Here are the images. Please choose the ones that you would like to have a print of and let me know what size you would like. I want to have them done for the wedding when we come down to visit this month. I can't wait to get these printed.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Springtime in Texas
It seems that my camera stays in it's beautiful red leather Jill-e bag durig the months of January and February. It sees the light of day only to photograph a quick snowstorm and the daddy daughter dance. Come March and April the Canon 5D doesn't come close to collecting any dust. This Spring is no exception. I have been busy photographing seniors and a couple other projects. Through those projects I found a gorgeous bluebonnet field. I am excited to share the pics of my kiddos with you in the bluebonnet fields. I walked away from the session frustrated by my children not looking at me enough and not following my 'simple' instructions. I think I have just gotten spoiled by working with seniors and forgot was it was like to do a full session with my own kids. Then when we got home from the session I was pleasently surprised to see so many wonderful images. I hugged Andrew and Avery one more time before bedtime to thank them for giving me such beautiful images. They know it is important to me. Andrew beamed with pride and said, "I made Momma's heart happy."
Here are the images. Please choose the ones that you would like to have a print of and let me know what size you would like. I want to have them done for the wedding when we come down to visit this month. I can't wait to get these printed.
Here are the images. Please choose the ones that you would like to have a print of and let me know what size you would like. I want to have them done for the wedding when we come down to visit this month. I can't wait to get these printed.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Happy New Year 2011
In keeping with the Watts family tradition, we rang in the new year together at home. Avery gets the privilege of planning out our night. Eagerly she stands armed with her paper and pencil while she sizes up our board game collection. She decided that we would play hide and seek with Andrew first, then put him to bed. We would next play Cranium, Cheese Touch and watch a movie. She is getting to the age where she is really good at playing games. She stayed up way past midnight and was smiling from ear to ear when we finally tucked her in.
2010 has been a tremendous year for our family. We are happily settled into our new home. I thoroughly enjoyed decorating this year for Christmas. I have always wanted an all white and silver christmas tree. It was great to have so much family come to visit, too. Next year, I think I will choose a more colorful palette for our tree in addition to the 20+ silver picture frame ornaments. My sister, Jordan, got engaged on Christmas day to Jared. I am super excited for them and look forward to their wedding and marriage. They are planning to get married Spring 2012.
Speaking of marriage, Kenny and I are approaching our 10 anniversary in 2012. TEN YEARS! We are planning an exciting second honeymoon trip. I can remember many days where I would doubt that there would be someone out there that would 'get' me. Someone that I would love and that would accept me for ME. We laughed while recounting the number of places we have lived since we were married in 2002. (5 not counting the apt K lived in when he first moved to DFW Sping '08)
As you can see 2012 is filling up fast. 2011, we are hoping to take a family vacation towards the Tennessee area. Avery is already planning her birthday party at the Great Wolf Lodge. Apparently in first grade, the status of your birthday invite changes depending on who you choose to play with at recess. I told her she could only invite a few friends because of the limitations on how many people can sleep in the cabin. Avery is quite the girl! She is so creative and smart. She has the sweetest heart too. Sometimes Andrew gets on her nerves but she really loves him too. Recently we had an issue with Andrew's daycare. After I found a new place for him, I talked to her about it. When she found out why we were moving him to a new place, she was very upset. She is pretty laid back normally, but Avery was quite upset that Andrew was mistreated. "I am sad that she did that to Andrew...but Mom, I am kinda angry too." she said with tears in her eyes.
I am a little anxious about Andrew starting a new daycare. He will be attending PSE- Preschool Enrichment in Southlake. (for you googlers) He is talking so much lately. Within the past month his vocabulary has exploded. Yesterday he passed the french doors outside our bedroom and said, 'watch out door, train coming.' He is obsessed with trains. I have never seen anything like it. He has the toys, the bed, the pjs, iphone app, dvds, and even train youtube videos. He can't get enough. In fact, as he watched the youtube videos on my laptop he tries to grab them off the screen. His behavior overall has improved greatly. He is still active, but has more of a desire to please us now. I need to post more pics of his room. One of my favorite things that he does is...he crawls into my bed in the morning and gently rubs his chubby toddler hand on my cheek and says "mommy, waked up"
I am getting tired of rambling on...but I have to say that my heart is so full and grateful for the blessings of 2010. So many! I will leave you with this story.
After Andrew was born in Oct. '08, our cool modern apartment no longer fit us. It was much too small. Our lease wasnt up until June '09 . I would have to wait. As June '09 approached, I realized that unless I found a teaching job soon there was no way we could buy a house. June '09 we agreed that we had to renew our lease. The difference in rent was astronomical to rent month-to-month and the job hunt was not looking good. (fast forward) March '10 we decide to go house hunting. We find the house of our dreams and then the waiting game begins. March-May were so painful. Constantly checking email, text, etc to hear news on the house. Without going into detail...these months were SO VERY painful that I cant put them into words. Finally the day came, we were able to move in. Andrew fell asleep on the way to our new house. As I picked him up and carried him into the house, my eyes filled with tears. I was so excited to bring him to a place where he could thrive and run and play. But most of all I felt God speak to me. Just as I brought Andrew into his new home while he rested peacefully on my shoulder, God could have done that for me too. Instead I worried and wrestled and cried and loss sleep. Needless to say I took that lesson to heart. I don't think my words do this justice, but trust me, I saw the err of my ways. This brings me to my New Year's Resolution-this year I want to continue with laying down my burdens, instead of trying to play God. That's it...but one that affects every area of my life.
