The new blog is finally finished!!! I hate to change things up on all of you faithful followers/readers, but I will now be blogging at
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Or should I say babies? I took a trip to Vegas this past weekend with my mother-in-law and sisters-in law for a little girls trip (well, almost girls trip...I do acknowledge you're not a girl Scott, and neither are any of the babies!). My sis-in-law Connie (who lives in Texas) was heading up to vegas with her boys and husband for her husband's chiropractic convention. Since she just had her second son in December, and we hadn't met him yet, we (me, mom-in-law Mary, sis-in-law Ashlee and her son Daxton) thought we'd drive down and meet them there.
We made quite the entourage as we cruised the strip with two strollers, three kids, and pregnant ol' me. I think I may have walked just a little too much because I was DEFINITELY feeling the consequences yesterday, but we still had a great time.
The first night we went on a little walk down the strip before dinner. Here's Jackson with his new fake smile.
And now his CRAZY eyes (looks like Mary's sportin them too...)
The girls
Fitting in the car was quite the feat. This shot just doesn't quite show how crammed in there we all were.
Bad lighting, but no one cares about that but me, right?
My brother Dave and his wife and baby were also down there that weekend for Dave's business trip, so I hooked up with them one of the nights. Here's Easton playing on the FAO Schwarz piano.
And here's some of Jackson and Daxton having some fun.
I have more pics, but they were taken on my other "real" camera (these were all point and shoot), so I haven't downloaded them yet. I will because I want to post the cute pics I got of my newest nephew Tyson. He's so cute!
Okay, and last but not least, here's couple of pics that Jake snapped the other night with the point and shoot in our dimly lit hallway. They are terrible, but for those of you who are asking for shots of my tummy (ahem, Lindsay), here you go. I'm planning on taking much better ones soon...
Just a reminder that today by midnight is the last day to submit orders from any sessions photographed prior to October. All galleries shot before then will be removed from the proofing gallery to make room for new 2009 sessions. Thank you!
In the next week or so, I'll be debuting my new wedding website, an updated portraits website, and a whole new look for Meredith Photography! Lots of fun changes are in store for 2009, so stay tuned!
And on a more personal note, I hope you have the most fantastic New year's eve! I'll leave you with these photos I shot with my little ol' point and shoot. Every time there's a new snowfall, my neighbor sculpts the snow around his mailbox to be a different character, scene, etc., and each time it's incredible! I always mean to take pictures, but never seem to get around to it. Well, I'm shaping up and will start debuting his latest and greatest creations here! First up, Madagascar.
Just wanted to thank all of you who sent in nominations for this giveaway! I've been so touched by all of the stories. You are all so amazing and it was REALLY hard to choose! Everyone is so deserving! Because I was having such a difficult time choosing, I finally turned it over to a panel of judges. The winner has been selected and contacted.
Finally! I've been waiting for the snow to come. I can't really enjoy it to the fullest this year (no snowboarding and sledding for me--boohoo), but I'm still excited it's here! Nothing gets me in the holiday mood more than a good snow and everything covered in white.
I have so many sessions I could post, I hardly know where to begin! It seems I always get behind on my blogging this time of year because I get so busy with christmas orders. I'm almost done though, and then it'll be time to turn a little focus on my own poor family and get some shopping done!
Speaking of family, I think I'll post just that. Here's a bunch from my sister's family session this year. We decided to go urban this year, and I really loved how they turned out!
Coco was the funniest. She was posing for me left and right and had everyone laughing.
She also had a mind of her own and didn't want to snuggle up to the rest of her siblings, but I love this shot just the same!
Superheros!
Skylar...
Tyson...
and Ryan...
Love them all!
More posts to come! I still have more families, a wedding, and bridals so stay tuned! :)
GIRL!!!!!!!!
Yep, that's right! Many of you already knew that I was pregnant, but for those of you who didn't, surprise! And for those of you who did, surprise! It's a girl!
Jake and I are thrilled. We're due April 25th (just in time to miss the first bit of the summer wedding season--sorry about that!) We are so so happy though. She's perfect. If I could get my scanner working I'd post the ultrasound pic....ah well.
Our basement is finally refinished!!! Woohoo! I still have finishing touches to do (i.e. hang all my frames, get a coffee table, and decorate it up a little more), but the main work is done.
As promised, here are the before and afters:
I can't find the before for my office, but here is the after. The before was just as bad as all the rest (linoleum floor, peeling wallpaper, etc.). Now it's a bright cheery yellow. This is the corner where my desk now resides.
And we sectioned off a corner of our furnace room, sheetrocked it in and made it our laundry room.
A big huge thanks to my father-in-law and Jake for all their super hard work!!!!!!
Several years back some friends and I went to a resthome to sing to the elderly folks there. It was around the holidays and so we sang a few christmas carols, and then asked if anyone had any requests. A woman in the back shouted "Gobble Gobble Turkey Land!" It still makes me laugh whenever I think about it. Mostly because I would really like to hear this song if it exists. Anyone ever heard of it? If so, please share. It would be a fabulous one to sing tomorrow.
I hope you all have a fabulous thanksgiving and are able to share it with loved ones! Isn't it fabulous that we have a holiday to celebrate being thankful!? I could list 101 things right now that I'm thankful for, but I'll encourage to think of your own right now instead. One thing I will say I'm grateful for is my newest little niece, Norah. Born a month ago and just the sweetest little thing!
Don't you just love that little dimple?
Of course I had to get my snuggles in at the end, so Aly (my sis and mommy to Norah) grabbed the camera and snapped a few.
And one more for my own enjoyment:
Bahahaha! I know I'm a total dork, but I couldn't resist when she posed her hands like this!
FINALLY! I'm posting some shots from my little bro's wedding! You may not believe that I actually wasn't their photographer by the amount I'm posting here. They were sweet enough to give me the day off of shooting so I could enjoy everything and everyone, but I still managed to take a billion photos! You may laugh, but I can't help it! I'm addicted! I don't know what to do with myself without a camera in hand. It was great to shoot without pressure though, and just shoot who I wanted and when I wanted. And I actually got to talk and eat and DANCE at a wedding for a change...So so nice :)
Flashing their rings/gang signs?
Check out their awesome kicks
Looks like Easton has some gang signs of his own to flash
Isn't she gorgeous? Stunning.
Some of the peeps
Their reception was lovely. I LOVE the apples and hydrangeas...*sigh*
Kayti had this adorable groom's cake made for Aaron. Two drums and a top-hat cymbal for the drummer!
Don't worry, the event was well-covered
My mom probably won't be too happy I posted this pic, but isn't she lovely? Love her.
I'm so happy Aaron and Kayti are married. We love having Kayti in the family!
