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Things are kinda slow around here lately. Weather's been icky, except for yesterday it was abnormally beautiful for this time of year. Anyways... I haven't been taking a lot of pictures but it's all the more reason for me to get some good practice shooting indoors. Yep... working on it. :) Anyways, I haven't posted in a while so I thought I'd show you a few shots of Avery that I LOVE. We have to keep in mind that not every picture we take has to be technically perfect. As a mommy, I never want to miss anything Avery says, does, tries... etc. Part of the reason why I've fallen in love with photography is because it allows me to "document" Avery's life. Not just the cute smiles in a beautiful environment. I want to capture the essence of Avery. Not all of my pictures are what some would see as "frameable", "scrapbookable" or "need -to -show- the -world-able" but they are pictures of Avery's true spirit; exactly what I want to catch while documenting her life. Of course, I'm biased... practically EVERY picture I have of Avery is "frameable", "scrapbookable", and yes, absolutely "need-to-show-the-world-able" but I'm her mother!! Ha ha ha! So here's a few of Avery that I cherish. With one glance of these pictures I know exactly how she was feeling, I can here her giggle or hear the word she was saying, I'm taken back to the moment!

This is one of Avery's favorite things to do!

If you ask her to play 'Peekaboo' this is what you get!

I love this picture because Avery now says, "Idnknoooow" which translates to, "I don't know" and it is so cute to hear her say it. She puts her hands up too. This shot is not perfectly focused, but look at her beautiful blue eyes and her priceless expression with a cheerio in mouth to boot! Ha ha ha!

And this last shot is very close to my heart. This is something Avery's done since she was soooo little. When she's tired or just relaxed, she snuggles her blankey right over or under her nose and just breathes her blankey in. She loves it so much and this soft, fuzzy piece of brown and pink fabric bring so much security and comfort to her. It just melts my heart! When you ask if you can have some blankey too, she puts it right under your nose and rubs it. Just the way she likes it! Such a precious little bugaboo!

That's it for now! Remember, not every shot is going to be perfect (I always have to keep that in mind)! Just know that some of those not-so-perfect shots may turn out to be the ones that really speak to you and mean the world to you.

The Farm

Yesterday we had such a great day! We went to The Farm to pick out our pumpkins. The Farm is in Snohomish and it's a great place to go for pumpkins, corn mazes, hot apple cider and lots of animals to see and pet! We came home with 3 pumpkins for daddy to carve soon!

And get a load of these:

Avery's Grammy got these pink kitty rubber boots for her when she was just a little bitty bug and I'm amazed that they fit now, as they should! But it just blows my mind anyways. I remember thinking when my mom got these for her that it would be forever until she would fit them. And now she does. The time sure flies! Thank goodness they fit too because it was muddy!

Here's a few more shots from yesterday:

Afterwards, we went out for Avery's new favorite... PIZZA! She LOVES pizza... like father, like daughter. Like I said, we had a great day together! I love you Mark and Avery!!! XOXOXO

DIRT!

Everyone's gotta try a little I guess, right? Yes... even my precious, angelic, sweet-smelling little girl. And thank goodness her daddy wasn't around for this. (Ever since Avery was born he's turned into a complete germaphobe...never thought I'd see that happen!)

As difficult as it was to watch, it was also pretty cute! But I'm amazed my everything she does. Ha ha ha! She really didn't think too much of it. When she finished, she just patted off her hands and continued on her way.

In other exciting news, Avery is finally walking. She's been toying around with it for a few weeks, not really doing a lot of it though. Yesterday she was walking everywhere outside. I'm so excited for her especially cause I was a little scared and worried after our last Dr. visit... She's a "late" walker... yeah, yeah WHATEVER! But that's another post... I'm hoping to catch some action walking shots this afternoon. So stay tuned...

I can't help it...

......I have to post a few more "peeks" of the session I did in Florida! Here they are:

This mommy and daughter are just two peas in a pod!

And is this little girl beautiful or what?

I've just finished processing their session and I've ordered their proof book as well! I'm so excited for them to see their pictures... nearly 4o of them! WOW! Thanks so much girls, and I'll have your book to you soon!

I know, I know......

Yes, all! I'm back from Florida. I came home a few days early but first let me just say I had a FABULOUS time hanging out with my sister and her boyfriend!! I know what you're thinking though and you're absolutely right. I missed Avery and her daddy so incredibly much and those words do not even begin to do justice to what I was truly feeling inside! Florida was a LONG way to go for the first time without my bug and I will do it again, I will absolutely go back and visit my sister again. Our sister time, getting to know her boyfriend better and yes, my alone time too, was so very precious to me. It was just a whole new experience... leaving Avery for the first time. Here are some pictures of Katie and Brett. We were on Juno Beach and it was gorgeous. There were surfers out in the water and the smell of coconuts and tanning oil were mesmerizing; especially if you live in WA like me where we're getting a real taste of our fall weather!

Aren't those pictures darling? And I'm proud to say I have the most beautiful sister in the whole, wide world!! She always is super comfortable and photogenic... she doesn't even have to try to look good for a camera... she just is this way all the time! I love her soooo much!

Here's the sisters on our way to wreaking havoc in Florida on my last night in town:

OK, this was super exciting for me. While in Florida, I photographed my sister's boss, Amy, and her five-year-old daughter, Savannah. Guys, this is my first paid shoot and I couldn't be more pleased with how the photos turned out. Here's a small sneak peak for Amy and Savannah...

This picture really captures the true essence of who Amy and Savannah are with each other as mommy and daughter. They were the two easiest girls to photograph. They played and laughed with each other and I just shot away to my heart's content. Thanks so much girls and I can't wait to get your photos out to you!

Cheers to Florida and Katie & Brett and Amy & Savannah... thank your for the trip, I'll never forget it and don't count me out... I will be back!! Ha ha!!

West Palm Beach, Florida

I did it.... or I'm doing it, that is!! I'm in West Palm Beach, FL visiting my sister for a week. This is the first time I've left Avery for more than one night (and I only did that last weekend)!!! Being away from Avery is much harder than I expected it to be. I'm having a great time spending time with my sister and her boyfriend but man, I am one homesick little mama!!!! Tomorrow we're heading to Disney World for the day so that will be fun. I can't wait to find Avery loads of Disney toys and whatever else... she LOVES Mickey Mouse!! I'll be home on Monday and I can't wait to see, smell, kiss and love up on my bug... and my husband too! :)

Yesterday Katie (my sister), Brett and I and Katie's boss and daughter headed out to Juno Beach for a photo session. Amy and Sass (my sister's boss and daughter) were so fun to photograph... so easy. I absolutely LOVE every shot I took. As soon as I get home I'll post a few. We had a blast yesterday! I also took some shots of Katie and Brett that turned out fabulous! I can't wait to get them all home and processed for them to see.

I hope to have some fun pictures from Disney World tomorrow also and I plan on taking more pictures of Katie and Brett with their dog (my nephew... he's soooo cute) Jackson. Well, take care all and I'll be home soon!!