ISO

I've been playing around with my camera this week. Trying out new manual settings. Here's a few photos that I shot with a really high ISO and over exposed the shot. It was interesting to me how the grain wasn't as apparent.

ISO 1600 f/2.8 1/200 sec

Portlandia

On the first of September I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph a wedding in Portland! See photos from their wedding here. My mom and sister went with me! We had such a wonderful time together.

I love being a mother and staying home with them. I just know that little weekends like this, make me feel rejuvenated.

mirror, mirror, on the wall....



Two of my favorite finds in Portland.

1. Flav: Aerated Flavored Water. soooooo refreshing.

2. Sparrow Clips. Put a bird on it.





On the way home I got to sit in the back next to the ikea loot. I slept almost the whole 6 hours home. It was so wonderful. No one was yelling, "mom! mama! mommy!"

2011 Yard: Before and After

Here's our yard, before and after! We are renting this darling little duplex and just couldn't stand to not fix it up! We drew up some plans for our landlord and she loved them. She paid for all the supplies and we did all the work!

We find so much joy in beautifying spaces. Even if we don't own them. We are so happy with how everything turned out.

Freezer Meals are DONE!

2 Pot Roasts ready for the slow cooker. Includes potatoes, onions, and carrots in the bag.

8 meals of cooked ground beef. Ready for Spaghetti, Lasagna, Shepherds Pie, Soup, etc.

4 meals of cooked and seasoned Taco meat. Ready for tacos or taco salad.

3 meals of cooked and shredded chicken. Ready for Hawaiian Hay stacks, Chicken noodle soup, Pasta dishes, etc.

2 meals of pesto chicken

1 Teriyaki Chicken meal

1 Teriyaki Beef meal

2 meals of Garlic Parmesan chicken breasts

3 bags of twice baked potatoes

2 bags of frozen chocolate chip cookie dough

3 bags of frozen chopped celery

4 bags of frozen shredded carrots. ( I love to add to any meal. My kids don't notice and they are getting more veggies! )

20 cups of shredded cheese

Frozen Pesto

I am SO happy to have a fully stocked and prepped freezer. This was a LOT of work but I think it's going to be so worth it. I got all my ideas from "A Turtle's Life for Me." She has so many wonderful ideas about freezing meals. I also purchased the book she suggested and I can't wait to get it!

Two Rainbow Birthday Cakes

Lauryn's Birthday Dinner

Lauryn posing for a quick sketch by bryan.

sister love-

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