Sleeping Beauty

 

I love mornings with these two!  Gwyneth loves having Fletcher play in her big girl bed with her.  I'm pretty sure that feeling is mutual. <3

 

 

Goodbye Crib

The more photos I take and edit, the more critical I have become of my photography.  I am constantly questioning my edits...something I am sure I will always struggle with.  I have come to realize that expanding your photography knowledge and skills is a wonderful thing, but at the same time can be a bit of a problem.  I look at pictures now and immediately question the composition, the white balance, the focus, etc.  I can edit a picture and think it's perfect.  I walk away from my computer and when I return a few hours later to see that same picture I think to myself "what was I thinking...that looks horrible!"  This will always be a constant battle as I often compare myself to other photographers, something I shouldn't do.  I have come to the conclusion that my pictures are good enough for me and that is all that matters.  The white balance may be off, I may not have nailed the focus, and I may have a few limb chops, but at least I got the picture.  My goal is to capture beautiful memories of my children and that is exactly what I'm doing.  I want to look back at these pictures one day when they are grown up with children of their own and remember the days when they were babies themselves.  So to all my friends....snap away!  They don't stay babies forever!

 

After a recent climb and tumble out of her crib, we decided it was time to transition Gwyneth to a big girl bed.  Gwyneth was more than happy to help Daddy convert her crib to a toddler bed.

 

 

Bubby helped Mommy supervise.

 

We were nervous about how she would adjust to the freedom of not being confined in a crib.  Lucky for us, she has done amazing!

 

Red Barn Farm

We went to the Red Barn Farm in Weston, MO on Saturday with some friends.  I am so glad we discovered this place, it was perfect for the kids.  Gwyneth got to pick apples, feed chickens and goats, and ride a pony.  I can't wait to go back in October to pick our pumpkin!

They were setting up for a wedding and a rehearsal dinner in the barn.  It was so pretty!

Striking a pose!

Gwyneth loved riding "Pistol" the pony. 

The kids taking a break in the shade.

Three out of four looking at the camera...I'll take it. :)

They look nothing alike. :)

We ended the day with an apple slushie....it was delicious!

Everyone's Favorite Toy

We recently got an iPad and I think it is safe to say it's the favorite toy in this house right now...for children of all ages.

 

Kool-Aid Play Dough..."Oh Yeah"

After story time yesterday we met Daddy for lunch.  Gwynnie was such a good girl all morning so I told her I would make her play dough during her nap.  Little did I know that homemade play dough recipes call for cream of tartar, which of course I don't have.  I looked around the internet and came across a Kool-Aid play dough recipe.  It was perfect since I had one packet of Kool-Aid in our pantry!  The play dough was a hit and Gwynnie has already informed me that I need to go to the store to get more Kool-Aid so she can have "pink and green and purple and red......."

The obligatory play dough mustache.

A Little Behind

I have been a bit behind in putting together Fletcher's monthly photos, but I have finally gotten caught up.  It's so amazing to see how much this little man has changed over the past 7 months.  I love him more and more each passing day!