Posts Tagged ‘Daybreak’
summertime… {Daybreak, Utah Child Photographer}
July 19, 2010
engagment session…
July 12, 2010
LOVE… {South Jordan, Utah Child Photographer}
April 29, 2010this face! Just a few images we snapped before heading out to church a couple of weeks ago….
Resolutions… {South Jordan, Utah Child Photographer}
January 4, 2010
Tonight, we had our family home evening and made our resolutions for the new year. Mae Mae made a goal to read 100 books by June and started working toward her goal right away. She read 6 books tonight and is ready to go back to the library to pick out more.
I like to set goals at the beginning of each year. I like the determination I feel to better myself. Some people don’t like to make resolutions as it is hard to keep a goal for an entire year. I don’t look at it that way. Not all of my goals even require action every day of the year. Some are just short term goals. I guess it takes me back to the days when I was in young women’s. When I made a goal to work toward and actually accomplished something. It is so easy to let time slip away and realize that the time was wasted. No improvement was made. So, I am thankful for the tradition of New Year’s Resolution and for the motivation I feel to become a better person.
More Favorites… {South Jordan, Utah Newborn Photographer}
January 1, 2010
New {Daybreak Newborn Photographer, South Jordan, Utah}
December 31, 2009
I know I said I was done with photo shoots for the year, but you can’t schedule babies. This little guy was born 2 weeks early. So, here I am editing on New Years Eve. BJ is sitting next to me playing a video game on his computer. I had grand visions of starting a new tradition with the kids, allowing them to stay up until midnight partying the night away with us. But, then 9:00 came. They were grumpy. I was done. Off to bed they went. Now, here we sit. On our computers. Pretty boring. I know. I don’t think New Year’s Eve will ever be the same now that we moved away from Sarah/David and family. They are the funnest (is that a word?) New Years party people I know. I miss the games, the Martinelli’s, the party hats, the firecrackers…and especially their family. Maybe someday we can live by each other again…please?
Anyways, I am only halfway through editing his session, but had to share a few favorites so far. I ADORE his chubby cheeks and squishy lips! Earlier, the Bub was sitting on my lap while I was editing and every new picture that I opened, he would sit back and say, “Awww!” Apparently, he thinks this little guy is just the cutest thing too!
Well, cheers to 2010. Here’s hoping the New Year will bring success, happiness and peace!
New Backdrops/More Sledding! {South Jordan, Utah Child Photographer}
December 31, 2009
Since one of the most common search engine keyword phrases that people use to find my website are “fun places to sled in South Jordan, Utah” (random!), I thought I would actually post the locations to the sledding hills that we love. The extreme hill (seriously…my brother-in-law actually takes his kids over there with their snowboards sometimes) is located on 10200 S., just west of 4000 W. on the South side of the road. It is located at the farthest NE corner of Daybreak. The kiddie hills are just west of the swimming pool in the Eastlake section of Daybreak. I’m not sure of the address, but if you google the address for Eastlake Elementary, you will get there. Just east of the school, across the street is the swimming pool and tucked in behind the pool/tennis courts is the soccer field (a.k.a. sledding hills). Okay….so there you have it. Our favorite sledding hills for you to enjoy 
I got several new backdrops for my up-coming studio. Can I just say how excited I am?!? I never would have thought that I would be a studio type of girl. I just love capturing children exploring the world around them. Nature provides such a beautiful backdrop…why would I ever want to shoot indoors? Then, I moved to Utah and nature is even more incredible! I was in HEAVEN. Then…winter. I realized that if I wanted to be able to work all year long, then I would need an indoor space. One thing led to another and here I am. Preparing to open a basement studio. And…crazy enough. I LOVE it! The girls were super excited, claiming which backdrop they wanted to model in front of first, coordinating outfits, etc. We spent about an hour and a half yesterday afternoon playing and I have so many new “all-time favorite images” just from our little photo-shoot yesterday! We had so much fun that the girls were begging me to take more pictures of them today. But, then a friend called and invited them to go sledding…and off they went.
Blenders {Daybreak Child Photographer – South Jordan, Utah}
November 10, 2009I just got home from running errands…delivering prints, the bank, the library, and Costco.
First, if you happen to be heading out toward Town Center today, “Over the Top Cookies” is celebrating their anniversary with free milk and cookies for everyone. It was such a fun treat and very yummy. The kids thought it was the BEST! The only hard thing was deciding which type of cookie to choose. They all looked so yummy! We will definitely have to go back.
Next stop: Costco. While there, I stopped to watch a presentation for the VitaMix blender. Normally, I am not one to be easily swayed demonstrations because I am pretty skeptical by nature, but after watching for a few minutes and tasting some of the recipes, I actually really want this blender! Have you seen it? The guy made tortilla soup using fresh vegatables, hot water, beans, corn and a few tortilla chips. Start to finish…3 minutes tops! And it was super yummy!
We make “blender drink” several times a week in our house. In our regular blender, we have to stop regularly to open the lid and stir it around. Plus, no matter how long we blend, we can never seem to get the almonds, carrots and blueberries to completely puree. So, I am filing this away on the wishlist for someday. In the meantime, I will share our favorite blender drink recipe for all to enjoy:
8 almonds
1 heaping handful of baby spinach
8-10 frozen strawberries
1 handful of frozen blueberries
1 banana
6 small baby carrots
1/2 c. orange juice
Directions: Place almonds in blender and blend until powdery. Add spinach, strawberries, blueberries, banana, carrots and orange juice. Fill blender with water until it almost covers all the ingredients. Blend until smooth.
You may want to start with less spinach until your kids know they love it and then gradually add more. Otherwise, the green color may turn them off. My kids love this drink and beg me to make it several times a week. Recently, Missy learned how to make it, which I totally appreciate. If you don’t have a few of the ingredients, you can make it without. You can also add other favorites (frozen peaches, berries, etc) if you desire. If you want it to be a little sweeter, just add more orange juice concentrate.
And now for a few pictures…I just delivered prints from this session today!
More of her siblings to follow….
Sibling Squeeze {South Jordan, Utah Family Photographer}
October 23, 2009
Isn’t this picture the cutest?!?
On a personal note, I was able to attend parent/teacher conferences this afternoon and am feeling so thankful that I am still getting good news when I go. Both girls made the Principal’s Honor Roll for Academics and for Citizenship. I can’t decide which honor I am more proud of! Of course, it is great to see my children excelling academically. I feel that “being smart” is something that has defined me, driven me. Since a very young age, I felt confident that I could learn anything and do anything I set my mind to. I am thankful that I was enrolled in the accelerated programs from Elementary school on. I was challenged and gained confidence. Not only did it help me prepare for college and…life, it also empowered me. And then, citizenship. I know that my kids argue with each other at home and definitely don’t always behave the way I would like, but I am so glad that they are showing kindness, compassion and empathy for those around them. And, can I just say how much I appreciate good teachers?
Fifth {Daybreak Child Photographer – South Jordan, Utah}
October 19, 2009
Remember this family that I photographed a couple of weeks ago? Now that I have finished the “temple picture project”, I am getting back to my regularly scheduled posting