Ever After

It will be a not-so-minor miracle if Baby Tad survives toddlerhood without breaking a bone, poisoning himself, suffering a concussion, electrocuting himself, dining from the litter box, drowning in the toilet, falling headfirst from the high chair or shopping cart that he REFUSES to sit in, choking to death, poking his eye out, knocking teeth [...]

Because she is a fantastic photographer, I was a bit nervous and felt waaay under-qualified to take pictures of my dear friend’s family on the morn that she and her firstborn were headed for the Missionary Training Center in Provo, UT.  She’s the reason I even started dabbling in photography (and blogging) in the first place! [...]

Child # Two went # One and Child # One went # Two. BUT # Two had flushed TP by the slew—a HUGE BOO BOO! So # One’s # Two did accrue in the loo. EEEWW! Oh, I wish I knew how to get the queued paper and poo to pass through! DO YOU?

I feel honored when friends ask me to take pictures of their kids.  Here are a few favorites from a recent outing:

I tried a new recipe last night, and it is definitely one that will go in my book of favorites.  (Thanks, Mom!) Honey Orange Chicken (from Taste of Home) 1 pound boneless chicken breasts cut into 1/2″ strips 3 Tbl. butter 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 medium onion, sliced (I cut [...]

With expert telephone support provided by my genius mother and her genius friend and coworker, Ramona, I’ve crocheted darling little pumpkin hats over the last few weeks.  I started out just wanting to make one as a newborn photography prop, but it was just too cute, so I’m also making them for my kids. SUPER [...]