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Paisley 8 Months {Shelburne Baby Photographer}

Diana Whyte Photography — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:00:14 +0000

So I know winter is finally over but I totally loved these quick shots I’ve got of Paisley back in February. And I promise to try to avoid posting any more reminders of winter since it’s finally spring! LOL

Neely {hello world}

hmrasm — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:35:02 +0000

Charlotte, NC Newborn Photography

The Plate family welcomed their third perfect little girl into the world not even two weeks ago, and I am so blessed to be a part of it. Baby Neely is one of the biggest babies I’ve photographed for sure, but there is something about newborn baby rolls that just steals my heart! Neely wasn’t a fan of being snuggled up into a tight ball or tucked really at all…but towards the end she gave up and became a sleepy and squishy newborn for us! Her older sisters absolutely ADORE her and Lilia (the oldest) would probably take care of Neely all day long if someone would let her. The middle sister, Evie instantly became my buddy…and she wanted to be in all the action too. Evie has the most gorgeous lips of any little girl I’ve ever seen. hands down. All three of the Plate girls are beautiful and their parents have a lifetime of boys to worry about… hope you enjoy!!

Our Imaginative Two Year Old

d&t — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:42:00 +0000

Sebby is growing up so fast. We can’t believe he’s already almost two and a half.

He’s becoming so imaginative and has a great time making up new games to play. I left out an empty box this afternoon and he put it on his head and said he was a robot. He pretends that he’s swimming in the sea under the covers in his bed. He sits under the table and pretends it’s a boat. But his favourite things to imagine these days are giants and dragons!

A few months ago, a friend posted a chart that shared some hints on how to discipline less by understanding your children’s behaviour. For Sebby’s personality type, it suggested making sure he had physical outlets, fun and adventure in his life.

When we were on holiday in France over Easter, Darren had the idea that Sebby would enjoy our vacation more if we made each day into an imaginary adventure.

It worked!

(Thank you Child Whisperer!)

We started listening for bells (because that means that the giants are waking up) and looking for clock towers (because that is where giants live). It was a great strategy that kept Sebby excited and happy while at the same time allowed us to see the things that we wanted to see (churches, Roman ruins…all places where giants could be hanging out!).

In Krakow, we found Goliath’s head!!!

Now that we’re home, he still loves looking for dragons, giants, trolls and other imaginary creatures! He runs down the street shouting, “Goliath, are you in there?” and he looks for swords (sticks) that he can fight giants with. He would rather run than go on his scooter now because that way he can have a sword in hand.

He’s gotten his face painted twice now and finds the whole process very amusing. He can’t stop looking at himself in the mirror!

Most recently he was a tiger. So cute!

He still loves to read.

The Jesus Storybook Bible (especially David and Goliath!) and

The Land Long Ago (about a dragon!) are his current favourites. He and Daddy can spend a whole hour in his room reading books.

Daddy taught him a rhyme about tying shoelaces and he’s eager to learn, although he still needs help. He can put his wellies on by himself, though!

Lately, every day has been filled with fun and imagination. I love standing in the doorway of his room and watching him play. Sometimes he sings to himself, which is more talk singing at this point but it is pretty adorable.

Of course, sometimes there are tears, like when he trips because he’s running so fast or when he’s having a hard time sharing toys with a friend, but he’s generally a very pleasant little guy.

Having a two year old sure is a lot of fun!

Baby Guuurl

d&t — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:26:00 +0000

It’s been fun to watch Ophelia grow as she begins interacting more and more with the world around her. At 7 months, she loves putting things into her mouth and is growing in her accuracy in doing so. She grabs at whatever is in sight and definitely recognizes the sight of food, which she is always excited about. She kicks her feet and makes noise when she really wants of likes something. For example, when she sees me filling up the bathtub or holding food or in church when the music starts playing.

Lately, she’s been enjoying spending more time with Daddy. She even enjoys when he lifts her in the air now…as long as he doesn’t toss her up!

She is a great eater and it’s been fun having her join us for meals. I often give her food off my plate unless it’s too hard (she only has two bottom teeth) or too spicy. Some of her favourite things to eat are pears, apples, mangoes, avocados, carrots, grapes and courgette.

She is quite vocal and often chats happily in conversation with us. She perks up when she hears music and loves when anyone is singing.

She does well playing by herself on the floor, reaching for things and rolling over to get them. She isn’t crawling yet, just shouting or crying for help when a toy gets pushed out of her reach.

She also has a keen interest in whatever her big brother is doing, she finds him pretty interesting! She wants to read (or eat!) all the books he reads, play with all the toys he plays with an check out all the clothes he wears (her fave is his starry rain coat!). She also likes when his friends come over to play because they also give her hugs and kisses.

