New Floor: Photo Prop Floors are AWESOME!

I am branching out with Newborn Photography this year! Soo..I went ahead and bought some more floors/backdrops. I am super excited for this new season in my photography. I just got another floor from Photo Prop Floors and I must say I am always happy with their work. They come highly recommended from me! I just had to take some pics of Caleb on it before it gets worn in by all these little babies :) Can't wait for my newborn shoot in March!

Check them out!

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Orchids {My Favorite Flower}

John got me these for Valentine's Day. I have not had a chance to get a picture until now. I just love these flowers. Hopefully this time I can keep them alive for longer than 2 months!



Thanks for the mini shoot!

9 months and counting...

He is growing up! Caleb and I went to the park last week when it was 70 degrees out - weather has changed now - back to the 30s and 40s. We had a great time in the warm weather, and Caleb had an awesome time with his cheerios. Everyday I watch him grow I am amazed at just how smart he really is. He is such a good baby - or shall I say boy! :) I am enjoying every bit of my winter down season for photography. Now I get to take all the pictures I want of him - and he helps me keep up on my photography technique. Ahh... I cherish this time.

P.S. I am working on color blocks if you can't tell :)

















Look at the little remnants of cheerios all around his mouth. So cute!



"Mom, can I please have some more cardboard?" - "No, son, we are trying to increase your fiber intake but that is not the what we were talking about."

New Things: Textures

Trying out some new textures and such. I like them.

{Stella, Missoura}

John and I got to travel out to Stella Valentines Day weekend. We were in search of the 400 or so eagles that live in the area. Supposedly there are more eagles than people in the small town of Stella. Apparently we hit the wrong time of day because we saw two birds of prey - not sure if either one of them were eagles but we still had a good time. It was a relaxing drive, and the countryside of MO is absolutely stunning - especially covered in snow.

I LOVE photography. That is all there is to it.

{FAMILY PHOTO}

















Not to fond of the snow



Interestingly colored picnic tables. This town has {flare}!





Love this photo!





My DREAM {a place in the country}





Can we say OUCH?!?!




The sunset was pristine.

Valentine's Day at the Washburn House

I spent the day slaving in the kitchen to make a John a very nice steak dinner and this wonderful dessert.







This was the first time I have used fondant icing. I made it myself via this recipe here, http://candy.about.com/od/fondantcandyrecipes/r/mm_fondant.htm, and much to my surprise I loved it! Caleb had his first cupcake - not the whole thing of course :)



Daddy got a cooler and some camping stuff - Caleb presented Daddy with his gifts.



I got some flowers - beautiful.

Are you a Mom?

You know you are a Mom when you have more of these in your wallet...





than these...