I Passed!

Hey everyone. This is Shawn. I just wanted to let everyone know that I passed the Bar! I thought about adding a picture, because this blog has so many wonderful pictures, but what picture would I choose? A picture of the letter from the WSBA? A picture of me opening the letter? A picture of me doing backflips after getting the good news?
You must see the dilemma now. I couldn't possible upload a picture to compare to the exceptional photography that Andrea can do, so instead, I will leave a text only post....like my humor, a little dry {:0)[>======>

Kareena's Wedding

As promised here are some of my favorites from Chris and Kareena's engagement and pre-wedding session. I'm so grateful that we did the pre-shoot before the wedding because the weather on the wedding day was not our friend :( I didn't get very many images from the actual wedding day, because of the crazy weather. It was sunny for like two seconds, and then wind, hail, rain, and snow for the rest of the time. I did get a few pics and once I have a chance to edit them, I'll show you all some from the reception and the few from the temple. Sorry there are soooo many pictures but they couldn't take a bad photo, and I had a hard time picking my favorites!

Other than the weather on the big day we had a marvelous time in Utah celebrating, and visiting friends and family. I love going to temple weddings! They remind me of the covenants Shawn and I made almost seven years ago, and the richness of the blessings we now partake of because of our decision. Thanks Kareena and Chris for letting us be there while you began the greatest chapter of your lives.

Happy Easter

Oh I have the cutest little baby ever! Hope everyone had a great Easter. We spent the last 10 days in Utah for my lovely Sis-in-laws wedding. We had a great time visting family and friends and only wish we could have stayed longer. I had the pleasure of photographing Kareena's wedding and will post some photos soon.

Happy Valentines Day!

This year for Valentines Shawn wanted updated pictures of the kids. I surprised him with the following photos even though he thought he was just getting the photos I published in the previous post. My secret mission was fun for me and the kiddos. We went to Target and picked out these "uber cute" outfits and then set up the studio during the day while he was at work. By some miracle they all cooperated and I finally got a picture of the three of them together, all smiles--simply perfection! Shawn loved it! I love the group shot so much I got a 20x30 print and hung on our staircase landing.

Hope you all had a marvelous Valentines day filled with lots of love!

My Cute Kiddos

I had my studio set up last week to do some business client headshots and decided to have a little photo session with the kiddos. It's been awhile since I got the bug to take their pictures. Senior and holiday photo season wiped me out last year! But now I'm back, feeling refreshed and ready to capture everyones little moments again. Enjoy!

Potty Trained

Yipee I'm potty trained!!!!!!!!

Finally, Halloween Harry Potter Style!

Halloween rocked this year! We host a big bash at our place every year and this years theme was Harry Potter. You didn't have to come dressed up like the characters but the house was decked out in everything Hogwarts. With the help of my good friend Shelly (who helps me put on this party each year--I couldn't do it without you girl!) we had amazing decorations including: a Platform 9 3/4 sign hanging from my front door, Olivanders' Wand Shoppe with chocolate dipped pretzels for wands, Honeydukes with loads of candy--even chocolate frogs to ward off those nasty dementors, a Hogwarts Kitchen, Herbology, and even Potions section to quench our thirst. There were broomsticks from the ceiling, games, music, food, pictures, and fun, fun, fun!

I adore the black and white photo of Grant and Kinsley. It was taken on the doorstep of the neighbors house while trick-or-treating, they said "Happy Halloween" in sync just as I snapped the photo.





Our family dressed as the Wizard of Oz and although the photoshop job is SUPER BAD on my fake movie poster I had to share it anyway :) I just don't have the time to spruce it up this year. My dad was here visiting and was scheduled to leave the day before Halloween but when I put Grant into his Tin-Man costume to check the size, my dad's heart melted and he just couldn't leave. We changed his flight and he stayed an extra day so he could see the kids all dressed up and trick-or-treating, and of course party with us. Rylin's lion mane was a little big but she was a champ about it. Kinsley's was simply the most darling Dororthy I have ever seen.





I loved everybody's costumes this year. We had witch's and wizards, sneetches and cats, lady bugs, superheros, Dr.'s , monkeys, and more. That's my favorite part about Halloween. I love getting all decked out in some sort of disguise, seeing what everyone else came up with, and mingling with everyone in all of their weirdness. It makes my everyday weirdness seem not so well...weird :)


Can't wait for next year! Thanks again everyone!

Mornin' Sleepin' Beautee'

For those of you who love the movie Cars or have children who are obessed liked mine you'd know those famous words by the lovable hillbilly character Mater. I noticed this truck last week while driving to a location for a photoshoot. Isn't it so cool? It was outside a mechanic's shop. Apparently he (or she, lets not rule out the possibility :) loves Cars as much as my children. Can you imagine the time and money it must have taken to create something like this?

I'm hoping I have more time next week and can take Grant over to get some photos--cross your fingers that it's still there! Anyway this was just too cool not to share.

Washington's Beautiful Sky

My dad left this morning after a wonderful week long visit. The kids love having Grandpa Seely around. I had to show off these silhouette pictures that I took while we went for a little outing at the beach. The sky was just gorgeous! I hope you like them dad! Thanks for a great week, we already miss you!




pictures from our annual Halloween bash coming soon!

My Worst Enemy

Isn't that the most disgusting thing you've every seen? Yuck! Not only is it hideous but it has been the source my extreme discomfort over the past year. In October of last year while just three months prego with Rylin I randomly developed a chronic runny nose, itchy eyes, and sore throat. When I spoke with the Doctor I was told it was pregnancy related allergies and that they would go away once I had the baby. So grudgingly with every sneeze, wheeze, itch, and the end of countless boxes of tissues I told myself "just until May, just make it to May." On May 28th our gorgeous Rylin was born and yet my ENT problem still persisted. I waited patiently hoping, and nothing--zero relief. I tried every over the counter medication I could take, and have even been taking prescription Allegra and still ...... :(

I finally saw an allergist today and after lots of questions, stabbing, and then some intense swelling and itching on my arm (the test site) the year long mystery has been solved, I'm allergic to dust mites and maple trees. What a hassle of an allergy! There's dust everywhere! Not to mention the 5 plus maple trees in my cul-de-sac. It's no wonder I've been walking around like the spokesperson for a head cold product campaign.

So what next? A trial nasal spray, and if that doesn't work some imaging to see if I've developed chronic sinusitis as a result of prolonged exposure. I need to buy masks and goggles for when I'm cleaning the house, and special encasing for my pillows, mattresses, blankets, etc. There are lots of other products out their, but I don't know how well I trust there claims--so if any of your out there suffer from this allergy and can recommend a must have quality product that will help reduce my exposure and reduce symptoms I'm all ears!

I hope the medicine and all the extras work! I'm so done with sleeping closer to a box of tissues than my own husband!

Happy Birthday Shawn

Shawn turned 30 today! Yikes we're getting old! I've been MIA lately, I'm swamped with photoshoots :) If you want to see some of my work check it out here :
http://www.youreverycolorphotography.blogspot.com/

Anyway not much time for a detailed post tonight but I wanted to take a minute and wish the love of my life a very Happy Birthday! I'm so proud of you and all of your accomplishments!

Congrats Sarah!

I just finished editing a newborn session I did for a great friend of mine out here in WA. She has three energetic boys and finally got her baby girl on September 1st. Isn't she just beautiful? Congrats Sarah and much love to your little Gabby!