Updates in pictures

Two years ago, I set out in my photography journey. 

I wanted to have an awesome Christmas card. 

So, I set it up and had Linda take our picture. 

Two years later, tons of hours editing, researching, and practicing later... John asked me to re-do the family picture. He said it was terrible. He wanted the same shot, but just better. So I turned that into our Project 12 for the month and a mini-photo shoot for the family. 

Just a tad different, don'tcha think?

I am almost embarrassed about that first picture.. I was so proud and it's terrible. I've learned a little bit more about exposure and white balance, but for me, photography is about constantly studying and getting better. If you think you know it all, it's time to get out. 

This is Classic Claire.

Linus and her blanket..

I love this picture. 

Of course I got gussied up and had John take my picture!

I hope you enjoyed my mini-session with the kids!

I was supposed to be giving the garage an acid bath, but I have apparently sniffed too many fumes, I have been banned from working in there anymore and he is going to finish it. Who knew that you could literally get sick from smelling paint thinner fumes? Don't worry.. I have before and after pictures of the garage to share with you soon.. it's only been a project for 3 weeks. 

Happy Friday, Y'all!!

Easter 2010

I have been so consumed in the misery that has been the cleanse that I haven't blogged about Easter. Thursday was Addison's Easter Party at school, and the all those 2 and 3 year olds running for Easter eggs was probably the cutest thing I've seen in a while. Addison and her best friend Claire from school.. they are adorable together. 

The entire 2/3 year old class... this is actually 2 separate classes.

She was so excited about the eggs.

We were going to go the church Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, but it rained it out, so we didn't go. Sunday morning, though, the Easter Bunny was in such a hurry, he left a trail of candy and paw prints to the baskets.

Claire enjoyed the trail too!

She also opened an egg full of M&M's and ate as many as she could cram in her mouth before we could stop her.

We went to church and as we were walking up, Addison exclaimed, "Look at all these people here to see Jesus!" It made my heart super happy. 

Everyone eating Easter lunch at Mom's.

Sarah playing with Carson

John and Addison hunting Easter Eggs

She was mad b/c I took away her "tazoo" a..k.a a kazoo to take this picture and she punished me.

She was ready to go hunt some eggs

Uncle Bill, Kala, and Carson. (My parents are adding onto their house, which is why there is a bunch of construction going on in the background.)

All the kids that hunted eggs... it was so awesome to have this many kids at Mom's. It was Easter was supposed to be about... We had such a great time. It's been a while since a family gathering didn't feel like "forced family fun."

I love this man with all my heart. Thanks for being so awesome!

After Mom's, we went to MeMac and Poppy's, but my CF card was full, so I don't have any pictures. :(