Sebby calls her “baby guurl” or “pretty girl” or sometimes by her name, “Ophelia” and he likes interpreting for us what she’s saying. He will yell “it’s OK baby guuurl” from the other room when he hears her crying and is usually happy to help pass toys to her when I’m busy. He likes to help change her nappies and help pick her up after her naps. His job is turning off the white noise maker and he gets upset if I do it before makes it into the room.

They sometimes play together on the floor while I’m cooking or getting ready in the mornings.

He is a typical older brother though, too. Now that Ophelia is old enough to touch his things, he doesn’t like it. He sometimes quickly snatches them away from her. Or if he sees her doing something that “isn’t allowed”, he’s very quick to tell her no.

But he’s protective of her when others are around and rushes in to give her more hugs the minute someone else wants a little cuddle from her.

We love our baby guurl!

Black & White & Denim

nettie — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:12:30 +0000

EDITED TO ADD: CLEARLY, I need a calendar. Iz not May, today.

I wore this to my little kiddies music recital where, for a reason yet to be discovered, my oldest son didn’t get to play ;( Needless to say, I will get to the bottom of things and work out a replacement for his missed opportunity. The girl twin played parts of the Hot Cross Buns piano performance and the boy twin sang along with the rest of grade K. The overall event was really nice. The kids played and sang so well. I hate that it was ruined by whatever mix up resulted in some being left out.

I don’t want to feel too down. I had a great day yesterday (more awesome internship stuff) and I have to show them that little setbacks aren’t the end of the world. Right?

Anyway, this is what I wore:

Top :: Burda Style’s Lydia
Skirt :: The Janice Skirt (modified Simplicity 9823)
Socks & Tights :: F21 & H&M
Boots :: Anne Klein

This fun pic was taken inside the school where the recital was held. I wish I had taken more as this one was a bit blurry.

This sucky ass weather is threatening to throw off my MMM game. I need to work on making pants, if only to stay in the game! Lol.

I scream! You scream!

tarynmariephotos — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:35:09 +0000

So if you’ve stuck with me this far you’re about to be rewarded: this is going to be a short post! (Word-wise that is. ) This was the last batch of photos from the fam’s visit. (Have I mentioned how terribly I’m missing them all already? Such a sap.) So it’s my first attempt at lifetyle-ish photography, and I’ve realized living in a basement with terrible lighting is really the pits in this department. Oh well. I still love what I got.

I think it’s her goal in life to be more messy than her brothers, like she’s got something to prove.

Woah there, Nana!
Kind of obsessed with this.

Boys will be boys.
Look at that lip!

And that’s all folks. On a side note I came home today to two big dogs. What happened to my little puppies?? I’ll have to get some more pics of them up here pretty soon. Until next time!

Just kidding, one more thing, if you want to see the whole lot of goodies from this visit (or if you’re my sister/mother/grandmother/blah-blah-blah who is waiting for me to send you the pictures), check out the online gallery at PASS here! PASS is an awesome site which I’m hoping to use more and more as I go.

Kiddies App of the week

boardroomtobabies — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:34:54 +0000

This is a darling little App with a helpful introduction into the medical world from a child’s perspective.

Little animals walk into the hospital. You then allocate a bed and proceed with the check up.

You then need to complete a small easy task in order to make them well again and they get discharged.

This is one of Sienna’s favorites.

Ava & McKenna {Fergus Children's Photographer}

Diana Whyte Photography — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:00:43 +0000

These little peanuts are the best! Happy Birthday Ava! Can’t believe how big your getting! Slow down kiddo!

mickey....

4love2last — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:16:00 +0000

Took a tour of my brother ambulance and hope to God he only uses these and nothing else in the baby section of the ambulance. .

Lizard Wizard Birthday Party!

kelleysgirl — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:17:55 +0000

My nephew just turned five and for his birthday party my sister booked the Lizard Wizard. Don’t know what I’m talking about? Well, this company comes out to your house or party location with a collection of reptiles for the guests to experience and learn about. As I mentioned, this was a party for a five year old boy…of course he loves spiders, snakes and bugs! I was a bit hesitant, though, but was pleasantly surprised at how much fun I actually had seeing and learning about these creatures. My little girl, on the other hand, was little miss adventurous! She couldn’t wait to hold a bug, touch a snake or grab a frog! I was quite proud of her!

To start things off, the kids got to hold some frogs. Some were small and sticky and some, like this guy, were large and slimy!

