My favorite pillow

For a graduation present my mom surprised me with an awesome handmade pillow. I had previously mentioned that I like a similar pillow and she took matters into her own hands to make me one herself! I absolutely love walking in our living room and seeing it!
It reads:
"As the for albini's they will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15

 I love this little heart.

Some of the fabric is from the  quilt that my mom is making me. So, thank you mom for this pillow and for knowing me so well!:)
I am spending this beautiful afternoon editing more photos from my time in San Diego. Stay tuned for photos of a sweet baby girl!

My 'day off' and diy

A few days ago I was talking to Travis about now being unemployed. He corrected me and told me that technically I am self-employed. Not only does that sounds much better but it is true. We have been blessed enough to have Photography be something that we not only love to do but that supplements our income.
All this past week when Travis has left for work, I have been working on editing, blogging, etc. So, on this icky & rainy Saturday I have decided to take a day off and decided to do the things on my to-do list that are fun!
I enjoyed a yummy breakfast.

I enjoyed looking at pictures from our trip to San Diego. I was in heaven snuggling our friend's newborn baby girl.

I even did a little diy.

I got this idea from CLuckCluckSew. She calls it a broch but it can really be much more than that--decor for a giftbag, a headband accessory, etc.

What you need: lots of fabric scraps, felt, scissors, needle and thread, and a button.

What you do: Cut your base circle from felt for sturdiness. Then you continue to cut circles from fabric and layer them until you have met your desired look. Your circles do not have to be perfectly round.

Then you want to grab your button and thread it through all of the layers to keep the circles in place. (Or you could use some hot glue to sturdy them.)
And voila! You're done:)

Here is my little circle goodness on my hubby's birthday gift. He probably won't notice it and then I will just reuse it on something else:)

He is going to be 24 tomorrow--Happy Birthday babe!
There ya go! A little look at my day and a little diy.
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Brenner Family

I was so glad to be able to take the Brenner Family's photos. We took Karen's Gradation photos and were just as excited to work with the whole family. It's always fun to meet the parents and siblings of friends from college--to see where they came from and how they interact with their family. The girls were even nice enough to get their feet dirty for some photos! Here are some photos of our time together...

Thanks again, Brenner Family! I'm so glad we could give these photos of your three girls to cherish for years to come.

Graduate--Jacob

I had the chance to take Jacob's Graduation photos a few weeks ago and I loved working with him. Travis and Jacob work together and have had a few classes together over the past few years. He said this was his first time getting professional photos done but you wouldn't have known it--he was a natural. I love that Jacob brought his Cap and Gown. I also love that it took us a while to figure out how to tie his tie!:) Here are a few photos from our time together...

Congratulations on graduating!!
Thank you for letting us be a part of your first Photography Session--it was fun!