{54,55,56/365} Soccer Practice

Little Fire Chief is playing Soccer again this season. He started practice two weeks ago. His coaches are two ladies that I have known a very long time. They are GREAT!! 

I mean check him out. Who is this kid? Last year he wouldn’t have had that stance waiting in the goal area! I am very happy with his progress, and he is too.

  Mr. Moo wants terribly to be out there playing with him.  Yes, that’s him watching intently as Little Fire Chief practices.

As for Peanut, well, he just lays around and smiles at mommy while the big boys play.

I would love to hear what you have all been up to!

{50,51,53/365} Two

 

Two Years old and full of spunk! Mr. Moo is such a fun loving little boy.  He wants to be just like his big brother, but yet, is so different. The sweatshirt that he is wearing is Little Fire Chiefs. He was thrilled to be wearing it. 

2 Months Old. Peanut is discovering more and more each day. He finally can put his thumb in his mouth voluntarily!

What have you been capturing?

{44,45,46,47,48,49/365} Playing Catch Up

Wow where does the time go?  I’ve been super busy taking care of baby, running Little Fire Chief to soccer practice, shooting family sessions, eating in beautiful restaurants (Le Petite Rive), and photographing my first wedding. I’ve been taking photos but have had barely anytime to edit them. So here are a few to catch up.

These first two are from our favorite restaurant. Le Petite Rive is just beautiful and the owners are fantastic! They serve water out of the wine bottles pictured above and. The sorbet that is pictured was mango, YUM!

These next three are from a recent family session with some friends of mine. The C Family was so much fun to photograph! Look at their beautiful baby boy!! He is a month older than Little Peanut.

and just so you all don’t scream at me, here’s one of Little Peanut (well sorta anyway) playing in his bouncer. The giraffe is his favorite. He has an elephant hanging on there too.

Well it was fun catching up.  I will try to be more consistent. I can’t promise anything though. Being a mom of three is hard work.

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I have been a very busy photographer the last few days. As some of you already know, I am in the process of building a portfolio in hopes of opening a legitimate photo business soon.

I am looking forward to shooting my very first wedding this coming Saturday. I put together a Facebook business page and the same day it was up, a very nice couple called and asked what my wedding pricing was. I was not even going to venture into the wedding realm until I had done some Child, Family, and Maternity sessions, but I guess we should just jump in with both feet right?

Allow me to share a few from a recent (portfolio building) family session.

 

 

The M Family was a lot of fun to photograph. The kids are beautiful. Mom and Dad are amazing. Just a good wholesome family. Thanks guys for a great session!

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A couple of Little Peanut. He’s 7 weeks old. Can you believe he’s already 7 weeks old? Time just slips away doesn’t it?

Hubby wanted to get in on the 365 fun and took some photos of plants in the back yard. Check out his work!

Aren’t they just breath taking? I didn’t know he had such raw talent. *Swoon*

{35,36,37/365} Vintage

I have been having a lot of fun turning some photos that we took down by the train tracks into old time looking photos.  Here are three that I especially love!

The boys just love the Skunk Train. We go look at it almost every day with daddy. I just happened to have my brand-spanking-new Nikon 70-300 mm lens with me while I was watching them run to the train this week. It’s a beautiful father-son ritual.

{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.

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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!

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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.

{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.