Amber, Whit and Josie

Here's a few more from our little photo session last week.  It was so nice posing Amber and Whit...It was great to have subjects who did what I asked of them!  And Josie was excellent practice for next summer when Rilo will be her age!  It definitely takes some effort to get a good shot of a toddler!

Whit was a good sport.  She had been at the pool and packing all day long and just came to watch.  I forced her to do a few pictures.  Doesn't she look great for not getting all dolled up?

Here's cute little Josie.  It's hard to believe she was Rilo's age last summer and now is walking and talking!

And lastly, a few more of Amber.

I love how much there is to learn about photography.  I have no current plans for it, other than to document our life, but I really love working on specific skills and seeing progress.  Sometimes I think I have too many hobbies, but I really love them all and can't begin to think about narrowing them down. 

Photos, Birthdays, and Closings

Yesterday, I asked some of the girls out here in Chicago to do a fun little photoshoot.  I love taking pictures of Rilo, but I wanted to practice on some other subjects.  Photography is such a fun hobby!  I might post some more of these next week after the girls give their stamp of approval.  Here's one I love of Amber:

Tomorrow marks the 25th birthday of my best friend!  Happy early birthday Marbear!!!

{Circa Halloween 2003?!  We won Most Creative at the Halloween Dance...mostly because we stayed in "tourist" character the WHOLE dance}

And lastly, I was sad to hear that Shade is closing down.  They are great for basics...I have several of their tees!  Boo!  But at least we can enjoy their sale! 

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Have a great weekend!!!

Favorite Pictures

I just took these pictures of Rilo Jane yesterday and they are my favorite things right now!  Check more out here.

Baby Cheeks

We snapped some pictures this afternoon. When we got home from the hospital, Adam surprised me by having our bed set up with the Pottery Barn bedspread I recently posted about. I love how happy it is (Thanks for the heads up about the words on it Alex)! And it makes for a cute background for one cute little baby.

For an 8 pounder, she actually is pretty little. My Mom was surprised when she saw her in person because pictures seem to make her look huge. She is quite the little peanut though!




I just want to eat those little cheeks!


Big yawn!


A quick glimpse of a smile.


And another hint of a smile!





We love this sweet little baby!