embracing camping...

It's been a busy summer, and I can't believe I haven't added anything to the blog! 

Here are some shots of me and B from camping last weekend - 

we had a ton of fun, and can't wait to go camping again in a week! 

Linking up to 

kisses...

love getting kisses from my little man... 

so much fun...

love, love, love, love, love this little man....

we have so much fun together!

linking up with Emily today!

catch me when i fall...

The B-man has been spending a lot of time standing up lately. And the past few days, he's been experimenting with crawling up on things too! (Watch out stairs - here he comes!)

He's definitely keeping mommy and daddy busy, and I've been trying hard to balance my reactions when he takes those inevitable falls that come with his adventurous antics... I don't always want to treat him like it was a near disaster - because, let's face it... most times, the crying will stop in .3 seconds. But sometimes, a momma's gotta be a momma. I just wanna be there to pick him up and cuddle away the tears. He's not always going to reach for me when he's upset, so I have to take advantage of the moments that I get now. They're already going by so stinkin' fast!

So, follow what "they say" and don't react... or sweep him up in my arms and tickle 'til he's giggling uncontrollably.... hmm.... hard choice....................... :)

And, in honor of the falls that we're taking in the house, 

thought I'd add some pics of the fall happening outside! 

Kinda proud of this fall pic that I took and edited... Isn't he a sweetheart?! :) 

And to see more pics of me and my fam celebrating fall, check out Danett Setmire's blog 

for a sneak peak at some of our fall family pictures{pictures 3, 5, 6, & 7}... so cute! :) 

Isn't she an amazing photographer? 

Linking up with the anderson crew 

embracing our time together...

 My very long and LuCkY  7 whole months of time at home with my baby is quickly coming to a close...

I try not to think about it.... and remind myself that I'll only be working three days! Can't beat that! (Well, you can by being home all the time, but in my situation... you truly can't beat that!)

So when we were playing I busted out the camera... and the kid is so trained that he smiles when he sees it. Haha!  It's hard to get a picture of him far away, because he scoots right to it as soon as I pull it out.

mr. smiley...

i love this little guy soooooo much!

linking up with Emily from the anderson crew for

my heart's embrace...

Linking up to A Step in the Journey for her new photography challenge... 

week one: Self Portrait!

I took a little creative license with this self-portrait...
but a hand can say so much about a person, right? 

Also linking with the anderson crew for Embrace the Camera!

embrace the FUnnY....

When taking a group photo, I can't resist getting a silly picture.... those are always the best ones. 

Here's our fiRsT fUnnY faMiLy fOtO....

How do you embrace the FuNNy???

true love...

Okay, i know the second picture is already in my blog... but seriously?! Such an awesome pic of the loves of my life... had to use it for the embrace photo today. Along with the boys playing in the sand.

I know I'm not in the photos, but I took them.... and (at the risk of being super cheesy) they are moments that I truly cherish in my heart and will remember always. :)

Don't forget to embrace your loves! 

a day at the beach...

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For the first time in six years... I was able to enjoy the beach of Lake Michigan in the U.P.... in the summer.... in a swimsuit! (In the past, it's been so cold I've been bundled in a sweatshirt and jeans!)

So, we took advantage of the beautiful day, and got some shots of our feet on the beach. I am a fan of foot shots - our favorite engagement pic was one of our feet... so we need some with B's feet now too!

I was so excited to share the beach for the first time with Bryce Krispie Treats! At five months old, he seems to love the water! And sand.... and while cleaning off those long fingers, he got a splash in the face by a wave... surprised him a little, but didn't seem to phase him.

So here are a couple of our family foot shots. :)

Enjoy............ and Embrace the Camera! :)

kisses...

Lovin' up on my Peanut Butter! 

I was trying out the SLR camera that I bought at least 6 years ago and never learned how to use... it's never too late, right?? After searching for a store that still does film processing, I got them on a cd, edited with some actions and this is what I got. Even though we're out of focus, I think it turned out kinda cool!

Embrace your little ones... and an old camera! :)
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