If you have any suggestions of fun camera or editing apps let me know :)

10:52

Here is another picture from the ice storm the other day! I love how pretty and sparkly the day was after the storm, it was magical. Plus I love the expression on my little princesses face.

Ice is falling all around- NY Capital Region photographer

We had a lovely little ice storm the other night, in MARCH no less.  It really is beautiful seeing everything encased in glass, but winter enough already!  I am ready for spring:)  picture overload coming your way!

BFF - Clifton Park, NY maternity photographer

My dearest friend for almost 7 years is expecting baby #3!  Baby Peter is already so loved by his parents, brother and sister and they are anxiously awaiting his arrival.  Anjanette never went over 38 weeks with the other two but this one is closing on 39.5 weeks and she is ready for him to arrive.  Thank you for letting me capture this beautiful moment in your life!  I can't wait to meet baby Peter :)

9:52

 sneaky little rug-rats hiding in the cupboard :)

Umm seriously we need it to be spring, especially since we are resorting to playing in the cupboard for fun!

musing

I am musing today, please come and say hi!  You might just get a surprise :)

Oh and today is hubby's birthday!  Love love love you Danny, xoxo

8:52 for the love of feet...

I am slightly obsessed with my kids feet, just sayin'

And here are some more I took last week just for fun!

hmmm, my floor always seems to be messy :)

street musing

I am posting over at the Mortal Muse blog today, I would love if you came over and say hi! 

Here are a few more pictures of our walk in the puddles!

7:52

60 degree weather + 2 feet of snow = lots of puddles and one happy 3 year old!

What fires you up???

These are things that I love, make me happy and FIRE ME UP!  I am printing this house to have next to my everyday list so I can look at it everyday and be reminded of these beautiful things!

What fires you up?

And to anyone interested, Lara Casey from Making Things Happen has a tumblr blog that she has been posting challenges everyday to help you make things happen.  It has helped me immensely to get more organized and focused in my everyday endeavors.  Especially as I try to balance motherhood, household, husband and business. 

I would love to hear how YOU find balance in your life.  I know many people who are mothers/small business owners.  Even if you are not, there must be a balance in our lives to stay sane.  Many days I don't feel sane or that I didn't accomplish anything, but I am working on it and trying to create new habits!  A few things that have helped me lately: 

*download and write down 5 things to accomplish each day from my to-do list

* declutter for 10 minutes each day

* no computer while the kids are awake

So what fires you up?  How do you find balance?  I would LOVE to hear from you!

xoxoxo

April :)

6:52

Preschool this week we learned about the letter U.
I had the kids bring an umbrella.
This is what happened 3 minutes after getting out said umbrellas.
BOYS...

Want to win a pretty picture???

My friend and neighbor (when I lived in Utah) started a new blog.  She is a beautiful writer and amazing artist.  She is bribing people to visit her blog by giving away one of her beautiful paintings.

So go and say hi!

5:52

This isn't the best technically sound shot that I took this week but I really love the story behind it.

My little man had his FIRST sleepover with his favorite girl-friend (as opposed to his favorite boy-friend) last night and they had so much fun. How great to have a play date for over 24 hours!!! Mason made sure she had lots of books and stuffed animals to keep her nice and comfy :)

It took a little while for them to get to sleep because they were so excited! And today Mason is a little bummed she left, so he decided to take a nap on "her bed" on the floor!

*I think it is funny 3/5 of my week shots involve sleeping children* I guess it is a time for parents to stop and reflect how much they love their kids (no screaming/crying/running/crashing craziness) Not that craziness is bad, but it is nice to get a break :)

My first texture!

Today I am at Mortal Muses talking about texture, well the fact that I have never done one before...

Anyway it was fun being pushed out of my box!

Before

After

Come over and say HI!