Michael Jordan the Bullfrog

My daughter couldn’t wait to let the giant cockroach climb on her…(insert mother shudder here). Actually, this was a pretty popular, many of the kids wanted their chance to wear a cockroach brooch!

Cockroach Brooch

There were also several volunteers, including my sister and mother, who wanted to have a tarantula placed on their head. My 2 year old was eager to get close to this one because it was an “itsy bitsy spider.” Hmm, there’s not much itsy, or bitsy about him, methinks.

Tarantula Hair Accessory

The kids got to see a few kinds of lizards and even a skink that would stick out his tongue and give a kiss. He was a lot of fun and I captured the best expressions on their faces in pictures!

Then came an array of snakes for everyone to hold. The boys loved this! I have lots of pictures with snakes wrapped around arms and fists and triumphant smiles. The girls are quite the opposite. All of those photos show frightened and repulsed expressions…yet they jumped right in there! This is one of the things I marveled at with this party. Everyone was involved and excited to learn and experience these creatures!

The Lizard Wizard team also set up a little petting zoo for the kids to interact with some frogs and turtles and even a baby alligator. They showcased a huge 45 lb turtle, Tonka, who quietly sat in his bucket while all the kids helped wash his shell. This was a brilliant idea! I can’t tell you how exciting it was for all of them to help clean the turtle.

Turtle Wash

Then came the pièce de résistance, Popcorn the python. Everyone was fascinated by this beautiful creature. Even I let them drape Popcorn around my shoulders, because, really, when do you ever get the chance to do that?

This was easily one of the best parties we’ve had. Every kid there was interested and having fun with the animals…even if they were a little scared! We had quite a range of ages, as well, and all enjoyed it. We got lots of positive feedback from the guests. The Lizard Wizards themselves were very professional and knowledgeable about every creature they exhibited. They were two young adults, but they did a fantastic job interacting with all of the children. You definitely get the sense that they love and respect all of their creatures. I can’t say enough good things about this party and I’m sure my sister will be hiring them again. If you have a chance to have a Lizard Wizard party or a similar company near you, please give it a try. You’ll probably be just as surprised as me and all the other squeamish mothers at our party, at how much fun you have!

Paisley 7 Months {Shelburne Baby Photographer}

Diana Whyte Photography — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Well 7 months, Paisley has 2 teeth, she crawls like a mad woman and doesn’t sit still anymore, she laughs her face off in the most hilarious way, and she talks and talks and talks! haha I love this kid so much! She amazes me everyday with all the new things she is doing and learning and discovering. Although I really feel like time needs to slow down, I am loving every new experience with Paisley. She is simply Ahhhmazing!

Hair accessories by Petite Fleur Co.

Im ready. .

4love2last — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:04:22 +0000

Vanilla soda and medicine. . No matter what happens tonight I’m ready. .

A Tribute to E.L. Konigsburg

skyblueseagreen — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:06:31 +0000

I was sad to learn about the recent loss of E.L. Konigsburg, a talented author of children’s books, and wanted to pass along my thoughts and gratitude for her literary gifts.

I first found out about the author when I chose one of her books for a novel study for my grade 6 reading group, with the inviting title of From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. In the story, a sister and brother get so frustrated with their parents that they decide to run away and live in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. They survive there using ingenious ways, and do extensive research at the museum and at the library about a fascinating but mysterious marble statue of an angel. When their money runs out they courageously travel to Connecticut to find Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, the benefactor of the statue, who puts them to work to find information about the angel in her strangely-organized set of files.

Although the author got her college degree in chemistry, and taught science for several years, Mrs. Elaine Lobl Konigsburg was more interested in understanding the inner struggles and questions that all children and teens have about their selves and their lives, no matter what their background, or how hard or easy their lives have been. She wrote with humor, compassion and imagination, and I certainly had no trouble motivating my struggling 6^th grade readers to read and study Mixed-Up Files.

The author has been duly recognized for her excellence in writing. In 1968, she won the only double honor in Newberry Award history. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler was Konigsburg’s second published book, submitted to her publisher nearly the same time as her first book, Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and Me, Elizabeth. Mixed-Up Files won the top award, the Newbery Medal for excellence in American children’s literature, and Jennifer, Hecate won a Newbery Honor . The National Education Association named Mixed-Up Files one of its “Teachers’ Top 100 Books for Children” and the School Library Journal called it one of the “Top 100 Chapter Books” of all time in 2012. Konigsburg’s The View from Saturday won the 1997 Newbery Medal, nearly 30 years after her first Newbery Medal.

I was surprised to learn that Mixed-Up Files was made into several movies, which I look forward to watching, and for my own little celebration of her life, I’ll be reading The View from Saturday.

