Marley Dog

Sadly, since the entrance of one Mr. Everett, there has been some major doggie neglect on the blog. I started this blog when we got our original baby Marley. We adopted him in May of 2008. He was a crazy puppy and I spent endless hours exercising him, loving him, and training him. February 2009- enter dog #2. Marley had a playmate in Kai, but also someone competing for my attention. They learned to love each other and settled into life together. We went on walks every day and life was good. March 2010- enter baby #1. I'm sure if you asked Marley (and if he could talk) he'd say he could do without the kid. He likes Everett well enough and LOVES him at meal time; however, there's a lot less Marley time because of Everett. I guess that's just life. The really nice thing about dogs is that regardless of how much time you have for them and how much attention you pay them, they're always happy to see you. So here's to you my Marley dog. My first baby. I still love you lots.

The heavens declare the glory of God,

       and the skies announce what his hands have made. 

Day after day they tell the story;

       night after night they tell it again.

Psalm 19:1-2

 

 

lifevest = don't love it

Inspired by my (P)photographer friend Katie, I entered this picture of Everett in Paper Mama photo contest. This week the contest is "whatever" ... I think Everett nailed it. Either way- it was fun to mess around on picnik and look at the different photo editing options. I still use the free version, but the $24 premium package is looking mighty tempting!

picture perfect

My husband is a sweet man and he humors me in most of my requests. For my birthday, he promised me a family photo session. This is a big deal because 1) I have been wanting some pictures of the 3 of us and 2) Aaron would probably rather be shoveling manure than getting pictures taken... haha. So, yes, my sweet husband gave me a perfect gift. We were so lucky to have Denise DeBolt take some family pictures for us. (You may remember she took some maternity shots of us a few weeks before Everett made his arrival). I couldn't love these photos more or the two men in them!

photo shoot

A friend of a friend is starting a photography business and needed to build her portfolio. One way she wanted to build her portfolio was to get a maternity photo shoot, so I jumped at the chance for free pictures and more documentation of my growing belly! I am full term in the pictures (37 weeks) and wondering if this belly could really get any bigger?! Denise got some great photos despite the fact that Aaron and I were probably less than perfect models, laughing often (I know you're surprised) and trying not to pose awkwardly ;) Below are some of the great photos that Denise took:

our little family of four... soon to be five!

love!

one of my favorites

big belly:

loving our little man already :)

family photo shoot

I decided that this year I wanted to take some pictures of Aaron, Marley, and I and send out a photo Christmas card. Let me tell you... getting a 45 lb. hyper puppy to sit for a photo shoot is near impossible. hahaha here are the results... and thanks to kels for her picture taking skills ;)

what can i say? kels had a treat ...

great minus the finger... haha

the winner!