i heart faces: Beach Fun Photo Challenge

 Daddy really loves her!

Day 70: A Dream Come True

It's been a long time coming but it's finally here!  We are absolutley blessed by this oppurtunity to start this buisness, meet wonderful new people and begin a new adventure.  Visit our website at http://www.candidlygrateful.com/  Thanks for all your support and encouragement!

Sneak Peek!

So, most photographers would agree that doing a boy’s senior shoot can be pretty grueling. They usually don't want to be there but per parents requests they oblige so you’re stuck trying to shoot the natural beautiful personality that isn't so beautiful at the time. Not the case for my first boys, or should I say young man’s, senior session. So fun! It could be because his Mom has a love for photos and has been prepping him for this moment his whole life. Caleb is really an admirable young man. He's kind, helpful, and respectful; he loves the Lord and honors his parents. He's a good boy…I mean young man!! I hope I captured all that in my photos. Here is a sneak peek at a couple.


Thanks for a great time Caleb!

 

 

Let me know what you guys think of my first young man's senior session???

Day 69: Mama

For the last 8 months a constant reminder has been going off in my head, “I’m their Mom.” I don’t know if it’s that I really forget or if it’s I can’t believe it but whatever the reason there are still reminders often. Sometimes it’s with great joy that the thought comes as I see them smile and feel so excited I say to myself, “I’m their Mom!” Sometimes it’s a little less exciting when it’s 4am and I’m getting up for the fourth time that night and I think, Why?” the answer comes rushing to the fore front of my mind, “I’m there Mom.” Sometimes it comes with great surprise. Why am I not grossed out by their poops, their throw ups and their boogers? “Oh yeah! I’m their Mom!”

It’s funny to me how “I forget” in a sense. I guess I’m still getting used to the idea. I’m a Mommy! I’m now all of a sudden this woman who packs luggage to leave the house for an hour, that can accomplish pretty much anything with a baby in her hands, and who’s multi-tasking skills are at an all time high. I’m a Mommy! I don’t know how I can possibly need reminders at times, but I guess it’s still a shock. After 8 months it’s still a shock to me that I could love two little people so much and everyday fall more in love with them. The reality still reminds me, “I’m a mommy!”

Well, the other day I was basking away in my motherly duties, making a headband for Zaya, feeding her a snack, and grabbing up my son to go change his diaper. We talked and played a little on the changing table and we finished up so I picked him up and headed back to meet Zaya. As we were on our way Chase nestled his head on my shoulder and as clear as day said, Mama! I immediately gasped, smiled and teared up a little all at the same time. He said Mama! He knows I’m his Mama! I didn’t know how good that would feel to hear him say it. It was amazing! My little guy called me Mama. I am his Mama and it feels so good to be reminded by him. I’m not sure I will have to keep reminding myself anymore because they will start doing the reminding for me plus it just is starting to feel right. Maybe I’m getting the hang of this Mama business?

Today I’m grateful he knows my name.

Sweetest Girl

I had a blast taking pictures of the prettiest little girl this week but not only is she so beautiful she is the sweetest, funnest little girl too.  Look at her in her modeling debut...So much fun!

8 Months Old

I can't believe they are already 8 months old!  We are having a blast these days.  Going out and exploring the world.  I took them for their first on location photo shoot.  It was right around the corner from our house and it lasted a total of about 10 min but it was an adventure none the less. 

And I got this amazing shot...

Day 68: Snack Time

I have always loved snack time but it's never been as much fun as it is now.  The babies are learning to feed themselves and it is the funnest thing to watch them learn...food is everywhere and pretty much a bath is needed when all is said and done but we have a blast. 

Today I'm grateful we have a dog because she makes snack time clean up a little easier. 

"I think I'll try your foot for snack!" "Okay, I try it all the time."