I Should Be Folding Laundry

Exactly.

January 15th, 2013

I came across this quote in a book. I decide to created a jpeg out of it and share it with you because OMG – YES.

I didn’t even realize I did it. It wasn’t until Saturday after downloading some photos of the kids did I realize that maybe, just maybe I had taken photos of them for a number of months in a row. Sure enough, I took a peek and saw that every month I did.

Except August. But August doesn’t count because I was tied to my bed and in a boot and in therapy 43,988 hours a week.

Stupid August.

Anyway, I realize this isn’t a new idea or anything, people do this often, but it was fun to see how often I drag my children outdoors to take their photos. And it’s funny how cute and pleasant they look. It’s interesting the way you can’t hear the moans and groans (mine) and the whining and crying (them) when I say “hey, friends! let’s take some pictures, khurryshhhh…” or “OMG, JUST LOOK AT ME FOR ONE SECOND, ALL OF YOU OR I WILL DIE.”

or something.

Sometimes I’m all plan-like. “Next Thursday evening at 6:42 when the sun is just-so we are going to head out and take your photo. Here are your outfits, please wash behind your ears and do not drink red icees the day of, thank you.”

But sometimes, I’m all slick-like. This past Saturday was one of those times. I gave everyone their outfits and I was like “hey, let’s get Eli’s haircut and go out to lunch. Here are your (TOTALLY PLANNED OUT) outfits! HOORAY!”

We drove for 14 seconds to the end of the neighborhood and I said “let’s get out and take a photo and we’ll go somewhere extra yummy!” And they did and we did and it was fun, the end. I now have a timeless photo of Clara trying to sit in the wet grass. But still! Pretty!

Anyway. Enjoy these sweet little faces.

Hi. and help.

January 9th, 2013

Sometimes Anna will email with that in her subject line and in her message. Just hi. It’s simple and gets her point across. I usually reply back with Hi, I love you. or Hi, shouldn’t you be reading? or Hi, let’s eat some nachos. It starts off a good conversation, typically, but sometimes, that’s really all she has to say. And that’s okay.

So, I’m still here. Alive. Ticking. Moving. Shaking. Breathing. I haven’t disappeared entirely. I’m on my business Facebook page almost everyday. I post to Instagram pretty often. (username: foldinglaundry)

I also send out emails from time to time from my business page – you can sign up here, if you’d like.

I’m also running a quick little promo for my business. (just in case you’re in the area)

I’m around.

But maybe you can help me get back in the groove of blogging, if you are so inclined. Ask me a question. About anything. Well, almost anything. I’ll pop back and answer as many as possible. Like soon. For real.

In the meantime, here’s a peek at how big my sweet baby Clara is getting.

15 months.

You Capture | Happy

December 18th, 2012

So, first, I’m sorry for being a whole day late on this. One of these days, I’m going to sit down and right a real post and in that real post will be all sorts of updates on me and my life and after reading that post you’ll think “ooooh, so that’s why she’s barely posted and why she’s always late with You Capture and why her hair always looks funny.”

Okay, maybe not the last one but probably.

Last week’s challenge was happy and this just makes me happy. Is it coffee that makes you happy? (YES) Is it children that make you happy? (YES) Is it a greasy Big Mac on a rainy day that makes you happy? (YES) (at least for a little while until it hits your stomach.)

Anyway, my kids are happy and that makes me happy. So, here you go, all sorts of endless happy for you.

This last photo is especially cute because it’s a shot of the car before heading into the “milk car wash.”

My works makes me happy. Almost 99% of the time.

(it’s babypalooza over here, friends.)

Now, it’s your turn to share!

PLEASE READ THESE GUIDELINES, especially, yes, especially if you have never linked up!
1. Anyone can join in on the challenge at anytime.
2. Please make sure the photos you use were taken for the challenge, meaning do not search your archives for an appropriate photo. The goal of You Capture is to get you out taking photos each week!
3. Use YOUR photos.
4. When linking up, only link to your You Capture blog post, not your main blog URL. (incorrect links will be deleted.)
5. You MUST link back to You Capture in your post. (please do this! don’t link up to promote your blog or even to promote your own photo challenge, k?!)
6. I encourage you to visit other participants and leave comments. This is a great way to meet new friends!

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Festive

Happy Capturing!

You Capture | Light

December 10th, 2012

Every time I sit down for You Capture, I realize that it’s been yet another week of not coming here and writing. And each week I think that I need to take the time to write, to share, to catch up. But I’m still struggling with finding that time. I see a light at the end of the tunnel, it’s small, but it’s there. I’m doing everything I can to get myself there. I’ll get there. Soon. Also, there’s a lot to catch up on. I really don’t even know where to begin.

This past weekend I taught my Mastering Manual workshop which has quickly turned into one of my absolute favorite things that I have ever created. The idea that these people are anxiously and timidly walking into my studio and walking out the next day with this amazing knowledge that will allow them to take the prettiest photos they’ve ever taken, well, let’s just say that I am a fan. I’m been teaching it once a month and each month it just gets better and better. Yesterday, one of my attendees showed me an image she took and I literally gasped and said “can you believe you took this?” and she just laughed and said “not at all.” But she did. And she did it correctly. GAH. I love it so much.

Anyway, I spent the whole weekend basically talking about light. So, this week’s challenge was completely appropriate.

Of course I work only with natural light. Basically no difference with my images today.

I am slightly infatuated with cranberries this year. Not eating them but displaying them. I love the bright pops of color and how different each one is. I also love that they’re just $1.50 per bag, which is a cheap, easy and vibrant way to decorate.

Also: pretty. I love the way the light is reflected on the berries.

I absolutely love the light in my studio. I also love the bokeh in the background on this shot. What I love most about the bokeh is that it’s created from actual natural light bouncing off the gold. No artificial light here, people. (at least, not this time.)

The weather this weekend was pretty gross. Cold, rainy, foggy. But we still found pretty.The light in the background of both of these images was a simple porch light left on next to my studio.

That’s it for me, friends. Now it’s your turn to share!

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Happy

Happy Capturing!

Exactly.

Cute faces

Hi. and help.

You Capture | Happy

You Capture | Light

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