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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07496491244635045742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905856775574493930.post-16151631242666323592012-11-16T08:56:00.002-06:002012-11-16T08:56:50.991-06:00G Family | Birmingham Family PhotographerThe G's are sweet friends from my <a href="http://www.valleydale.org" target="_blank">Church</a>. They are the kind of people that pray for you without you requesting and are always encouraging. At the beginning of the summer I learned that I would be heading up the Kidstuf Choir at my Church since the other 2 lovely ladies that were leading it with me were both leaving. I was sad to see them go and immediately nervous about the new responsibilities I and a few others would have. But Barbara let me know she and others were praying for the Kidstuf program and I was immediately at ease. God has honored hers (and other's) requests and the program has gone great. I love my Kidstuf Choir and the ladies that are leading it with me. I'm also thankful for her help and both her daughters for their involvement with Kidstuf.<br />
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I so appreciate Tara's help today. She came over to help my hang drapes and a picture (because apparently I can't even drill in an anchor). I painted my living room/office/playroom back in like February I think and it's been drapeless and pictureless since then. Between being a mom of 3, a photographer and having trouble committing, it just didn't get done. Drapes from <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/tamara-floral-curtain.do" target="_blank">World Market</a> and rod from The Christmas Shops (yes, there's an "s" at the end - don't get me started). Paint on walls is <a href="http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW7016/" target="_blank">Mindful Gray</a>. Thanks Tara... makes it feel so much more homey! <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07496491244635045742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905856775574493930.post-61902833591081237482012-10-29T10:11:00.002-05:002012-10-29T18:02:58.700-05:00Holes | SN HouseThis series, I fear, is not about solutions. It's about problems that may or may not have a solution. I'm sorry if you're a SN parent coming here looking for answers today, because I have none.<br />
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So on this edition of <a href="http://cookwire.blogspot.com/search/label/SN%20House">SN House</a>, I'm going to talk about holes. Well, one in particular. <br />
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In Alabama when the temperature dips below 50, we are <i>FREEZING</i> and begin pulling out the sweaters, long johns, gloves, and toboggans. In other words, when it comes to cold temperatures, we're weak.<br />
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For the last few days, it's been in the 40's in the mornings. Cold enough (to us) to fire up the gas logs! So this morning, Todd went to get the fire started and found trash stuffed in the hole where the key goes. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07496491244635045742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905856775574493930.post-27804711706122726442012-10-16T05:52:00.001-05:002012-10-16T06:00:58.999-05:00ARPD 2012 | Railroad Park Birmingham PhotographerLast year when <a href="http://cookwire.blogspot.com/2011/10/fun-beautiful-and-great-teeth-morris.html">I did ARPD's portraits</a> it was misting... not exactly the perfect weather for a session, but we made it work, frizzy hair and all! So this year on their portrait day, guess what?.... it was raining. surprise. surprise. The rain ended shortly before these fun-loving ladies showed up at <a href="http://cookwire.blogspot.com/search/label/railroad%20park">Railroad Park</a>.<br />
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Though the skies were cloudy, the the trip for some was difficult (one family came all the way from Turkey), $15,000 was raised to help find a cure for this devastating disorder.<br />
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There was also fun with face painting and wheelchair decorating.<br />
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And music from country singer, Jason Ashley.<br />
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And of course the people that love girls with Rett's.<br />
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Next year will be even better! Date: August 3rd. Location TBD.<br />
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If you're interested in supporting Rett's Syndrome and winning a session from me, attend "Raise the Roof for Rett" benefiting the <a href="http://www.sukifoundation.org/" target="_blank"">Suki Foundation</a> and Rett Syndrome Foundation on November 8th from 6p-11p at Workplay Theatre. There will be live music by Colorblind Harold, Karaoke for a Kause, Live Auction, and Silent Auction. For more info, email <a href="mailto:infor@sukifoundation.org">info@sukifoundation.org"</a> or call (205) 821-0959Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07496491244635045742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905856775574493930.post-69393837597237886582012-10-03T13:50:00.000-05:002012-10-03T13:50:04.002-05:00Milk and HoneyLast night Emmy had a hard time going to sleep. Here's how the night went:<br />
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8:42pm - Emmy: "Mommy, I can't go to sleep"<br />
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8:55pm - Emmy: "Mommy, I'm just not tired"<br />
Me: "Take a book and look at it and lay down"<br />
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9:15pm - Emmy: "Mommy, How 'bout some milk like you fix it?"<br />
Me: "Ok"<br />
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Here is what makes this a perfect situation for Max...<ol><li>Max is swinging<br />
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Standing on her own two feet!<br />
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And of course, never too big for her daddy's arms.<br />
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Getting some "noggin"!<br />
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Ayda was refusing to give mama some "noggin", so daddy demonstrated.<br />
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Click below to see more of Ayda:<br />
<a href="http://cookwire.blogspot.com/2011/08/newborn-goodness-trussville-newborn.html">Newborn</a><br />
<a href="http://cookwire.blogspot.com/2012/01/ayda-trussville-baby-photographer.html">Three Months</a><br />
<a href="http://cookwire.blogspot.com/2012/04/ayda-6-months-birmingham-baby.html">Six Months</a><br />
<a href="http://cookwire.blogspot.com/2012/06/miss-ayda-is-9-months-old-morris-avenue.html">Nine Months</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07496491244635045742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905856775574493930.post-48850791629317199872012-09-25T07:02:00.000-05:002012-09-25T07:02:45.814-05:00Liam is 1 | Birmingham Family PhotographerThis was my second Sprout with this sweet family that I've come to love. I know I say that alot, but my favorite part about my job is all the friends I've made along the way. Jennifer was Max's therapist for about 1 year so we all saw her quite often. Therapy and Liam's sessions ended about the same time. It was sad how things changed so abruptly!<br />
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<a href="http://cookwire.blogspot.com/search/label/lk">Lil</a> was my first <a href="http://cookwire.blogspot.com/search/label/sproutin%20up">sprout</a> three years ago and somehow, she's grown up into the sweetest little girl and big sister. <br />
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Here's Liam new and 1.<br />
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Sometimes you just can't get them all looking. Oh well, it is what it is!<br />
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My beautiful first sprout!<br />
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Happy, Fun, Laughing family!<br />
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More of Liam:<br />
<a href="http://cookwire.blogspot.com/2011/09/location-home-almost-2-years-ago-i-met.html">Newborn</a><br />
<a href="http://cookwire.blogspot.com/2012/02/liam-at-3-months-helena-newborn-baby.html">Three Months</a><br />
<a href="http://cookwire.blogspot.com/2012/04/six-month-old-liam-birmingham-family.html">Six Months</a><br />
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Finally, another man in the house for Rob!<br />
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My favorite trick... "let's see your silly face!"<br />
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Finally smiling in his soccer shirt!<br />
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Read their story <a href="http://touch1life.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07496491244635045742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905856775574493930.post-22987388985954650132012-09-20T08:03:00.000-05:002012-09-20T08:03:00.089-05:00MG 6 Months | Morris Avenue Family Children PhotographeMG was uncharacteristically blah at her 6 month shoot. Which I don't mind - love seeing the different moods! I wonder what my favorite red head will be like at her 9 month. CAN'T WAIT!<br />
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MG's shoots:<br />
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