Thank you, E.L. Konigsburg, for all you have left behind to give people of all ages greater understanding and compassion for each other.

The Howard Girls

hmrasm — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:16:27 +0000

Charlotte, NC Children Photography

I am beyond blessed to be a part of the Howard Family’s world. I am thankful I call each one of them my friend. Lindsay and Matt are so dear. I didn’t want to leave after we finished honestly…but for one, Matt ran out of beer and for two, he was starving- so they had to leave. But I am pretty sure we could have chatted the night away watching the sun set out in the fields. Good times for sure. They have two absolutely gorgeous little girls. Ella is 5 and glows with happiness and love. She has the kindest soul. I adore her. Kate just turned 3 and is just as beautiful. Her blonde hair and blue eyes melt me- and has a spice to her that will wrap anyone around her finger. The girls are precious together…always helping one another and doing what sisters are truly meant to do for each other. Another fun addition to the family, is 10 month old Amos- their black lab puppy. He is a charmer. I cannot find one bad photo from all of their images…not one. So I hope you enjoy as much as I know Lindsay and Matt will

We build

stellasback — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:55:07 +0000

Grand pop lost it

stellasback — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:55:09 +0000

This grandfather let the kids ride in the back of the truck. Smh what an example.

SPRING FUN!!!

hmrasm — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:17:50 +0000

Lake Norman, NC Children & Personal Photography

With all these gorgeous blooms (plus the abundance of pollen covering every inch of our town, and sinuses), I decided I needed to stop off and grab a couple spring shots of our little monsters. Without them, I truly doubt I would’ve found this passion for child photography- or ever would’ve turned my camera off of auto to figure out what else it would do. These boys are my world. {+God and my handsome hubby} oh, and Cooper and Dozer <our four-legged children>. So, with that being said- it was a nice day and I had a last minute cancellation, so I took the boys out to eat and headed to a beautiful field of yellow flowers! Then I let the rugrats be themselves. To top it off I had a friend with her adorable son meet me there too…so it ended up as a fun playdate as well. You can never have too many photos of your own children. EVER. I know I have always been teased about taking too many of my kids- but I ignore the comments completely. Or laugh because within time they will have children of their own and say “wow, I now understand why Heather takes 10 million pictures of her kids each week.” Life is so short. Make it sweet, happy & fun! Hope you enjoy…Cade (4 years), Jax (2 years), Kolt (15 months) and Kellan (13 months), my sweet friend Alex’ son.

Mr. Kellan in action…

and lastly, I captured a sweet group of guys out to enjoy their evening on bikes…

Picture of the day

stellasback — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:11:15 +0000

My beautiful niece at her soon to come ..sisters baby shower

Forts, Fish, and Playing Hooky

Lynn — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:22:52 +0000

Earlier this week, my 14-month-old son decided to build a fort. I have no clue where he learn

Day 108: Meet Eoin Hartwright

arrancat — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:48:53 +0000

On Monday evening, team Fourbirdsaboating had our official launch event at the Regal cinema in Henley-On-Thames, we had loads of amazing people join us, from river rowers, ocean rowers, to Olympic rowers, and amongst them was this inspirational young man by the name of Eoin Hartwright. It turns out that one of our speakers Mick Dawson had paid a visit to Eoin’s school in Didcot when Eoin was just 12 years old. He was so inspired, that he decided he would like to row across an ocean, and now aged 16 years old he is in a team of four, preparing to row across the Atlantic Ocean in the Talisker Challenge in December 2013. You can read all about him in the BBC News here. But it just goes to show what a difference a single meeting can make, and I’m really inspired by the knowledge that this one young man will go on to inspire many other people, both young and old in his journey.

The Kinmon 3

hmrasm — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:03:59 +0000

Belmont, NC Children Photography

We are running out the door for a weekend away in Atlanta to cheer on my hubby and all the other awesome firemen & police that are playing football against the Atlanta team tomorrow- so I will make this short and sweet!! (I had to post this peek before we left…couldn’t wait 3 more days!!)

These gorgeous Kinmon babies know how to melt my camera for sure. I am so thankful that I’ve been able to capture the three of them growing up season after season! Mia and Aniston are just beautiful…and with each time I see them they grow more and more into lovely big girls. I cannot believe how much they’ve matured since I saw them last. And Rylan is a little ham, but he is surely hitting those twos!! He wanted nothing to do with us for a while, it was much more fun playing with keys and boxes! (obviously!) Love these kids and I hope you get to enjoy them too!!!

ps- I couldn’t resist posting a TON from their session!!!!