{32,33,34/365} Friends

I had the pleasure of doing a photo session with a friend of mine and her two boys. I am also going to be photographing her wedding in October. I can’t wait!! Here are my three top faves from the session last night. Please click on the photos to enlarge them if you so desire.

If you or someone you know lives in Mendocino County and is interested in a photo shoot, please have them email me at photosbychelsi@gmail.com .

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Some things have been growing at our house! I thought I should give you a chance to see them. Here they are:

Plums

 

AND

Peanuts

P.S. did you notice the watermark on the first plum photo? that’s my new business logo. I’ll be telling you more about the process a little later.

You Capture: Black & White

Black & White photos are my favorite.  I have taken quite a few photos of Little Peanut this week.  Most of which I have converted to black and white.

These ones are my favorite!  What have you been capturing this week? Head over to I should be folding laundry and show us your black & white photos.

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I have two new loves in photography:

One is my new Shey [B] slip cover.

The other, my new Nikon D90.   Tomorrow I will post some shots from my new best friend!

I Heart Faces: Over My Head

I Heart Faces theme this week is anything that is over your head. They say the sky is the limit. Nothing better than a couple of love birds on a train right? 

Head over to I Heart Faces and join in the fun this week.

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I must admit I didn’t take these today or yesterday, but have been waiting to edit them and show them to all of you.  We took a ride on the Skunk Train the other day with the boys. Saying they enjoyed themselves would be an under statement.

Little Fire Chief reading on the train.

Mr. Moo was so tuckered out on the way home that he just couldn’t keep his eyes open anymore. The Train Singer lulled him to sleep with a rendition of Clementine.

These little people are truly blessings aren’t they?  Being a mommy is definitely hard work, but the immense joy that children bring makes it all worth it.

GMYBS: Runaway Train

Last Friday (yeah I know it wasn’t this week), I took some photos for a friend of mine Nichole from Onelife Photography. She and her husband needed new photos of them for their walls, so I agreed to help them out. She took some beautiful photos of Little Peanut for us in the hospital and also my maternity photos. I couldn’t wait to return the favor.

I would like to think that Love is a runaway train when it experienced by married people. unfortunately in today's society true love is hard to find. The love expressed by this couple is truly refreshing.

These train cars sit on the back of the Skunk Train property. They are absolutely the coolest things I have ever seen. It is such a treasure trove of texture and beauty back there.

Just beyond the train depot is the Guest House Museum. We took a few photos on the lawn. I especially like the way these few turned out.

Meet Holly, we just had to have photos of the family pet. She is too adorable for words. Full of spunk and personality.

Last but not least, my favorite from the entire shoot.

Now please head over to Better in Bulk to show us what you have been photographing this week.

P.S. You can find my photography blog here.

{22,23,24/365}Firsts

Little Peanut will be a month old in two days. I took these photos to document that.

Mr. Moo had his first haircut today. I wanted photos of him sitting in the chair. No such luck. He screamed the entire time, however, here is a photo of his curly locks.

Maybe next time he’ll let me take a picture.

 

 

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We have been out and about the last two days. I will be sharing a bit about the fun we have been having a bit later. But for now. . .

I had some fun the other day taking photos of some friends.  Here are my favorites from the shoot.

  This was a ton of fun. I’ll post more a little later.

{18,19/365} Ears

I really couldn’t decide which one I liked better today, so here are two photos that I took of Peanut.

While you’re here, how do you like the watermark?

{17/365}2.5 Weeks Old

At 2.5 weeks old, Peanut is weighing in at 7lbs 4 oz. Yes folks that’s right, he’s gained a whole pound in two weeks. His pediatrician said that he is happy, healthy, and perfect. We definitely think she is right.

Blessings

Healthy Babies

Freedom

A successful Family Session on July 4th

Grandparents

{13,14,15,16/365} G Family Sneak Peak

I had a fabulous time with the G Family yesterday. They are expecting a baby boy in August and I could not be more excited for them.  I have chosen a couple of my favorites to share with you all!

   

I had a ton of fun with you all, thank you again for allowing me to capture your memories!

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I have been super busy with children the last few days. Hubby has been trying to finish up his last clinical hours for his paramedic while he’s off on paternity leave. Handling three children isn’t so hard, until of course, baby wants to eat.  Then life gets a little hectic.  However, I do have two photos for you that I took downtown during the street fair.

This first one is a photo of one of the benches Hubby built for the downtown project.

I couldn’t take a photo of the bench without also taking a photo of the beautiful planter box behind it.

We picture {this}Water

I’m very excited for this month’s theme over at We picture {this}!  It just so happens that my little boys were playing in water the other day and I caught some pretty fun shots. 

  My mom put the kiddies pool down at the bottom of their play set slide, Little Fire Chief had a blast!

Mr. Moo wasted no time getting in either. Ahhh sweet summertime!