Raspberry Picking

Look at this face... it cracks me up! He was enjoying himself so much!

On Sunday Cohen and I went raspberry picking with his girlfriends and their mom's Sarah and Becca. We spent the afternoon picking berries and playing. As you can see from the pictures above Cohen LOVED it! I think he ate an entire pint straight from the bushes himself. Raspberries are now giving blueberries a close run from first place on Cohen's list of favorite foods to devour!

Pap Smear!

Q: So what is worse than having to go get your yearly pap smear?

A: Having your 16 month old with you while you have it done!

Seriously, my advice to all my friends with kids is to get a baby sitter! Cohen was swinging and hanging from the stirrups at one point. Gross... I came home and gave him a bleach bath! The nurses at the clinic were nice saying "oh, women bring their kids along all the time, don't worry." I am convinced they were lying to me just to be nice.

What was I thinking? Probably I wish I had a nanny and I cannot believe that this is my life!

Little Lily {Newborn}

Check out Lily! She makes me want a little girl... I loaded the car, grabbed Cohen and headed down to Little Rock to meet this little one and her family for their photoshoot. Cohen said with his God Momma Jill and I headed out to shoot. Lily was the perfect client, sleeping half the session. Made for some great "baby molding". I so wish all my newborn clients were this easy! Check out more from this session by clicking here.

So Long Seattle

[pike place market with gramma and grumpa]

[at the park with auntie M]

[playing with grumpa]

[at the park]

[park with mom and auntie M]

[zoo]

We are back in Arkansas after a two week visit to Seattle. Cohen had a few firsts on this trip. First trip to the zoo and first trip to Pike Place Market. He really enjoys being out and about saying hi to people for absolutely no reason. Its really cute! We visited with old friends, reconnected with old friends, played hard with unlce T, spent the day with Gramma and Aunt Kathie, and picked the last few blue berries from auntie M's blue berry bush.

I will be honest it was a nightmare flying with him... he is 16 months for Christ sake so I don't know why I should be disappointed but I was. I will put it this way... One of his slaps to my face silenced the entire plane. Yup, and that was just the beginning. He did do better on the way home though. He must have understood me when I whispered in his ear as we boarded the plane to head home "act right or I will leave in the planes laboratory for good!"

I know after two weeks of my parents having their house torn up by Cohen that they may be missing the chaos and noise that comes with him! Enjoy the peace and quiet... we will be back sooner than you think!


*note: Tommy was around but I guess he has all the Cohen and "T" pics on his camera

Yes... He Does Kind of Look Like Cohen!

Not to confuse you... Doesn't he kind of look like Cohen? Scary huh? These are a few shots of Ashton. An 18 month old little guy. His mom contacted me in hopes to do a family portrait session while in Seattle. Luckily the weather on Sunday was gorgeous and I was able to get them in. Check out more of this fun family and their pooch at my NW Photography Works blog.

Shit My Dad Says!

"I'm 28. I live with my 73-year-old dad. He is awesome. I just write down shit that he says" - Justin (found on twitter)


Okay... I love my dad but seriously after viewing this link {click here} I really think my dad could out do this guy. Well not really but it would be close. He may not be able to outdo the cussing but he could for sure outdo him with his randomness in nature to which he rambles. Spending just a couple of hours with my dad totally explains where I get it from but the question is... where does my dad get it from and why does he do it?

I will have to quote my dad for the last few days of my trip for your enjoyment. So seriously click the link above to check out the twitter page "shit my dad says" it will have you rolling! It made my day!

Thanks Michaelanne for the link. You totally know me and know that staying with dad this past week that I would totally appreciate it!

Mr. and Mrs.

A little while back I did an engagement session for Cheryl and "Jer"... well yesterday was their big day and I was there to capture all the details. Check out their sneak peek! Congrats Cheryl and Jer!