My Family Portraits

My resolution for this year was to *finally* get some of my family pictures off of this stinkin' computer and up onto the walls where we can enjoy them.  Slowly, but surely, I've begun to make some progress.

These just make me happy!

The collection at the top are (3) 8x12s, with the middle picture by Two Suez.  I just hung these in our guest bath.  The room is small, so the matted and framed 8x12s really make a statement.  I will eventually add more pictures to this wall.

The bottom picture is a 12x18 print, picture by Two Suez, and is hanging in my bedroom just above my bedside dresser.  Our bedroom is the last room in our house that we have decorated.  I'm a little embarrassed to admit that up until a couple of months ago, most of the pictures hanging in this room were just stuck on the walls on hangers that remained from the last owner!  Yes, we have been in our house for almost 5 years *sigh*.  Its funny what you just get used to!  I'm so proud to finally have furniture, paint, and pictures in their own special places.  :)

This next one is our family picture from last summer, by the fabulous Jessica James Photography in Destin.  Its a 20x40 canvas, I just love everything about it!

 

If you think 20x40 is big, well, it seems to shrink once its on the wall.  For comparison, the prints on the shelf next to the canvas are 5x7s.

Next up...Image Box and Spiral Albums!  These were my little treats from our spring session with Two Suez.  I ordered the spiral albums from the photographer, which was such a luxury!  Sure, I could've designed it myself but, I promise you that this time next year I would still have good intentions and no albums.  That's why these were a treat.  A couple of weeks after the session, here are my lovely little books.  Worth every penny! (I'm sure Nana and Grammy will agree!)

On the other hand, I did purchase the hi-res files from my session and I was excited to play around with them a bit.  This image box is my first creation.  It holds the all of the individual prints from the session (and more). 

These mounted 5x7s are super sweet because they have easels attached!  Even better, the easels fold flat so that they fit in my box (above). 

Hannah & Toby ~ Engaged!

Hannah & Toby, Congrats on your engagement!  I'm looking forward to your wedding in September.  It was a pleasure hanging out with y'all for the evening.  I hope you love your pics! ♥♥♥

Chloe @ 10 days

Here's a couple more shots of sweet little Chloe when she was 10 days old...

Lazy Days of Summer

The lazy days are here.  With the late sunset, our evening routine has been pushed back and we are lucky to get the kids in bed by 10.  Thank goodness for nap-time!  Our evenings have been spent at the pool and the kids are doing GREAT with their swimming.  Hunter is like a little fish and is getting better and better everyday.  Lily is fearless (with or without the floaties) and, as always, keeps us on our toes.  With just a bit more kicking strength, she'll be swimming too.

(taken with my Olympus point and shoot)

In the meantime, I will do my best to keep the blog updated as much as possible.  I have cleared my schedule to make more time for family during the summer, so you may see more pictures of our adventures. :)

Clayton (5) & Schuler (2)

Love the names!  These boys were the perfect ages, 5 and 2, ages that I can totally relate to. 

 Trucks, trains, tractors???  Not a problem at my house!