2010 has been a tremendous year for our family. We are happily settled into our new home. I thoroughly enjoyed decorating this year for Christmas. I have always wanted an all white and silver christmas tree. It was great to have so much family come to visit, too. Next year, I think I will choose a more colorful palette for our tree in addition to the 20+ silver picture frame ornaments. My sister, Jordan, got engaged on Christmas day to Jared. I am super excited for them and look forward to their wedding and marriage. They are planning to get married Spring 2012.
Speaking of marriage, Kenny and I are approaching our 10 anniversary in 2012. TEN YEARS! We are planning an exciting second honeymoon trip. I can remember many days where I would doubt that there would be someone out there that would 'get' me. Someone that I would love and that would accept me for ME. We laughed while recounting the number of places we have lived since we were married in 2002. (5 not counting the apt K lived in when he first moved to DFW Sping '08)
As you can see 2012 is filling up fast. 2011, we are hoping to take a family vacation towards the Tennessee area. Avery is already planning her birthday party at the Great Wolf Lodge. Apparently in first grade, the status of your birthday invite changes depending on who you choose to play with at recess. I told her she could only invite a few friends because of the limitations on how many people can sleep in the cabin. Avery is quite the girl! She is so creative and smart. She has the sweetest heart too. Sometimes Andrew gets on her nerves but she really loves him too. Recently we had an issue with Andrew's daycare. After I found a new place for him, I talked to her about it. When she found out why we were moving him to a new place, she was very upset. She is pretty laid back normally, but Avery was quite upset that Andrew was mistreated. "I am sad that she did that to Andrew...but Mom, I am kinda angry too." she said with tears in her eyes.
I am a little anxious about Andrew starting a new daycare. He will be attending PSE- Preschool Enrichment in Southlake. (for you googlers) He is talking so much lately. Within the past month his vocabulary has exploded. Yesterday he passed the french doors outside our bedroom and said, 'watch out door, train coming.' He is obsessed with trains. I have never seen anything like it. He has the toys, the bed, the pjs, iphone app, dvds, and even train youtube videos. He can't get enough. In fact, as he watched the youtube videos on my laptop he tries to grab them off the screen. His behavior overall has improved greatly. He is still active, but has more of a desire to please us now. I need to post more pics of his room. One of my favorite things that he does is...he crawls into my bed in the morning and gently rubs his chubby toddler hand on my cheek and says "mommy, waked up"
I am getting tired of rambling on...but I have to say that my heart is so full and grateful for the blessings of 2010. So many! I will leave you with this story.
After Andrew was born in Oct. '08, our cool modern apartment no longer fit us. It was much too small. Our lease wasnt up until June '09 . I would have to wait. As June '09 approached, I realized that unless I found a teaching job soon there was no way we could buy a house. June '09 we agreed that we had to renew our lease. The difference in rent was astronomical to rent month-to-month and the job hunt was not looking good. (fast forward) March '10 we decide to go house hunting. We find the house of our dreams and then the waiting game begins. March-May were so painful. Constantly checking email, text, etc to hear news on the house. Without going into detail...these months were SO VERY painful that I cant put them into words. Finally the day came, we were able to move in. Andrew fell asleep on the way to our new house. As I picked him up and carried him into the house, my eyes filled with tears. I was so excited to bring him to a place where he could thrive and run and play. But most of all I felt God speak to me. Just as I brought Andrew into his new home while he rested peacefully on my shoulder, God could have done that for me too. Instead I worried and wrestled and cried and loss sleep. Needless to say I took that lesson to heart. I don't think my words do this justice, but trust me, I saw the err of my ways. This brings me to my New Year's Resolution-this year I want to continue with laying down my burdens, instead of trying to play God. That's it...but one that affects every area of my life.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Christmas in Wattsland 2010
Christmas has come and gone...but I wanted to share a few memories from our holiday. We had all 3 sets of parents come to visit. That was a whirlwind of hellos, presents, dinners, and good byes. This year was all about gratitude for our new home and establishing new traditions. I am so thankful to be able to here with my family, and not in our apartment. Here is a look at our Christmas Card and House decor. Will post more pics of Andrew's newly painted room (thanks Mom) and Christmas morning.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Avery's Baptism
Instead of the anticipated cry...Avery had the whole church laughing. They showed the interview first...and then the baptism clinging to the sides...so funny. To her defense..the water was super cold. It was a great moment...one we will not forget.
The video quality on the blog isnt that great...I will show those of you in LA..the video next weekend.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Summer photo-a-day
At times I think I am crazy for giving myself little projects like the Summer Photo-a-day. Then after I have a week of them collected, I am so happy that I took the time to capture these memories. Some days I am torn between many shots as to which one to post and other days I get kinda anxious around 3 or 4 pm if I haven't taken a picture yet for the day. I really want each picture to capture the essence of the day and not just be 'pretty'...so I try not to force them..but to allow them to come to me. Today was a slow day, so I was wondering what I would end up photographing...when the doorbell rang with my new comfy chairs. It didn't take long for the kiddos to plop in them in front of the tv on this sick, rainy day. Here are a few outtakes and pics that didn't get officially chosen for this project.
You can view my collection of the real summer-photo-a-day pictures here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/averysmom/
and here:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#!/profile.php?id=667639368
Happy Summer!!
You can view my collection of the real summer-photo-a-day pictures here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/averysmom/
and here:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#!/profile.php?id=667639368
Happy Summer!!
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